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It is a partnership that started almost a decade ago. It is a partnership that started with a family-owned business and Grafton\u2019s Career and Technical Education [CTE] classroom. It is a partnership that gives students the opportunity to work in the local community, gain real-world experience, and enjoy a slice of happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claudio\u2019s Pizzeria, owned by Claudio and Debbie Buono and currently under the management of their son, Tommy, provides Grafton\u2019s students with thousands of to-go containers and bags to apply stickers adoring the business\u2019 logo, a task that sounds simple in nature but is meaningful in practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s so helpful because in our down time what we would be doing is stickering hundreds of bags and plastic boxes,\u201d said Tommy, who has been managing Claudio\u2019s for close to five years. \u201cFor that to be one less thing on our plate and have them pre-stickered, we can focus on customers. It\u2019s been really nice having them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bryan Teeter, who leads the CTE class at Grafton\u2019s Ruth Birch School, said the experience the students are gaining by working with Claudio\u2019s, along with other local businesses in the area, is invaluable as they begin to think about life after Grafton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twice a week Teeter picks up to-go containers, stickers, and bags from Claudio\u2019s and brings them back to the classroom for the students to assemble. On the back wall of his classroom, there is a bulletin board with a display of all the bags and boxes showcasing where the stickers should be placed. The students put them together like trained experts, oftentimes helping each other to make sure they are placed correctly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teeter believes CTE classes are invaluable and provide students with opportunities when others may not be afforded to them, noting many vocational careers are overlooked. Recently, he instructed his students on the benefits of how all the skills they are gaining in the classroom will translate to a resume for their future career aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think trades in general are huge,\u201d he said. \u201cEveryone thinks that you need to go to college, you need to do four years of school and master\u2019s programs\u2026these kids may not have the opportunity to obtain a bachelor\u2019s degree or go to Graduate school later down the line. This gives them the opportunity to have that feeling of motivation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crystal Ranker, Principal of Grafton\u2019s Ruth Birch School, not only praised Claudio\u2019s for providing the students with the chance to gain real-world experience and grow valuable skills, but for their overwhelming compassion and generosity for all students at Grafton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cClaudio\u2019s never hesitates to support us with meals for special events or classroom celebrations,\u201d she said. \u201cThey often offer discounts or will donate items. Their generosity and support are tremendous and really impact our students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buono said the donations to Grafton students are given without a second thought. \u201cI feel like we\u2019re reaping the benefits a lot from what they do and so I think it\u2019s the least we can do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ranker said Claudio\u2019s provides much more than food for the students at Grafton. \u201cClaudio\u2019s provides a safe and understanding environment for our students to learn,\u201d she said. \u201cThe opportunities that are provided by Claudio\u2019s for our students are meaningful and provide experience our students can benefit from beyond our walls.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership is one that has allowed students at Grafton to work in their local community. It is a partnership that gives students the chance to build their future. And it is a partnership that both parties want to continue long after the last slice of pizza has been shared!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you to Grafton and we look forward to continuing the partnership,\u201d said Buono.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12377,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-12376","case-study","type-case-study","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSlice of Opportunity: Grafton Students Craft Their Futures in Local Community - Grafton<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grafton.org\/stories\/slice-of-opportunity-grafton-students-craft-their-futures-in-local-community\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Slice of Opportunity: Grafton Students Craft Their Futures in Local Community - Grafton\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"It is a partnership that started almost a decade ago. 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