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1 Government-funded Resources to Promote Student Success
Workshop Objectives & Outcomes Participants will demonstrate a working knowledge of: Recruiter assistance to schools March2Success on-line tutorial program ASVAB Career Exploration Program Army Leadership Club Student recognition programs DoD student internship opportunities

2 Local Recruiter Support to Middle and High Schools
Government-funded Resources to Promote Student Success Local Recruiter Support to Middle and High Schools Career Exploration Student Mentorship Assistant Coaches Soldier Panel Discussions In-service Presentations Educator Tours Event Sponsorships Leadership Club Sponsors Classroom Presentations College Admissions Program Event Chaperones On-line Test Prep & Tutoring Program Student Recognition Programs Conference Sponsorships & Speakers

3 Government-funded Resources to Promote Student Success
Army EdSpace.com Army’s “One Stop” for education-related school and community outreach programs Links to over 70 Army-sponsored educational programs and opportunities On-line tutoring program Army-sponsored scholarships Paid summer internships STEM learning opportunities Army-sponsored contests and competitions

4 March2Success On-Line Tutoring
Government-funded Resources to Promote Student Success March2Success On-Line Tutoring March2Success Courseware Includes: Individualized College Preparation Course Standardized Test Preparation Course Science Hub Full Length SAT and ACT Practice Tests SAT/ACT Flashcards SAT/ACT Preparation Video Game College Planning Resources Make M2S program available to all students as a resource by placing link to on school website Schedule a M2S demonstration for all students Encourage (or require) rising 11th graders to complete the college preparation course as summer assignment Encourage (or require) rising 9th graders to complete the high school math and English preparation course as summer assignment Use SAT/ACT preparation courseware for prep course or voluntary activity during free period or after school Use as means for extra credit and/or remediation based on student demonstrated weaknesses on quizzes and/or exams Demonstrate M2S during parent-teacher, financial aid night, etc., events Include M2S information in parent mailing, school newspaper, posters, etc.

5 Government-funded Resources to Promote Student Success
Summer STEM Programs at Army Research Labs for Middle and High School Students

6 DoD Research Lab Sponsoring Facilities
Government-funded Resources to Promote Student Success DoD Research Lab Sponsoring Facilities

7 ASVAB Career Exploration Program
Government-funded Resources to Promote Student Success ASVAB Career Exploration Program The interpretation session can also be conducted via the ASVAB Program website. Students can use access codes provided on the ASVAB Summary Results sheet to log in to the MyASVAB area and take the FYI online. They can also access the OCCU-Find. The advantage of the online OCCU-Find is that it links to detailed occupational descriptions from O*NET and the Occupational Outlook Handbook. For students interested in military careers, the OCCU-Find also links to job descriptions on Once students have taken the FYI and have their three top interest codes, the MyASVAB area will display their top interest codes whenever they log into the site again. In this way, they can continue career exploration on their own. provides key information about the ASVAB Career Exploration Program for students, parents, educators, and counselors. Counselors and educators can download program materials such as The ASVAB Career Exploration Program Counselor Manual, and supplemental guided career exploration and planning activities that educators can use with students. The website also contains an interactive version of the FYI and OCCU-Find. Students need the Access Code that they receive on their ASVAB Summary Results sheet to use the online FYI and OCCU-Find.

8 ASVAB Career Exploration Program
Government-funded Resources to Promote Student Success ASVAB Career Exploration Program ASVAB Career Exploration Program Multiple Aptitude Test Assessment of student’s ability to learn new skills Predictor of success in training and education programs The ASVAB Program encourages students to explore a wide variety of careers, providing high quality, career exploration and planning materials at no cost to high schools

9 Students Taking Active Roles (S.T.A.R.) Leadership Club
Government-funded Resources to Promote Student Success Students Taking Active Roles (S.T.A.R.) Leadership Club Modeled after JROTC, S.T.A.R. Club promotes life skills, leadership and responsible citizenship: School Sanctioned Club (9-12) Army Administers Club Program Student-Led Organization Employs Army Values-based Leadership Doctrine No Cost to School Provides Life Skills, Leadership and Citizenship Skills Development Sample Topics Include: A key tenet of STAR is that it is student-centered. It is a student-led organization that incorporates the time-tested doctrine of JROTC, Senior ROTC, and the Service Academies, with Army Leadership Values as a foundation. The program puts students in charge and holds them accountable to facilitate ownership and leader development. Time Management Study Skills & Strategies Conflict Resolution Problem Solving Disaster Preparedness Goal Setting Decision Making Team Building Public Speaking Career Exploration Physical Fitness & Nutrition First Aid Values-Based Leadership Assertiveness Skills Personal Finance

10 Student Recognition Programs
Government-funded Resources to Promote Student Success Student Recognition Programs Army Reserve Scholar-Athlete Award Eagle Scout / Gold Award JROTC Achievement Award All American Bowl Participants (Athlete and Band Member) 10

11 Educator Recognition Programs
Government-funded Resources to Promote Student Success Educator Recognition Programs 11


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