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Education and Economics
FASA presentation
July 28, 2009
Where Education Meets Experience
Education and Economics
Session Goals
– Philosophy and make up of school
– Work base learning training
– Academic curriculum and support
– Stakeholder involvement, why and how
– Suggested Do’s
– Suggested Don’ts
– Questions and answers
Essential Question
– Is there a way to design a school that
engages students, educators, and the
business community that will produce
learning outcomes as never before seen?
MTI Goals 09-10
Relationships
Academics
- FCAT
- CPT
Employability
Prep
National
Certifications
Business
Community
What MTI is not…
This is not your father’s vocational
education
Dropout recovery program
School that works in isolation
Who does MTI attract?
The “Neglected Majority” of Students
15%
65%
20%
• Capable, but not achieving at high levels
• “Applied” (or contextual) learners
• The future technicians in our workforce
Core Philosophy
HS diploma is a by- product of a Career education.
Post-secondary articulations in a seamless model.
Nationally recognized industry certifications – Business
drives the standard and expectation for proficiency.
Work based-learning curriculum offering opportunities to
learn through internships, school-based enterprises,
corporate training, and job shadowing.
Philosophy continued
Career Academies based on local
high-demand occupations.
Embrace the 3 R’s - Rigor,
Relevance, and Relationships
Version oriented. Expectation of
change and need for flexibility.
About MTI
School of Choice
Target Middle Majority
7 Career Academies
Recruit Students from 7
Area High Schools
11th and 12th Grades
No District Transportation
School Uniform
Application Process
Flexible Scheduling
Extra-curricular activities
Work-Based Learning
Curriculum: Employment
Preparation
Extensive Employability
Skills Training including:
Employment Portfolios
(Resume, Cover Letter,
Application, References, and
more)
Campus One Stop/Partner
Participation
Mock Interviews
Corporate Soft Skills Training
(monthly on half days)
Academy and Academic
Teacher Recommendations
Work-Based Learning
Curriculum: Internships
Career Expo
Paid, Training-Related
Internships
Internship Coordinator =
Business Liaison
Employer/Partner
Appreciation Banquet
Job Shadowing
Opportunities
Ground Hog, Senior, Coach,
Curriculum Support
Shadowing
Work-Based Learning
Curriculum:
Career Coaching
Career Coach
Curriculum=Career
Mentor
One Hour Per Week
On Campus
Academy/Career
Matching
Coach Appreciation
Banquet
Challenging
Academic Curriculum
Learning academics in the
context of real world
applications:
Career Academy and Dual
Enrollment
CORR-Quadrant D
Interdisciplinary Projects
Marion Virtual (FLVS curr.)
Field Trips, Tours,
Demonstrations, Speakers
Junior Achievement®
CTSO’s: FBLA®, SkillsUSA®
Leadership, Service
Learning, Capstone Project
Academic Supports
212 Degree Motto
Lunch Bunch (Zero’s
Not an Option)
Focus
Assessments
Tutoring
Mentors/
Coaches
Campus Testing
Center Certiport® and VUE®
Industry Stakeholder
Involvement – Why?
Fluctuating Demands
Varying Unemployment
Future Demands
Demographics – Increasingly
Retirement Eligible
Lack of Qualified
Workforce
Cost
Time
Resulting Turnover
Graduates Lack Strong
Work Ethics
Industry Stakeholder
Involvement – How?
Task Force
Task Force Chair
Academy Chairs
Recruiting Students
School Visits & Parent Nights
Curriculum Development
Instructor Selection, Curriculum Review,
Guest Speaking, Company Tours, College
Credit/Articulations, Banner Center Liaison
Student Development
Internships, Career Coaches, Shadowing
Resources
Marketing Materials Development
Brochures, TV & Radio Ads, Billboards,
Financial Support & Grant Opportunities
Suggested Do’s
Establish school board, business, and college
relationships.
Have an application process and dress code
Random drug testing
Employability skills training
Partner with Workforce Board/One-Stop
Personalize and Build Relationships
Direct marketing
Establish “Career Coaches” for all students
Allow time for evolution
Have a grant writer
Utilize surveys to involve
students in decision making
Celebrate Successes
Suggested Don’ts
Lower Your Standards
Offer Academy Training That Is Not
In Demand
Advertise As A Vocational High School
Send Unqualified Students Into The
Workplace
Forget To Support Struggling
Learners
Forget to involve students and build
student, parent, and
business/community relationships!
Forget to encourage and support
CTSO’s
Use “Manufacturing” In Academy
Name
What is the Measure
of Success?
Trained Workforce
* Industry certifications
* Positive attitude, work ethic, and soft skills
Student Performance Improvement
*Industry Certifications
*Training Related Internships
*GPA performance
*Attendance
*Attitude
*College Admission/Scholarships/Articulated Credits
Interns Receive Jobs Upon Graduation
Post-Secondary
Articulations/Scholarships
Concept Replication & Recognition
Waiting list to get into MTI
Questions and Answers
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