Transcript TRANSITIONAL SKILLS CENTER

TRANSITIONAL SKILLS CENTER
Company
LOGO
In conjugation with Title 1 Reading and Math
Program
Company
LOGO
BACKGROUND
Private, Non Profit, 501 (c) (3) Charitable
Organization
Began in 1985, providing effective
Human Services to youth and families
Licensed by Pennsylvania Departments
Of Education, Public Welfare, and Health
Accredited by the American Camping
Association and CARF
SERVICES
Provides on campus Licensed Private
Academic School
Residential Inpatient Drug and Alcohol
Therapy
Also offers In Home MDFT Counseling,
Step Down Weekend Program, and
Weekend Diversion Program
CLIENTS SERVED
Average Number of Clients on Campus:
55
Average Age Range of Clients:
13-17
Referred from 16 Different Counties,
Mainly Westmoreland, Allegheny, Erie
Includes Juvenile Probation and Children
And Youth clients, and Self-Referrals
SCHOOL
Licensed Private Academic School
SCHOOL
SPECIAL ED. AND TITLE 1
Special Education - In Conjunction with
Ligonier Valley School District
Title 1 Reading and Math Program
“Outdoor Classroom”
GED
Satellite Test Center
History
Preparatory Classes
Success Ratios
08-09 School Year – 83 %
09-10 School Year – 83 %
10-11 School Year – 64 %
COLLEGE PROGRAMS
W.C.C.C. Pathways Program
Assist students with Financial Aid Paperwork
Assist students with researching colleges
Plan college visits
Study and schedule for SATs
TRANSITIONAL SKILLS CENTER
Combines 4 Areas to Assist in Giving
Students a Well Rounded Approach to Life
After School
1. Includes 11 Hands On Transition Skills
Modules
2. Incorporates Daniel Memorial Life
Skills Curriculum
3. Uses Career Cruising for Career Exploration
4. Provides Work Projects for Campus and
Community Benefits
Transitional Skills Center
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2500 Sq. Ft.
10 Computers
6 work tables
100 Sq. Ft. Storage
Room
2 Sinks
Poster Printer
2 Laminating
Machines
HANDS ON MODULES
Modules Include:
1. Computer Graphic Design
2. Flight Simulation
3. Introductory Residential Wiring
4. CNC Lathe
5. CNC Mill
6. Digital Video Photography
7. Computer Problem Solving
8. Cabling Technology
9. Advanced Residential Wiring
10. Introductory Router and Design Program
11. Advanced Router and Design Program
HANDS ON MODULES CONT.
Includes Computer Based Curriculum
Allows students to learn terms, theory,
and techniques
Includes hands on activities throughout
curriculum
Gives students ability to work at own pace
While gaining real life experience
Computer Graphics Design
In this course, students study the basics
of computer graphics by using the
graphic software package Canvas.
Students design a graphic and learn how
to transfer it onto a T-Shirt by using a
transfer machine called a heat press.
Students also examine careers in
computer graphic design.
Residential Electrical Wiring
In this course, students learn the
basics of installing and testing some of
the basic electrical fixtures in a home.
After the completion of this course,
students will be able to:
- explain the safety and
procedure for working on any
circuit
- identify typical residential
wiring arrangements
- discuss the significance of
the national electrical code
- demonstrate the installation
of most common residential
electrical fixtures
- wire a subpanel, and
various receptacles and
switches
- explore career opportunities
in the field of electrical work
Cabling Technology
The CablingTech Cable Installation
Training System combines time
proven techniques with state-of-the-art
technology to provide an effective
training course. The course includes:
- Student Tool Sets
- Student Training
Program
- Parts Package
- Equipment
- Instructor’s Package
- Cabling Skills Training
Center Walls
Cabling Technology
Skills Training Center:
The heart of the class is the
CablingTech Cabling Skills
Training Center. On this training
center the student will hone their
skills.
Purpose of the Course:
The goal is to equip
students with the fundamental
knowledge, skills, and
understanding that will
enable them to install,
troubleshoot and maintain
cable. This course will provide
the student with the foundation
for becoming a qualified cable
technician.
Cabling Technology
Student Work
CNC Mill
Students study computer numerical control of
a milling machine as it is used in
manufacturing technology. Students who
complete this module will be able to:
- use CAD software to design
drawings and generate CAM
programs
- set up a project and safely operate
a CNC mill
- apply programming skills to
troubleshoot problems and find
solutions for CAM programs
- explore career opportunities in the
field of CNC machines
CNC Mill
CNC Lathe
CNC Lathe
A CNC lathe is a computer-controlled
method of manufacturing that is used to
increase productivity and raise safety
standards in the workplace. CNC
operation improves high-volume
production, where many identical parts
or complex shapes are manufactured.
Students who complete this module will
be able to :
- examine and use computer
programs with CNC codes
- set up and safely operate a
CNC lathe
- explore career opportunities
in the field of CNC
technology
Mind-Sight Assessment
and Management
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Mind-Sight
Management
 Manage users
 Groups
 System Settings
 Mind-Sight Reports
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User Notes
Lesson Grades
Detailed Catalog
Grades
Login History
Example of Reports &
Management Tools
CNC Routers
Routers
Completed Wood Projects
CAREER CRUISING
Online Curriculum
Gives students Interest Inventory to help
Guide them to career fields
Gives students many different aspects of
Careers to help them decide
Allows students to apply what they have
Learned to different fields available
Career Cruising Cont.
Includes Items Such As:
Job Descriptions
Employee Interviews
Minimum, Maximum, and Median Salaries
Education Requirements
Possible Colleges for Further Education
Interest Inventories for Career Guidance
Tracking and Monitoring
Progress
 Career Cruising
Reports
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Completion
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Status Snapshot
Status by Student
Criteria
Standards
Portfolio
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Login History
Advisement Activity
Assessment Results
Career & Education
Exploration
 Goals and Plans
DANIEL MEMORIAL
Printable/Customizable Curriculum
Incorporates 16 different life skills areas
Allows students to learn and practice many
Different skills
Helps students create a personal portfolio
To collect and organize items needed in life
Daniel Memorial Cont.
Includes Items Such As:
Money Management
Legal Skills
Housing
Job Seeking Skills
Transportation
Food Management
Community Resources
Educational Planning
Personal Appearance
Housekeeping
Interpersonal Skills
Emergency and Safety
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Working with local businesses to provide
Student made goods
Conducting on site workshops/presentations
From local companies
Working with Ligonier Valley School
District
Working in the Community: Trout Unlimited,
Golf Course, PA Cleanways, Foodbanks,
Borough, PA Fish and Boat Commission
PIRK Binders
 Method of compiling
all learned transition
and life skills
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8 Sections
Completed Resume
Career and or
Education Plan
Long Term and Short
Term Goals
FUTURE ADDITIONS
Would like to add modules on welding, plumbing
Culinary arts, and horticulture
Will be adding a greenhouse to start horticulture
Add more community based opportunities for
Work study/future employment
Include First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, and ServSafe
as obtainable certifications
CONTACTS
Heidi Kohl–
724-238-8441 X101
[email protected]
Lee Manning –
724-238-8441 x151
[email protected]
Anyone is welcome to come see or visit our
program, and see everything we have to
offer.