The document discusses the career academy movement in Georgia that aims to prepare high school students for the workforce or further education. It provides the following key details:
1) There are 37 college and career academies across Georgia that offer hands-on career training programs to over 20,000 students in fields like engineering, healthcare, and culinary arts.
2) The academies emphasize work-based learning through internships and partnerships with local businesses to ensure the training is relevant to the job market. Many students are able to find jobs locally after graduating.
3) While the academies prepare students for the workforce, they also encourage continuing education through dual enrollment at technical colleges. The programs aim to fill growing skills
YouthBuild of Southeastern Ohio expanded their program by adding a logistics course and creating a recycling center. This allows students to earn a nationally recognized logistics certification while gaining hands-on experience. The recycling center provides needed recycling services in the community and reinforces concepts from the logistics class. It also generates revenue and employment opportunities for students in the growing logistics industry. Students learn skills like customer service, equipment operation, and material handling in a real work environment. The addition of the logistics program and recycling center enhance the YouthBuild program by providing additional training, experience, and potential career opportunities for students.
Porter County Career and Technical Education provides hands-on learning experiences for over 1,000 students across 36 programs. Students learn from teachers as well as guest speakers, volunteers, and others from local industries. These experiences provide real-world skills and help many students earn college credits or certifications. The document highlights several volunteers who help support different CTE programs and the benefits students gain from their contributions.
The document summarizes new initiatives at the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) focused on integrating technology into the curriculum. SHA has invested in new technology like iPads for all faculty and students, upgraded classrooms and buildings for improved WiFi, and developed a new curriculum called Curriculum 2015 that emphasizes digital skills. The goal is to prepare students for the technology focused hospitality industry. SHA is leading changes in using technology like interactive eBooks, real-time polling, and tablet-based classrooms to enhance learning.
This article discusses the growing demand for corporate training in Oman due to talent shortages and Omanization targets. It notes that companies are increasingly turning to training to enhance workplace competencies beyond what education provides. Training needs have shifted from technical skills to soft skills and personality development. Several corporate training institutes and coaches have emerged to address this demand. While training programs help improve skills, HR managers believe they only account for 10% of productivity and a holistic talent management approach is needed for growth.
Entrepreneurship education is considered a vital tool for nurturing talents and
redirecting the energy of young people for profitable engagement and economic
growth. This study investigated the perception of students on entrepreneurship
education as it relates to the emergence of E-start-ups in Nigeria. The study used
quantitative method based on survey approach for the collection of data. A total of
306 copies of questionnaire were administered to 200-500 level students in a Nigerian
university. This study used simple random sample under the probability sampling
technique for the selection of the respondent. Hence, each member of the population
was given equal chance of being chosen from the population in no particular order.
The criteria for the selection is 200-500 students of various colleges (College of
Business, Social Sciences, Engineering, Science Technology and others) in Nigeria
ARE THE SERVICES DELIVERED EMPLOYABLE? A SCENARIO OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN ...IAEME Publication
Purpose
One of the most appalling challenges in India is persistently rising unemployment, explicitly in
the rural region. More than 20% of Indian youth between the ages of 15 and 24 years are “seeking
or available for work,” as per 2011 census data. There will be no peace and prosperity in the
country unless jobless people get appropriate channel. In India deficiency of skills is among the
main constraints for recruitment of Technical Education. Productivity of Technical Education in
not entirely absorbed due to lack of skills required by the employers. Along with the ample
arguments, taking place in recent times, regarding reformation in the productivity of Technical
Education, this present study syndicates focus on services delivered and its impact on employability
skills. The objective of this paper is to find out whether Technical Education institutes in rural part
are keen to focus on the employability skills? The paper also focuses on distinguished skills
required by the employer for recruitment. The study also emphases on the services offered by the
Institutes and their correlation on skills development.
Design methodology
A qualitative research survey through a structured questionnaire for the students who are
studying or have recently completed their Technical Education affiliated to the North Maharashtra
University, Jalgaon was conducted which is situated in rural part of India.
Findings
The study discusses umpteen employability skills and explains how embedding services of
technical education are correlated to the growth and development of employability skills. The study
finds that these services results in comprehensive and cohesiveness of employability skills.
Research limitations
The survey is delimited to the Technical Education belonging to North Maharashtra University,
Jalgaon and located in rural of India.
Muwaffaq Mohammad Alqam is a senior electrical engineer with over 23 years of experience in construction projects in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Feati University in the Philippines. Currently he works as a senior electrical engineer for Saudi Oger, where he is responsible for coordination, planning, inspection, and management of electrical works on various projects such as Princess Noura University, King Abdullah Financial District, and projects for the Saudi National Guard. He has extensive experience supervising electrical installations and systems for commercial, industrial and institutional projects.
YouthBuild of Southeastern Ohio expanded their program by adding a logistics course and creating a recycling center. This allows students to earn a nationally recognized logistics certification while gaining hands-on experience. The recycling center provides needed recycling services in the community and reinforces concepts from the logistics class. It also generates revenue and employment opportunities for students in the growing logistics industry. Students learn skills like customer service, equipment operation, and material handling in a real work environment. The addition of the logistics program and recycling center enhance the YouthBuild program by providing additional training, experience, and potential career opportunities for students.
