Members of the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council received a considerable, first-look update of the new Christian County High School Monday afternoon — in which stakeholders shared the importance of the work-based learning model, and how it will positively impact local and regional businesses.
CCPS Superintendent Chris Bentzel noted the relationships with both the EDC and the Christian County Chamber of Commerce have been “pivotal” in moving the Gateway Academy model into the coming core standard — something he said should be smooth in transition, as 1,700-plus Tigers and Colonels currently attend.
Furthermore, Bentzel said the goal is to better meet the “three E’s” of graduation: enrollment, enlistment and employment…