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Talking Career Options (& Internships) with High School Students
Jack Hope (Hope Plumbing) presenting on the skills gap at Perry Meridian High School
We had the pleasure of presenting Indiana INTERNnet (and Indiana Skills) to eight classes of Perry Meridian High School students last Friday. It was great to see the attention students paid to these important topics ā we had students ask us about training for jobs in sonography, truck driving and public safety.
“…many students donāt understand their post-secondary options outside of four-year college.”
We talked with the students about the importance of experiential learning no matter what career track you are on.
We had the added pleasure of being joined by Jack Hope, owner of Hope Plumbing in Indianapolis. Hope has become a terrific partner to Ready Indiana with his dedication to encouraging students to consider middle-skill careers. We know the demand and the rewards are there, but we find that many students donāt understand their …