Teki Hunt-Jimenez, Project Director
Pine Bluff Metro AreaAfterschool Agriscience Project
School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences
68%Ready For College
English
47%Ready For College
Algebra
33%Ready For College
Biology
ACT Research Data 2011
Many high school graduates are not ready for college
68%Ready For College
English
47%Ready For College
Algebra
33%Ready For College
Biology
ACT Research Data 2011
Most high school graduates are not ready for college
United States
A College and Career Readiness Framework
College and Career
Readiness
4
3
2
1
Framework Ford
United States
3 2
1Thinking
Skills
Critical and applied thinking
Data analysis and interpretation
Learning techniques
Formulating and stating problems
Research and the scientific method
Focus Area
Focus Area
Focus A
rea
Focus Area
d
United States
3 2
2Employability
and Interpersonal Skills
Civic awareness and engagement
Collaboration and teamwork
Communication
Creativity
Cultural Competency
Focus Area
Focus Area
Independence and Initiative
Information and technology
LeadershipFocus Area
Focus Area
Focus Area
d
United States
3 2
3College and Career Knowledge
and Navigation Skills
How to transition to and within the workplace
Financial literacy applied to college and career navigation
Understanding of the postsecondary system
Focus Area
Focus Area
Focus Area
d
United States
3 2
4Core Content Knowledge and
Skills
Core competencies tied to state standards, including Common Core
English language arts
Mathematics
Focus Area
Focus Area
Fine arts
Foreign language
Science
Social Science
Technical knowledge and skills Focus Area
Focus Area
d
Mentor
AMentoring
Group
5Students
3
Mentor
BMentoring
Group
5Students
Mentor
CMentoring
Group
5Students
High School
Visits
3 Types
Competition Events
Conversations
First SemesterIn-School
Competition
Second SemesterCollege and Career Fair
7 Rating Factors
Career Path
Career Goals
Admission Requirements
College Funding
College Degree
Course Planning
Campus Life
Stipends
Get Paid To Perform
Get Reimbursed for Travel
Receive Monthly Payments
Career Connections
Get Recognized
Demonstrate Skills
Meet Employers
Real-World Career Skills
Collaborate
Report Results
Make Presentations
College Plan Project
First Semester
Second Semester
Agriscience Project
Top Mentoring
Group
Club of the YearAgriscience
Student of the Year
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