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In this episode, we highlight the impactful journey of high school and college students through internships at Sanford Health. It features discussions with Nick Tshudy (HHS '21), a nursing student and former high school intern, and Allison Hutchinson, a senior career development consultant at Sanford Health, showcasing the value and transformative power of internships in healthcare.

In this episode, we explore apprenticeships and internships in skilled trades, focusing on the experiences of individuals like Christian Heerde, a high school graduate, and Cody Schroeder from Midwestern Mechanical. They explore the structure, benefits, and personal growth opportunities within apprenticeships, emphasizing hands-on learning, earning while learning, and the significant impact skilled trades have on communities.

This episode from the "Harrisburg 412" series, features Kaylee Hilliard, a dental assistant at Neighborhood Dental in Harrisburg, discussing her path from a high school internship to a professional career in dentistry. Kaylee shares insights into the internship's impact, her decision-making process regarding her career in dentistry, and the opportunities that arose from her eagerness to learn and adapt in a professional setting. Kaylee graduated from Harrisburg High School in 2021. Sarah Heitzler, office manager at Neighborhood Dental also offers her insights into her  pivotal internship experience, and her career development, highlighting the supportive learning environment and opportunities for growth within the field.

This episode explores Harrisburg's Culinary Arts program, its impact on students, and their transitions into post-secondary culinary education. The episode includes insights from culinary arts instructor Mrs. Deb Rombough and stories from former students, Alex Clark and Lexi Rausch, about their experiences in culinary school after graduating from Harrisburg.

This episode discusses the role and evolution of apprenticeship programs in education, particularly in South Dakota. It features discussions with Dr. Michael Amolins (HSD) and Dr. David De Jong (Dakota State University), covering topics such as the history of apprenticeships, their modern relevance, and specific initiatives like teacher apprenticeship programs. The episode highlights the significance of apprenticeships in addressing workforce needs and providing practical, hands-on learning experiences.

This episode focuses on Learner Interest Day, part of Harrisburg's Career and Technical Education (CTE) month. It features guests discussing the origins of Learner Interest Day, its growth from a small initiative to a district-wide event, and the impact on both students and community partners. Guests share personal stories and benefits of the program, emphasizing hands-on learning experiences and career exploration for students. The narrative highlights the collaborative efforts of educators, business owners, and community members in shaping this innovative educational approach.

This episode focuses on Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and features detailed discussions about the extensive CTE programs at different educational levels. Dr. Mike Amolins and host Breanne Lynch explore the concept and significance of CTE, emphasizing hands-on, experiential learning across various fields. They cover elementary programs like Learner Interest Day, middle school courses including 'the wheel' of rotating CTE classes, and high school initiatives, highlighting partnerships with community organizations and the real-world impact of these programs. The discussion also includes a segment on student achievements and certificates, emphasizing the district's commitment to practical, skill-based education and community engagement.CTE Impact Report 2023

The Harrisburg School District Education Foundation is the philanthropic partner with the Harrisburg School District. It supports all schools, students and staff in the District by aligning charitable gifts with projects that need funding to provide enhanced educational opportunities. The foundation promotes excellence in education by forging relationships between the District, alumni, community and local businesses.Foundation MembersLinda Dunham | President | The Dunham GroupDaren Ketcham | Vice President | Legacy DevelopmentsSuperintendent Tim Graf | Past President | Harrisburg School District JoAnne VerMulm | Secretary | Harrisburg School District Trent Bruce | DGR Engineering Jay Hutton | Harrisburg School Board Mike Knudson | Harrisburg School Board Amber Langner | Sanford HealthBreanne Lynch | Harrisburg School District 

Every February, the CTE community celebrates CTE Month® to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in readying learners for college and career success. CTE Month is also a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of our CTE partners at the local, state and national level.This month, we turn the reins over to Mrs. Breanne Lynch, CTE Coordinator for the District. This week, Breanne interviews Mr. Derek Wynia, Home Builders Academy instructors.

