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Classroom Panel Speaker
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Many individuals in the business community are interested in speaking with the students in the classroom and sharing their own personal experiences.
They can be a rich source of information for students regarding such matters as career selection, employment skills, and the importance of an
education.
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Site Tours
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Site tours are an excellent source of exposure to the world of work. Site tours of participating businesses allow students to become familiar with the
services provided and learn about entry-level positions and their qualifications.
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Mentor
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Each student is matched with a mentor from the business community. The purpose of a mentor is to give students a role model and a "friend in the
industry" who can offer information and guidance on how to achieve success. Mentors should be willing to spend a minimum of a few hours per month
with their students and speak with them on the telephone on regular basis. A businessperson may be a mentor for more than one student.
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Job Shadowing
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Students visit participating businesses on a regular basis to observe and learn about specific job skills. The commitment may be a one-time experience
for a number of students or a longer time commitment for fewer students. Students are allowed to participate in only "non-productive" work.
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Worksite Experience for Students
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Job placement (paid or unpaid) during the summer of the junior and senior year or placement during the senior year is the ultimate goal for students
to understand the connection between knowledge received in the classroom and application of that knowledge in the workplace. An employer-employee
relationship is formed that adds the "hands-on" piece to the career-training component.
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Worksite Experience for Teachers
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As teachers begin to develop curriculum to better meet the needs of the workplace, they will also need the opportunity to have "hands-on"
experiences in the workplace.
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Panel Presentations to Teachers
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As teachers begin to develop curriculum to better meet the needs of the workplace, they will also need the opportunity to hear what "tasks"
are performed and what "skills" are needed at certain job levels for a student to be successful.
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Advisory Committee
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Academies are developed around specific careers. Industry standards are integrated throughout specially developed academy curriculum. An advisory
committee, with representation from all stakeholder groups. guides the development and direction of the academy. The advisory Committee meets 4-5
times each year to evaluate existing program, components and to suggest revisions, improvements, and new directions.
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Curriculum Consultants
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Business people will sit with teacher teams to develop curriculum to better meet the needs of the workplace. The business people will set the
standards that students will need to attain to be successful. The latest technology and methods in the industry would also be addressed. Team training
is 8-12 days per school year.
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Incentive Program
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Students generally required a high level of extra support and personal recognition in order to stay motivated. Participating businesses can be very
helpful in providing extra incentives and regards beyond the regular school program. Incentives can range from small items such as pens and pads of
paper to an invitation to lunch or a seminar at the business facility.
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Equipment
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Currently in place are programs in the community recycle equipment, match school equipment purchases and write for grant monies to provide specific
equipment to a program. All assistance in this area augments what our programs can deliver.
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Facility
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The cost of replacing equipment to keep abreast of the latest technology is difficult if not impossible. The community job site provides students with
the latest in equipment and gives them exposure to advanced technologies. Individuals or whole classes could benefit from use of your site.
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