Students in third through sixth grades are participating in grade-specific activities this school year that will help them be successful after high school -- whether in the work place or at college -- and learn about a variety of careers early on.
The College and Career Readiness Department has scheduled trips and activities for specific grade levels to support the district's mission of preparing career-ready graduates and the Fresno Unified Board of Education-adopted Goal 3: "All students will demonstrate the character and competencies for workplace success."
The College and Career Readiness staff is working with local business partners and community colleges and cultivating new partnerships to make each Goal 3 opportunity an exciting educational experience for students.
"These experiences offer our younger students an opportunity to experience the world of work and become a community-conscious member in our district and city," said Iain Patterson, a teacher on special assignment in the College and Career Readiness office who organizes the elementary experiences.
"Our goal is to help students acquire the workplace skills and competencies necessary for success after high school."