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Atlanta, GA 30345

Welcome to the Georgia School To Work Website. We hope this site will help you gain a better understanding of this education/career strategy, and how you can participate.

We encourage you to understand what exactly is the School To Work strategy. Use the links provided to research and gain a basic working knowledge of this opportunity. Or contact us to make arrangements for a seminar at your partnership site.

After establishing a basic understanding, acquire some more advanced knowledge. These pages of information offer more specific information on the most frequently asked questions concerning involvement in the StW strategy.

If you cannot locate the answer to your questions, or have comments or suggestions, or desire more information, please feel free to contact us.

Georgia's School to Work . . .

IS
IS NOT

System building A program

Locally focused Federally or state controlled

For all students, including
those college-bound or
already in college Just for the college-bound

Well-rounded education Job training

A philosophy of education A class or curriculum

Expanding opportunities Tracking students

Preparation for all career options Vocational education

Requiring students to meet high, real-world standards Replacing academics or dumbing down school

Common-sense improvement The latest educational fad