On Thursday, October 22nd, the Milton Economic Development Commission hosted their fall Business Social at the Milton High School Innovation Center. This was an opportunity for Milton business owners to both see the newly constructed Milton High School Innovation Center (MIC) and learn about how the MIC prepares students for college and careers through the use of a variety of tools, materials and applications - traditional and current, while developing skills to identify and solve problems; design and build solutions; and to be collaborators, communicators and creators.
Milton educators, Jon Adams and Ben Sevey, walked the audience through the tools and applications showcasing student learning and work. They fielded numerous questions as business leaders considered how a mutually beneficial partnership could be developed bridging student learning with possible careers in the community of Milton. Jon Adam, MIC teacher, highlighted the importance of students learning from the field while Rich Desouza, from Husky, emphasized the need for students’ to be able to ‘visualize’ careers and how developing skills with applications in industry can help launch them.
The evening concluded with business leaders roaming the space, examining the assortment of tools and impressive student work, sparking many inspirational conversations. Based on the enthusiastic turnout and the clear desire for collaboration, it's evident that the future holds significant promise for developing a strong, mutually beneficial relationship between the Milton High School Innovation Center and our local businesses.
