November 29th, 2023 by WCBC Radio
Allegany County Public Schools recently held the Annual Focus on the Future Showcase that targets all eighth grade students. The event provides students with information, course suggestions, college or trade school options, and job market information. Focus on the Future also seeks to promote economic growth in Allegany County by keeping graduates locally employed with the necessary expertise to enter the workforce. The event featured ten career clusters of occupations representing a full range of career opportunities. Local businesses participated in the event by providing hands-on experiences for students that introduced them to a variety of workplace skills.