Career Technical and Specialized Education
LAUNCH
LAUNCH Mission
To provide students with career-focused work experiences that promote knowledge and skill elevation while maximizing development.
Components
- High Expectations
- On the Job/Career Placement
- Local/National Partnerships
- Ready to Work - Skill Elevation Classes
- Performance Accountability Evaluation
- Personal Development Plan
- Self-Reflection Exercises
- Mentoring
Intended Outcome
To enhance each student employee`s level of functioning, resulting in a marketable future and college/career related opportunities. This is an immense benefit for the school system, businesses, the community, and each student as we strive toward strengthening the quality of the workforce in our area.
What is LAUNCH?
LAUNCH Video by Jessica Flanagan
LAUNCH is an opportunity for students to work in a career field of interest as a part of their school schedules. Students will also participate in regular professional skills classes and will be exposed to multiple networking opportunities throughout their time in the program. Students are able to apply for LAUNCH as juniors or seniors and will be selected after an interview process.
