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Empowering Students. Helping Businesses. Growing Communities.
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Video produced by WIR’ED student Kayla Brown.
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WIR’ED BY THE NUMBERS
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Programs Completed
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Students Enrolled
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Businesses Served
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Questions?
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VOICES FROM WIR’ED
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Toni Chandler – Owner, Metamorphosis Productions, Inc.
“I believe it would provide a great opportunity for students to have hands-on experience of working with businesses giving them an introduction to business consulting as well as promote professional development.”
“Overall, it was a great experience.”
“It’s been very informative about learning marketing and social media applications.”
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