2005-2006 - Volume 80, No. 1

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SPC, WorkNet and Pinellas County Schools have partnered for the Bridging Education & Careers program, designed to help high school students prepare for postsecondary education and to develop job readiness skills.

Through this program, students obtain:

• Academic support.
• Computerized academic/pre-employment training.
• Citizenship activities (such as volunteer program at school, church and other venues).
• Job-shadowing (following a professional around on the job).
• Leadership activities (serving in one of their school's clubs).

To get involved with the Bridging Education and Careers program, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• Determined to be in academic need upon assessment by BEC staff.
• Meet financial and other criteria guidelines as established by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
• Be a first generation student (first in family to earn a bachelor's degree).

The BEC program is located at the following Pinellas County high schools:

-Boca Ciega -Clearwater -Dixie Hollins -Dunedin

-Gibbs -Lakewood -Osceola -Tarpon Springs

For more information about Bridging Education & Careers, visit the BEC web page.

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