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Our business/community partnerships are an essential part of offering opportunities for our students to continue their learning in an industry of their choosing. We work with a variety of industries in St. Louis County to help our students gain the real life experience they need to be successful.
Our business/community partnerships are an essential part of offering opportunities for our students to continue their learning in an industry of their choosing. We work with a variety of industries in St. Louis County to help our students gain the real life experience they need to be successful.
Extended Learning Opportunities
ELOs are designed and driven by a learner’s authentic interest, allowing them to pursue their interests and career aspirations in a variety of non-traditional ways. Extended Learning Opportunities are
Highly flexible and individualized to the learner’s needs and goals
Developed in partnership with school and community members to meet specific competencies
Agreed upon goals and competencies are rigorous and frame the ELO experience with
A minimum of 60 hours of engagement
A project and presentation will be the culmination of the ELO experience
Credit can be awarded if the learner has fulfilled all requirements of the ELO
Students can also pursue their interests and career aspirations through other opportunities:
Job Shadow
Learners observe experienced professionals at a worksite or approved location (including virtual) for a limited and agreed-upon period. At the end of this experience, learners should witness a typical day for a professional in their desired career field.
Internship
Learners perform authentic job tasks at a worksite or approved location (including virtual) under the guidance of a qualified supervisor. Internship opportunities are defined by the following:
Academic credit and/or compensation at the discretion of the school and community partner
A minimum of 120 hours of engagement
Performance evaluated by the work manager in addition to the educator (Kauffman Foundation, 2023).
What types of experiences could serve as Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs)?
What types of experiences could serve as Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs)?
Designing a website for a local business
Taking part in program like Boeing Pre-Employment or Daugherty AccessPoint
Engaging in a career-specific project at a place of business like a pharmacy, doctor's office, accounting firm, veterinarian's office, construction company, or within a department in the school district
Completing a research project through a local university like Washington University
Supporting green initiatives through greenhouse work with a local business
Leading a project for a local nonprofit agency
Developing a new app to solve a problem for a group or business
Taking part in an entrepreneurial experience
Diving deeply and researching a complex topic like discreet math with a professor
Working on a specialty certificate through an outside program like Ranken Technical College
Providing computer hardware repair services for a local municipality
Working on a marketing campaign with industry leaders
Use the link above to join other local businesses and organizations to support the future of Pattonville students. We are eager to partner with you!
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