Porter County Career and Technical Education provides hands-on learning experiences for over 1,000 students across 36 programs. Students learn from teachers as well as guest speakers, volunteers, and others from local industries. These experiences provide real-world skills and help many students earn college credits or certifications. The document highlights several volunteers who help support different CTE programs and the benefits students gain from their contributions.
The document summarizes new initiatives at the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) focused on integrating technology into the curriculum. SHA has invested in new technology like iPads for all faculty and students, upgraded classrooms and buildings for improved WiFi, and developed a new curriculum called Curriculum 2015 that emphasizes digital skills. The goal is to prepare students for the technology focused hospitality industry. SHA is leading changes in using technology like interactive eBooks, real-time polling, and tablet-based classrooms to enhance learning.
This article discusses the growing demand for corporate training in Oman due to talent shortages and Omanization targets. It notes that companies are increasingly turning to training to enhance workplace competencies beyond what education provides. Training needs have shifted from technical skills to soft skills and personality development. Several corporate training institutes and coaches have emerged to address this demand. While training programs help improve skills, HR managers believe they only account for 10% of productivity and a holistic talent management approach is needed for growth.
Entrepreneurship education is considered a vital tool for nurturing talents and
redirecting the energy of young people for profitable engagement and economic
growth. This study investigated the perception of students on entrepreneurship
education as it relates to the emergence of E-start-ups in Nigeria. The study used
quantitative method based on survey approach for the collection of data. A total of
306 copies of questionnaire were administered to 200-500 level students in a Nigerian
university. This study used simple random sample under the probability sampling
technique for the selection of the respondent. Hence, each member of the population
was given equal chance of being chosen from the population in no particular order.
The criteria for the selection is 200-500 students of various colleges (College of
Business, Social Sciences, Engineering, Science Technology and others) in Nigeria
ARE THE SERVICES DELIVERED EMPLOYABLE? A SCENARIO OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN ...IAEME Publication
Purpose
One of the most appalling challenges in India is persistently rising unemployment, explicitly in
the rural region. More than 20% of Indian youth between the ages of 15 and 24 years are “seeking
or available for work,” as per 2011 census data. There will be no peace and prosperity in the
country unless jobless people get appropriate channel. In India deficiency of skills is among the
main constraints for recruitment of Technical Education. Productivity of Technical Education in
not entirely absorbed due to lack of skills required by the employers. Along with the ample
arguments, taking place in recent times, regarding reformation in the productivity of Technical
Education, this present study syndicates focus on services delivered and its impact on employability
skills. The objective of this paper is to find out whether Technical Education institutes in rural part
are keen to focus on the employability skills? The paper also focuses on distinguished skills
required by the employer for recruitment. The study also emphases on the services offered by the
Institutes and their correlation on skills development.
Design methodology
A qualitative research survey through a structured questionnaire for the students who are
studying or have recently completed their Technical Education affiliated to the North Maharashtra
University, Jalgaon was conducted which is situated in rural part of India.
Findings
The study discusses umpteen employability skills and explains how embedding services of
technical education are correlated to the growth and development of employability skills. The study
finds that these services results in comprehensive and cohesiveness of employability skills.
Research limitations
The survey is delimited to the Technical Education belonging to North Maharashtra University,
Jalgaon and located in rural of India.
Muwaffaq Mohammad Alqam is a senior electrical engineer with over 23 years of experience in construction projects in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Feati University in the Philippines. Currently he works as a senior electrical engineer for Saudi Oger, where he is responsible for coordination, planning, inspection, and management of electrical works on various projects such as Princess Noura University, King Abdullah Financial District, and projects for the Saudi National Guard. He has extensive experience supervising electrical installations and systems for commercial, industrial and institutional projects.
Cameron Strongman is a traffic management supervisor who demonstrates excellent customer service on a daily basis. He smiles, waves, and makes eye contact with hundreds of drivers passing through construction sites each day. This positive attitude is loved by drivers and children alike. A Facebook page was created to thank Cameron, which now has over 3,400 likes, 900 shares, and 300 comments praising how Cameron's actions make people feel better about being delayed in traffic. His fans express how he inspires them and always puts them in a better mood after encountering him on the road. Cameron leads by example in providing outstanding customer service.
This document discusses the Florida Marine Spill Analysis System (FMSAS), a GIS tool used by Florida agencies for oil spill response planning and assessment. The FMSAS contains over 1300 geospatial data layers on coastal resources and is used for contingency planning, spill response, damage assessment, and monitoring. Key features of the FMSAS include Environmental Sensitivity Index mapping and analysis tools, a spill manager tool to model spill scenarios and response strategies, and resources-at-risk analysis to identify natural resources impacted by spills. The document outlines ongoing work to update the FMSAS for new GIS software and deploy mobile apps using tablets for field data collection and mapping during spill responses.
