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NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOL Building Sustainable Futures What happens to those kids who have dropped out of high school? Research tells us that 75% of the prison populations are high school drop outs; that nearly half of all dropouts ages 16 to 24 are unemployed; and that the earning power of dropouts has been in almost continuous decline over the past three decades. Recently I had an opportunity to be a part of a collaborative that interviewed one hundred 18 to 21 year olds who had dropped out of local high schools. The great majority had come to the attention of the legal system, nearly half were parents, and only 11% were able to maintain stable employment for more than one year. Each youth I spoke with regretted dropping out of school. Each added that “it was too late to return”. Similar to a recent article published in Time Magazine; Special Report: Dropout Nation (April 17, 2006); I soon learned that these youth didn’t dropout because they were failing, or because they were getting into any trouble. Instead, I learned that they left school simply because they were “bored”. Time Magazine notes that “nearly 1 in 3 high school students won’t graduate”. A 1998 study conducted by the University of Michigan notes that “high- risk students are 8 to 10 times less likely to dropout, if they enter a career tech program”. Further, in a survey of California ninth and tenth graders released by the James Irvine Foundation, “90% of students said they would be more motivated by classes relevant to their future goals”. I met “John” in the front of a local Starbucks in October of 2005. At age 16, John’s father Peter, expecting his first child, dropped out of high school and then spent more that a decade battling alcohol abuse. He discovered Alcoholic’s Anonymous eight years ago and has been “clean” since. He now holds a high paying job in the “mud trades”; however his turnaround came too late to be a model for his children. Like their father, both of his sons dropped out of high school. John, however, now tells me that he hopes to pass the GED and attend an apprenticeship program, so he can continue to develop his carpentry skills. He strikes me as very bright—a boy with a dream of becoming a carpenter. I was moved by this young man. Witnessing the power of New Haven’s vocational education programs on the lives of our students, I know firsthand, the transformational value of relevant hands-on learning. Having met with John and another 99 youth much like him, I thought it was time to run the idea of a Trade School past north county construction trade business leaders. The overwhelming response and support has been unending. With nearly six months of round table and planning group meetings, we are now readying a charter for Vista School Board approval. Please join us as we build North County Trade Tech High School and sustainable futures in the construction trades!
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NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOLBuilding Sustainable Futures
What happens to those kids who have dropped out of highschool? Research tells us that 75% of the prisonpopulations are high school drop outs; that nearly half ofall dropouts ages 16 to 24 are unemployed; and that theearning power of dropouts has been in almost continuousdecline over the past three decades.
Recently I had an opportunity to be a part of acollaborative that interviewed one hundred 18 to 21 yearolds who had dropped out of local high schools. The greatmajority had come to the attention of the legal system,nearly half were parents, and only 11% were able tomaintain stable employment for more than one year. Eachyouth I spoke with regretted dropping out of school. Eachadded that “it was too late to return”.
Similar to a recent article published in Time Magazine;Special Report: Dropout Nation (April 17, 2006); I soonlearned that these youth didn’t dropout because they werefailing, or because they were getting into any trouble.Instead, I learned that they left school simply because theywere “bored”. Time Magazine notes that “nearly 1 in 3high school students won’t graduate”. A 1998 studyconducted by the University of Michigan notes that “high-risk students are 8 to 10 times less likely to dropout, if theyenter a career tech program”. Further, in a survey ofCalifornia ninth and tenth graders released by the James
Irvine Foundation, “90% of students said they would bemore motivated by classes relevant to their future goals”.
I met “John” in the front of a local Starbucks in October of2005. At age 16, John’s father Peter, expecting his firstchild, dropped out of high school and then spent more thata decade battling alcohol abuse. He discovered Alcoholic’sAnonymous eight years ago and has been “clean” since.He now holds a high paying job in the “mud trades”;however his turnaround came too late to be a model forhis children. Like their father, both of his sons droppedout of high school. John, however, now tells me that hehopes to pass the GED and attend an apprenticeshipprogram, so he can continue to develop his carpentryskills. He strikes me as very bright—a boy with a dreamof becoming a carpenter. I was moved by this young man.
