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Bernards Township, Schools Collaborate To Offer Job Opportunities For Special Ed Students
The Board of Education passed a resolution approving of the agreement with the Township for the 2024-25 school year.
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Township and Board of Education are teaming up to offer job opportunities for special education students at Ridge High School.
The Bernards Township Board of Education passed a resolution approving the agreement with the Township at its Nov. 18 meeting.
"I think it's a great collaboration that we have for those students," said Board President Timothy Salmon.
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The Job Sampling and Senior Internship programs will provide opportunities for students with disabilities to develop skills and knowledge to gain valuable hands-on experience.
As part of the agreement, the Township will provide a designated number of opportunities for Ridge High School students, chosen by the district, to participate in the unpaid and voluntary program.
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Additionally, the Board agreed to provide insurance coverage for the program that will runs from Sept. 1, 2024, through Aug. 31, 2025.
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