1. Career Coaching Navigating Students … To A Future of Opportunities. Kyle Laver, Career Coach TAHS

2. History & Funding of Career Coaches in Virginia Program started in January 2006 with 11 career coaches based in 13 high schools Program started in January 2006 with 11 career coaches based in 13 high schools Currently 134 high schools in Virginia are being served by 94 career coaches Currently 134 high schools in Virginia are being served by 94 career coaches Shenandoah Valley: 4 Career Coaches with BRCC at Turner Ashby HS, Harrisonburg HS, R.E. Lee HS, and Stuarts Draft HS Shenandoah Valley: 4 Career Coaches with BRCC at Turner Ashby HS, Harrisonburg HS, R.E. Lee HS, and Stuarts Draft HS Funding for TAHS Career Coach Funding for TAHS Career Coach 1 st year- BRCC funded through Perkins Grant 2 nd -4 th years- BRCC funded 50%/ RCPS CTE federal funds 50%

3. What do Career Coaches do?

4. How do Career Coaches differ from School Counselors? Career Coaches Specific Focus on Careers & College Preparation Specific Focus on Careers & College Preparation Career Planning & Portfolios Career Planning & Portfolios Suggest Internships & Apprenticeships Opportunities Suggest Internships & Apprenticeships Opportunities Connect students to early college experiences (Tech Prep & Dual Enrollment) Connect students to early college experiences (Tech Prep & Dual Enrollment) Career Exploration through programs- ASVAB testing, Wizard, Kuder, fieldtrips & Reality Check Career Exploration through programs- ASVAB testing, Wizard, Kuder, fieldtrips & Reality Check School Counselors Multi- faceted ( counseling, classes, careers, & consultation) Multi- faceted ( counseling, classes, careers, & consultation) Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements School Wide Scheduling School Wide Scheduling Personal Counseling/ suicide, substance abuse, family issues Personal Counseling/ suicide, substance abuse, family issues Scholarships Scholarships Student Study Student Study Parent, Teacher, & Admin. Communication Parent, Teacher, & Admin. Communication Outside Agency Consultation and Referrals Outside Agency Consultation and Referrals

5. The Importance of Career Planning o Individual Student Outcomes (Career Coach Annual Report 2007-2008) -70% of students with no plan before meeting with a career coach developed post- secondary educational plans -85% received direct career planning -87% set a career goal

6. Questions? Thank you for your time and commitment to our students in Rockingham County!