Witnessing the power of New Haven’s vocationaleducation programs on the lives of our students, I knowfirsthand, the transformational value of relevant hands-onlearning. Having met with John and another 99 youthmuch like him, I thought it was time to run the idea of aTrade School past north county construction tradebusiness leaders. The overwhelming response andsupport has been unending. With nearly six months ofround table and planning group meetings, we are nowreadying a charter for Vista School Board approval.
Please join us as we build North County Trade Tech High Schooland sustainable futures in the construction trades!
Join us as we build Trade Tech from the ground up!SPONSOR A LAB
With Paxton/Patterson’s BuildingSkills, students will learn which trade best suits their interests and aptitude, as well as theinter-relatedness of each trade in the building of a residential or commercial structure. Each instructional lab bringsrelevance to the students learning in the context of a construction timeline. Students will learn the vocabulary and materialsfor each trade, along with math and basic and applied science. Each of the 17 Labs is ten weeks in length and structured forstudents to work collaboratively in small learning teams.
Preliminary Construction classes will cover safety, measurement basics, estimation, blueprint reading, hand tools andpower tools. Student Teams will then rotate through each of the following 17 construction trades.
structural constructionConcrete: Students will gain an understanding of the fundamental science behind concrete procedures and practices, aswell as basic familiarity with the tools and materials used in the concrete industry.Drywall: Students will demonstrate common drywall application procedures and finishing practices, as well as a basicfamiliarity with the tools and materials used in the drywall industry.Roof Framing: Students will use full size materials to construct a common pitched roof while gaining familiarity with themathematics and tools used in roof construction.Wall Framing: Students will replicate modern framing techniques using full size materials and the appropriate tools. They will also gain an understanding of the mathematics of a framing project.Masonry: Students will engage in common masonry procedures and practices, while they gain a basic familiarity with thetools and materials used in the masonry trade.
finish constructionFinish Carpentry: This learning unit provides students the opportunity to experience common finish carpentry andmathematical practices including the use of the materials and common tools in the trade.Cabinetmaking: This learning unit gives students the opportunity to experience common finish carpentry andmathematical practices including the use of the materials and tools common to the trade.Tile Setting: Students will demonstrate the proper use of tile cutting and setting tools, as well as understand the sciencebehind the composition of the tile and the adhesives and grouts used today.Painting: Students will gain an exposure to common painting practices and procedures, as well as a basic familiarity withthe tools and materials used in the painting industry.
mechanical constructionPlumbing: Students will gain exposure to common plumbing systemsand practices, as well as a basic familiarity with the tools and materialsused in the plumbing industry.Electrical: Students will demonstrate an understanding of commonwiring systems and practices and become familiar with the tools andmaterials used in the electrical industry. Students will also exploresafety and perform a variety of wiring configurations.Communications: Students will gain an understanding of commoncabling practices, terminology, systems and tools used in this phase of the construction industry.HVAC: Students will gain an understanding of the efficient operationand installation of the HVAC system and how the HVAC systemintegrates
Sponsor a Student or Sponsor a Lab✔ 17 Labs @ $5,000 a piece✔ 120 Student Tool Bags @ $300 a piece✔ 120 Construction Tough Laptop Computers @ $1,000 each
Assist with the Building of the School✔ School Naming Right Sponsor✔ Academy Naming Right Sponsors✔ Accepting Donations for School Facility
For more information contact Doreen Quinn, CEO, at 760-630-4035
PARTNERS & SUPPORTERSMark Wyland, California State Assemblyman Bill Kolendar, San Diego County SheriffBill Horn, S.D. County Board of SupervisorsMorris Vance, Mayor, City of VistaSteve Gronke, Vista City CouncilmanEd Engle, President, Asset ManagementAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC)Sheet Metal Joint ApprenticeshipScott Staley, Vice President, LusardiAssociated General Contractors (AGC)Tim Umbarger, President, Good & RobertsCalifornia Alternative EnergiesPatricia Sprotte, Partner, Sprotte/Watson Arch.Palomar CollegeSheet Metal Workers International Assoc.San Diego Workforce PartnershipSouthern California Carpentry Joint ApprenticeshipTraining Committee
And many others!
