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President Clinton and Secretary of Labor Robert B. Reich
today recognized the Miss America Organization for its efforts to advance the
philosophy and goals of School to Work through a national day of service called
"School to Work: Miss America in Action."
The School to Work Opportunities Act, signed into law by
President Clinton in 1994, provides funding for local partnerships involving
schools, businesses, labor and community leaders that prepare students for the
career challenges of the 21st Century. Local School to Work programs combine
quality academic classes with hands-on learning and training in the
workplace.
"School to Work: Miss America in Action" is the focus of a
day-long series of events designed to spread awareness of School to Work in
communities throughout the nation. It is hosted by the reigning Miss America,
Shawntel Smith, several former Miss Americas and state titleholders across the
country.
"This national day of service is a special tribute to the
thousands of young people who benefit from the real-life, real-work experiences
of School to Work programs across the country," said President Clinton. "I
commend Shawntel Smith and the Miss America Organization for their commitment
to the School to Work concept."
"Partnership is at the very core of the School to Work
concept, under which students, parents, educators and both labor and business
leaders are working together to open the doors of opportunity for our nation's
youth," said Secretary Reich. "Shawntel Smith's personal commitment to School
to Work -- a commitment backed by the Miss America program -- is going to help
a great many of our young people prepare for further education and a
well-paying job."
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