Kids On Stage of Maury County

12/19/2024

📢 Exciting day for Kids On Stage and Maury County Public Schools! Today, MCPS' CTE Supervisor Amy Roberts toured Smelter Service Corporation with KOS BOD Chair and SSC COO, Tom Grosko, to explore the impactful partnership between SSC, KOS, and MCPS.

At the heart of this collaboration is KOS Collaborates, our revolutionary model designed to bridge the industry-education gap and create workforce-ready opportunities for students. Smelter Service Corporation continues to lead by example with their commitment to workforce development and community involvement.

KOS is thrilled to see these partnerships flourish and to work with such passionate leaders who are shaping the future of education and industry together. Big things are happening in Maury County! 🌟

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10/04/2024

On October 16th, we'll be introducing KOS Collaborates at the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce (TN) Innovation Lives Here speaker series! Sponsored by Smelter Service Corporation, this groundbreaking initiative and partnership with Maury County Public Schools will bridge the gap between education and industry by creating real-world opportunities for students to connect with local businesses. 🚀📚

We’re excited to show how innovation can shape the future workforce in Maury County and beyond! Stay tuned for more updates as we approach this milestone event! 💼✨

https://www.springhillchamber.com/news/innovation-lives-here-speaker-series/

08/08/2024

🌟 Welcome to the Future of Education with KOS Collaborates! 🌟

At KOS, we’re not just talking about the future—we’re building it. Our innovative KOS Collaborates model is breaking down the walls between industry and education, creating a new era of career and technical education where students don’t just learn—they experience, engage, and excel.

Imagine students working on real-world projects that matter, guided every step of the way by professionals from the industries they aspire to join. With KOS Collaborates, this is not a dream—it’s happening now.

🔍 The Challenge:

Student Engagement Crisis: Traditional education models are failing to connect with students. Assignments feel irrelevant, leading to disengagement and apathy.

Labor Shortages: Industries are facing a critical labor shortage—nowhere more evident than in healthcare, where America’s nursing shortage is putting lives at risk.

🚀 The KOS Solution:

Real-World Learning: Through our virtual industry advisory boards, students take on experiential-learning projects with direct support from industry professionals. They’re not just doing assignments—they’re solving real problems.

Industry Insight: Our industry partners get an exclusive first look at their future workforce, influencing learning outcomes and ensuring students are career-ready.

💡 Why It Matters:

If we don’t act now, we risk a future where students grow disillusioned with education, and industries can’t meet their demands due to a lack of skilled workers. But with KOS Collaborates, we’re bridging the gap—creating a dynamic learning environment where students thrive and industries secure their future talent.

👩‍⚕️ Spotlight on Health Science:

In our Health Science projects, students don’t just learn about patient care—they practice it, with virtual mentors standing by, ready to guide and provide feedback. It’s as if those mentors are right there in the room with them, ensuring they’re ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

Join us in this educational revolution. Let’s prepare our students for the future while securing the talent pipeline that industries so desperately need.

07/31/2024

🏁KOS is excited to kick off a transformative year with Principal Eady at Mount Pleasant Middle School of the Visual and Performing Arts! At KOS, we're committed to supporting the schools of Mount Pleasant by focusing on career exploration, creating in-demand industry advisory boards, and facilitating the development and implementation of industry-led projects and experiential learning. Together, we’re paving the way for a brighter future for our students!

07/31/2024

🚀 Big News! 🚀

We are thrilled to announce KOS' new partnership with Maury County Public Schools (MCPS), centered around our new revolutionary KOS COLLABORATES model! This partnership is a game-changer, not just for our students, but for the entire community.

KOS COLLABORATES is designed to bridge the gap between education and industry, bringing together the best of both worlds to create unparalleled experiential learning opportunities. By partnering with local businesses, we’re ensuring that students gain the real-world skills they need to succeed in today's fast-paced job market.

The significance of this partnership can't be overstated. It means more than just new programs or resources—it’s about shaping futures, building career-ready graduates, and fostering an environment where students can thrive. For our industry partners, it’s a chance to invest in the next generation of talent and innovation, directly influencing the workforce of tomorrow.

This partnership exemplifies the true power of public-private collaboration. When schools and businesses come together with a shared vision, the impact is transformative. We’re not just preparing students for the future—we’re actively creating it.

Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey together. The future is bright, and it starts with KOS COLLABORATES! 💡✨

04/26/2024

03/01/2024

Great morning at EA Cox Middle School with the amazing Ms. Porter! Smelter Service Corporation all-star technician, Ashton, delivered, set-up and demonstrated for Ms. Porter her STEM class’ new, state-of-the-art Bamboo Lab 3D Printer.

Excited to see what they create and grateful for Maury County Public Schools for allowing us to impact and inspire!

02/09/2024

🌟✨ Celebrating Innovation with Ready, Set, Recycle! ✨🌟

Hey, KOS Connects family! We've just wrapped up our exhilarating Ready, Set, Recycle! Challenge, sponsored by Smelter Service Corporation, and wow, have our 8th graders from EA Cox Middle School in Maury County Public Schools outdone themselves! 🌍🚀

A massive shoutout to the all-star educator, Ms. Amber Porter, and her group of amazing students for their outstanding commitment and participation. Their dedication to innovation, sustainability, and teamwork has truly set a new bar for what young minds can achieve. 👩‍🏫👏

The challenge was no small feat - tasked with harnessing their collaboration, creativity, and critical-thinking skills, these brilliant students designed and constructed transports made entirely from recycled materials. Their mission? To haul aluminum payloads as efficiently as possible. And the results? Absolutely outstanding! 🤖

Not only did these young innovators design, build, and execute their transports, but they also articulated their design thinking and performance in a brief video. This wasn't just a display of technical skill but a showcase of deep thought and strategic planning. 📽️

Then came the icing on the cake - industry professionals provided personalized feedback on their designs and outcomes, enriching our students' learning experience with real-world insights and encouragement. 🌟📚

We're beyond proud of the incredible outcomes and the journey these students embarked on. They've not only accepted the challenge but have soared beyond expectations, proving that with a bit of creativity and a lot of teamwork, the possibilities are limitless. 🏆💫

Thank you, Ms. Porter and your fantastic students, for reminding us all of the power of recycling, reimagining, and reinventing our world for the better. Here's to many more challenges that inspire and ignite the innovator in all of us! 🎉♻️