Last year, Gov. Kay Ivey initiated her workforce development, job creation and education under her Strong Start, Strong Finish plan. Ivey has a 20/20 plan through the Department of Education to present the big college and career tech emphasis and several Escambia County schools have embraced the program, allowing students to jump start their careers by getting their first taste of working in the field or in a position they may consider making into a career.
“Work-based learning gives the option to reach the level to take core classes and go to work,” said Rachael Fillmore, Business Technology...