The Future of Work:
A New High School Offers Hands-On Career Exploration by Natasha Ashenhurst • Photos by Chris Groen, NTPS Career & Technical Education Department
Imagine a high school where future farmers can take algebra while working in a greenhouse. Where aspiring entrepreneurs can take English literature while writing a business plan. Where future welders can enjoy chemistry while working at a local welding shop. Welcome to Envision Career Academy, a high school where teachers merge traditional academics and hands-on career exploration. thurstonchamber.com
Career and Technical Education is also available throughout NTPS. Here a student works on repairing a circuit board with soldering tools.
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