This resume is for Abhishek As, who has 8 years of experience in system administration with skills in Solaris, Linux, and networking. He currently works as an associate consultant at HCL Technologies, where he has helped with datacenter migrations and virtualizations. Previously he worked as a technical support engineer and UNIX administrator. He has expertise in areas like Solaris clustering, storage management, backup solutions, and server administration.
Este documento lista los materiales necesarios para un proyecto, incluyendo tubos de cartón, tijeras, cinta de papel, pegamento universal, plasticola y cartulina, afiches o tela para decorar.
Este documento describe los procesos cognitivos básicos como la percepción, la memoria, la atención y la transferencia, así como procesos cognitivos más complejos como el pensamiento, el lenguaje y la comprensión que implican varios procesos básicos. También explica que la comprensión y la producción implican etapas como la decodificación, la planificación y la revisión según Gagne (1991) y Flowers y Hayes (1981).
Este documento lista los materiales necesarios para un proyecto, incluyendo tubos de cartón, tijeras, cinta de papel, pegamento universal, plasticola y cartulina, afiches o tela para decorar.
The new law prohibits uninsurable broad form hold harmless and duty to defend clauses in engineering and architectural contracts in Georgia. Such clauses previously required design professionals to assume liability for all project damages and defend clients against any claims, even if the design professional was not at fault. However, professional liability insurance did not cover this additional risk. HB 943, signed into law by Governor Deal, makes these types of clauses unenforceable in Georgia as of July 1, 2016, protecting design professionals from taking on uninsurable contractual liabilities. ACEC Georgia led the effort to address this growing issue for the engineering industry.
Incident Reviews for a Learning Organisation
We all aspire to have a culture of learning and continuous improvement in our teams and organisations but learning and improving when things go wrong is far from easy.
When dealing with the fallout from failure - Incident reviews, Incident reports, investigations etc. - the way in which we respond to is a crucial to improving safety and the performance of our organisations.
Andy will talk about how Major Incident Reviews are run in IT Operations at Auto Trader. He’ll discuss what works well for them and will bring together practical advice from industry experts for creating a culture of safety and learning. Andy will also cover what mistakes they’ve made, what to avoid and the factors that can prevent learning.
El documento habla sobre el Plato del Buen Comer, una guía alimentaria que clasifica los alimentos en tres grupos (verduras y frutas, cereales, y legumbres y alimentos de origen animal) para promover una dieta balanceada. Explica que cada grupo proporciona nutrientes específicos y la importancia de consumir alimentos de cada grupo. También discute factores de riesgo para cáncer colorrectal y estadísticas sobre su prevalencia en México.
Blending ITIL, Agile, DevOps and LeanUX at Auto Trader UKAndrew Humphrey
Presentation on how we work at Auto Trader UK from #PINK16 IT Service Management conference in Las Vegas.
Blending ITIL, Agile, DevOps and LeanUX at Auto Trader UK
The document discusses a case study done by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Elgin Community College's student success efforts. The case study found that ECC's focus on equity, strong community ties, low staff turnover, shared leadership, and use of data have contributed to innovations that improved educational attainment, particularly for Latino students. ECC has been very successful in closing achievement gaps for Latino students. This case study validates the reforms ECC has made to improve student success.
The document outlines the model of an internship program between Jay County Schools and local industries. It discusses the community demographics and challenges of a small, rural school district. The mission is to ensure graduates are college and career ready. Initiatives include a manufacturing academy, work-based learning internships, robotics courses, early college programs, and career readiness certifications. Partnerships with local businesses provide students opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials and potential jobs. The goal is for 60% of graduates to obtain a post-secondary degree or credential.
This document provides information about Gillette College, including:
- It is a magazine for the Gillette area and friends of Gillette College published by Northern Wyoming Community College District.
- It profiles the Diesel Technology program, which provides hands-on training to become diesel technicians. It notes that 90% of graduates find employment within a year.
- It discusses the success of Gillette College students in SkillsUSA competitions, with many state and national wins over the past 5 years in areas like welding, diesel technology, and more.
- It interviews the new Director of Business Education, John McGuire, who discusses bringing an entrepreneurial approach to education and strengthening ties between the college and local businesses
The Strategic Twin Counties Education Partnership — STEP for short — is a unique initiative between several stakeholder groups in Edgecombe and Nash counties.
ARTICLE - Westmoreland County Forum for Workforce DevelopmentJonathan Szish
The Westmoreland County Forum for Workforce Development brought together business leaders and education officials to address the skills mismatch between graduates and available jobs. Attendees discussed challenges like an aging population and lack of skilled workers to fill retiring jobs. Panelists agreed both sides need to improve communication and expectations. Educators and businesses pledged ongoing collaboration to strengthen the workforce through initiatives like vocational training, internships, and continuing education.
