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Happy Holidays to our business, community and school partners!
Your time and talents are critical to the success of Alignment’s work as we launch programs throughout school districts U-46, 300, and 301.
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Robert (Bob) Malm recognized by the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
The Alignment Collaborative for Education (Alignment) nominated Bob Malm as one of the Elgin Area Chamber’s Volunteer of the Year at the annual Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving recognition held on November 26, 2024 at Elgin Community College. Bob and his wife Carolyn have been role models of the community for over a decade.
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Giving Thanks for Our Partners
As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support and partnership. Your continued commitment has made a significant impact, and we are truly grateful for all that you do.
Wishing you a joyous and peaceful Thanksgiving filled with warmth and happiness!
Zurich Hosts Second Annual Tour for U-46 Students
Approximately 80 students from Bartlett, Larkin, and Streamwood high schools spent the day at Zurich touring the company’s headquarters and learning about its apprenticeship programs. Previous U-46 graduates currently working for Zurich served as tour guides for the event, along with JA and Zurich employees leading workshops in “It’s My Future”.
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Senior Postsecondary Virtual Day
More than 25 universities, colleges, and organizations joined Alignment and School District U-46 for the third annual Senior Postsecondary Virtual Day on October 16. A record number of students attended with 794 individual seniors participating.
Large Equipment Career Day Attracts the Region’s Automotive Students
Johnsburg High School was the site for the first, Large Equipment Career Day attended by automotive students from high schools in school districts U-46, 300, and 301. Students had the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills gained in the high schools’ Automotive CTE programs to diesel applications within the Large Equipment industry.
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