1. JMRHS Academy of Engineering & automation

2. AoEA video
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3. What is AOEA? Four-Year Program Smaller Learning Community (cohort)
STEM Focus: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Affiliated with the National Academy Foundation (NAF)
national network of education, business, and community leaders who work together to ensure high school students are college, career, and future ready
: nearly 97,000 students attended 67 NAF academies across 38 states, including DC and the US Virgin Islands. In 2016, NAF academies reported 96% of seniors graduated with 92% of graduates planned to go to college
Only Offered at JMRHS in Cabarrus County

4. Who is it for? What Makes it Different?
Cohort Group – Rising 9th grade students in Cabarrus County Schools
Interdisciplinary approach to curriculum
Project-based Learning
Career Readiness
Job Shadowing
Internships
Apprenticeships/Pre-Apprenticeships
Community and Industry field trips
Integration with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Opportunity to earn industry certifications
Potential college credit

5. AOEA 4-year Course of study
Note: Academy courses and course sequencing may change as industry evolves.

6. AOEA Tracks
Students must complete at least one of the three Academy tracks.
Engineering – STEM Cluster
Advanced Manufacturing - Manufacturing Cluster
Robotics – STEM Cluster
Students do have the opportunity to complete all clusters. The course of study is a suggestion.

7. 9th Grade Courses: Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness:
Intro to Engineering
Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness:
Guest Speakers
Industry Tours
Career Assessment
Communication Presentation
Resume Workshop

8. 10th Grade Courses: Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness: Drafting I
Advanced Manufacturing I
Robotics I
Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness:
Resume Workshop
Mentor
Career Fair
Job Shadow
Mock Interviews

9. 11th Grade Courses: Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness:
Honors Drafting II – Engineering
Advanced Manufacturing II
Certified Production Technician
Robotics II
Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness:
Resume Workshop
Mock Interviews
Business Cards
Mentor
Career Fair
Job Shadow
Internships

10. 12th Grade Courses: Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness:
Principles of Engineering
3D Solid Modeling
Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness:
Career & College Ready Resume Workshop
Mock Interviews
Social Network Workshop
Internship
School-based enterprise
Presentation to partners

11. Internship/PRE-APPRENTICESHIP/ APPRENTICESHIP
Required for NAFTrack Certification
Minimum 135 hours
Summer or part-time during school
Related to student’s career interest
Internship placement is a shared responsibility of the program, industry, and student/family
Compensated

12. Naftrack certification
Multi-method approach to assess students on a broad range of skills.
Student performance is measured not only through end-of-course exams, but also through culminating projects and internships.
Upon successful completion of NAFTrack Certification, students are eligible for NAFTrack Certified Hiring!
a commitment made by top companies to give special consideration to NAFTrack certified job applicants
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13. Electives and extra-curricular Activities
Students may take other electives such as AP, Foreign Languages, Art, CTE, etc.
AOEA will not conflict with sports or clubs

15. Advisory Board
Led by volunteers from local business/industry and educational institutions
Monthly board meetings
Generate opportunities for work-based learning
Attract and cultivate new and existing board members
Provide other assistance as needed
Membership is open to parents

16. Advisory Board Opportunities
Advisory Board Member
Internship Provider
Mentor
Classroom Speaker
Job Shadow Host
Assist with development of work-based learning activities
Participate in mock interviews, student exhibitions, and other career-themed activities

17. More Information/questions
JMRHS Main Number (704)
Kristi Parlier, Academy Coordinator
Direct line- (704)
Dr. Amanda Macon, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Kendra Glover, Career Development Coordinator & Academy Coordinator