By Robert Perea
Lyon County School District representatives made a presentation about its college and career readiness program during the August 12 Fernley Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Breakfast at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Teen Center in Fernley.
Executive Director of Educational Services Jim Gianotti, and Work-Based Learning Coordinator Taleah Hinkey discussed the SchooLinks program, a digital platform that simplifies post-secondary planning. The program’s resources help students discover their interests, explore diverse career paths, research colleges, find scholarships, manage applications and plan their academic courses effectively.
For the district, the platform helps streamline college and career planning, ensure federal and state compliance for student readiness. It helps counselors and staff provide personalized guidance, track student progress and helps students achieve their post-secondary goals.
Gianotti and Hinkey told the Chamber members that SchooLinks is bridging the gap between education and the workforce — helping students become more employable whether they choose college, trades, or another pathway after high school.
They said that through SchooLinks, local employers can partner with LCSD to attend career fairs, connect with qualified student interns, offer work-based learning opportunities and more.
They described the program as a win-win for the community — businesses get early access to the talent in local schools, and students gain both the technical skills and soft skills needed to stand out in today’s job market.
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