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 Vital Link

 

Applications are currently being accepted for Vital Link Teacher Supervisor positions. Application deadline is March 22.

 

 

VITAL LINK PROGRAM FACTS

What is VITAL LINK?
VITAL LINK is a weeklong, half-day internship program designed to demonstrate the connection between what is learned in the classroom and what is needed for success in the workplace.
 
Who can participate in the program?
VITAL LINK is a free summer program offered to Fort Worth ISD sixth grade students who will be entering the seventh grade in the fall.
 
How does the program work?
Students complete an application that includes permission from a parent to participate. All students are accompanied by a teacher who supervises their work.
 
What does VITAL LINK research show?
In 2011, students who participated in Vital Link averaged an increased in GPA by over one grade point, attendance increased by 2% and discipline incidences decreased dramatically.
 
What are the dates for 2013?
VITAL LINK will take place on June 17 - 21 and June 24 - 28. Students choose to participate in one of these weeks.
 
How long will the internship last?
Internships are one week, from approximately from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
 
What companies/organizations host students?
2013 Vital Link Hosts have not been finalized. The 2012 Vital Link Hosts were:

Albertson's # 4151

Albertson's # 4286

Balfour Beatty Construction

Camp Carter YMCA

City of Benbrook

City of Fort Worth Parks & Community Services

City of Fort Worth Public Events Department

Cook Children's Medical Center

EXELON

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce

Freese and Nichols, Inc.

ITT Technical Institute

Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

Mattel Toys

    Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base

    North Central Texas Council of Governments

    Progressive Concepts

    PVI

    Renaissance Worthington Hotel

    Sewell Infiniti of Fort Worth

    Tarrant County College - Northeast  Campus

    Tarrant County College - Northwest Campus

    Tarrant County College - South Campus

    Tarrant County College - Trinity River Campus

    Texas Wesleyan University - Upward Bound

    Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd.

    UNT  Health Science Center

    Wells Fargo Advisors
                                                                                                                        

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The Fort Worth Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, gender identity and expression, military/veteran status, in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: June Davis, 504 Coordinator, 100 N University Dr., NW 250, Fort Worth, TX 76107, 817-814-2875, Rufino Mendoza, Title IX Coordinator, 100 N University Dr., NW 130-I, Fort Worth, TX 76107, 817-814-2793 or Carla Kaufman, Title VII Coordinator, 100 N University Dr., SW 206, Fort Worth, TX 76107, 817-814-2710.