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Bridging education and business with The OC’s Dr. Justin Terry | E1949

May 16, 2024
54:47
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Dr. Justin Terry discusses Opportunity Central's impact on merging education and business, incorporating entrepreneurship in education, addressing community needs, and inspiring future-ready skills. The unique educational facility in Texas blends a mall-like public space with high school, college, and trade school courses, fostering community engagement and real-world learning experiences. The school integrates personal finance education with entrepreneurship, emphasizing the development of entrepreneurial skills from a young age. The facility focuses on creating economic opportunities, enhancing learning experiences, and preparing students for future workforce needs through innovative strategies.
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  • Opportunity Central merges education and careers in a groundbreaking facility.
  • Entrepreneurship skills are nurtured through hands-on experiences in businesses within the school.

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Revolutionizing Education through Career-Integrated Learning

Creating a groundbreaking facility in the Forney Independent School District, Dr. Justin Terry is revolutionizing education by merging careers and education. This innovative approach combines three core elements, career, college, and community. Students are immersed in real-world experiences within a 350,000 square foot facility, shaping a new standard for education.

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