In the Academies of Louisville, our central mission is to get students out of their seats and into the real world. We believe that true learning happens through active participation, not passive listening. Yet, too often, traditional career panels fall short of this model, turning into one-way lectures that fail to truly engage students. This is why a recent event at Doss High School stood out, serving as a powerful example of what's possible when partners like GE Appliances commit to a hands-on approach.

This school year marks a new chapter for the Doss High School and GE Appliances partnership. The relationship intensified with a three-day teacher externship, which now serves as the springboard for a semester-long, partner-driven project-based learning (PBL) experience for the entire school. All Doss teachers and students will collaborate on real-world projects, with a final showcase scheduled at GE Appliances’ Monogram Hall on December 9th. This powerful alignment between industry and education ensures that every student is prepared not just for a job, but for a life of purpose.