61 st Annual Utah Career & Technical Education Conference June 11, 2015 Wasatch High School, Heber City Presenters: Jenn Gibbs & Haylee Wilkes / Utah American Graduate a UEN project supporting college & career readiness #AmGradUT

How can we help students succeed? National Am Grad campaign Utah American Graduate – Focus – Activities – Invitation

AmGrad is a national program… GOAL: Improve high school graduation rates nationwide. 80+ public TV & radio stations 1,000+ partners and at-risk schools 30 states

…producing media, resources & events. Exploring the issues & telling the stories – National AmGrad Day – The Homestretch, Student Voices, etc. Connecting partners & holding events Facilitating workshops Find national resources via uen.org/americangraduate/.uen.org/americangraduate/

…and it’s making a difference! “The evidence from the ECG evaluation shows that the initiative succeeded, in public media stations ability to (1)harness station assets and mobilize a community to solve a pressing local issue; (2)build informed, solution-oriented coalitions; and (3)give teachers and youth a voice.” (p 2)

Utah AmGrad targets local challenges. CHALLENGE 1: Disparities between white students and other groups. – UT high school grad rate better than most states (83%)

Utah AmGrad targets local challenges. CHALLENGE 2: College completion for women Median earnings for year-round, full-time: – $48,540 for men – $34,062 for women 4 th largest gender wage gap in the nation: – 70% for Utah women – 79% for women nationally Source: UDWS, Retrieved 5/28/15https://jobs.utah.gov/wi/pubs/womencareers/factsheet.html

Here’s what we’re doing for you. Building an online course for guidance counselors Producing short videos you can use Hosting events Creating a mobile app Broadcasting national AmGrad programs on UEN-TV Celebrating education Champions Supporting partner communication

UEN’s online course will step you through AG materials to share with students, parents, and colleagues. Videos / Fact sheets / EdReady / UtahFutures & app / More Image: WNET “Kids at College”

We’ve created videos to show various “pathways.” Concurrent enrollment Certificates Associate’s More… There’s no one-size- fits all answer! Utah has options!

Our mobile app will help youth visualize impact of costs. Utah Futures’ web app is going mobile! Plan education & lifestyle costs.

We’re also hosting/participating in events. Roundtable, 3/15 Media workshops – Native youth, 7/15 – Title I schools – More? Champions Celebration, TBA

UEN-TV will air 7 hrs of AmGrad programming. Saturday, 9/26/15. UEN-TV exclusive carrier in UT. 7 themes. See uen.org for full schedule closer to date. – Join our e-list! Contact

We’re looking for CHAMPIONS! National campaign People who help kids succeed in school – moral, academic, and/or material support – Career Readiness & College Completions / Caring, Consistent Adults / Dropout Prevention & Reengagement / Early Education / More & Better Learning / Special Needs / STEAM Nominate a CHAMPION!

Together, let’s make it happen! Jenn Gibbs – Haylee Wilkes – Please us to join the #AmGradUT e-list to share ideas & resources Thank you!