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Students at Niagara Falls High School have the opportunity to advance their education and receive career development opportunities thanks to an investment from two foundations focused on strengthening Niagara County. Food Pathways, a program developed by Field & Fork Network, received a $32,375 grant from KeyBank in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation. General Motors also contributed a $25,000 grant to this unique partnership. The funding will prepare 20 students to take on important careers that will help improve and sustain our local food system.
“This innovative collaboration uniquely connects young people to the community by providing career development opportunities while increasing access to a fresh, affordable and sustainable food system,” said Elizabeth Gurney, executive director of the KeyBank and First Niagara Foundations. “Our investment in their future will help strengthen our local economy and create plans and pathways to help students reach their full potential.”
Food Pathways was developed and piloted last year to bridge the gaps that exist between the workforce and employers in Niagara County’s food system. A partnership quickly formed with Niagara Falls High School, and a collaboration with the Niagara Global Tourism Institute helped create a comprehensive curriculum that inspires seniors to explore new career paths and learn specific job skills from leading professionals, to better prepare them for the future.
“We are grateful for the continued support from GM, who also funded the pilot, and from KeyBank and the First Niagara Foundation, who have increased their efforts to close the gap so we can continue this program,” said Tom Lowe , Project Manager at Field & Fork Network. “This is a unique opportunity for many of these students and one that has the power to transform their lives; I feel lucky to be a part of it.”
“In second year NFHS students will benefit from this partnership, it’s a chance to learn new career paths and life skills in a hands-on environment that will stay with them as they transition to college or into a career,” said Superintendent Mark Laurie.
Launching in January 2023, Food Pathways is offering a $500 scholarship to 20 Niagara Falls High School graduates to attend the 14-week program exploring career paths in the food system. The curriculum combines in-class professional development activities such as personal branding, social intelligence and team building with food system experiences both in the classroom and out in the field at local businesses within the food system.
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