Partnerships: Wood County schools, companies team up as Partners in Education
Community Bank is the new Partner in Education with Jefferson Elementary Center. From left, seated: Justin Hartshorn, director of elementary education, for Wood County Schools; Mindy Wilson, interim principal at Jefferson; Amanda Mott, branch manager for Community Bank; and Jill Parsons, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Standing, Jefferson Assistant Principals Tim Collins, Jeni Hopkins and Rick Dobson. (Photo Provided)
Woodcraft has joined with the Wood County Technical Center as its newest Partner in Education. From left, seated: Christie Willis, superintendent for Wood County Schools; Jason Hughes, principal at the Wood County Technical Center; Liz Matheny, marketing manager at Woodcraft; and Jill Parsons, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Standing: Brian Guthrie, marketing and media manager at CAS Cable, and Jason Guthrie, senior director of supply chain at Woodcraft. (Photo Provided)
Community Bank is the new Partner in Education with Jefferson Elementary Center. From left, seated: Justin Hartshorn, director of elementary education, for Wood County Schools; Mindy Wilson, interim principal at Jefferson; Amanda Mott, branch manager for Community Bank; and Jill Parsons, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Standing, Jefferson Assistant Principals Tim Collins, Jeni Hopkins and Rick Dobson. (Photo Provided)
Woodcraft has joined with the Wood County Technical Center as its newest Partner in Education. From left, seated: Christie Willis, superintendent for Wood County Schools; Jason Hughes, principal at the Wood County Technical Center; Liz Matheny, marketing manager at Woodcraft; and Jill Parsons, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Standing: Brian Guthrie, marketing and media manager at CAS Cable, and Jason Guthrie, senior director of supply chain at Woodcraft. (Photo Provided)
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PARKERSBURG -- Two more companies have been signed deals to be Partners in Education in Wood County Schools, the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley has announced.
Community Bank has become a Partner in Education with Jefferson Elementary Center and Woodcraft has joined with the Wood County Technical Center.
Partners in Education is a program of the Mid-Ohio Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Community Bank previously was a Partner in Education with the former McKinley Elementary School for many years.
After the school closed, the bank wanted to continue to help grade-school children. Because many of the McKinley students are now at Jefferson, it was the obvious choice for the new partnership.
Community Bank joins existing Partners in Education WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center and Wharton Auto Group for the school.
Woodcraft previously was a Partner in Education with Worthington Elementary School where they launched many fun and worthy initiatives with the grade school children. After Worthington closed, the leadership team at Woodcraft wanted to continue being a Partner in Education, but this time around they sought older students.
The Wood County Technical Center is the perfect fit to educate students on woodworking trades and activities. Woodcraft joins existing Partners in Education CAS Cable and D&R Heating and Cooling for the school.
Businesses interested in becoming a Partner in Education with a school in the Mid-Ohio Valley can email info@movchamber.org.