Episode #618 - January 26th, 2022 and February 16th, 2022
Education Counts Michiana highlights educational programs and initiatives that impact our community. This week we feature apprenticeships through Michigan Works! We sit in on a class of middle school students learning about the U.S. Constitution. We get an early look at how BizTown will teach students about business at ETHOS Innovation Center. We see how the Center for Civic Innovation is aiding students in literacy tutoring.
Original Airdate: February 16, 2022

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  • January 26th, 2022 and February 16th, 2022 Photo Erin Venno, Mark O'Reilly, Ashlee Offord More Information

    Michigan Works! Apprenticeships

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    Apprenticeships have been making a comeback in the United States. They provide the chance for companies in a many sectors to find and cultivate the talent they need to move their business forward. We take a look at how Michigan Works! is encouraging local companies to attract talent through the apprenticeship model.

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    Guests:

    1. Erin VennoSector Relations Manager/Apprenticeship Success CoordinatorMichigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren
    2. Mark O'ReillyDirector of Business Solutions and InnovationKinexus Group
    3. Ashlee OffordClinical EducatorSpectrum Lakeland Health

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  • January 26th, 2022 and February 16th, 2022 Photo Jessica Hilary, Megan Baughman More Information

    JA BizTown at ETHOS

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    An educational opportunity is coming to the ETHOS Innovation Center. Junior Achievement's BizTown is a miniature city where 5th and 6th graders learn what it takes to run a city. The students become business owners and elected officials in this unique approach.

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    Guests:

    1. Jessica HilaryDirector of DevelopmentJunior Achievement of Elkhart County
    2. Megan BaughmanInterim Co-CEOETHOS Innovation Center

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  • January 26th, 2022 and February 16th, 2022 Photo Nanelle Hairston, Tim Kalgreen, Audrey Turley, Lu Cohen More Information

    We the People

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    If you want hope for America's future, you'll find it in this eighth grade class at Hobart Middle School in Indiana. The We the People curriculum they've adopted promotes civic understanding and civility among elementary, middle, and high school students nationwide, and makes social studies worth cheering about.

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    Guests:

    1. Nanelle Hairston7th/8th grade Social Studies TeacherHobart Middle School
    2. Tim KalgreenDirector of Civic EducationIndiana Bar Foundation
      https://inbf.org/
    3. Audrey Turley8th GraderHobart Middle School
    4. Lu Cohen8th GraderHobart Middle School

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  • January 26th, 2022 and February 16th, 2022 Photo AurĂ©lie Delavignette, Mark Dellostritto, Madeline Smerdon More Information

    Literacy Tutoring

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    Literacy is one of the most important parts of education. For elementary students in South Bend who need a little extra help, the University of Notre Dame's Center for Civic Innovation provides one-on-one tutoring after school. The kids get some reading help as well as participating in the arts and other enrichment activities.

    Guests:

    1. Aurélie DelavignetteProgram CoordinatorCenter for Civic Innovation, University of Notre Dame
    2. Mark DellostrittoLiteracy TutorCenter for Civic Innovation, University of Notre Dame
    3. Madeline SmerdonLiteracy TutorCenter for Civic Innovation, University of Notre Dame

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