do career academies make a difference? national tech prep network conference minneapolis, minnesota...
TRANSCRIPT
Do Career Academies Make a Difference?
National Tech Prep Network Conference Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 15, 2004
www.careeredge.info
Two Programs / One System
www.careeredge.info
Partnerships are KEY!
Kirkwood Community College
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
33 School Districts
Regional Employers
Community Organizations
Government Entities
www.careeredge.info
What do I want to do after
high school?
What career options are out there?
www.careeredge.info
What High School Students Want
Better preparation for college Relevant, hands-on learning Meaningful career experiences
Speakers, tours, job shadows, & internships Rewards
Skill/competency certificates Scholarships College credit
www.careeredge.info
Career Edge AcademiesCore Elements
2+2+2 design Career & academic coursework Individual career/education plan High school PLUS college credit
Competency certificates
Work-based learning experiences
Valuable scholarships
www.careeredge.info
Unique Features
Regional Initiative
33 School Districts
Flexible Format
Academy within a School
Shared Off-Sites – Community College, Hospital, Auto Center, etc.
Regular School Hours, After-School Hours, Weekends
Academies are Academic Department-Based
Career Pathway Planning Guide
LA 9
LanguageArts
Grade
9
Pre-Algebra orAlgebra
Math
Environmental Science
Science SocialScience
Algebra
Academy Class
Electives Off CampusExperience
LA 10 Algebra IIorGeometry
Biology orChemistry orEarth Sciences
World History OrAlgebra
10
LA 11 GeometryorAlgebra II
Principles of Technology I
U.S. History DC Fundamentals – 3 hrs.Electronic Practices I – 2.5 hrsPrinciples of Tech I – 3 hrs
Job Shadowing
Engineering Orientation –1 hr(Jr. or Sr. year)
11
LA 12 Senior year Math and/or Tech Math at KCC
Principles of Technology II
Government and Economics
Electronic Circuits 3-4 hrsElectronic Practices II – 4.5 hrs.Technical Math – 4 hrs.Principles of Tech II – 3 hrs
Senior Internship TBD
Electronic Circuits I, Electronic Practices II and Technical Math at KCC
12
College/University ProgramsAssociate of Applied Science DegreeTransfers to –Electromechanical Technologyor Technology Management orElectrical and InformationEngineering Technology atUniversity Of Northern Iowa
Associate OF Science DegreePre-Engineering Transfers to – Engineering- University Of IowaEngineering – Iowa State University
Community College Programs
Two Year Associate Degree ProgramsElectronics Engineering TechnologyIndustrial Maintenance TechnologyCAD/Mechanical Engineering TechnologyTelecommunications
Pre-Engineering-2 yr. Transfer Program (H.S. courses may count as electives)
Engineering and EngineeringTechnology Academy
Engineering Technology Strand
www.careeredge.info
Providing Work-Based Learning Experiences
Tours Speakers Job shadows Internships
Connecting youthwith the newworld of work
www.careeredge.info
www.careeredge.info
Kirkwood Community College Industrial Technology Department
Career Edge Academy Programs Automotive Technology Engineering and Engineering Technology Graphics and Media Communication
www.careeredge.info
Today’s cars are complex Not rags & wrenches
anymore Highly-trained technicians
are in demand Salaries to start — $21-
$26,000 4 introductory classes 12 college credits
www.careeredge.info
You choose the pathway High Tech or Pre-Engineering Salary range — $22-$60,000
Year 1 3 courses 9 ½ college credits
Year 2 Tech 4 courses 13 ½ college
credits Pre-Eng 2 courses 6 college
credits
www.careeredge.info
Blending “art” and technology Many career options Salaries to start — $16-$21,000
$31-$48,000 advanced 3 hands-on introductory
courses 9 college credits
www.careeredge.info
Departmental Responsibilities
Curriculum Faculty Selection & Credentials State Program Approval Faculty Development Competency Certificate Development Advisory Committee Program Budget Coordination with Career Edge Council & The
Workplace Learning Connection
www.workplace-learning.org
A Short …but interesting…Story!
www.workplace-learning.org
In 1994, the School-to-Work Opportunities Act was passed by Congress, supported by the Departments of Education and Labor, and implemented by the newly formed National School-to-Work Office (NSTWO).
www.workplace-learning.org
$1.85 billion dollars was allocated to be distributed over seven years to all states and territories.
In 1995, Iowa was awarded $23.8 million dollars, an Iowa School-to-Work office was established, and a competitive grant process was initiated through the area education agencies.
www.workplace-learning.org
Employers, organizations, and communities became excited about opportunities to get involved with school kids and teachers.
Teachers became excited about the opportunity to help kids connect school and their futures and made lots of calls to employers!
www.workplace-learning.org
…and everyone went a little crazy…
www.workplace-learning.org
Thoughtful people convened…
Business
Cedar Rapids Area & Iowa City Area Chambers of Commerce
Priority One & ICAD Group
Iowa Workforce Development
Business, Industry & Labor
Education
Kirkwood Community College
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Area 10 School Districts
…and they wondered…
www.workplace-learning.org
…could they pull it all together?
www.workplace-learning.org
…and, they DID it!!!
