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Students Prepare to be Future Healthcare Professionals
The Alignment Collaborative for Education partnering with Northern Kane County Region 110 and Elgin Community College offered paid internship programs in healthcare to 31 students interested in an array of medical professions. Hosting organizations included Advocate Sherman Hospital Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Diamond Physical Therapy, Ortho Illinois, and VNA Healthcare.
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Students Explore the Fields of Architecture, Building Science, Design, Civil Engineering, and Surveying
Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc., Judson University, and WT Group provided 12 students from school districts U-46, 300 and 301 internship opportunities showcasing their organizations and the work they do in the region. Students were exposed to a wide range of specialties within these career fields including civil, environmental, and structural engineering, architecture, interior and exterior design, surveying, drone technology, computer-aided design applications, 3D modeling, bridge and traffic design projects, etc.
First Responder Internship Launches as a Multi-Municipal Partnership
This summer, ten high school students from school districts U-46, 300, and 301 had the opportunity to participate in the First Responder Internship offered by the Bartlett Police Department, Hanover Park Fire Department, and Hanover Township Emergency Services. This internship allows students to explore what it would be like to work in jobs such as criminal justice, emergency response, fire safety, forensic science, healthcare, and public safety.
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Thank you to the Seigle Foundation
Alignment was recognized by the Seigle Foundation with a $37,000 grant award in support of its work to prepare our youth for future personal and career success. This generous funding will allow Alignment to continue expanding its work-based learning initiatives.
Alignment and Business Partners Serve Over 10,000 Students
Alignment concludes the 2023-2024 school year serving over 10,000 students from School Districts 300, 301, and U-46. Partners from across the region have come together to support preparing students to graduate academic and career ready. We salute our school administrators, teachers, students, and business partners for a job well done!
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Alignment Hosts CTE Senior Job Fair for School Districts U-46, 300, and 301
Nine high schools from School Districts U-46, 300, and 301 had the opportunity to send over 500 students to the annual CTE Senior Job Fair. Students visited with 50 business and community organizations across the region.
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Alignment Collaborative Progress
ACE is a member of the Alignment USA communities of collaboration and collective impact.
