District 88 students gain work-based learning experience through Heritage Spanish Career Fluency Program with Addison Park District

Students in District 88’s 2025-26 Heritage Spanish Career Fluency Program are completing their rotations with various business partners. This course helps students develop their skills in professional settings and introduces them to a variety of career paths, while enhancing their biliteracy.

This is accomplished through a job-shadow component, where participants visit worksites once a week during second semester of the school year. The goal is to encourage pupils to use their Spanish as much as possible, so they can learn about different fields and how to use their Spanish professionally to give them a competitive edge. 

One of those local companies is the Addison Park District. As a valued business partner, the park district provides an opportunity for students to gain valuable experience by rotating through its multiple facilities. That includes the Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA), which is housed within the Centennial Recreation Center. NEDSRA partners with local park districts to provide recreational and social programs for individuals with disabilities, focusing on enhancing quality of life through inclusive and engaging experiences.

Students are able to learn about careers centered on service, inclusion and community impact, while seeing firsthand the meaningful work being done in this field.

The Heritage Spanish Career Fluency Program highlights how community partnerships help students connect classroom learning to real-world career opportunities and see themselves thriving in professional spaces. District 88 is always looking to develop more partnerships, and those who are interested can find information at www.dupage88.net/BusinessPartnerships.