A coalition between the Mt. Washington Valley business community and the nine area schools in SAU#9 and #13:

Josiah Bartlett Elementary School Conway Elementary School Freedom Elementary School Jackson Elementary School John Fuller Elementary School KA Brett School Kennett Jr./Sr. High School Madison Elementary School Pine Tree Elementary School

Our mission is to provide a meaningful educational program for every student so that he/she may be a contributing member of a technological society.

Our priority objectives are to provide and/or support:

•Teacher consultation and training in project based learning, in which students apply their core knowledge into real situations.

•Quality career exploration and work based learning opportunities, such as job shadows, internships, Career Days

•School or site-based, business mentorship programs

•Strong business involvement in all aspects of student learning: such as guest speaking, service learning, and real life projects

•The development of a Certificate of Initial Mastery program, with focus on resume and portfolio building

•Teacher externship program in which teachers shadow and intern in businesses during the summer School based enterprises

What the Students say about the MWV School to Career Partnership:

"My internship was the most valuable experience in my education"

"This job shadow experience has made me more enthusiastic about my choice of a future career"

"It is nice to know that people care about us and give their time. It means a lot."

"I never knew there were so many interesting businesses in our community"

"Now I understand why I have to learn math!"

Staff:

David Rudewick , Executive Director david@mwvschooltocareer.com

Partnering staff:

Hannah Billington:Connections Mentoring Program

Cheryl Furtado:Kennett Career Guidance Counselor