KIC, a talent retention initiative, partners with Kern High School District to provide hands-on career training programs and paid internships to students.
- Kern Intern Connections (KIC) helps high school juniors and seniors meet with employers for paid internships.
- The Kern High School District and allows junior and senior high school students to learn career training programs.
- Students gain confidence and hands-on experience through KIC’s transformational learning environment.
- KIC recently won the annual International Economic Development award.
Broadcast transcript:
KIC is an intern connection program within the Kern High School District. I spoke with the school about its impact on students.
The Kern Technical Education Center, is a part of the Kern High School district. The program allows for some junior and senior high school students to learn career training programs.
Principle Brian Miller, tells me this is the type of education every student needs. “These students go through a transformation every year there is a hands-on learning environment, and they gain confidence in their skills as they go throughout the year.” He said.