Decatur Public Schools Innovative Programs offers internships to students through InspirEd Futures. Students spend three afternoons a week working in a partnering business to learn about careers.
During a pandemic, though, that s not always possible.
âI just observe everything they do and I m learning about being a vet technician or a veterinarian,â said Carson Williams, a senior at MacArthur High School, who is spending three afternoons a week at Northgate Pet Clinic. âBecause of COVID, there are lots of restrictions about me touching the animals and everything, so right now all I can really do is observe.â
If not for the pandemic, said Practice Manager Becca Babar, he would be allowed to help comfort and restrain animals for procedures, for example, but they re making the best of the situation.