Pittman said at the time that the goal was to get students more excited and engaged in their education through community projects, apprenticeships and real-world problem solving.
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Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
12 Aug. 2026
Students explore careers earlier, complete authentic projects, earn college credit, participate in internships and apprenticeships, and graduate with meaningful workplace experience.
Indeed, more college graduates are accepting unpaid internships than at any point in the last decade as the entry-level job market tightens around them.
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Dana Stephenson,
Washington Post,
13 Aug. 2026
School leaders say its proximity to businesses, public transportation and community organizations can help create opportunities for internships, partnerships and projects outside the school.
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