School District of Washington, City Partners Recognized for Connect Washington Program
The School District of Washington, City of Washington, Washington Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Washington Inc., were recognized for the Exemplary Collaboration, Partnership or Regional Initiative award through the East-West Gateway Council of Governments for Connect Washington.
Washington Mayor Doug Hagedorn and executive leaders from the SDOW, City of Washington, Chamber, and Downtown Washington were in attendance for the celebration, where all four were recognized and awarded a plaque.
The Connect Washington program connects students, families and the community around career interests and workforce development. The program connects Pre-K through high school students, families, and the community with a common language around career interests, such as the through the RIASEC/Holland Code inventory, which engages students and parents in identifying students’ interests. The process opens their eyes to possible career paths. The personalized partnership with the business community provides students opportunities for real world leaning.
Connect Washington ensures that each high school student has an opportunity to explore their workforce passions and interests through experiences in businesses and industries prior to graduation.
The following links provides additional information on the recognition for the Connect Washington program.
*Exemplary Collaboration, Partnership or Regional Initiative for Connect Washington: Honors joint ventures between local government jurisdictions or agencies and private or non-profit organizations that exemplify high impact, positive change.
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https://www.ewgateway.org/olga-nominations-2022/ Each year, East-West Gateway presents Outstanding Local Government Achievement awards to recognize the extraordinary work of individuals, municipal and county governments / departments, special purpose districts and public educational institutions in the city of St. Louis and Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles and St. Louis counties in Missouri and Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois. Jurisdictions, departments and districts, large or small, are eligible as well as individuals who serve as volunteers or paid staff members.
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https://www.ewgateway.org/
The School District of Washington, City of Washington, Washington Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Washington Inc., were recognized for the Exemplary Collaboration, Partnership or Regional Initiative award through the East-West Gateway Council of Governments for Connect Washington. Pictured from left are Tyler King with Downtown Washington, Inc., Jennifer Giesike with the Washington Chamber of Commerce, Sal Maniaci with the City of Washington, and Dr. Jennifer Kephart with the School District of Washington.
Members of the Connect Washington team and School District of Washington staff, along with staff from the City of Washington, Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Washington, Inc., are pictured after being recognized for the Exemplary Collaboration, Partnership or Regional Initiative award through the East-West Gateway Council of Governments for Connect Washington.
