LIFT Program Participants
Murray, Ky., Sept. 3, 2021----Murray Independent School District administrators and teachers, Amanda Tipton, Hannah Stark, Lauren Hines, Mechelle Morgan and Shelley Stubblefield, attended the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Initiative for Teachers (LIFT) kick off program. Comprised of ten participants representing both Calloway County and the MISD, (six schools total, two school administrators and seven areas of expertise), the inaugural class visited MSU College of Science, Engineering and Technology, The Murray Bank, Pella Corporation, and TPG Plastics LLC. The group also met with Bridges Family Center for team building/personality assessment, and the Murray Calloway County (MCC) Economic Development Corporation.
(LIFT) program is a workforce initiative of the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce. LIFT designed to spark innovative thinking and discussions between our community educators and business leaders. This experience will allow educators to make classroom activities and discussion more relevant to the needs of students and better prepare them for emerging business demands.
The class will spend 4.5 days this fall learning about career opportunities available in the community and what skillsets local employers are seeking. Industry sectors that will be highlighted include agriculture, construction, finance, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, nonprofits, professional services, retail, small businesses & technology.
“Our local educators are uniquely positioned to engage students of all ages in conversations about their future careers” said Hailey Anderson, Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce Director of Membership Development. “Our goal through LIFT is to bridge the gap between education and workforce by exposing these educators to the true needs of our community’s industry and business partners in relation to career pathways."