Ready for Work: 7 Ways to Better Prepare Millennials for WorkBentley University
How can we better prepare millennials for the workforce? The U.S. unemployment rate for people aged 20 to 24 is nearly twice that of those aged 25 to 34, according to the bureau of labor statistics. While there’s been plenty of talk about the challenges millennials face as they enter the workforce, there’s been less discussion of how to actually fix the problem. In an attempt to move this conversation forward, Bentley University asked leaders in higher education and business how they would solve it. The outcome of those conversations, supported by survey research conducted by Bentley and KRC Research, is Bentley’s “Ready for Work: 7 Ways to Better Prepare Millennials for the Workplace.”
The document discusses the need for colleges and universities to reinvent their career services in order to better support students and improve job placement outcomes. It notes that traditional career services models are outdated and institutions must now dedicate more resources to help students connect with employers and secure jobs. Specifically, schools need systems to track student career outcomes, integrate student data, facilitate connections between students and employers, and measure the impact of career services programs. The white paper outlines recommendations for how schools can strengthen career services through strategic planning, enhanced advising, and use of technology.
In this ebook, you will learn what innovative colleges, students, and employers are doing with their experiential practical learning to succeed in the 21st century.
The document discusses programs and services for students with disabilities in career and technical education. It notes that employment rates for those with disabilities lag behind those without, and youth employment rates are much lower for those with disabilities. The document advocates for CTE programs that provide both academic and career opportunities for students with disabilities, as these programs lead to improved employment outcomes. It provides an overview of the CTE programs at Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools that serve students with disabilities across various career areas.
Cameron Strongman is a traffic management supervisor who demonstrates excellent customer service on a daily basis. He smiles, waves, and makes eye contact with hundreds of drivers passing through construction sites each day. This positive attitude is loved by drivers and children alike. A Facebook page was created to thank Cameron, which now has over 3,400 likes, 900 shares, and 300 comments praising how Cameron's actions make people feel better about being delayed in traffic. His fans express how he inspires them and always puts them in a better mood after encountering him on the road. Cameron leads by example in providing outstanding customer service.
This document discusses the Florida Marine Spill Analysis System (FMSAS), a GIS tool used by Florida agencies for oil spill response planning and assessment. The FMSAS contains over 1300 geospatial data layers on coastal resources and is used for contingency planning, spill response, damage assessment, and monitoring. Key features of the FMSAS include Environmental Sensitivity Index mapping and analysis tools, a spill manager tool to model spill scenarios and response strategies, and resources-at-risk analysis to identify natural resources impacted by spills. The document outlines ongoing work to update the FMSAS for new GIS software and deploy mobile apps using tablets for field data collection and mapping during spill responses.
This resume is for Abhishek As, who has 8 years of experience in system administration with skills in Solaris, Linux, and networking. He currently works as an associate consultant at HCL Technologies, where he has helped with datacenter migrations and virtualizations. Previously he worked as a technical support engineer and UNIX administrator. He has expertise in areas like Solaris clustering, storage management, backup solutions, and server administration.
Este documento lista los materiales necesarios para un proyecto, incluyendo tubos de cartón, tijeras, cinta de papel, pegamento universal, plasticola y cartulina, afiches o tela para decorar.
Este documento describe los procesos cognitivos básicos como la percepción, la memoria, la atención y la transferencia, así como procesos cognitivos más complejos como el pensamiento, el lenguaje y la comprensión que implican varios procesos básicos. También explica que la comprensión y la producción implican etapas como la decodificación, la planificación y la revisión según Gagne (1991) y Flowers y Hayes (1981).
Este documento lista los materiales necesarios para un proyecto, incluyendo tubos de cartón, tijeras, cinta de papel, pegamento universal, plasticola y cartulina, afiches o tela para decorar.
The new law prohibits uninsurable broad form hold harmless and duty to defend clauses in engineering and architectural contracts in Georgia. Such clauses previously required design professionals to assume liability for all project damages and defend clients against any claims, even if the design professional was not at fault. However, professional liability insurance did not cover this additional risk. HB 943, signed into law by Governor Deal, makes these types of clauses unenforceable in Georgia as of July 1, 2016, protecting design professionals from taking on uninsurable contractual liabilities. ACEC Georgia led the effort to address this growing issue for the engineering industry.
Incident Reviews for a Learning Organisation
We all aspire to have a culture of learning and continuous improvement in our teams and organisations but learning and improving when things go wrong is far from easy.
When dealing with the fallout from failure - Incident reviews, Incident reports, investigations etc. - the way in which we respond to is a crucial to improving safety and the performance of our organisations.
Andy will talk about how Major Incident Reviews are run in IT Operations at Auto Trader. He’ll discuss what works well for them and will bring together practical advice from industry experts for creating a culture of safety and learning. Andy will also cover what mistakes they’ve made, what to avoid and the factors that can prevent learning.
El documento habla sobre el Plato del Buen Comer, una guía alimentaria que clasifica los alimentos en tres grupos (verduras y frutas, cereales, y legumbres y alimentos de origen animal) para promover una dieta balanceada. Explica que cada grupo proporciona nutrientes específicos y la importancia de consumir alimentos de cada grupo. También discute factores de riesgo para cáncer colorrectal y estadísticas sobre su prevalencia en México.
