Presents The Community is Our Classroom: Integrating Internships and CTE Into Your High School Program Judy Adair, Internship Coordinator and CTE Teacher

Internship at Springs Charter School Why have an Internship Program? What does our program like? What does an Internship Coordinator do? Have we been successful?

Why do an Internship? Internships are rising at a rapid rate in our nation today. Many college graduates will do several internships before they graduate. Most major employers will hire from their internship.

The Best Reason is EXPERIENCE Students explore potential careers. Students acquire professional workplace skills relevant to many careers. By connecting the community to the classroom, internships offer students a real-world experience to apply their academic knowledge. They are exposed to a professional work place setting. Opportunity to do some reality testing and learn if this field is right for them.

Practical Skills Students develop professional skills and work habits that employers are looking for in the new work force.

Network Building Teaching students the value of gaining contacts through networking. Every opportunity has the possibility to make connections.

Recommendation Having a letter of recommendation from a supervisor who can attest to your actual skills and abilities in the workplace can potentially offer more value to a future employer or admissions officer.

The Program Students will first complete an 8 week pre- internship program that will develop their professional proficiencies. Then the student is place in an internship for ten weeks, working 4 to 8 hours a week for a total of 40 hours. Second semester, a student may continue their internship for an additional 75 hours or the student may change to a new internship to broaden their experience.

Professional Proficiency Personal Profile Career Goals The Resume Job Application Transportation Personal Appearance Job Search Interviewing Skills Employer Expectations Customer Service Dress for Success Day Project for Business Partner Proficiencies based on curriculum from San Diego Met School.

Dress for Success Students practice interviewing skills with business partners.

Internship Coordinator Meets with the student to gather information about their particular interest. While the student is completing their proficiencies the coordinator looks for a placement. They go into the community looking for business partners. – Small business – Corporations – Community Service Organizations – Your own school Business Partners sign an internship agreement. Our school provides additional insurance for our interns. Interns are interviewed by the business partner. Interns track their hours with the business partner to turn in.

Springs Charter School Internship Last year our school placed a total of 160 students placed in 103 different businesses and organizations. Our goal this school year is 225 we will exceed that goal. Right now we are tracking approximately 260 interns. Our interns participate in our academies and homeschool programs. The communities surrounded Springs Charter School have embraced our students and are looking forward to continuing their relationship with us.

Here is what students, parents and business are saying about Springs Charter Internship Program: “By the way, I wanted to let you know that Michael put in an application for Woodward West in Tehachapi for this summer. He went last year as a camper to ride his BMX bike and he loved it. Very costly, a week is $ So anyways, Michael had his references from Mike at the golf course and one from Mr. Ramey for helping in the play and he just got an telling them he is accepted for the week chosen. Just wanted to share. I really believe in this internship program for all students.” Sonia Patti, Parent of Michael Patti TSC “I am happy to host a River Springs Student in everyone of our store locations. David is great and does a fantastic job.” Pete, from Pete’s Music “Everyone says to shoot for the stars and I think each individuals internship gives them something to reach for and aspire to because now they know how it feels to be surrounded by that particular field. Altogether this program helps young adults “ Bailee Ellis, Student

Continuing through the Community We will to continue to develop partnerships with businesses and organizations.

Internship Program Meet some of our interns: e=youtu.be

Career Technical Education Cyborg Zombies students presenting at San Bernardino County Office of Education Science Department Head Meeting in Spring of 2011 CTE

CTE and Robotics What is CTE (Career Technical Education)? What are CTE Industry Sectors and Pathways? What do CTE Courses look like? Why take CTE Courses? What is a CTE Certificate? CTE at Springs Charter

What is Career Technical Education?

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION: A program of study that involves a multiyear sequence of courses that integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to both postsecondary education and careers.

CTE is NOT Vocational Education Vocational Education Career and Technical Education For a Few StudentsFor All Students For a Few “Jobs”For All “Careers” 6 to 7 “Program Areas” 15 Industry Sectors with 58 Pathways In-lieu of Academics Integrated with Academics High School Focused High School and College Partnerships

College/University Workplace PAST Two Directions PRESENT Time of Change

One Direction FUTURE Career Technical Education requires a new level of excellence and prepares students (secondary, postsecondary and adult) for a wide range of careers, the majority of which require a postsecondary credential. CTE programs incorporate rigorous academic and technical standards as well as critical workplace skills such as problem solving, communication and teamwork.

What are CTE Industry Sectors and Pathways?

There are 15 Industry Sectors

There are multiple pathways within each Industry Sector: Agriculture and Natural Resources: Agricultural Business Agricultural Mechanics Agriscience Pathway Animal Science Forestry and Natural Resources Ornamental Horticulture Pathway Plant and Soil Science Finance and Business: Accounting Services Banking and Related Services Business and Financial Management Public Services: Human Services Legal and Government Services Protective Services Common Core Standards Based !

A Pathway is a sequence of courses within an Industry Sector. A Pathway connects career interests from high school to college and/or career. A Pathway is an educational road map guiding you to the high school courses and post-secondary options most relevant to a chosen career destination. A Pathway helps acquire the depth of knowledge and skill linked with specific post-secondary programs that will lead to a certificate or degree and/or career. Students decide what Pathway is right for them. The right pathway may change as the student explores career options

What do CTE Courses Look Like?

CTE brings relevance to classroom instruction and student success Offers rigorous integrated technical and academic content, focused on careers, delivered through applied performance – and project based teaching strategies, and transferable workplace and career management skills. Includes Work-based learning

What do CTE Courses Look Like? Work-based learning is course-linked learning experiences that are outside the classroom and include an employer or community connection. Job ShadowingMentorship Internship Soft skills Field Trips

What do CTE Courses Look Like? Include business, industry, labor and trade organizations who work through advisory committees, forums, etc. to inform CTE program design, instruction, assessment, and offer work-based learning experiences Review Community College Course Schedules to find course titles and descriptions to emulate when creating high school courses. Try to find industry professional interested in teaching part-time to provide a real-world link to the course.

Why Take CTE Courses?

In 2010: The national unemployment rate for workers ages averaged 18.4%, while the unemployment rate for all other workers was at 9.6%. California’s unemployment rate for workers ages was at 34.7% and workers ages was at 19.2%. Youth unemployment is a continuing and escalating problem for the American labor market where most lack the skills to compete.

Career Technical Education (CTE) has been a successful model in addressing the challenges faced by this target population. CTE is both an education and workforce development strategy where students are prepared for ongoing education, long-term careers, as well as entry into the workplace. CTE is designed to provide seamless pathways that bridge secondary and postsecondary education, enabling students to earn a postsecondary degree or an industry-recognized certification.

What is a CTE Certificate? Documents technical learning Shows commitment to education Shows ability to complete program Shows a High School ‘Major’ course of study Can be awarded for multiple pathways for the same student