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Thank you to Micropulse for hosting internship students from CCHS. Emily and Zach have learned a great deal about the many different careers Micropulse has to offer.
Whitley County's Planning and Building department presented both CCHS Agribusiness Management classes.
They led students through zoning, permitted use, and exemptions and allowed them to plan a rural property in Whitley County.
Thank you, Nathan, Amanda and Brent!
#CTE #Agriculture
Kaylen's internship with the Whitley County YMCA After School program allows her to follow her passion for working with children.
"I have benefited from this experience already! I have learned so much more about how children react to situations and how to work with them."
Addy is continuing her preparation for a career in education through her internship with the YMCA After School program.
Addy also participates in the Education Professions program at CCHS.
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Molly's internship at Moo-Over has been a significant step toward her future.
"My work-based skills have improved, and I have learned so many tips and tricks that I hadn't known before," Molly said.
Makenna is putting her skills acquired through the CNA program into practice as a Patient Care Tech at Parkview Whitley Hospital.
"I can definitely tell I will have many opportunities to work my way up in the hospital after I graduate. "
Thank you, Chloe and Josh from @SDI Inc. for visiting with our MET Academy students.
Chloe and Josh shared about the company culture, how to get involved with the company, and access to IN-FAME, which pays for tuition while students work.
#CTE
Save the Date | Class of 2027 Parent & Student Night
December 14, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Columbia City High School.
Leah can apply the skills she has learned through her business, marketing, and entrepreneurship classes at Poptique Popcorn this semester.
"I love marketing, so collaborating with Poptique on marketing strategies has been my favorite part so far. "
Lily combines her interests in government and history through her internship at the Whitley County Historical Museum.
"I have made many connections and learned the ins and outs of government work and how to apply for a grant," Lilly said.
10/31/22: Due to fog, WCCS is under a 2 hour delay today
Megan interns at the Columbia City United Methodist Church Childcare to further her skills and apply what she has learned in the classroom.
"I think internships are a great opportunity if you put in the effort to learn about a future career," Megan said.
#CTE
Thank you, Jess Wagner from Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 166 for coming to Columbia City High School to share opportunities with our welding students.
Jackie Leeuw, Human Resources for the Indiana State Fair, virtually visited the agribusiness management classes today to talk about post pandemic interview strategies and more!
Thank you, Jackie!
More than 80 students are experiencing internships this semester in our community. Today's highlight is Julia.
Julia is interning at Mary Raber Preschool to explore her interest in Pediatric Occupational Therapy.
"I'm learning what an occupational therapist will do daily," Julia said of her experience.
Columbia City High School offers an academy structure so all students explore career pathways and gain practical experience for what they will do after high school.
Photographed are an intern and senior student, Hunter, mentoring a freshman student who was shadowing at Be Adaptive and R&R Manufacturing.
Be Adaptive fabricates custom hunting equipment for disabled individuals.
"Interacting with customers and seeing how the equipment has affected them and their lives" is Hunter's favorite part of his internship.
#Local #StudentToStudent #CTE
The Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology (MET) Academy hosted breakfast with community partners to engage with our academy structure and hear student perspectives.
#CTE #UnitedWeSoar
10/18/22: WCCS will be on a 2 hour delay today.
Because of the snow and ice, there are a lot of fallen trees and limbs blocking the roadway north of Columbia City.
