Akron provides skilled workers, hands-on experience
Issue 6 ensures educated workforce

Monday, October 9, 2006 ­― Nearly 85 Akron Public Schools career education students from across the city are putting their skills to work as they build a home for the Urban Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Construction students from Ellet and Kenmore high schools, plumbing students from Buchtel High School, HVAC students from North High School and masonry students from Central-Hower are sharing their skills on this project. The house, located at 997 Clark St., is scheduled for completion by the end of the year.

Students who graduate from high school prepared for work or college are vital to a strong city. A well-educated workforce is important to attracting and keeping businesses and jobs in Akron. This program is a fine example of schools and communities working together to provide educated workers. Issue 6 ensures programs like career education will continue to grow and develop the educated workforce necessary for a thriving city.

Issue 6 is a 7.9-mill operating issue for Akron Public Schools that will generate about $23 million annually. Issue 6 will cost the owner of an $80,000 home about $16 per month. Akron’s economy and businesses cannot grow without good schools. Issue 6 protects our educational programs and our children’s future. Issue 6 keeps Akron’s economy and neighborhoods strong.

For more information about Issue 6, visit www.forakronschools.com. To learn more about the career education housing project, call 330/761-2930.