Online curriculum available to young farm workers
WEST LAFAYETTE — Young farm workers are more susceptible to harm, says Roger Tormoehlen, a professor of agricultural and biological engineering at Purdue University. For over two decades, he and his colleague, William Field, also a professor of agricultural and biological engineering, have addressed this vital issue with their Gearing Up for Safety curriculum.
Completely accessible online and free to download, the comprehensive safety and health training program targets young and beginning agricultural workers ages 12-20. It has recently been expanded with funding from the USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
The program seeks to enhance the quality of life for farm families and those working in agriculture by reducing farm injuries and occupational health risks.
The entire Gearing Up for Safety curriculum, including all supporting materials, is available for free download at www.gearingup.info.
Governor accepting applications for fellowship program
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric Holcomb is accepting applications for the 2023-24 Governor’s Fellowship. The experience in Indiana state government is for college graduates who receive a bachelor’s degree in the summer or fall of 2022 or spring of 2023. Fellows are paid, full-time employees who participate in the daily activities of state government. Applications are due Jan. 31. For details and to apply, visit in.gov/gov/governors-office/governors-fellowship-program.
Senate page program applications online
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2023 Senate Page Program, announced Sen. Michael Crider, R-Greenfield.
The full-day program is for students in grades six through 12. Students tour the Indiana Statehouse, meet their state senator, listen to debates and help staff with age-appropriate tasks. The Senate Page Program begins in January and runs through early April on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Positions fill quickly so apply early. For more information or to apply, visit Indiana SenateRepublicans.com/page-program.
Career center to host open house
NEW CASTLE – The New Castle Career Center will be hosting an open house in January for current sophomore and junior students, serving as an opportunity for students and families to visit prospective programs and speak with the current instructors and students.
The open house will be 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 27. Students may visit any of the 17 programs offered by the New Castle Career Center. The Broadcasting Program session will be at Knightstown High School; Health Careers will be at Danielson Center, 300 Trojan Lane; EMT will held at 432 Broad St.; Building Trades will be at their building site, 104 Winchester Drive; the remaining programs will be at New Castle High School, 801 Parkview Drive, New Castle.
For details, visit nccareercenter.org. Masks will be required for this program.
Pie auction to raise money or classrooms
CHARLOTTESVILLE – The Eastern Hancock Educator’s Foundation will raise funds for annual teacher and classroom grants at a EHEF Pie Auction Jan. 14 during the home varsity game. The foundation will accept donations of baked goods, homemade pies, candy, craft/homemade items, themed baskets or gift cards for the silent auction. To sign up for a donation, a link to a form is at facebook.com/EasternHancockSchools.
EHEF to benefit from Amazon Smile
CHARLOTTESVILLE – The Eastern Hancock Education Foundation has a partnership with Amazon Smile where 0.5% of all eligible Amazon purchases go to the foundation. The foundation is encouraging local residents to consider the foundation when making Amazon purchases this holiday season. Visit smile.amazon.com to order; for more information, visit facebook.com/EasternHancockSchools for a link to a Google document on how to get it set up with purchases.
