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Video: Meet the High School Students Running a Recycling Business

May 23, 2024/

Imagine a shop class that makes money and buys its own tools. At Cañon City High School, students learn about technology and business all at once.
by Jared Ewy


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  1. Russ Fletcher on May 23, 2024 at 7:16 am

    I’ve also read about students developing in-school companies that repair computers, vehicles and small appliances. There have also been examples where students took over the IT functions in their schools and ran them with supervision. Experiential learning is an effective way to not only educate but to encourage students to pursue career opportunities. Win-win-win.

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