Northern Kane County presenters tell Jobs Committee internships grew from 52 to 243; region served 15,000 students last year Presenters from the Northern Kane County regional career-and-technical education partnership told the Kane County Jobs Committee on Jan. 16 that paid summer internships expanded from 52 to 243 last year and volunteer hours rose to roughly 17,000; presenters sought county and business partners to reach a goal of 300 paid internships this summer.

The Northern Kane County vocational program has skyrocketed summer internships from 52 to 243, aiming for 300 this year to empower the next generation of skilled workers!

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Regional education office briefs county on conference, truancy and expanded youth programs Regional Office of Education representatives told the Kane County Public Service Committee about teacher professional development at the Raising Student Achievement Conference, the Boys & Girls Club expansion and electric school bus rollout, and reported a rise in truancy referrals (about 530 in a recent month); staff said homeschool participation in athletics varies by district and they will follow up with more information.

The Regional Office of Education is unveiling exciting updates, from a groundbreaking conference for educators to new electric school buses and rising truancy concerns.

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