MLSD Partners with EDC for Workforce Development

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  Moses Lake School District has deepened its partnership with the Grant County Economic Development Council“One of those connections is with the Grant County Economic Development Council, an organization focused on supporting sustainable economic growth that benefits everyone in the community.”
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  The partnership aims to better align student training with workforce needs“Connecting business and education to better align training and skills with the needs of employers is of importance to the growing economy.”
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  The Moses Lake School District serves nearly 8,000 students“The Moses Lake School District serves almost 8,000 students across the community.”
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  The district aims to understand community economic trends“Understanding where our community is headed helps the district better understand the opportunities students will encounter after graduation and the skills they will need to be successful.”
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  The district aims to prepare students for future careers“Our students are the future workforce, business owners, community leaders, parents and neighbors of Moses Lake and the surrounding region. Understanding where our community is headed helps the district better understand the opportunities students will encounter after graduation and the skills they will need to be successful.”
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  Superintendent Carol Lewis emphasized that schools and businesses must work together“Superintendent Carol Lewis, continue to participate in community organizations and conversations that reach beyond the walls of our schools.”
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  Superintendent Carol Lewis emphasized that students gain relevant skillsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The EDC focuses on workforce development as a priority“Workforce development is one of the EDC's key value areas.”
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  The EDC connects education leaders with employers“The EDC has identified workforce development as a priority and has brought education leaders together with business and community stakeholders to discuss the future of Grant County.”
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  The EDC shapes regional economic growth“Workforce development is one of the EDC's key value areas. Connecting business and education to better align training and skills with the needs of employers is of importance to the growing economy.”
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  MLSD leaders will continue participating in EDC meetingsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  MLSD leaders will discuss education and economic development opportunities“The EDC has identified workforce development as a priority and has brought education leaders together with business and community stakeholders to discuss the future of Grant County.”