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FWISD Celebrates Industry Partnerships with Special Signing Day Ceremony
Fort Worth ISD leaders and partners came together Tuesday, July 20, for a signing ceremony that commits to a collaboration shaping the future of Fort Worth. This special “Industry Partner Signing Day” celebrated business partners who currently provide, or will provide, work-based experiences for students through the District’s P-Tech and Vital Link programs.
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Kent P. Scribner and other District leaders took a few moments to explain how these partnerships will set a path forward for both students and employers. They were supported by Board President Tobi Jackson, First Vice-President Quentin Phillips, Second Vice-President Daphne Brookins, Board Secretary C.J. Evans, Trustee Anne Darr, and Trustee Dr. Michael Ryan.
After remarks, dozens of representatives of each partner organization stepped forward to sign an oversized banner – depicting the Fort Worth ISD tree logo -- that included a pledge to work together, “to prepare all students for success in college, career and community leadership.” After signing a “branch,” each partner was presented with a commemorative pen.
Partners include:
American Airlines
Bass Performance Hall
Bell Textron
Camp Fire First Texas
Circle Theater
City of Fort Worth
City of Fort Worth Water Department
The Culinary School of Fort Worth
Danone North America
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth Opera
FWISD HCM
Halff Associates
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Historic Fort Worth
IEC Fort Worth/Tarrant County
James L. West Center for Dementia Care
JPS Health Network
Jubilee Theater
Junior Achievement of Chisholm Trail
Lockheed Martin
Medical City Fort Worth
North Texas Automobile Dealers
Oncor
STEMuli Education
Tarrant To & Through (T3) Partnership
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Tynker
Ultrasafe Ultrasound Diagnostic Services
University of North Texas
University of North Texas-College of Education
WRA Architects
zSpace
Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-Tech) provides students valuable work experience in a growing field that interests them. P-Tech students can earn a high school diploma, an industry-recognized certification and an associate degree. P-Tech students leave the program ready to continue college, pursue a successful career and contribute to their community.
Vital Link’s mission is “connecting students to careers.” The program began more than 30 years ago as a one-week summer job shadowing program. Today Vital Link includes an array of engagement opportunities for all FWISD students in elementary and secondary grades.
Companies large and small have partnered with the District across a wide range of industries, including health science, STEM, as well as visual and performing arts. These partnerships help strengthen the Fort Worth economy by providing students with the academic, technical and professional skills required for high-wage, high-demand careers.
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