com·mu·ni·ty
: a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society
T SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL, STEM Coordinator, Amanda Giuliani, prepares the entire freshman class for another “Falcon Career Day” – a regular two-day event that invites business and industry leaders from around the region to engage with students, providing them with a better understanding of what careers exist in their own backyard – engineers, photographers, lawyers, data analysts, and more. On the other side of town, Longs Peak Middle School conducts a conference call with mentors specializing in cybersecurity and information technology. The group is preparing for the school’s second year of CyberPatriots, a competition engaging middle and high schools in cybersecurity. This year, the school has expanded its program from two teams to three with the help of sponsors like LogRhythm, a Boulder-based cybersecurity firm. The firm also supports the program by providing mentors skilled in various aspects of cybersecurity. These kinds of meetups and interactions are not uncommon within St. Vrain Valley Schools. They happen every day across our 60 schools and programs and throughout our organization. As an educational system, St. Vrain understands that bridging the gap between education and industry is necessary to accelerate academic achievement, prepare students for the future, and ensure a strong, vibrant community. That’s why we created Community Strong.
Through the work of Community Strong and St. Vrain’s valued partners, our students will be prepared to shape the workforce in a technology-driven society. 6
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