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Chris Fitzgerald, AJ Ruff, Roman Zupin, Rick DeFries More Information
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Across the Michiana area schools are taking part in a new initiative that recognizes students for their commitment to their work in the classroom and in the community. As part of the Governor's Work Ethic Certificate Program, students are given this award if they can prove that they have employable skills that local employers are looking for. This Criteria includes having limited absences from school, getting good grades, and being involved with the community.
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Guests:
- Chris FitzgeraldAssociate DirectorDepartment of Workforce Development- The Youth Initiatives Team
- AJ RuffStudentWinamac Community High School
- Roman ZupinStudentWinamac Community High School
- Rick DeFriesHigh School PrincipalWinamac Community High School
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- Chris FitzgeraldAssociate DirectorDepartment of Workforce Development- The Youth Initiatives Team
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Rick VanIttersum, Kenneth Flowers, Dan Kuntz, Tim Eichler, Jonah Jones More Information
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Advanced manufacturing has created demand for highly skilled CNC Machinists. Kinexus, Lake Michigan College and southwestern Michigan businesses have created CNC apprenticeships to train the workforce and fill the labor shortage.
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Guests:
- Rick VanIttersumVocational Training ManagerKinexus
Kinexus - Kenneth FlowersDean of Career & Workforce EducationLake Michigan College
https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/kenneth-flowers - Dan KuntzManufacturing ManagerEagle Technologies Group
Eagle Technologies Group - Tim EichlerAutomation Machine BuilderEagle Technologies Group
https://eagletechnologies.com/ - Jonah JonesMold-making ApprenticeMaximum Mold
Maximum Mold
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- LMC Manufacturing and Skilled Trades
- Apprenticeship Programs and Advocacy
- How One Company is Closing the Skills Gap Through a Competency-Based Apprenticeship Program
- Apprentice program serves youth and business
- US Dept. of Labor: The Workforce Solution for the Advanced Manufacturing Industry
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- Rick VanIttersumVocational Training ManagerKinexus
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Kate Lee, Tiffany Reddick, Frank Hobart, Katy Buda, Kyle Bossung More Information
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The South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce created a bridge between teachers and business. The one-week externship gives educators the chance to work with professionals in various fields to gain knowledge and skills they can take back to their classrooms.
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- Kate LeeDirector of Talent EngagementSouth Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Tiffany ReddickBusiness TeacherRiley High School
- Frank HobartEngineering TeacherNew Prairie High School
- Katy BudaSchool CounselorClay High School
- Kyle BossungCo-FounderSenior1Care
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- Kate LeeDirector of Talent EngagementSouth Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Theresa Horn, Sandy Francoeur, Shayla Blaschkow More Information
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Through 1000 Books Before Kindergarten children are given the building blocks and the love of reading necessary to help when they start school. It also serves as a way for parents to bond with their young children through reading stories to them. Those who take part say it's a fun and easy way to give their kids a jumpstart to reading.
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- Theresa HornYouth Services ManagerSt. Joseph County Public Library
- Sandy FrancoeurYouth Library AssistantFrancis Branch Library
- Shayla BlaschkowParent
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- Theresa HornYouth Services ManagerSt. Joseph County Public Library
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Louis Robb, Syretta Horton, Nino The Barber, Johnny Pate More Information
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Barbering is more than cutting hair. We went to Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College in Gary to find out about the business of barbering.
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Guests:
- Louis RobbEntrepreneurLil Lou's Beauty and Barber College
http://lillousbeautyandbarbercollege.com/ - Syretta HortonCosmetology InstructorLil Lou's Beauty and Barber College
http://lillousbeautyandbarbercollege.com/ - Nino The BarberStudentLil Lou's Beauty and Barber College
http://lillousbeautyandbarbercollege.com/ - Johnny PateOwnerBJ's Barbershop
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Hair-Salon/BJs-Barbershop-672348676147623/
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- 10 Great Reasons to Become a Barber
- Why Barbering is a Great Career
- Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Barber [10 steps]
- Barber Career
- Barbering is an Art
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- Louis RobbEntrepreneurLil Lou's Beauty and Barber College
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Ashley Molyneaux, Jennette Schena More Information
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A study found that teachers in Elkhart County spend an average of $1000 of their own money on supplies for the classroom. To address this issue, the Elkhart Education Foundation has launched a Schoolhouse Supply Store where teacher can access supplies, free of charge.
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Guests:
- Ashley MolyneauxExecutive DirectorElkhart Education Foundation
- Jennette Schena1st Grade TeacherElkhart Education Foundation- Schoolhouse Supply Store
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- 31 teachers across the US reveal their exact salary, and how much of it goes to paying for school supplies like chalk and pencils
- 'Ridiculous': Teachers spend their own money to buy supplies for first day of school
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- Ashley MolyneauxExecutive DirectorElkhart Education Foundation
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Nate Bosch, Ph.D., Chad Snyder, Ph.D., Hayden McCloskey, Emily Barge More Information
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With it's new home at the Dr. Dane A. Miller Science Complex at Grace College, the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams can bring its educational message to a larger audience. K-12 students will be able to have a hands on learning experience and have fun while learning about the regions local aquatic life. College students also are able to take part as part of the center's research team.
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Guests:
- Nate Bosch, Ph.D.Director of the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
- Chad Snyder, Ph.D.Science and Math Department ChairGrace College and Seminary
- Hayden McCloskeyStudent Research Lead
- Emily BargeStudent Education Lead
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Elizabeth Rinehart, Maribell Alvarez More Information
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Through language immersion programs, pre-k students are able to get a head start on learning a second language. Programs teach through various cultural themes. In some places, learning in another language is also about preserving cultural heritage.
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Guests:
- Elizabeth RinehartSite ManagerZagbëgon Academy
- Maribell AlvarezPre-K TeacherCovenant Christian School
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- Elizabeth RinehartSite ManagerZagbëgon Academy
