Community Resources

Energetic and enthusiastic business and community professionals who are at the top of their field can be valuable partners in helping students understand the significance of their academic courses and explore career options so that they are meaningfully engaged at work and in life.

Meaningful industry partnerships help provide students with comprehensive, hands-on experience in their chosen career paths.  The A.I.M.S. program provides D219 students with invaluable real-world experience as they pursue their career goals.

District 219's Bridges Adult Transition Center is committed to providing students with a community-based, functional, real-world curriculum and work experiences. The D219 Work-Based Learning Program is focused on preparing students, 16-22 years-old with special education needs, as well as students in the post-high school transition program, to enter the world of work. 

The District provides its business partners with a job coach to support the student and employer through all phases of the hiring/training process. D219 services include orientation support, new hire coaching, on-the-job training modifications, and transportation to vocational worksites. Benefits to our business partners include reliable employees, increased employee retention and diversity, and access to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).

District 219 invites local organizations and businesses to participate in this annual event which focuses on post-secondary degrees, certificate programs, apprenticeships, or other job training opportunities. Students can also explore gap-year and study-abroad experiences and summer enrichment programs.