Blending ITIL, Agile, DevOps and LeanUX at Auto Trader UKAndrew Humphrey
Presentation on how we work at Auto Trader UK from #PINK16 IT Service Management conference in Las Vegas.
Blending ITIL, Agile, DevOps and LeanUX at Auto Trader UK
The document discusses a case study done by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Elgin Community College's student success efforts. The case study found that ECC's focus on equity, strong community ties, low staff turnover, shared leadership, and use of data have contributed to innovations that improved educational attainment, particularly for Latino students. ECC has been very successful in closing achievement gaps for Latino students. This case study validates the reforms ECC has made to improve student success.
The document outlines the model of an internship program between Jay County Schools and local industries. It discusses the community demographics and challenges of a small, rural school district. The mission is to ensure graduates are college and career ready. Initiatives include a manufacturing academy, work-based learning internships, robotics courses, early college programs, and career readiness certifications. Partnerships with local businesses provide students opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials and potential jobs. The goal is for 60% of graduates to obtain a post-secondary degree or credential.
This document provides information about Gillette College, including:
- It is a magazine for the Gillette area and friends of Gillette College published by Northern Wyoming Community College District.
- It profiles the Diesel Technology program, which provides hands-on training to become diesel technicians. It notes that 90% of graduates find employment within a year.
- It discusses the success of Gillette College students in SkillsUSA competitions, with many state and national wins over the past 5 years in areas like welding, diesel technology, and more.
- It interviews the new Director of Business Education, John McGuire, who discusses bringing an entrepreneurial approach to education and strengthening ties between the college and local businesses
The Strategic Twin Counties Education Partnership — STEP for short — is a unique initiative between several stakeholder groups in Edgecombe and Nash counties.
ARTICLE - Westmoreland County Forum for Workforce DevelopmentJonathan Szish
The Westmoreland County Forum for Workforce Development brought together business leaders and education officials to address the skills mismatch between graduates and available jobs. Attendees discussed challenges like an aging population and lack of skilled workers to fill retiring jobs. Panelists agreed both sides need to improve communication and expectations. Educators and businesses pledged ongoing collaboration to strengthen the workforce through initiatives like vocational training, internships, and continuing education.
Ready for Work: 7 Ways to Better Prepare Millennials for WorkBentley University
How can we better prepare millennials for the workforce? The U.S. unemployment rate for people aged 20 to 24 is nearly twice that of those aged 25 to 34, according to the bureau of labor statistics. While there’s been plenty of talk about the challenges millennials face as they enter the workforce, there’s been less discussion of how to actually fix the problem. In an attempt to move this conversation forward, Bentley University asked leaders in higher education and business how they would solve it. The outcome of those conversations, supported by survey research conducted by Bentley and KRC Research, is Bentley’s “Ready for Work: 7 Ways to Better Prepare Millennials for the Workplace.”
The document discusses the need for colleges and universities to reinvent their career services in order to better support students and improve job placement outcomes. It notes that traditional career services models are outdated and institutions must now dedicate more resources to help students connect with employers and secure jobs. Specifically, schools need systems to track student career outcomes, integrate student data, facilitate connections between students and employers, and measure the impact of career services programs. The white paper outlines recommendations for how schools can strengthen career services through strategic planning, enhanced advising, and use of technology.
In this ebook, you will learn what innovative colleges, students, and employers are doing with their experiential practical learning to succeed in the 21st century.
The document discusses programs and services for students with disabilities in career and technical education. It notes that employment rates for those with disabilities lag behind those without, and youth employment rates are much lower for those with disabilities. The document advocates for CTE programs that provide both academic and career opportunities for students with disabilities, as these programs lead to improved employment outcomes. It provides an overview of the CTE programs at Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools that serve students with disabilities across various career areas.
The document summarizes Career Services' collaboration with the College of Education and Allied Professions on the successful Education Recruitment Day event. It discusses how the departments worked together by sharing goals, responsibilities, and information to plan career fair and professional development events for education students. Feedback indicated the collaboration was beneficial for both students, who gained career insights, and employers, who were impressed with student preparation. Career Services hopes to continue collaborating across departments to maximize student outreach and opportunities.
The Technical College System of Georgia has partnered with Strivven Media to provide virtual job shadowing to its over 150,000 students through VirtualJobShadow.com. The program allows students to watch 3-4 minute videos of professionals in different careers to learn about job requirements and daily responsibilities. TCSG Executive Director Dr. Nichole Kennedy believes this tool will help students make more informed career choices that match their skills with in-demand fields like healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and technology. The partnership aims to guide more students into successful career paths that meet Georgia's workforce needs.
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Kettering University/Experiential Learning:
Kettering University founded in 1919, is a private institution that is currently ranked 31 in the 2017 edition of Best Colleges. Kettering has been accredited since 1962 by the Higher Learning Commission and is also a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. At Kettering University their mission reads, “Our mission at Kettering University is to prepare students for lives of extraordinary leadership and service by linking
transformative
experiential learning opportunities to rigorous academic programs in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and business.”