•a single point of contact for business and education
•a “matchmaker” for work-based learning coordination activities
•a system for career, future workforce, & economic development
…an INTERMEDIARY!
www.workplace-learning.org
Established June 1, 1998A 501(c)(3) partnership of
Kirkwood Community College & Grant Wood Area Education Agency
www.workplace-learning.org
Partnering with educators, employers, and communities to prepare students to enter and succeed in the new world
of work.
VISION / MISSION
Developing our future workforce by connecting business and education
in relevant, work-based learning activities
for K-12 students and teachers
27
Services include:
Job Shadows (2-8 hours)
Practicums / Internships (45 / 90 hours)
“HOW CAN I MAKE CAREER CONNECTIONS?
WHO CAN HELP ME DO IT?”
28
“I WANT TO EXPLORE REAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. ALL I WANT IS TO SUCCEED.”
Speakers, Worksite Tours, Career Fairs
29Career Academy Work-Based Learning Support
“I REALLY COULDN’T TELL WHAT PEOPLE DID FOR A LIVING WITHOUT SEEING AND FEELING
IT FOR MYSELF.”
www.workplace-learning.org
BUT…does it make a difference??
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
AY02 AY03 Jb Sh04
Interns04
Helped student connecthigh school & world ofwork
Influenced choice of highschool classes
Student Participation in Job Shadows, Practicums, & Internships…
www.careeredge.info
Academy Programs - Connect HS & World of Work
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
Formed connection between HS & world ofwork
Health
LAN
Engineering
Auto Tech
Graphics
All Programs
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Agree
Disagree
www.careeredge.info
Academy Programs - Influence Choice of Classes
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
Influenced choice of classes
Health
LAN
Engineering
Auto Tech
Graphics
All Programs
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Agree
Disagree
www.workplace-learning.org
YES! It does!!
Student Participation in Job Shadows, Practicums, & Internships…
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
AY02 AY03 Jb Sh04
Interns04
Helped student selectcareer field
Helped student selectcollege major
www.careeredge.info
Academy Programs -Influence Selection of Career Field
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
Influenced selection of career field
Health
LAN
Engineering
Auto Tech
Graphics
All Programs
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Agree
Disagree
www.careeredge.info
Academy Programs - Influence Postsecondary Planning
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
Influenced postsecondary planning
Health
LAN
Engineering
Auto Tech
Graphics
All Programs
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Agree
Disagree
www.workplace-learning.org
YES! It does make a difference!
Student Participation in Job Shadows, Practicums, & Internships…
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
AY02 AY03 Jb Sh04
Interns04
Increased awareness oflocal career opportunities
Positively influencedstudent's decision to live& work in Iowa
www.careeredge.info
Academy Programs -Increase Awareness of Local Careers
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
Influenced awareness of local opportunities
Health
LAN
Engineering
Auto Tech
Graphics
All Programs
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Agree
Disagree
www.careeredge.info
Career Academy Data Shows…
Students were better prepared & better informed to make
postsecondary education and career decisions
and, as a result,
less remediation was needed at the postsecondary level…
www.careeredge.info
Prepared for College Level RigorClass of 2002-2003
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Writing
Health (N=229)
LAN (N=275)
Engineering (N=38)
Auto Tech (N=60)
Graphics (N=85)
All Students(N=1585)
www.careeredge.info
Prepared for College Level RigorClass of 2002-2003
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Math
Health (N=229)
LAN (N=275)
Engineering (N=38)
Auto Tech (N=60)
Graphics (N=85)
All Students(N=1343)
www.careeredge.info
Career Academy Data Shows…
The Academy curriculum is rigorous, relevant to student interests, and
students are earning college credit and scholarships,
and, as a result,
students are persisting in those college career areas.
www.careeredge.info
Academy Students Continuing at Kirkwood - Class of 2002-2003
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Academy Students Enrolled at KCC
Health (N=229)
LAN (N=275)
Engineering (N=38)
Auto Tech (N=60)
Graphics (N=85)
www.careeredge.info
Persisting in Kirkwood Program or Related Field - Class of 2002-2003
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
KCC Program /Related Field
Health (N=113)
LAN (N=138)
Engineering (N=15)
Auto Tech (N=14)
Graphics (N=28)
www.careeredge.info
Career Academies and Work-Based Learning…do make a
difference!
When students are building relationships with local employers in career areas
related to their interests through job shadows, practicums, internships, and
Academy programs…
students are hired by local employers!
www.careeredge.info
St. Luke’s HospitalCedar Rapids, IA
Internship Participation from 1998-2004 42 high school student interns 38 completed the 90-hour internship
successfully Return on St. Luke’s Investment
11 hired in various capacities from part-time summer help to full-time professional staff
Savings related to recruitment and training
www.careeredge.info
Do Career Academies Make a Difference?
I am better
informed about my future!
I feel better
prepared for my career!
Kirkwood Community College