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OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
STUDENT PARTICIPATION

The District’s initiative to connect students with industry professionals began with the Architects and Engineers
(A&E) Summit, which was created to expose students to careers in design and engineering. To expand access,
the District invited students from a select group of schools enrolled in Drafting & Design, Engineering/Project
Lead the Way, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship programs. Many certified District architects and engineers
volunteered as mentors, recognizing the importance of early career exploration.

Since then, this initiative has grown to include additional summits, such as the Goods and Services Summit,
which further broadens opportunities for students to engage with business owners and industry leaders.
Student participation increased from 72 students across four schools in FY24 to 90 students from eight schools
Student Participation in Summits FY24 - FY25
in FY25, reinforcing the District’s commitment to hands-on learning experiences. (Figure 1).
Number of Students Attending FY24Number of Students Attending FY25
Architects & Engineers 40 51
Figure 1
Goods & Services 32 39
FY24 and FY25 Student Participation in Summits
Total 72 91

Students explore opportunities in architecture within the engineering industry at the
A&E Summit.

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