Kettering University added a fifth-year thesis requirement and became a degree-granting college with a continuing commitment to cooperative education. KU current model runs 13:1, every Kettering student alternates between school terms and work (co-op) terms. While in the classroom, the student to faculty ration is 13:1. This unique cooperative education model, also known as experiential education, is taken to a higher level at KU. This exclusive ideal is what helps the university prepare their students for extraordinary leadership skills!
Competitive Advantage:
Experiential learning has set Kettering apart from its competitors as it equips the students with hands on decision making and critical thinking experience in the workplace starting as early as their first year in college. This thought process is an example of the critical lessons that are learned beyond a lecture hall, it provides students with a set of abilities that cannot be taught by reading a textbook or listening to a lecture. Students attending other institutions are learning about the work place and the successes and failures where Kettering University students are experiencing it in real-life and in a real work setting.
Rationale:
As a cooperative education student, you are working as part of your rotation for your degree. Based on a co-op wage and benefits survey in December of 2015, Kettering Employee Partners are paying:
Freshman Engineering Students: $14.95/hour on average
Freshman Business Management Students: $14.00/hour on average
Freshman Computer Science Students: $14.71/hour on average
Freshman Applied Science Students: $14.30/hour on average
Senior Engineering Students: $18.28/hour on average
Senior Business Management Students: $17.43/hour on average
Senior Computer Science Students: $17.86/hour on average
Senior Applied Science Students: $17.55/hour on average
Kettering University’s most recent graduation rate is currently 62.9% by year 8, and retention rate is at 79.
ITEP introduces high school students to careers in international trade, transportation and logistics by creating industry-focused academies within at-risk public high schools. Through these academies, ITEP connects students with industry partners for mentorship opportunities to help motivate students, provide real-world experience, and address skills gaps. Evaluation of ITEP's programs show improved graduation rates by 30% and increased standardized test scores by 130 points, demonstrating their effectiveness in supporting students and schools.
Citizen Schools brings innovative learning programs to underserved middle schools to help students succeed academically and pursue college and careers. They connect adult volunteers with students for three extra hours of learning per day through apprenticeships and academic support. Evaluation shows this model helps narrow achievement gaps and increases students' engagement, skills, and belief in their future success. Citizen Schools currently partners with 32 middle schools across 7 states, impacting over 5,400 students annually. The organization encourages engineers and other professionals to volunteer their time and skills to inspire students through hands-on projects.
Graduating from an elite university can provide initial career advantages like increased access to jobs and higher starting salaries, but performance ultimately matters more. While prestigious degrees may get one's "foot in the door", meaningful work experience and skills are becoming equally or more important to employers. Recruiters should look beyond names on resumes and consider all candidates' qualifications and backgrounds to avoid biases and missed opportunities.
Colleges and universities must do a better job preparing students for the workplace. Currently, many graduates are unemployed or underemployed due to a lack of practical skills. Schools should offer more career-focused courses and internship opportunities to help students discover potential careers and gain experience. They must also improve career centers to better assist students with job searching, resume writing, and interview skills. Doing so would help ensure students obtain jobs requiring their degree level upon graduation.
The document discusses how the modern workforce values skills over degrees, as the world and job market change rapidly. It notes that 75% of college graduates do not find jobs in their field of study, and 40% of employers feel colleges do not adequately prepare students. It introduces the concept of a "Next Generation Smart School" that would track and teach technical skills, workforce skills, leadership, and collaboration to produce graduates ready for today's jobs. The document promotes a skills-tracking platform called LeaderLync that aims to help schools transform into these "Next Generation Smart Schools" and better prepare students for the changing job market.
The document discusses how the modern workforce values skills over degrees, as the global economy and job market changes rapidly. It states that many recent college graduates lack jobs that match their education level, and that employers feel colleges do a poor job preparing students. A "next generation smart school" is proposed that would track and assess students' acquisition of technical and soft skills in real-time, connect students to employers, and incentivize skill-building to produce graduates ready for this new skills-based economy. The document introduces LeaderLync as a unified platform to help schools transform in this way and showcase students' competitive skills to potential employers.
The Tennessee Technology Center system has achieved high graduation (75%) and job placement (83%) rates through a highly structured academic model. Students are enrolled in predetermined programs with set schedules rather than choosing individual courses. Remediation is embedded in coursework rather than a separate requirement. This structured approach contrasts with the typical community college model and has attracted interest from other institutions. While not a perfect fit for all students or colleges, incorporating aspects of Tennessee's rigid structure could help increase completion rates at other schools.
Mayor Cabaldon's FutureReady initiative in West Sacramento won a national competition and $150,000 grant to provide paid internships for high school students. The program will match students with local employers in sectors like chemicals and alternative fuels. It aims to close skills gaps while making education more relevant. Participating companies like Micromidas and the City of West Sacramento are committed to hosting interns. The funding will also support teacher externships with local businesses to improve career-focused learning.
