Despite the early time, Santa Barbara Partners in Education met Wednesday morning to provide an inspiring look at what’s working to prep South Coast students for successful careers.
Hundreds of people packed into a ballroom at the Bacara Resort & Spa for the 31st Annual Career Education Awards Breakfast, during which about 70 high school students were recognized.
Michelle Magnusson, the group’s program development and accountability manager, said Wednesday’s gathering was the largest turnout ever for the event.
At the beginning of the program, county Superintendent of Schools Bill Cirone introduced Rep. Lois Capps, D-Santa Barbara, who commended Partners in Education for its efforts.
“This is a model, I believe, that’s one of the best in the country,” she said, adding that she has continued to advocate for federal funding for partnerships such as Partners in Education.
Magnusson then took the stage and outlined the ways that Partners in Education has worked to help students become career ready. She said career days have been implemented in all …