Students From 3 Marin County Schools Tour Public Works Dept.

MARIN COUNTY, CA -- A group of 26 high school students attended a special tour of the Marin County Department of Public Works headquarters on May 22 as part of the 59th annual National Public Works Week celebration.

Hosted by DPW and planned in conjunction with the Marin County Office of Education, the field trip introduced the students to a wide range of disciplines that fall under the purview of public works.

According to the DPW, it was the first time in recent decades that an extensive Public Works tour was organized for students. Teens from Terra Linda, Tamalpais and San Rafael high schools attended the educational tour of six of the 19 divisions that comprise DPW.

“We’re proud to have had this opportunity to connect with local students and share our knowledge with the next generation," DPW Director Raul Rojas said. "It’s important to show them the variety of meaningful careers that are available, ones that strive to improve our community for all.”

The field trip was planned as part of the National Public Works Week, which is intended to increase awareness of the duties that public works agencies perform for their communities.