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Strengthening Work-Based Learning and College Readiness Programs:
The Career Academies Project: Linking Education and Careers
Mary Visher, MDRCMike Sack, Bloom AssociatesShelley Rappaport, MDRC
Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education
THE CAREER ACADEMIES PROJECT
Develop a program to build the capacity of academies to offer
quality work-based learning and college readiness
experiences to all students.
The Goal:
THE CAREER ACADEMIES PROJECT
1. Develop a program of curricula, activities, guides and materials
2. Test the program in four academies
3. Improve, revise and evaluate
4. Make the program available to all schools
The Work:
THE CAREER ACADEMIES PROJECT
• Increase awareness of career and college options.
• Make connections between school and careers.
• Understand and practice “transferable skills”.
• Graduate from high school with skills needed to succeed in college and career.
Student Learning Outcomes:
THE CAREER ACADEMIES PROJECT
• Culinary Arts Academy – Tampa, FL • Digital Safari Academy – Concord, CA• Academy of Arts & Technology – Los
Angeles, CA• Academy of Hospitality, Tourism, and
Marketing – Atlanta, GA
The Academies:
THE CAREER ACADEMIES PROJECT
10 to 15 lessons (“workshops”), each grade, taught by CTE teachers:• Career Development topics• Career Exploration topics• College Readiness topics
The Program:
THE CAREER ACADEMIES PROJECT
• All 10th and 11th graders attend half-day group visits to local worksites.
• Visits are carefully structured with clear learning objectives.• Students and employers are well prepared before visit.
The Program:Career Exploration Visits
THE CAREER ACADEMIES PROJECT
Career Exploration Visits Sample Workshops• CEVs – What, Where, Why? • Planning a Resume
• Skills for Success • Writing a Resume
• The Endless Job List • The Winning Interview
•Making a Professional First Impression
•What does the CEV Mean to Me?
• The Big Picture • Choosing a Career
THE CAREER ACADEMIES PROJECT
• All 10th and 11th graders visit college campuses.
• Local 2-year and 4-year colleges.• Parental involvement.• Counseling and mentoring supports.
The Program: College Visits
THE CAREER ACADEMIES PROJECT
College Visits Sample Workshops
• College: Myths & Facts • Entrance Exams
• Researching a College and Planning a Visit
• Choosing the Right College
• Reflections on the Visit • Applying to College
• Planning for College • Financial Aid Speaker
• Intro to College Board Resources
• Finishing Strong: Making a Smooth Transition
THE CAREER ACADEMIES PROJECT
• All 12th grade students offered internships• Compensated (pay, credit, stipends)• Project-based• Concurrent, weekly classroom seminar
The Program: Internships & Seminar
THE CAREER ACADEMIES PROJECT
Internships & Seminars Sample Seminars• First Week on the Job • Customer Service
• The Big Picture • Job Satisfaction
• A Matter of Time • Leadership
•Managing Stress •Moving Forward
• Diversity
THE CAREER ACADEMIES PROJECT
• Continue Pilot – refine program• Evaluate student and school-level outcomes• Evaluate feasibility • Scale-up
Next Steps:
THE CAREER ACADEMIES PROJECT
• Mary [email protected]
• Sue [email protected]
• Mike [email protected]
For more information, contact: