The document outlines a career education and workforce (CEW) program for grades 8-12, emphasizing the importance of integrating CEW standards into various subjects and extracurricular activities. It highlights the need for community involvement, awareness among students and staff, and the establishment of business partnerships to enhance career readiness. The program aims to prepare students for both college and career paths, ensuring they are equipped with 21st-century skills.

1. Rich Levin, Terrie Pancio, Jennifer Bryan, Billie Radosin, Maureen Carroll, Christian Bonner, Lucinda Flegeal, Kelli Sendel, Sarah Wallace

2. Required CEW Classes in 8 th and 11 th Grade Family and Consumer Science (8 th Grade) Pathways/Transitions Seminar (11 th Grade) Elective CEW Classes Internship Service Learning Entrepreneurship Marketing Managing Independence Eastern Center for the Arts

3. Classes Infused with CEW Standards Communication Strategies Senior Social Studies Project Based Math Retail Management Health

4. A developmental approach to career development in grades 8-12 Strengthen standards of career retention and entrepreneurship

5. Awareness – Community, Staff, Students, Parents Time – Schedule, PSSA, Course Requirements Resources – Transportation, Financial, Business Partnerships Counselor Involvement

6. Developmental implementation of CEW standards in grades 8-12 Create awareness among all stakeholders of CEW standards and their benefits

7. Developmental implementation of standards Student inventories in English classes Counselor assessment in English classes Exposure to PA career clusters Relationship between inventories and career clusters Activities Fair

8. Create staff awareness Staff inventories Video In-service Advisory committee Educator in the Workplace

9. Increased staff awareness of and proficiency with CEW standards Students will be better prepared for post high school experiences Implementing and meeting PA CEW standards Increased staff and student “buy-in” Improved community relationships

10. Stakeholder support Time to develop and implement program Financial support Transportation support

11. Increased business partnerships Back to School Night presentations Longitudinal data study Out of school experiences for all students Increased business presence in school Infused CEW standards for grades K-12 Instill 21 st Century Skills into the curriculum

12. “ Students shouldn’t have to choose between an education that readies them for college and one that prepares them for a career.” -Gary Hoachlander HH provides both.