Part of the "MEET ME IN MONROE" initiative
Create an Education/Workforce Liaison position within Walton County high schools to help students better understand local career pathways, technical training options, post-secondary opportunities, and employment possibilities before graduation. The liaison would work with Walton Works, school counselors, local industries, technical colleges, and workforce partners to provide career information, coordinate guest speakers and job-readiness activities, connect students with training programs, and strengthen the local workforce pipeline.
Tracks the number of graduates who enter local employment, internships, job training programs, or workforce-aligned post-secondary pathways.
Tracks students completing workforce-related coursework, training, certifications, or employability preparation before graduation.
Tracks creation and implementation of the Education/Workforce Liaison position within the school system.
Tracks whether the liaison position can be supported through recurring partner contributions, employer funding, grants, or shared school-system funding.
Tracks formal partnerships between schools, the Development Authority, Walton Works, local employers, and post-secondary institutions.
Tracks the number of high school students who receive career pathway guidance, workforce exposure, and post-graduation planning support through the liaison position.
Tracks whether increased career guidance and workforce awareness improves high school completion and post-graduation readiness.
Salary and benefits estimated at $35,000-$45,000 annually. If partnered with Georgia College Advising Corps, Monroe Area High School could contribute approximately $27,000, with about 40% of the cost secured from the national office. Additional marketing, print, advertising, and digital materials estimated at $5,000.