Some local students are already geared up to join the workforce upon graduation.
"Today is about these deserving students who are making a big life decision," Ryan Richards, the workforce coordinator for Dothan City Schools, said."We want to celebrate and honor them and be a part of their lives as they make decisions that are going to impact their future."
Similar to an NCAA signing event for student athletes, each student signed a letter of intent to work for their respective organization. People are also reading… "We want to change the perception of students entering the workforce by helping increase pride in their choices through events like this," Richards said."Additionally, we want to showcase the value of career tech education because we know the training these students received is valuable and they will carry it with them for the rest of their lives."
Sims, who has been in the education and training program for two years, was unsure what direction she wanted to go in when she first arrived on the campus. But after ended up in Paula Snider's education class, she believes she found her calling.
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