​Business Partner Challenge #1:

​How can we improve our branding to attract new employees?

Our experience . . .

     "Verplank recognizes the value and commitment to provide opportunities in conjunction with Ottawa Area Intermediate School District furturePREP'd program to assist students with the necessary skills for today's challenging workforce."  ~  J. Vargo, Educator
 
Click here  for Team Verplank's journey on Padlet.

Business Partner Challenge #2:

How can we promote and inform the community of the truck safety on the roads?

Our experience . . .
     "My favorite part of the week was learning more about a local company."  ~ Amelia, HS Student

     "I liked going touring all the facilities when we began." ~ Maggie, HS Student

     "I have never seen a company take better care of their employees than Verplank." ~ Amanda Schuster, Educator

      “I want to do this every summer! It’s fun and doesn’t feel like school, but the students are learning and growing so much. The opportunities they have here are far beyond what we can do in a traditional classroom.” - Hailey Barton, Educator 
 
Click here  for Team Verplank's journey on Padlet.