better together: how to build a strong work-based learning program
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This workshop highlights the importance of establishing strong, collaborative relationships between the school, industry advisory board and the community to enhance work-based learning for students. Learn how to bring students and professionals together with a focus on increasing student success. Presenter: Kim Bennett, Pathways Academy of Technology & DesignTRANSCRIPT
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Better Together: How to Build a Strong Work-Based
Learning Program
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Who we are:Kim Bennett-Internship Coordinator
Pathways Academy of Technology & Design, Hartford, CT
(860) 695-9495 [email protected]
(Academy of Information Technology) www.pathwaystotechnology.com
Darwin Kovacs-Advisory Board Co-Chair
Project Manager, The Hartford, Hartford, CT
(860) 547-4107 [email protected]
Bernie Sheridan- Advisory Board Member
Program and Account Management, Travelers Insurance, Hartford, CT
(860) 954-2202 [email protected]
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Description and Objectives Highlight the importance of establishing strong collaborative
relationships between the school, Industry Advisory Board, and the business community to enhance work-based learning experiences for students
Provide ideas on how to develop ways to bring students and professionals together
Allow time to share thoughts, ideas, and successes to keep dialogue focused on increasing student success within a work-based learning program
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Format of Learning Seminar
Discussion versus Lecture
Goal-100% of participants will learn or take back to their Academy 2 new strategies of how to bring students and Advisory Board members/Community members together
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“Growth is not defined by what we know today. It is what we gain through learning and life experiences that will define our tomorrow.”
-Anonymous
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Overview of Work-Based Learning Program
9th Grade Career Day
10th Grade Career Interest Inventory Job Shadow Day Prepare Resume
11th Grade Internship Preparation Summer Internships
12th Grade Reflections on Internships: Post-Internship meeting, Presentation
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Pathways Advisory BoardUse them to the FULLEST!
They serve on the Board for a reason
Want to help school and students Recruit potential employers Network with friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. LinkedIn Groups- Pathways IAB Create a “target” list for upcoming school year
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Pathways Advisory Board26 professionals from 14 companies, 2 colleges / universities, the school district, and the school. Also represent industry groups such as SIM, BDPA, and PMI
IAB Member Role: Acquire internships Host Job Shadows Speak at Career Day Speak on classroom topics Participate in Resume Workshops and Mock Interviews Review Curriculum Assist in Recruiting Obtain Scholarships Meet with groups of students – Advisory, Lunch n’ Learn Advise Project Teams Mentor Individual students Receive e-mail ‘Status Reports’
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Start small and work your way up
Tours of the school Invite employers to speak to classes Volunteer at a 9th grade Career Day Host a 10th grade Job Shadow student for the day Lunch n’ Learn Serve as Project Mentors/Authentic Audience to
classes Resume writing Mock Interviews Serve as mentors to small groups of students
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Use documents to support your Work-Based Learning Program
Examples:
Advisory Board Brochure
Sponsorship Brochure
Internship Brochure
www.pathwaystotechnology.com
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9th Grade Career Day
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9th Grade Career DayOver 25 professionals from various fields: Law Graphic Design Engineering Pediatric Dentistry Director of IT from local town Banking Human Resources Database Analyst/Software Engineer Information Protection/Network Security Gamification Education Technology Project Manager, Desktop Support IT Business Analyst
GUEST SPEAKER: Meteorologist from local TV station
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Outline for Career Day Speakers
•Introduce yourself and your company.
•What are you responsible for?
•What is a typical day like?
•What skills do I need?
•What are education requirements for the job?
•What kind of money can I expect (entry level/experienced)?
•How did you get here?
Answer in 10 minutes, then rotate to next speaker
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10th Grade Job Shadow Day
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10th Grade Job Shadow Day
“This job shadow has helped me open my eyes to the real world and expand my options. I now realize the more experience you have, the more opportunities will open for you.”
-Pathways Sophomore
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Job Shadow Day Questionnaire
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Job Shadow Day cont.Each student receives:
List of questions to ask the professionals
Reflection Form
“Thank you” card
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Lunch N’ Learns
Monthly lunches for our “professional” students in cafeteria
Advisory Board members volunteer to pay for lunch and have an “Executive Lunch”
(15 students-5 professionals)
Discuss college and career with students
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11th Grade Student PreparationJunior Pre-Internship Questionnaire Academic strengths Personal strengths Career Interests/Goals Internship placement ideas
Junior Year Experience Course Resume writing Mock interviews Mock college application process
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Resume Workshops & Mock Interviews
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Guest SpeakersTopics covered: “Interviewing Tips & Techniques” “Branding Yourself” & “Networking” “Business Etiquette” “Professionalism in the Workplace”
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Applying and Interviewing for Internship Positions
“Through this whole internship
process: applying, interviewing,
and actually interning, I have
now gained the confidence in
myself and knowledge of how it
feels to be working in the
business world.”
-Pathways Senior
-Pathways Senior
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Internship OrientationPanel Discussion with Professionals: “What to Expect in a Corporate Internship” “How to be an All-Star Intern” “What I’ve Learned Since Graduating From High School”
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Employers want to see SOLID program in place
Student Internship GuideInternship Eligibility RequirementsInternship AgreementStudent Code of ConductStudent ApplicationTeacher Recommendation FormsJournal EntriesFinal Reflection PaperSupervisor EvaluationInternship Presentation
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During the Internship
•Maintain communication with the employer AND student
•Schedule a site visit
•Communication is the key to success!
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After the Internship• Post-internship reflection meetings
Send supervisor feedback
• Invite Employers to the Student Internship Presentations
• *** Employers need to hear the VALUE and BENEFITS these opportunities have***
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“This internship at Hartford Hospital has changed my whole future. Through hands-on learning, I gained the confidence I needed to be successful in the working world. After completing this internship, I NOW want to pursue a career in the IT field.”
–Pathways Senior
My internship provided me with the knowledge and real world experience that cannot be developed through a text book and classroom learning.”
-Pathways Senior
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Importance of a “Thank You”A “Thank You” goes a LONG way! After Career Day After Lunch N’ Learn After Job Shadow After field trips After the interview Upon completion of the internship
Encourage hand-written Thank You notes
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The POWER of Employer Testimonials
“He as a lot of potential to be a great software developer. I was impressed with
how quickly he absorbed and incorporated new ideas”-Tallan
“Your student was great to work with! We expected a lot from him in a short
amount of time, and he not only completed the task but outperformed the
expectations”-Aetna
“I, as well as the other staff, truly enjoyed working with the 3 Pathways students.
Each of their unique personalities, special skills, and talents, had a great impact
on the program at the Science Center”-CT Science Center
“Your student’s resumes and interviews were far better than any college level and
beyond ones I have seen!”-American Eagle Federal Credit Union
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You have to start small….
Be patient It takes time Use current relationships to expand network Utilize all staff members to help build
relationships “Meet & Greet” for IAB members and Academy
Staff “Friend-raiser” for Advisory Board Members
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Think, Pair, ShareTake 15 minutes to share in small groups:
Summarize your Work-Based Learning Program Ways you have brought students together with
professionals Success stories you have had in your Work
Based Learning Program
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Questions?
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Final Reflections
When I get home, two things I plan to DO with the information I learned are…
The most significant aspect of this presentation for me was…