Classroom to Career

Resile One Heritage Summit Panel 2 – Classroom to Career: Keeping Our Youth on Track Resile One Heritage Summit

Media Credit: Demetrius Tyler

Our second panel, "Classroom to Career: Keeping Our Youth on Track," brought together a diverse group of educators, community leaders, and law enforcement professionals to discuss how schools and communities can create pathways to success for students. The discussion highlighted how academic support, mentorship, and real-world experiences shape the future of our youth.

Panelists (seated left to right):

Shante’ Williamson, Dr. Belinda Davis, Sheriff Josh Frey, Dr. Tiffany McCutheon, Lt. David Andrews, Yolanda Tyler

Key Discussion Highlights

1. Early Intervention Matters

   
   

   Panelists emphasized the importance of identifying early signs when students are struggling and providing mentorship before academic or behavioral issues escalate. Sheriff Frey shared how proactive community programs reduce negative encounters and keep students on a positive path.

2. Beyond the Classroom

   
   

   Dr. McCutheon and Dr. Davis highlighted the need for schools to go beyond traditional academics, introducing life skills, career exploration, and financial literacy at an early age. They agreed that preparing students for real-world experiences is as important as test scores.

3. Community Partnerships Are Key

   
   

   Lt. Andrews discussed how partnerships between schools, local businesses, and law enforcement create opportunities for career exposure and safe environments for learning. Shante’ Williamson added that mentorship programs and job-shadowing initiatives help bridge the gap between graduation and gainful employment.

   
   

4. Empowering Parents & Guardians

   
   

   The conversation also touched on the role of families, stressing the importance of parental involvement and equipping parents with resources to support their children’s career paths.

Takeaway Message

The panel concluded with a powerful message: When schools, families, and communities work together, students gain not only academic knowledge but also confidence, direction, and a vision for their future.

Check out Panel Discussion 1: "History of Johnson Park

History of Johnson Park