CFBISD Partners with Local Manufacturers for Workforce Readiness
The Mary Grimes Initiative is a partnership between Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, the Dallas County Community College District and local manufacturers including Alexandria Industries, Haas, Applegate, Hilite International and Western Extrusions.
The manufacturers participating in the initiative have opened up their facilities for our current students to enjoy tours and hands-on experiences. The students learned about employment opportunities for summer employment and employment post-graduation. For example, students from CFB were employed by Western Extrusions in the summer of 2018. Some students have continued to work at Western Extrusions during the school year.
This partnership creates authentic work-based opportunities for students interested in the fields of manufacturing and welding, ultimately producing model employees for manufacturing groups in and around the CFBISD communities.
The following Pathways and Certifications are offered to CFB students because of this partnership:
- Welding and Manufacturing
- Advanced Manufacturing and Design Certification
- Gas metal Arc Welding Certification
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certification
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certifications
