Crafting a skill set

Crafting a skill set

Crafting a skill  set Free summer camps give youth hands-on training for possible career paths The oxy-acetylene torch’s first blast sputtered and died. But that didn’t faze 14-year-old Jon Manning as he stood at a bench in the Douglas High School metal shop. “I was holding it too

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Summer fun times seven

Summer fun times seven

Summer fun times seven Myriad activities keep kids sharp over the school break  Some people look forward to summer as a time to lie on their backs and watch clouds pass. Others break out the to-do list to keep brains and bodies busy. If your family falls into

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Paths to professionalism

Paths to professionalism

Paths to professionalism CTE industry partners help boost youth resumés Spring has always been a season for new beginnings. This year is a great example for a Sutherlin High graduate and a Roseburg High senior who are preparing for new careers with job skills honed through two local

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Grant powers CTE/STEAM summer camps

Grant powers CTE/STEAM summer camps

Grant powers CTE/STEAM summer camps   Spring break brought good news to Douglas County educators and students, as the Umpqua Valley STEAM Hub was awarded a $198,060 grant for CTE/STEAM summer camps. Funding is available for two summers. Details are pending on sites and curriculum, but all camps

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