Mission /Vision/Objectives

Through the combined cooperative efforts of Adams County school districts, post secondary education institutions, local governments, community based organizations, and the business community, we will develop a county wide partnership that will enhance personalized academic skills development, profession exploration, and relevant work ready skills for all learner groups in Adams County.

• Objective 1: Increase the overall successful completion rate, both secondary and post-secondary, for Adams County students and better prepare them for professions within the county
• Objective 2: Incorporate the family into the student learning solution
• Objective 3: Improve the support for teachers, guidance counselors and administration as workplace mentors and resources

Keys to Success: 

• Education will partner with business and industry, local governments, and community agencies in a coordinated way to increase efficiency, streamline processes, and ensure a link between education and the world of work.
• All Adams County education providers will work together for a collective solution and look for ways to jointly seek resources, combine programs, establish cooperatives and develop outreach efforts to assist each other in accomplishing the central mission.
• Programs will be designed that are inherently sustainable both in planning and funding resources.
• The program will establish an articulation with the business community throughout the county in order to create a better transition from school to work.
• The consortium will publicize its work and highlight milestones along the way.

The Vision:

• Track student movement and appropriateness of instruction
• Articulate a personalized framework for education
• Create Academic infused learning centers supporting Building Trades, Logistics and Life Sciences
• Enable more students to earn post-secondary level credit and instruction
• Prepare students to be productive citizens
• Develop family learning centers
• Develop Teacher-Business partnerships
• Develop ongoing communication to educators on county job opportunities for graduates