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The grinding of a food processor. The roar of a
welding machine. The soft whir of a blood
pressure cuff.
These are some of the sounds emanating from
high school classrooms in the 37 college and
career academies throughout Georgia. Across the
state, more than 20,000 students are
supplementing their core classes with hands-on
preparation for the workplace.
The career academy movement came to fruition
in 2006 when Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle helped initiate
the program under the auspices of the Technical
College System of Georgia. Grants of about $3
million each are made available to interested
school districts as an incentive to open an
academy, which are actually specialized charter
schools representing a collaborative partnership
between high schools, colleges and local
businesses. Since each academy is part of the
local school system, the curriculum can respond
to the particular workforce needs and resources
of the area.
“We encourage our members and teachers to have a robust business and industry advisory
council to offer feedback on the curriculum,” says Matthew Gambill, executive director of the
Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE). “We want to make sure
teachers and the GACTE members are aware of the big world of commerce outside the
classroom.”
The academies emphasize work-based learning and technical training for a seamless
transition into the workforce. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of dual
enrollment at local colleges or technical schools, in line with Cagle’s vision that every Georgia
high school student acquires some post-secondary training before graduating.
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2. Popular fields of study include engineering, biomedicine, culinary arts, weld- ing, certified
nurse assisting, cosmetology, graphic arts and healthcare sciences. Course work in some fields
is designed to teach the skills necessary for industry certification.
“Everything we do is above and beyond what we offer in the regular high school, from the labs,
the level of equipment, the technology and the commitment we have received from the school
system and the community,” says John Uesseler, CEO of the Academy for Advanced Studies in
Henry County.
Career-relevant
That “above and beyond” starts with top-notch physical resources. At the Academy for
Advanced Studies, one lab has a full manufacturing line with operable robotics and
programmable controllers. At Liberty College and Career Academy in Hinesville, the culinary
lab is outfitted as a commercial restaurant; two health labs are equipped with medical beds
and manikins; the graphic design department has fully operable screen-printing machines;
and the construction and engineering labs include fabrication and 3-D printing equipment.
The academies and other schools that offer a Career, Technical and Agricultural Education
(CTAE) pathway boast graduation rates of 94.9 percent for students in those programs,
compared to 78.8 percent for all Georgia high schools. Local businesses play a key role in this
vein.
“Well-paying jobs are out there, and we’re trying to get students to realize that a four-year
degree may not be relevant to your career or the best way to spend your time,” says Herschel
Arant, vice president of engineering services at Central Georgia Electric Membership Corp.
(CGEMC) and board chair for the Academy for Advanced Studies, “while spending 12 months
at a tech college may prepare you for a fine career in a craft that bodes well for your future.”
EMC has a lineman apprenticeship program in the works and is excited about the potential for
the academies to help fill what he calls a “skills gap” in Georgia’s workforce.
“We have a mismatch between the skills and training of the workforce and the job needs of
employers,” Arant says. “The academies connect two worlds, rigorous training and relevant
learning experiences, that move students toward careers that are needed now and in the
future.”
Flooring manufacturer Mohawk Industries is doing its part to fill the skills gap at the Gordon
County College and Career Academy, where it is supplying a full-time employee to teach the
multi-disciplinary field of mechatronics to engineering students to assure instruction is
pertinent to long-term employment needs.
Liberty Regional Medical Center has opened its doors to allow Liberty College and Career
Academy students to shadow professionals in the surgical or labor and delivery wing; students
also work with residents at the Coastal Manor nursing home. And at Athens Community
Career Academy, students can gain work experience with Caterpillar, Zaxby’s, Eaton Corp. and
UGA, among others.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
But the academies do not exist solely to scoot high school students directly into jobs.
“What’s interesting is that when they come here, they want a skill for the workforce, but once
they start taking classes, many students find they want to earn a degree,” says Karisa Young,
CEO of Liberty College and Career Academy. “We work with them to explore what education is
required for a particular career.”
“We are doing a disservice to our students in this region to promote the one-size-fits-all
college prep diploma,” says Shelly Smith, a former English teacher and CEO of Southeastern
Early College and Career Academy (SECCA), which serves Montgomery County High School,
3. Toombs County High School, Treutlen High School and Vidalia Comprehensive High School.
At SECCA, automotive services is second in popularity to ROTC; the ROTC instructor travels
to each high school in the area to instruct the 180 students enrolled in that program.
Stories of the academies’ life-changing effects abound. One SECCA student with behavioral
problems interned at the USPET Nutrition plant in Lyons, where he worked in the IT
department creating badges and flyers for internal operations.
“He realized that when you are in school they have to be nice to you, but that at USPET, as he
put it, ‘nobody had to be nice to me; I had to earn it,’” Smith says. USPET subsequently offered
the young man a full-time job.
Liberty College and Career Academy Senior Caitlin Aughtman starts her school day with
regular high school classes, then takes the bus to work as a sous chef in the school’s
commercially equipped kitchen that includes a bistro, where students can sell their
concoctions and learn how to run a business. Her pumpkin bread recipe has become a hit with
family and friends.
