Raise the Bar coordinates and implements a series of efforts to ensure Hancock County youth and adults gain exposure to a variety of careers and industries, especially those occupations that align with individual interests, passions, and aptitudes.
K-12 Inititatives
Literacy + Manufacturing
Third grade students and their teachers receive a book and classroom lesson to connect reading lessons with manufacturing concepts.
Manufacturing Day
Middle school students and teachers tour multiple manufacturing facilities and interact with other manufacturers and apprentices in this one-day experience.
Career expo series
High school students and their teachers tour workplaces, engage with employees, and learn about training options in these dedicated industry days throughout the school year.
Summer educator experience
Hancock County’s K-12 educators tour workplaces, learn workplace trends and expectations, and engage with their colleagues during this multi-day experience each summer.
Adult Initiatives
Workadvance training
Individuals gain introductory exposure to the manufacturing industry in this two-week training.
exploration and readiness
Adults complete an interest and aptitude assessment to learn about their ideal career options.