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WELCOME TO FORD NGLISD Academy Development
October 29th, 2015Dallas, TX
Aaron Smith & Jason Middleton
The Case for Education and Workforce Development Transformation
Findings from “The Career Pathways Effect – Linking Education and Economic Prosperity”
US ranking in postsecondary degree obtainment Too many Americans are undereducated Economic growth linked to Postsecondary Education One size does not fit all (1:2:7) Rising demand for 21st Century Skills STEM skills require solid academic base (6-8
expansion)
RELEVANCE
Career academies connect rigorous, college preparatory academic courses with Industry Recognized Credentials in high demand career pathways.
ENGAGING & MOTIVATING OUR STUDENTS THROUGH THE CAREER ACADEMY MODEL
MDRC Longitudinal Study on Academies improve labor market prospects of young minority men, who earned over $10,000 (18% more) than those in the non-Academy over the 4-year follow-up period.
MDRC Longitudinal Study on Academies improve labor market prospects of young minority men, who earned over $10,000 (18% more) than those in the non-Academy over the 4-year follow-up period.
ACCESS to Information and Technology
MATCHING SKILLS TO WORKFORCE NEEDS
Business Involvement
Expectations of an Academy Business Partner•Commit to work together for at least one school year.•Identify a partnership coordinator who will serve as the primary contact for the school.•Support the goals of the Academy in at least one activity per school year.•Report the time your organization spends on the partnership
Business Involvement
7 Levels of Engagement•CEO Champions•Industry Council•Advisory Panels•Guest Speakers•Host Job Shadows•Internships•Host Externships•Career Expo in October
*There are 26 now – 7 more have been added since we began this process.
ISD Career Academies 2015-2016
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Pathways:
Networking and Computer MaintenanceWeb DesignProgramming and Software Development
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Pathways:
EngineeringManufacturingConstruction
HEALTH AND PUBLIC SERVICESPathways:Public Services (JROTC, Public Safety, Legal Services)Health Services (Bioscience, Nursing, social Services)
ARTS AND EDUCATIONPathways:Visual and PerformingMass Communication/Journalism Education
BUSINESSPathways:Accounting, Finance, and BankingHospitality and Creative ServicesMicrosoft OfficeHospitality and Creative Services
ISD Career Academies 2016-2017
ISD Freshman Academy data from 2014 - 2015
• Overall attendance went up from 91.5% to 92.9%
• Students in attendance 90% of the time increased from 72.6% to 78.3%
• The number of students in perfect attendance increased from 40 to 64 (60% increase)
• Incidents that resulted in discipline referrals dropped by 15%
What Does this Success Look Like for High School
Students in a Career Academy?
Work-based learning experiences
Better prepared for college and career
College credit and/or industry certifications
College more affordable; students work-ready
Mentors from community
Invaluable social capital
Develop 21st Century Skills thru projects
Student more marketable
Career pathway exposure
Understands what it takes to be successful
FEATURESFEATURES BENEFITSBENEFITS
Academy Virtual Tours
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