Martin County Teachers Get Their “Passport To Student Careers” To Benefit Local Students

Martin County Teachers Get Their “Passport To Student Careers” To Benefit Local Students
 
STUART — There’s something exciting about filling up a passport with stamps, but it’s even better when you can help area students at the same time.
 
From 10:30 a.m. to around 1:30 p.m. on February 10 at Martin County High School, the Martin Chamber Foundation with the Martin County School District is hosting “Passports To Student Careers” for all Martin County teachers. This unique and fun opportunity connects teachers with businesses in the industries their students may be interested in pursuing.
 
“The program benefits teachers, students, and the future of Martin County’s economy,” said Joe Catrambone, the president of the board for the nonprofit Martin Chamber Foundation.
 
“Our ‘Passports to Student Careers’ program introduces local teachers to business leaders in industries that need our local students for our community to continue to prosper,” he said. “Not every student is four-year University-bound, but there are educational pathways they can take for a successful local career.”
 
During a non-school day, all Martin County educators participate in a teacher professional learning day that includes the option to visit the Passport To Student Careers. Organized by the Martin Chamber Foundation, this immersive experience showcases a “World of Industries” in the cafeteria. Teachers are given “passports,” which they can fill with stamps from industries including agriculture, aviation, construction, healthcare, marine, and manufacturing.
 
By visiting business leaders in each of these industries, the teachers can receive contacts for mentorship as well as a better understanding of the salaries and qualifications necessary for students to succeed. Non-profit partners including the Education Foundation of Marti County, Project Lift and the ARC of the Treasure Coast are on hand to share information about scholarships and vocational training programs available in our community. More formal post-secondary education options are present as well. Teachers will also connect with admissions specialists from Indian River State College, FAU, and other local schools.
 
Program Sponsors include Coral Shores Behavioral Health, the Business Development Board of Martin County, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, DreamWorks Companies, Florida Atlantic University, Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, U.S. Sugar, Indian River State College, Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast, and TD Bank. Sponsorships are available, as well as more information for businesses interested in connecting with Martin County educators.
 
Martin Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce with a mission of supporting economic prosperity for Martin County residents by strengthening and growing workforce development, education, and entrepreneurship. Our flagship program is CareerConnect Martin. To learn more, please visit www.martinchamberfoundation.org.
 
About the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce:
The Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in the community. Playing a significant role in the economic climate, the Chamber’s purpose is to inform, unite and promote the business. The Stuart/Martin Chamber acts as the front door to the community offering maps, welcome guides, visitor information and a community event calendar. For business members, the Chamber provides opportunities for leadership, networking, advertising, and essential advocacy locally, in Tallahassee and in D.C. 

For more information, please contact: Angela Hoffman, Executive Director of the Martin Chamber Foundation. (772) 287-1088 ext. 111