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Students Get a Taste of the Real World

launch new efforts, and make sure that students, families addition to a long list of industry certifications that students
and staff are aware of these opportunities. can now earn before graduation, including agriculture,
nursing assistance, pharmacy technician, teaching,
“We want to make as many connections as possible emergency medical technician and law enforcement.
between professionals and our students,” Everett said.
“We are creating very intentional experiences and helping One of the initiative’s early successes was Nasson Toban.
our students explore their community.” Last winter, as a senior at East High School and Manual
Career Tech, he became the first high school student in
These programs include the Cardinal Café at Manual the nation to pass the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Career and Technical Center, which gives students the Certification exam. It was a life-changing event for the
opportunity to operate and promote a fully functioning (CONTINUED ON PAGE 9)
coffeehouse, as well as retail experience. This fall, Everett
is coordinating the start of a Real World Learning partner-
ship with CommunityAmerica Credit Union to facilitate life
skills and financial literacy classes for students. That’s in

“

Passing this [Wastewater

Treatment Plant Operator

Certification] exam and

Nasson
getting a job with KC Water the first high
Toban was
school student
is a huge help for me and I in the United
States to pass
the Wastewater
want to help other people. Treatment Plant
Operator Certifica-
tion exam. Nasson
– Nasson Toban KCPS teacher John
” KC Water Plant.
is pictured with
Lopez and KC Water
Chief Plant Operator
Margaret Wilson at the

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