10/13/2026
For Mondays in service day the ELANCO school district teachers visited area employers to gain insights on what learners really need to prepare them to enter the work force.
We were excited to share our product process and way of doing business with a focus on the individuals that make up our team. We started with an intro to the company and brief shop tour where the teachers were able to meet and interview team members.
After being immersed in the company we came back together for a collabrative time focused on the ELANCO school districts "Portrait of a Graduate". This vision goes beyond curriculum and content to recognize the importance of "soft skills" for success at school and eventually at work. We affirmed the importance of soft skills in the work place when we shared our company core values and our framework for employee reviews. Both have a heavy focus on soft skills.
It was encouraging to see our local district share a similar vision to ours as they prepare pupils for the work force.