HIGH POINT — The High Point by Design Foundation is partnering with High Point Schools Partnership on “Educator Exchange: Pathways to the Design & Home Furnishings Industry,” an initiative that invites educators into factories, studios and showrooms, expanding their awareness of the multitude of career opportunities in and around High Point.
“We often talk about the importance of attracting the next generation to our industry, but first they have to know we exist,” said Jane Dagmi, managing director of HPxD. “Teachers and counselors have a unique influence over the opportunities students consider. By inviting educators behind the scenes to experience the creativity, craftsmanship, innovation and entrepreneurship that thrive in High Point, we’re helping them see possibilities they can share with their students for years to come.”
The two-day, 10-hour event kicks off at Cohab Space on Monday, June 15, from 4-6 p.m. The reception is open to the community, and registration is available here.
On June 16, 50 invited educators from High Point schools, will embark on a day-long field trip to experience what the industry looks like, sounds like and feels like from the inside.
The agenda starts at 9 a.m. with a welcome breakfast and presentation at Verellen Furniture, followed by a tour of the headquarters and factory. Next stop is Universal Furniture for lunch, a showroom tour and educational programming. And prior to the last stop at THS Creative, guests will take a “windshield tour” of the Market District, compliments of High Point Market Authority.
The Educators Exchange: Pathways into the Design & Home Furnishings Industry is made possible through a grant from the City of High Point and the support of High Point Market Authority, Cohab.Space, Verellen, Universal Furniture, THS Creative and Withit.
