Supe's On: BVSD invests students in career exploration

The week of April 3 marks the Week of Work in South Dakota. Governor Noem’s initiative is intended to introduce students to career opportunities within our communities. The project’s focus is on career exploration, with an emphasis on connecting businesses and employers to future employees. This week, and many other times throughout the school year, our Brandon Valley students engage in career exploration activities.

A few examples of career exploration activities Brandon Valley students participate in include SD Mylife career exploration and academic planning, the BVHS Post-secondary Career Fair, industry and business tours within our community, and internships – both paid and unpaid.

In collaboration with the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, the Brandon Valley School District is deeply invested in the growth of our paid internship program for students at BVHS. Last week, area businesses participated in a special luncheon at BVHS, “Feeding the Future” to promote paid internships and highlight a few of our recent successes within the program. Paid internships can serve as valuable work-based learning experience for students. Career exploration and work-based learning experiences are valuable long-term investments for our students and the state of South Dakota.   

Go Lynx!