But it’s not all sweetness and light in the kitchen. Chicken fabrication, involving cutting up a
whole chicken into pieces and removing the bones and fat, is one of Aughtman’s most disliked
tasks. Still, Aughtman says, “It’s so much better than school. They treat us as young adults and
as employees. They want to get us job-ready.”
For students enrolled in the financial career pathway at Henry County’s Academy for
Advanced Studies, getting a job can be as easy as walking down the hall. In a converted
classroom, Georgia United Credit Union operates the only full-service, fully operational
student-managed credit union in the nation.
The branch trains students to be customer service reps and tellers, and they are held to the
same standards as other employees. They fill out resumes, go through the selection process
and undergo professional training.
“In our last group we had a student who was so shy she would barely talk to anyone,” says
Branch Manager Meg Norrell, “but when she graduated in May you wouldn’t have known; she
opened and blossomed and became one of our member service providers and later helped
train incoming students.”
The branch has been so successful that other academies are planning to follow suit.
Academics First
Academies may be preparing students for the workplace, but a firm academic foundation is
essential to the training they offer.
“It starts to resonate with students who say ‘oh, so this is why I needed to learn that geometry,
so when I frame up the house the walls are square,’” says CGEMC’s Arant.
“Some of the kids we work with are from lower-income families and might be pressured to
drop out of school to get a job,” says Kevin Ingram, USPET operations manager. “The
academy program puts the proper emphasis on balancing education with work life. And we
give them a fair wage right from the start.”
True to maintaining that balance, Ingram assures student workers that grades come first. And
a focal point of work-based learning is soft skills. “Many kids don’t know how to talk to a
supervisor or understand the importance of not taking too long for a break,” Ingram says. “We
take them under our wing … it’s as if every student has 25 aunts and uncles watching over
them here all the time.”
Ingram adds that the benefits work both ways: The experiences teach front-level employees
how to train and mentor young adults, making a stronger team and boosting morale – at a
4. time when it is most welcome: USPET is rebuilding after a major downsizing last year.
Challenges and Opportunities
“With 289 students, we are at maximum capacity,” says Lawrence Harris, CEO of Athens
Community Career Academy, adding that there is so much demand they could probably
double capacity if there was more room. “Here in Athens, where 36 percent of the population
is below the poverty line, it has been a great savings for families.”
The savings come in several forms. Each student receives a laptop computer, and the school
system pays for transportation between students’ home high schools and the academy. And
students who receive college credit through dual enrollment may be able to enter college as
sophomores. Athens Career Academy offers eight career-focused programs, including criminal
justice, interior design, early childhood education and mechatronics.
Henry County’s Academy for Advanced Studies is also stretching at the seams. After opening
its doors in a space shared with Henry County High School, it expanded into a 58,000-square-
foot state-of-the-art facility and is now at maximum capacity.
To handle the growing enrollment, Henry County High School students will soon move into a
new McDonough High School building, while Henry County High School will become the new
academy home.
Besides facilities, the academies’ ongoing challenge is to stay relevant, prepare students to
meet evolving workforce needs and keep pace with technology. This means curricula must
remain fluid.
“We are seeing a workforce shortage in everything from teachers to welders and construction
specialists,” Gambill of Georgia ACTE says. “The consensus from employers is we won’t have a
sufficient workforce to pull from when the current workforce starts retiring.
“At Atlanta Gas Light, the average age of employees is 48. Only 12 percent of their entire
workforce has a post-secondary college degree; the rest of their employees have skills but no
degree,” he adds. “We are seeing an ebb and flow of the current workforce as it slowly ages
out, and we need new talent. And at Georgia Power, some of their linemen earn $70,000 to
$80,000 a year, but they have an aging population and they are concerned about it.”
Graduates of the academies’ increasingly popular energy pathway will be prepared to fill some
of these positions. A new diesel technician pathway that is being developed by the Academy
for Advanced Studies in cooperation with construction equipment dealer Yancey Broth- ers
will help prepare graduates to fill the growing demand for technicians to work on heavy
equipment. Plans are underway in some academies to offer phlebotomy students hands-on
clinical prac- tice in drawing blood in cooperation with area hospitals so that they will be
eligible to become fully certified phlebotomists.
“Every student in the state of Georgia ought to have access to a career academy education,”
Arant says.
That may soon be a reality. Cagle has expressed a strong desire to make an academy education
accessible to all Georgia high school students.
“I’m committed to providing every student with access to a college and career academy by
2020, and we’re well on our way with 37 currently operating across the state,” Cagle says.
“Looking ahead, there are 10 communities in the planning and designing phases now with
many more to come.”
“Since 2007, we have made great strides in creating a more dynamic workforce for our 21st
century economy,” Arant says. “However, there are still gaps that exist, and our network of
college and career academies are perfectly designed to fulfill that workforce need.”
5. This article appears in the December 2016 issue of Georgia Trend
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