This week’s Workforce Wednesday spotlight features two Hopkinsville High School/Gateway Academy Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) students who are turning classroom lessons into real-world experience—Jessica Rodriguez and Deontre Coleman.
Jessica is part of the P.M. Co-op program, where she spends her afternoons at Chick-fil-A, gaining valuable experience in both culinary arts and customer service. Her time at Chick-fil-A allows her to strengthen her communication skills, work in a fast-paced environment, and see what it takes to keep one of Hopkinsville’s busiest restaurants running smoothly.
Meanwhile, Deontre has flipped the schedule! As a morning Co-op student, he starts his day bright and early at Chick-fil-A before heading to class in the afternoon. His unique schedule shows just how flexible the CCPS Co-op and Work-Based Learning programs can be for both students and employers.
There’s a common myth that businesses can’t participate in Co-op unless they need students all day or every day—but that’s simply not true. Whether your business can host a student for morning hours, afternoon shifts, or even select days each week, our program can accommodate a set schedule that fits your needs while giving students hands-on experience that matters.
A huge thank-you goes out to Chick-fil-A and their amazing team for everything they do to support our students. From leadership to teamwork and customer care, Chick-fil-A provides the perfect environment for students to grow personally and professionally—and their impact on our community is truly appreciated.
If your business would like to learn more about partnering with CCPS to provide meaningful Co-op opportunities, contact me, Kelly Gates, at kelly.gates@christian.kyschools.us.
Together, we’re helping students build skills that last a lifetime—one opportunity at a time.
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