The Richmond County system joins the growing number of school districts looking to give students real-world work experience while also planning for future workforce needs. Before they start their internships, students will also get some training in “soft-skills” from local business leaders to familiarize them with some of the qualities that employers find valuable.
While many high schools have implemented career academies, there has been a more recent push toward partnering with businesses to give students real on-the-job experience.