Westerly hoping to add 9 more career education programs
14 Jan 2019
Economic Development
The School Committee Wednesday received an overview of career and technical education programs offered at Westerly High School as well as others that are envisioned for as early as the next school year.
The programs offer students hands-on experience in fields of interest. Students who complete the programs successfully obtain licenses, certification, or college credits in addition to their high school diplomas. In all cases the offerings are based on one of the district's primary goals, officials said.
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