Business and Relocation Guide 2009 - (Page 26) BUSINESS & ECONOMIC TRENDS More than 800 students visited area professionals about jobs in their career field at Career Exploration Day. “We are very proud of our community and what has been accomplished,” said Mary Gottsch Bridges Workplace Connection Director. “Our program strength comes from the fact that all stake-holders are working together including Central Lakes College, area school districts, business, parents, and the Chamber. This is something that has not been replicated anywhere else in the state. We are focused on helping prepare students for the jobs of the future. ” The Bridges Career Academies and Workplace Connection are funded in part by Students spent half a day in a job shadow learning more about careers available at Consolidated Telecommunications Company. the following funding organizations: Blandin Foundation, Initiative Foundation, Central Lakes Perkins Funding, and Crow Wing Power, and are supported by the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, Central Lakes College, and participating school districts. Learn more about this program by visiting www.bridgesconnection.org. 26 Brainerd Lakes Area Business & Relocation Guide http://www.bridgeconnection.org/
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