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Franklin County CareerTech Offers Workforce Program for Juniors and Seniors

The Franklin County Career and Technology Center offers a state-approved Workforce Development Program for 11th- and 12th-grade students to explore careers and gain hands-on workplace experience. The center says it is the only state-approved program of its kind in Franklin County.

Students can use Transfr virtual reality simulations to try tasks from different careers, connect with local employers and earn industry-recognized certifications. The program also helps students write resumes and cover letters and develop communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

The program supports students considering employment, apprenticeships, military service or further education after high school. Students must have reliable transportation to workplace experiences.

Photo credits to Franklin County Career and Technology Center

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Who We Are

The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.