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CIC Weekly Update - February 13, 2026

Posted Date: 02/15/26 (06:44 PM)


CIC Weekly Update

Career Growth Starts Here -- Every Week

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Dear CIC Community,

It’s been another exciting week at the Career Innovation Center! As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday in observance of President’s Day, but our programs have been buzzing with activity.

Our Aviation program welcomed visitors from another school district who spent the morning learning about our hands-on approach as they explore starting a similar program of their own.

In Health Science Accelerated, students continued gaining valuable real-world experience during their clinical hours at Ignite Medical Resort.

Meanwhile, our Education Support Careers students demonstrated leadership and compassion by assisting Prime Time students before the start of their elementary school day.

It’s inspiring to see our students growing, serving, and making an impact across our community each week!

Important Upcoming Dates:
  • Monday, February 16: No School President's Day
  • March 16 - 20: No School, Spring Break
  • April 3 & 6: No School
  • April 7: Staff PD Day - No School for CIC Students
 

News this week:

Seeking Professionals for Mock Interview Day

Our annual Business Accelerator Mock Interview Day is coming up on February 27, and we’re excited to give students this valuable real‑world experience. To make the day a success, we are looking for professionals who are willing to volunteer as mock interviewers. Your insight, experience, and feedback help students build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and prepare for future career opportunities. If you or someone you know would like to support our students in this meaningful way, please email jwalker@fortosage.net to sign up. Thank you for partnering with us and helping our students grow their professional network.

Share Your Expertise at Career Day

We’re gearing up for our annual BSSD Career Day on Tuesday, March 24th, and we would love your help in making this event a success for our students. Career Day is a meaningful opportunity for students to explore future pathways by connecting with professionals from a wide variety of industries. If you, a family member, or someone you know would be interested in participating as an industry partner, we would greatly appreciate your support. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues, friends, or community members who might enjoy speaking with students about their career journey. Your involvement helps us create valuable real‑world learning experiences for all of our students. Thank you for helping us make this day impactful and engaging! Email CIC Director, Andy Mayfield at amayfield@bssd.net, if you are interested in participating.
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Educational Support Careers Students Lead Learning Before the Bell

Students in our Educational Support Careers class are making a meaningful impact this semester by assisting with the Prime Time before‑school program at our elementary sites. Working closely with their CIC instructor, Mrs. Oliver, these students help lead activities, support young learners, and create a positive start to the school day. This hands-on experience gives them authentic insight into the teaching profession while also providing much‑needed support for our elementary staff. We are proud of their professionalism, leadership, and willingness to serve our youngest learners. Their work truly demonstrates the power of real-world learning in action.
 

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  • Phone: 816-874-3440
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