Union County JobReady
Partnership is a non- profit organization that enhances school-to-work training for students
of Union County Public Schools. JobReady strives
to ensure a well-prepared workforce for area businesses by giving students
the opportunity to obtain
additional education
and technical skills through
outside-the- classroom experiences. JobReady focuses on what
employers need today and what they will
need in the future. The Partnership strengthens the links between the business
and education communities
by building alliances between students, employers, parents and community to effect change. JobReady is a partnership of 37 volunteer members representing
key leadership positions in business, education and government. JobReady relies on donations
from businesses, individuals and foundations to provide all programming experiences. Union County
Public Schools funds the Industry
Coordinator’s position.
Some of the initiatives of the Union County JobReady Partnership
Youth Leadership Union
The purpose of Youth Leadership Union is to train students in
leadership techniques and community awareness so that they may become familiar
with current issues, community resources, opportunities and other factors influencing
the direction of Union County’s future. Read More
New Century Scholars
New Century
Scholars is an innovative
program that provides a post- high
school educational opportunity to students who might not have an opportunity for a
college education. Read More
Middle School Career Day (Connections 2016)
Each
year, dozens of exhibitors donate their time to attend the Middle School Career
Day where 8th graders in Union County Public Schools have the
opportunity to visit and learn about the many different types of jobs available
in our area. Also on hand are individuals from the Career Academies at high
schools in the area. Read More and see a list of past participants
Summer Camps
Union County Public Schools Career and Technical Education, in conjunction with the Union County JobReady Partnership, have given students in Union County the opportunity to participate in camps during the summer in different areas of interest. Read More
Lauren Williams, Chairperson, ATI
Trent Turner, Vice-Chair, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
Gretchen Carson, Secretary, Monroe Union Economic Development
Allen Plyler, Industry Coordinator for Career and Technical Education
Phone: 704-296-6368
Fax: 704-283-2435
Cell: 704-288-1016
Email: allen.plyler@ucps.k12.nc.us or jobready@ucps.k12.nc.us