About the Program
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The Third Graders Go to Work Mayes County Project is an award-winning program, written, designed and administered for third grade classrooms by the Pryor Area Chamber of Commerce.
This program, which pairs each Mayes County third grade class with a local business partner, is the beginning component of the K-12 Workforce Development Partnership of education, business & industry in Pryor and Mayes County. |
The curriculum details guidelines for both participating teachers and businesses. Objectives are correlated to rigorous educational standards and activities.
Third Graders Go to Work offers an opportunity for students to experience the responsibilities of having a job. They also learn how their skills and knowledge can apply to a specific trade. Additionally, the program will provide your business with a way to invest in one of our most valuable resources - our future workforce! |
Program Activities & Components
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1. Printed 6-lesson curriculum, which teachers present in the classroom.
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2. On-Site Teacher Pre-Tour of the Business, in which your business and your teacher partner will collaboratively plan out appropriate activities for students.
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3. Business Visit to Classroom (30 minutes to 1 hour): Your business will visit the classroom and discuss what your company does and various jobs within the company. This will give the students an opportunity to ask questions and become excited about your business.
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4. Class Visits Business (2-3 Hours including lunch): Students tour the business facilities and participate in hands-on activities.
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2022 Program
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We hope you can participate! Many PACC members and Mayes County businesses have participated in this popular program.
If you are interested in your businesses participating, just click the button to complete the brief participation form. Responses from the business community will largely impact if this program will occur this year. The form is only a few questions and should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. We are very proud of this program; and, want it to be valuable and productive for students, the teachers and for your business. |
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