Darke County ESC Career Mentorship Program...
Attorney Detling mentors Arcanum student
Hackworth, interested in the legal profession, viewed trials, sentencing and pretrial hearings 
January  17. 2012 

James (Jim) Detling, local attorney, and candidate for the Darke County Juvenile/Probate Court position, recently spent a day mentoring Arcanum High School student Lexi Hackworth as part of the Darke County ESC Career Mentorship Program.  The program is intended to match a student with a local individual who works in the student’s area of interest.  Ms. Hackworth is interested in the legal profession.  

Lexi had the opportunity to shadow Jim during the entire day.  She was able to view three trials in Judge Monnin’s Court, and several sentencing and pretrial hearings in Judge Hein’s Court.  She was given as many hands-on tasks during the day, where appropriate.  

Detling noted that he and Lexi had a particularly busy day.  “Lexi certainly got more than she bargained for on that day”, noted Detling.  “It was a very productive day, and I know Lexi will have a greater understanding of the legal profession and system from this moment on.  I think this program is a wonderful opportunity for any student who wants some exposure in a profession of interest.”          

The Darke County ESC Career Mentorship Program was established over 15 years ago.  Its goal is to provide Darke County high school students like Lexi with a beneficial learning experience in the student’s career interest area. Each student is given the opportunity to be mentored by two local professionals of the community.  The program provides approximately 240 placements to Darke County high school students each year.  The coordinator of the program is Renee Hackney.  For more information on the program, interested students are encouraged to contact their school guidance counselor.