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A STRONG CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM GROWS
On this Dialogues program, the FlexFactor program begun at Lorain County Community College’s Early College High School is now expanding to school districts across the county. It involves local businesses and industry in developing student talent with the idea for future employment in the area of Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing. Students are immersed into the 
world of advanced manufacturing technology. They then may continue into LCCC’s Micro Electronic Mechanical Systems program where there has been great success in having each student involved in an internship, and in many cases, full time employment with local industries. FlexFactor College Prep Coordinator Deanna Hersko (right, above) and Director of Talent and Business Innovation, Terri Sandu (right, below), are the featured guests with information on how students can get involved.
Innovations in this area apply to many industries from automotive to medical and beyond. Program Director Brynt Parmeter offers insights into how the program works, how it has expanded in Lorain County and how students are learning about new career paths in this “Dialogues” interview.
Ann Schloss has served quite successfully as the Academic Services Director for the district giving her knowledgeable background in curriculum and teaching. Hear Ann’s discussion of the Elyria schools and what she would like to see them accomplish on this “Dialogues” program.
employers are asking for these student interns, and the high success rate of student employment once they finish and without a lot of college debt. [LCCC photo]