Transcript MTI Levy County Brief

SSRI Pre-Conference
June 22, 2008
CTE Programs Thrive with Business
and Community Collaboration
Marion Technical Institute
MTI Core Philosophy
• High school diploma is a by product of a Career
education.
• Post-secondary articulations in a seamless model.
• Academies are determined by analysis of local, regional,
state, and national employment needs.
• Provide training that permits students to enter the work
force at various access points.
• Direct marketing provides students/families access to
career planning.
• Embracing the 3 R’s - Rigor, Relevance, and
Relationships
• Nationally recognized industry certifications and
standards. Business drives the standard and expectation
for proficiency.
How is this different?
• 66% of Florida’s current academies result
in NO certifications.
• Business driven and product driven
– NOT process driven
• Result in marketable skills
– HS Diploma has become questionable
– National certification
• Academy driven by demand and location
– NOT what’s available (instructor, equip. etc.)
Business Collaboration Concept
•Corporate Involvement – What?
–Task Force
•Task Force Chair
•Academy Chairs
–Curriculum Development
•Instructor Selection
•Curriculum Review
–Recruiting Students
•School Visits
•Parents Nights
–Student Development
•Internships
•Career Advisors
MTI - Business Support
• Corporate Involvement – What? (Cont.)
– Coordinate donation of materials and equipment where possible
– Marketing Resources
• Included in Marketing Materials for Student Recruitment
– Grant Opportunities
• Eligibility for inclusion in grants utilizing this format
Business Collaboration Model
Summary
Adjunct
Professors
Internships
Career Coaches
College
Academy Chair
Jobs  Careers
Materials & Equipment
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
Programs offered
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Automotive Technology
Business and Finance
Construction Technologies
Culinary Arts
Industrial Engineering Technology
Information Technology
Power Industry Academy
Who is Eligible?
Interested in “2 for 1”
outcome.
Students 16 years of
age or older.
Willing to follow Dress
Code.
Limited transportation
GPA, FCAT,
attendance, discipline,
letter of intent, and
parent permission.
In conclusion…
• MTI opened August 2005, currently
has seven academies, 358 students
• Application process
• Industry certifications
• College credit
• Recruiting for August 08 begins in
early April, school visits late April
• Parent nights May 6 and 8
• Applications due May 16