Every February, the CTE community celebrates CTE Month® to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in readying learners for college and career success. CTE Month is also a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of our CTE partners at the local, state and national level.This month, we turn the reins over to Mrs. Breanne Lynch, CTE Coordinator for the District, who will interview our CTSO advisors and student leaders. Today's episode features HHS's Educators Rising program. Joining us are:Tracy Kern, Educators Rising Advisor (FCCLA Advisor), FACS InstructorElle Swenson, Educators Rising, SD Chapter SecretaryKyra Johnson, Educators Rising, SD Chapter Vice President of Communications

Every February, the CTE community celebrates CTE Month® to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in readying learners for college and career success. CTE Month is also a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of our CTE partners at the local, state and national level.This month, we turn the reins over to Mrs. Breanne Lynch, CTE Coordinator for the District, who will interview our CTSO advisors and student leaders. Today's episode features HHS's longstanding FCCLA program. Joining us are:Deb Rombough | FCCLA Co-Advisor (ProStartAdvisor), FACS InstructorErika Starr | Chapter President, HHS Junior

Every February, the CTE community celebrates CTE Month® to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in readying learners for college and career success. CTE Month is also a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of our CTE partners at the local, state and national level.This month, we turn the reins over to Mrs. Breanne Lynch, CTE Coordinator for the District, who will interview our CTSO advisors and student leaders. Today's episode features HHS's Tiger Stripes Garage Automotive program. Joining us are:Taylor Burkett | Tiger Stripes Garage InstructorJill Draeger, HHS SeniorRiley Brewer, HHS Junior

Every February, the CTE community celebrates CTE Month® to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in readying learners for college and career success. CTE Month is also a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of our CTE partners at the local, state and national level.This month, we turn the reins over to Mrs. Breanne Lynch, CTE Coordinator for the District, who will interview our CTSO advisors and student leaders. Today's episode features HHS's DECA program. Joining us are:Mrs. Kristi Danscisin | DECA Advisor & Business Education InstructorEvan Gran | HHS Senior & DECA Vice PresidentIsaac Donelan | HHS Senior & DECA PresidentCareer & Technical Education at HHS

Every February, the CTE community celebrates CTE Month® to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in readying learners for college and career success. CTE Month is also a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of our CTE partners at the local, state and national level.This month, we turn the reins over to Mrs. Breanne Lynch, CTE Coordinator for the District, who will interview our CTSO advisors and student leaders. Today's episode features HHS's ProStart Program. Joining us are:Mrs. Deb Rombough | ProStart Advisor & Culinary InstructorAlexis RauschAlexandria RitesmanLeia Rombough  Career & Technical Education at HHS

Every February, the CTE community celebrates CTE Month® to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in readying learners for college and career success. CTE Month is also a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of our CTE partners at the local, state and national level.This month, we turn the reins over to Mrs. Breanne Lynch, CTE Coordinator for the District, who will interview our CTSO advisors and student leaders. Today's episode features HHS's longstanding FFA program. Joining us are: Mr. Josh Christianson, Instructor and FFA Co-AdvisorOwen Murphy, FFA Chapter President and District VPEmily Watson, Chapter Students Advisor and District ReporterCareer & Technical Education at HHS

Every February, the CTE community celebrates CTE Month® to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in readying learners for college and career success. CTE Month is also a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of our CTE partners at the local, state and national level.This month, we turn the reins over to Mrs. Breanne Lynch, CTE Coordinator for the District, who will interview our CTSO advisors and student leaders. This week we recognize HOSA, the Health Occupations Students of America. Representing HOSA are two Seniors and Co-Presidents Sierra Stiff and Ali Dierks, along with Mr. Andrew Koch, HOSA Advisor.Career & Technical Education at HHS

This episode focuses on the growth and development of Career & Technical Education (CTE) programming in the Harrisburg School District. CTE prepares students for the world of work by introducing them to workplace competencies in a real-world experiences.Host JoAnne VerMulm is joined by HSD staff and team members:Dr. Michael Amolins, Director of Instruction and Federal ProgramsBreanne Lynch, Career & Technical Education Coordinator Travis Lape, Innovative Programs DirectorIf you're interested in finding out more about our CTE program, taking a tour of our facilities or partnering with us, contact Mike, Breanne or Travis at their linked email addresses above.

Join us as special guests Mr. Shane Wuebben, Fine Arts Director, and Mr. Jim Altenburg, Activities Director share the lineup of our fall events, including Tiger Bowl this weekend!

Podcasts aren't new, but it is new for HSD, and we are excited to kick this off, get it rolling, and give everyone a deeper look into our District!It's a perfect time to kick off a podcast because we have not one, but two new buildings being constructed within the District. Our inaugural episode discusses those projects and provides an overview of how we've gotten to this place.We have a lot of new residents in our community. Our population has grown 592% over the past 20 years, and so for those who haven't lived here all that long, to see these neighborhoods around them may not seem all that unusual, but to those who have lived here, they can remember when those neighborhoods had a field of corn in them, or a bunch of cows, so it's important to get some of our newer residents up-to-speed, with the really distinctive "history" of our past 20 years, because it is unique to our area, to our state, and maybe even to our country.