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COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
UPDATE
STRATEGIC
GOALS
SUPPORT
THE VISION
OF OUR
GRADUATE
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Broaden our definition of College and Career
Readiness to support Regional, State and
National research.
Build on successful “college prep culture”
Expand programs and services related to
Academic and Career Planning
Leverage partners to provide access to
programs and services needed to support
vision of graduate.
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
GOALS
College Ready
Effectively navigate the world of higher
education
Career Ready
Effectively navigate the world of work
“COLLEGE AND CAREER READY”
SIMILAR, BUT NOT THE SAME.
A “career” describes an individual’s journey through learning,
work, and other aspects of life. It is built on a collection of
experiences. Each step informs the next.
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It’s My Future Program (G8)
Career & Service Based Learning (G11/12)
ACT Work Keys Pilot (G11)
Senior Exit Survey
Recognition of Student Accomplishments
Recent Grant Awards for 2014-15
UPDATES TODAY
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It’s My Future Program (G8)
Career & Service Based Learning (G11/12)
ACT Work Keys Pilot (G11)
Senior Exit Survey
Recognition of Student Accomplishments
Recent Grant Awards for 2014-15
UPDATES TODAY
High Interest Days,
Increase access to Junior Achievement Programs
ACP’s, WIScareers, Expanded Electives
Junior Achievement “It’s My Future” Program, Expanded Electives
College and Career Days, Academic and Career Planning Resources
COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPLORATION
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STEPHANIE’S STORY
Partnership with Junior Achievement
Delivery of Career focused lessons to 8th
grade students at Ike and West
8TH GRADE – IT’S MY FUTURE
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STAFF
Felt the program was very ef fective
Felt the program aided students in recognizing individual strengths as well as technical vs. soft skills
Recognized need for students to have more exposure to WISCareers and Programs of Study for career exploration
JA “IT’S MY FUTURE” FEEDBACK
STUDENTS
Felt confident af ter the program
Learned what to take into consideration when choosing a career
Know how to search for a job
Learned what it takes to be a successful professional
Could use more knowledge to create a pathway to employment
It’s My Future Program (G8)
Career & Service Based Learning (G11/12)
ACT Work Keys Pilot (G11)
Senior Exit Survey
Recognition of Student Accomplishments
Recent Grant Awards for 2014-15
UPDATES TODAY
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Career & Service Learning Launch for Employers -
April
Employability Seminar - May
Summer Employability Course - June
Development of online board for Jobs (Co-ops),
Internships, Apprenticeships
Student support over summer to assist in
placements – Deadline is September 12th
Some learning projects already underway
Next presentation – Students learn about communication, marketing
and multi-media by producing a video for SDNB partner WILLIS
CAREER & SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM
It’s My Future Program (G8)
Career & Service Based Learning (G11/12)
ACT Work Keys Pilot (G11)
Senior Exit Survey
Recognition of Student Accomplishments
Recent Grant Awards for 2014-15
UPDATES TODAY
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Part of ACT Suite – administered to Juniors in May
SDNB “pilot” prior to State mandate in 2014 -15
Measures foundational skills, those that employers believe are critical to success in the workforce
Assesses the areas of Applied Mathematics, Locating Information and Reading for Information
WORK KEYS PILOT
Successful completion leads to ACT's National
Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a
portable credential to complement high
school diploma
Students met with counselors to review results
(also sent home)
Results help students plan for their senior
year of high school and potential post-
secondary learning experiences
WORK KEYS ASSESSMENT
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SDNB: 1%
National Benchmark: 1%
SDNB: 25%
National Benchmark: 19%
SDNB: 57%
National Benchmark: 49%
SDNB: 13%
National Benchmark: 21%
96% JUNIORS EARNED A NATIONAL
CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE!
It’s My Future Program (G8)
Career & Service Based Learning (G11/12)
ACT Work Keys Pilot (G11)
Senior Exit Survey
Recognition of Student Accomplishments
Recent Grant Awards for 2014-15
UPDATES TODAY
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To gain feedback on graduating seniors
future plans as well as thoughts on their
experience in the District
Types of Questions Asked:
What are your Future Plans?
What grade would you give the school?
What could have improved your experience?
SENIOR EXIT SURVEY
Overwhelmingly positive feedback
Students very confident on their
performance in core subjects
“Academics and Teachers are some of the
best.”
Interest in returning to the learning labs
(Reading. Writing, etc.)
