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Leadership Jefferson County | LJC
Alumni | Youth Leadership Jefferson
County | Links for Learning
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OUR MISSION
Links for Learning is a unique business education partnership which makes learning
meaningful for students by helping teachers understand the needs
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Links
for Learning is a unique business education-partnership
sponsored by the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County Foundation.
A program designed specifically for Jefferson County teachers
by Jefferson County Businesses, Links for Learning offers teachers an accurate snapshot of the industries that
drive the region's economy and a glimpse of the skills students
need for success. |
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Local engineers from Muller Engineering
give teachers a firsthand look at the
I-25 widening project, helping them understand the skills necessary
to be successful in their field. |
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Since its inception in 1998, Links for Learning has reached over 30,000
students in 20 Jefferson County public schools through participating teachers.
It continues to connect businesses to the district as donors, partners and
supporters and has generated “real-world relevant” lesson plans
to be shared among all Jefferson County schools.
Teachers love Links!
"The experience is like spring cleaning in a dusty classroom. Getting
out in the community, learning about current trends, employer expectations
and the practical application of classroom academics gives the teacher
a fresh perspective…teachers are able to bring the ‘real world’
back in to the classroom to better prepare students (for) when they actually
get there.”
-Ellen
Bjorhus, WarrenTECH
Business loves Links!
"Links for Learning educates teachers about the broad range of skill
sets and values necessary for success in our industry. It also provides
a link to raise awareness about youth volunteerism in our community.”
-Carol
Salzmann, Community Development, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center
For more information contact:
Alice Potter
Executive Director, Links for Learning
(303) 233-5555 x7
education@westchamber.org
Teachers – apply now
for the 2009-2010 school year!
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