AC T Moving From Vision to Reality
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C A RY AC A D E MY W O R K E X P E R I E N C E P R O G R A M
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In June, five juniors from Cary Academy concluded their
two-week Work Experience Program with a final project
presentation to Cary staff and Councilmember Sarika Bansal.
During the program, students explored Cary's organizational
structure and municipal law and toured numerous parks and
facilities to gain a broad understanding of local government
operations. Drawing on their experiences, staff insights,
and independent research, the students tackled a
challenging question: Based on observed patterns of invasive
species and their proximity to various land use features, which
areas should be prioritized for habitat restoration, and why?
In response, the group created a sophisticated prioritization
matrix that evaluated urgency and feasibility for addressing
invasive species across multiple Cary parks. Their presentation
included thoughtful and practical policy recommendations
for future land management strategies.