Students felt they were lacking:
Financial Literacy
Entrepreneurship
Knowledge
Skills
Dispositions
Engagement
SENIOR EXIT SURVEY
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Strong desire for “future skills” classes:
Finance, Engineering, Construction, Marketing,
Business
Want more challenging versions of these
classes as well
Students unhappy with range of courses
offered (received a C)
Knowledge
Skills
Dispositions
Engagement
SENIOR EXIT SURVEY
Students felt they were strong in:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Global
Awareness, Civic Responsibility, Confidence
Mixed feelings about Homework Policy
Hurts strong work ethic
BUT, allows students to focus on more important
assignments
Challenges with counseling
Counselor availability
No counseling to “finance plans after high school”
Knowledge
Skills
Dispositions
Engagement
SENIOR EXIT SURVEY
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Many students commented “certain staff
members exceptional in what they do.”
General feeling of wanting more “social”
engagement
More dances, Higher Levels of School Spirit
from Teachers and Peers, Teachers willing
to plan trips abroad, A feeling of community
Want more access and connection to
administration
Better communication mechanisms
Knowledge
Skills
Dispositions
Engagement
SENIOR EXIT SURVEY
POST-GRADUATE PLANS
1%
12%
80%
1% 2% 1%
3% A Job Training Program
A Vocational/Technical
2-Year
A 4-Year college or
University
The Military
Employment (Job
Already Identified)
Seeking Employment
Undecided
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Most important factors in selecting a
college
Quality of major program
Learning environment
Living environment
Least important factor
Friends attending
POST-GRADUATE PLANS
It’s My Future Program (G8)
Career & Service Based Learning (G11/12)
ACT Work Keys Pilot (G11)
Senior Exit Survey
NEW Recognition of Student
Accomplishments
Recent Grant Awards for 2014-15
UPDATES TODAY
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Technical Honors
Strong academic performance
Excellence in technical coursework (Information
Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering …. more in
future years!)
NEW RECOGNITION PROGRAMS
Society of Women Engineers – Certificate of Merit
(Recognizes potential of success in STEM careers)
NEW to Wisconsin! SDNB first to award!
Presenters from Professional and Collegiate SWE
Chapters
NEW RECOGNITION PROGRAMS
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Information Networking Professional Cer tification
Scott Thom (IKE), UW-Stout, Software Development
Microsoft Technology Associate
COMP TIA A+
Nathan Gorecki (WEST), UW-Parkside, Computer Science
Both received SDNB Technical Honors!
Welding Technician Cer tification
Alexander Hoelke (IKE), received SDNB Technical Honors!
Chun You Yang (WEST)
Derek Zimmermann (WEST)
All planning to complete Associates Degree in Advanced
Manufacturing at WCTC
WCTC DUAL ENROLLMENT ACADEMY
GRADUATION
Michael Wrzeski (IKE)
Youth Apprenticeship Certification in STEM
Awarded through WCTC Consortium
Tyler Myers (WEST)
Youth Apprenticeship Certification in Manufacturing Processes
Awarded through GPS Education Partners Consortium
MSSC Certifications: Quality Practices and Measurement, Manufacturing Processes and Production, and Safety
YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP CERTIFICATES
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It’s My Future Program (G8)
Career & Service Based Learning (G11/12)
ACT Work Keys Pilot (G11)
Senior Exit Survey
Recognition of Student Accomplishments
Recent Grant Awards for 2014-15
UPDATES TODAY
Junior Achievement BizTown Simulated Town
Relevance – How does what I am learning in school apply to my community?
Personal Finance
Potential Careers
Work Skills
Business Management
Grade 5, District-wide
$8,000: Covers all fees, transportation, substitute time for training
Piloted in 2013-14 by Elmwood
RECENT GRANT AWARDS: KOHL’S CARES
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Rewards a collaboration between business, the technical
colleges and K12.
SDNB On-Site Certified Nursing Assistant Program
SDNB: space and administration of program
LindenGrove: $20K lab, clinical site, commitment to hire
WCTC: State program and RN instructors through a 38.14 contract
WI Fast Forward Grant Award: $27,990
2 sections of 10 students each at IKE: 2nd semester in 2014-15.
Students who pass their State Exam are eligible for YA
RECENT GRANT AWARDS:
WI FAST FORWARD (DWD)
Rewards a collaboration between business, the technical
colleges and K12.
WCTC Dual Enrollment Programs: 2014-15
Printing and Publishing, Metal Fabrication/Welding, CNC/Tool & Die
8-12 am Monday – Friday; 21-24 college credits
All fees covered by Fast Forward Grants for 2014-15!!!!
10 students @ $3,000/each = $30,000 in grant funding!
RECENT GRANT AWARDS:
WI FAST FORWARD (DWD)
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Broaden our definition of College and Career
Readiness to support Regional, State and
National research.
Build on successful “college prep culture”
Expand programs and services related to
Academic and Career Planning
Leverage partners to provide access to
programs and services needed to support
vision of graduate.
WRAP UP:
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS GOALS
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