Program: Learning at Work
Contact:
Steve Kunke
Albany Public School District
(541) 967-4525
steve.kunke@albany.k12.or.us
Albany’s Learning-at-Work effort matches high school juniors who are not achieving their academic potential with local businesses to expose students to the skills and knowledge required by a wide range of careers. In 2009, twelve students from three Albany high schools visited local workplaces and met with professionals to understand workforce skills and reinforce the direct link between classroom education and quality jobs. They also have regular contact with their school’s program coordinator to focus on school success, life skills and a graduation plan. Thirty-five local employers are actively involved in the program. The program is making a difference for students. Participants have demonstrated improved grades, attendance, behavior and course completion.
"The E3 program lets us directly help kids see just how important graduating is, and the many opportunities available to them for a career."
Emerson Smoker, Sr. Owner
Rite Way Electric, Inc. and
Chairman of the Board
Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
"Learning at Work has been a lifeline for many students. Providing them opportunity to visit sites in our community, listen to real employees tell their stories in addition to receiving academic support may just be the difference between graduation and not."
Jane Marshall
West Albany High School
Thank You E3 Community Partners
ALS/Allied Waste Management.
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Albany Parks and Recreation
Albany Police Department
Allann Bros. Coffee
Central Willamette Community Credit Union
Comcast
Express Personnel & Professional Staffing
Greater Albany Public Schools
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
Lemons Millwork
Linn Benton Community College
Mid-Willamette YMCA
National Frozen Foods
Oregon Freeze Dry
OSU Federal
Pacific Power
Red Robin Restaurant
Reid Veterinary Clinic
Rite Way Electric
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
Selmet, Inc.
Tom's Garden Center
Town & Country Real Estate
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