Jobs teach students to stick with school

DANVILLE – A year ago, Briana Garza wanted to drop out of Danville High School.

That changed when she became involved in the school's Work Experience and Career Exploration Program this past year. The school-to-work transition program gave her real work experience and a paycheck – and a new attitude toward education.

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