Become a Partner
One of the foundational principles of Pathways Academy is the importance of providing mentors, tutors, job shadowing and internship experiences for our students. Community and business partners have invaluable expertise to share with our students. If you are interested in making a difference in a young person's life, and have time and/or resources that you can share in the following areas, please contact our Director, Kenneth Francis, at (904) 633-8453.
Mentors
- Are kind, concerned adults, young and old, from all walks of life, who offer youth support, guidance and encouragement.
- Provide the sustained presence of a positive, caring adult role model.
- Are not responsible for solving all of a youth’s problems, but are more than simply an older friend.
- Make a connection and use that connection to convey a positive message.
Mentoring is a critical component of the program at Pathways Academy.
Employment and Internships
Students in the Pathways Academy Program have the opportunity to focus study in several career areas as they prepare for high-wage, high demand careers. Student preparation includes coursework in Jobs for Americas’s Graduates (JAG) a program designed to teach students work readiness and life skills. We believe that introducing students to the expectations of a real world occupation helps to ensure their success upon graduation and entry into the workforce.
Students have the opportunity, through our partnerships with business and industry, to obtain employment, internships and/or apprenticeships with local companies while in school.
Job Shadowing
Pathways students are encouraged to engage in multiple real world experiences while enrolled with us. These opportunities include job shadowing, which is a one-day visit with professionals in the student’s field of interest.