Karen LaubBoyertown Area School District

ELA 7

935 Berkshire BoulevardWyomissing, PA 19610

…”a five day summer learning experience for educators.”

This program offers teachers the opportunity for a better understanding of the “local employment landscape” and “increases awareness of the need for career preparation.”

Weidenhammer

“Weidenhammer has been solving complex business and technology challenges for more than forty years. Today, we help clients master the digital economy by leveraging leading-edge technology and marketing platforms to optimize customer experiences, workforce productivity, and operational efficiency.”

Weidenhammer Services

● Application Software Products for Schools● Application Development● Cloud Computing● Cyber Security● Digital-Ready Networks● eCommerce● Marketing Services● Strategy

Best of BreedWeidenhammer works in partnership with MANY of the industry’s technology leaders including:

● Cisco● Magento● Microsoft● HP● IBM● Google● Symantec

Weidenhammer Values and Beliefs

● Accountable ● Agile● Collaborative● Engaged● Grateful● Innovative● Principled● Respective● Responsive

Day 1Meeting Discussion

Rick Phillips - VP Compute Solutions Welcome & Digital Platforms Overview

Deborah Longacre - VP Digital Solutions Software Development Services

John P. Weidenhammer - Executive Management General Discussion

Kathy Dean - Manager Education Services Professional Services Overview

Joe Chiacchio - Unit Manager Products We Buy and Sell

Day 2Meeting Discussion

Mike Groves - Director Application Development Software Development Services

Brian Williams - Account Manager Describe the Weidenhammer Sales Process

Stacey Harper - Director Human Resources What We Look for in New Hires

Jim Cox - Chief Financial Officer Administration & Accounting

Day 3Meeting Discussion

Kevin Hargreaves - VP Business Development How Weidenhammer Sells

Mark Werner - Manager Customer Success Customer Experience Management

Martha Pluemer - Director Education Solutions Mission of Education Division

Michelle Neiswender - Product Manager Education Division Overview

Day 4Meeting Discussion

Rick Sutton - Managing Director Weidenhammer Consulting

Kevin Gorski - Director Digital Platforms Hosting and Managed Services

Todd Tew - Director Digital Platforms Systems Engineering Services

Gene Langdon - Systems Admin. Supervisor Corporate IT Infrastructure and Management

Kurt Bauder - Digital Solutions Managing Projects

John P. Weidenhammer - Executive Management Wrap Up

Working for Weidenhammer Pay Scale Depends on Degree (no longer need a BS):

● Tier1 starts @ $35,000 (without a BS)● Tier 2 @ $45,000 (with BS)● Highest salary (non-management) $124.000

What Weidenhammer Looks for in New Hires:

● Tech certs● Experience● Flexibility● Professional Development● Strong Communication Skills

Why Weidenhammer? Strengths:

● Average tenor 11.2 years (3X IT industry average)● Core Values ● Customer Experience

Industry Challenges● 70/30 female ratio in STEM● flooded market (good for the employee) ● industry competition

Weidenhammer is meeting these challenges through community outreach programs like IBb raising awareness and inviting young people to explore career opportunities in this ever-changing field.

Weidenhammer is confronting the competition through their customer experience initiative.

Keys to Success in the Workplace:

● Communication○ Listening

● Collaboration● Critical Thinking● Creativity

Abstract 1Unit Title: Workshop Approach to Reading and WritingSubject Area: ELA Grade Level: 7

PA Academic Standards Addressed: -13.2.5A-Apply appropriate speaking and listening techniques used in conversation.13.3.8.B- B. Analyze the role of each participant’s contribution in a team setting.13.3.8 C -Explain and demonstrate conflict resolution skills: · Constructive criticism · Group dynamics · Managing/leadership · Mediation · Negotiation · Problem solving

Content Academic Standards Addressed: PA -CC.1.5.7.A Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions, on grade-level topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly

Common Core - SL.7.1.C: Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.SL.7.1.D: Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.

Activity: Students will participate in various activities to practice speaking and listening skills in order to more effectively participate in group discussion and collaboration.

Abstract 2Unit Title: Introductory EmailSubject Area: ELA Grade Level: 7

PA Academic Standards Addressed:13.2.5C. Compose and compare a business and a personal letter.13.2.8C. Prepare a draft of career acquisition documents, such as, but not limited to: · Job application · Letter of appreciation following an interview · Letter of introduction · Request for letter of recommendation · Resume

Content Academic Standards Addressed: CC.1.4.7.B Identify and introduce the topic clearly, including a preview of what is to followCC.1.4.7.E Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of composition. · Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. · Use sentences of varying lengths and complexities. · Develop and maintain a consistent voice. · Establish and maintain a formal style.

Activity: Students will compare and contrast personal and business emails then write an introductory email to the teacher.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to John Weidenhammer and his team for sharing their time and talents with me.

Thank you to the BCIU for the opportunity to participate in the IBb program.

References

https://www.hammer.net/

http://www.berksiu.org/programs-services/professional-development-curriculum-programs/inside-berks-business/

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