As students in Northeast Florida round out their first few weeks back in school, educators are raving about a different approach to earning a diploma. The progam is called Eckerd Connects Workforce Development.
Educators are raving about a different approach to earning a diploma, called Eckerd Connects Workforce Development.– As students in Northeast Florida round out their first few weeks back in school, educators are raving about a different approach to earning a diploma, called Eckerd Connects Workforce Development.In June, 19-year-old Jazmi’n Simmons accomplished something she never imagined would happen. She graduated as valedictorian in her class at Eckerd Connects Workforce Development.
“Everything that I faced, with the doubt and struggling in school, I’m very proud of myself,” Simmons said. “I never would have thought that I could push myself so much.” Eckerd Connects, which is partnered with Career Source Northeast Florida, is open to students who are 16 to 24 years old, and out of traditional school. The reasons they might be out of school vary.
Cedria Halyard, the program’s workforce development specialist, pairs students with local businesses to get hands-on job training. She said it’s gratifying to see these students grow.“At Eckerd, we really believe everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed,” Halyard said. “You can see from the point when they started with us, to the ending point. You can really see a big difference, you can see their confidence go up. You can also see that they just feel more sure about themselves.
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