Osceola Heritage Park News

Osceola Heritage Park is Working with the Community to Benefit Students.

February 3, 2004

Osceola Heritage Park and Gateway High School jointly announced that they are working hand and hand in a unique School-to-Work Business Partnership. Gateway High School students are working on special projects at Osceola Heritage Park to enhance confidence and self-esteem, and as a result, will become active participants in the local community.
By working closely with Osceola Heritage Park, these students develop academically by taking what they are learning in the classroom and applying it to various tasks provided in a real world setting. "We at SMG and Osceola Heritage Park are proud to be part of this vital program to assist our communities' youth," said Don Miers, GM at Osceola Heritage Park. This partnership offers the students exposure to a variety of community events through their participation in the behind the scenes preparations of the entertainment industry. Lorren Harbin, Chair and Teacher of Exceptional Student Education said, "This is a great opportunity for the students of Gateway High School. They get the chance to gain valuable experience and fulfill their career education credit."

After research and preparations the program approval and agreement to oversee the partnership was granted by Penny Collins, Director of Exceptional Student Education, Osceola District School, and William James, Principal of Gateway High School.
Currently there are 11 students in the program. The first class began last week and will run through mid May. The program will resume in August and run through the end of the school year. This is the first program in Central Florida to focus on inner workings in the entertainment industry. Similar programs are: Gateway Wings program at the Orlando International Airport and the Score Program, which students work with the Kissimmee community restaurants and retail stores.


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