Douglas County Students Explore Work Opportunities

DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA — Four Douglas County High School students took part in a program that exposes them to career mentoring and employment opportunities. The program is part of a statewide Work-Based Learning initiative is helping Douglas County students stay future focused, the Douglas County School System (DCSS) said in a news release.

Nashauna Chenault, a DCHS senior, worked at sheet music manufacturer J.W. Pepper as part of her work-based learning experience.

“This experience will help me in my future career. I have learned a lot about communicating with other adults, performing my daily job tasks and getting the job done as needed,” Chenault said.

Seniors Jaelin Blackwell and Keawn Bowman also worked at J.W. Pepper.

Junior McKenzey Bailey interned in the Nutrition Department at the Douglas County Board of Education office. Her position continued through Work-Based Learning into the school year.

“Having these skills will help me with my future career and academic success because I am learning how to manage my time with work, school and extracurricular activities that I take part in. The people I work with are very nice, helpful and are very supportive," Bailey said.

Over 100 other students are enrolled this year in the Work-Based Learning Program at DCHS as part of Career, Technical and Agricultural Education. These students will all have the opportunity this year to work off campus in the business community to explore their chosen career field.