Dillard 6-12 and Florida Blue Celebrate Newly Remodeled Workspace for Unique Program That Provides On-Site, Paid Internships for Students
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WHO:
Broward County School Board Members, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent; Florida Blue Representatives; and Dillard 6-12 Administrators, Staff and Students

WHAT:
Dillard 6-12 is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly renovated on-campus office space that houses Florida Blue’s Partners in Education for Business Success (P.E.B.S.) program. Through P.E.B.S., Florida Blue offers a paid internship for 10^th –12^th grade students, with hands-on job experience in a real-world business environment right on the school campus.

As part of the renovations, the P.E.B.S. workspace now features new computers, refreshed signage and a fresh coat of paint, creating a more modern and professional learning environment.

WHEN:
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
1 p.m. 

WHERE:
Dillard 6-12
2501 N.W. 11^th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 

WHY:
Through this unique program, students get a jumpstart on their futures by learning office concepts, claims processing and basic data entry, while also developing teamwork, job readiness and other essential workplace skills – all within the familiar setting of their school campus.

Students participating in P.E.B.S. are part-time Florida Blue employees earning a paycheck while they learn and gain work experience that can potentially lead to full-time positions after graduation.

MEDIA ARE INVITED TO COVER THIS EVENT

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 247,000 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 88 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X” @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.