District 88 honored with state-level INSPRA Distinguished Service Award for partnership with Addison Workforce Development Committee and College of DuPage to create Project Hire-Ed Apprenticeship Program

District 88 has been recognized as a Distinguished Service Award (DSA) recipient by the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA).

That statewide program recognizes public education advocates for their support of their local schools and districts. For more information about the DSA program, go to www.inspra.org/dsa.

District 88 received an Award of Merit in the Team category for its partnership with the Addison Workforce Development Committee and College of DuPage to create the Project Hire-Ed Apprenticeship Program. Project Hire-Ed was started in 2018 with the intent to build a bridge between workforce needs and education to help employers find the right talent for their organizations and to teach students the skills employers are seeking. Read more at https://www.dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=5196. This initiative is an example of what can be accomplished when business owners, education leaders and village officials come together for the betterment of the community. The Addison Workforce Development Committee is taking a hands-on approach to improve the village’s workforce through providing educational opportunities, and in turn enhancing the quality of life for residents.

INSPRA plans to recognize the DSA honorees at a later date, when it’s deemed safe to gather for large events.