A Day in Ohio: Secretaries Perez and Duncan Go to Toledo

(White House) Labor Secretary Tom Perez is traveling with Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Toledo, Ohio, today to see first-hand model programs and partnerships that are equipping Americans with the knowledge, skills and industry-relevant education they need to get on the pathway to a successful career.
We want to make sure you see what they see, too. Follow along today to see live updates and highlights from their day.

First stop: The Toledo Technology Academy.
The path to good jobs begins in grade school. Students in grades 7 – 12 receive an intense integrated academic and technical education that prepares them for a rewarding, life-long career in engineering or manufacturing technologies. Along with more “typical” high school classes, they receive hands-on training in plastics technologies, automated systems, manufacturing operations, computer-automated design, electronics and other manufacturing technologies. The academy works closely with employers – including the local GM plant – to provide students with industry recognized credentials and certification. Students also can earn advanced credit at local 2- and 4-year colleges. In April, the Toledo Public School System was awarded a $3.8 million Youth CareerConnectgrant that will expand the Toledo Technology Academy’s model to serve more students.
Making STEM cool: @ttaToledo students on the robotics team earn a varsity letter. @LaborSec & @ArneDuncan get a demo. pic.twitter.com/CkOVwKUh7e
— US Labor Department (@USDOL) July 29, 2014
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