Educators Participate In "Your Future is Here for the Making ... in Manufacturing Careers"

15 educators from Greenville County School District participated in the Dream It Do It South Carolina Greenville Region "Educators in Industry" program. The educators participated in sessions that focused on the Manufacturing career cluster/Advanced Manufacturing. Through site visits educators gained insight in to the required technology and other workplace skills necessary in the manufacturing industry.

As a result, the educators developed methods to prepare their students to transition successfully into this career path. The overall goal of the program was aimed to increase the number of employers and schools working together to increase awareness of manufacturing careers. The educators represented JL Mann HS Academy, Hughes MS Academy, and AJ Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering. Dr. Marjorie Dowd, Greenville County Schools Michele Brinn &Tami Miller, Greenville Chamber's Carolina First Center for Excellence served as instructors.

The educators received an overview and toured the following Manufacturing partners:

Fabri-Kal

Sage Automotive Interiors

Cryovac

GE Aviation

Celebrate A.J. Day at the Greenville Drive

Supporters of A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School for Engineering or anyone looking for a fun family evening are invited to attend "Celebrate A.J. Day" at the Greenville Drive baseball game at Flour Field on Monday, August 15, 2011.


Prior to the 7 pm contest, there will be a PTA Meet and Greet for current and new parents of A.J. Whittenberg students and all A.J. Whittenberg students will receive free admission. School activities will be featured throughout the ballgame.

A portion of ticket sales will go to benefit the school and special ticket packages are available.

For more details, contact Ansel Sanders at 864. 452.0512.