1. BUSINESS AND EDUCATION EMPLOYABILITY PORTFOLIO REFLECTING ON THE PAST LEARNING IN THE PRESENT LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

2. How can we better prepare students for their academy internship?  Pre-interview preparation  Interview skills  Knowledge and application of workplace competencies

3. WHAT IS BEEP? Why is it different from other portfolios... Based on Scans Skills Research Co-Authored by business leaders and educators Employer Review - connect with community Character and attendance requirement Electronic and/or hard copy “Invite a guest” feature Employment opportunities Certificate of employability

4. BENEFITS TO ACADEMIES IUnifies and focuses a school on common goals  Integrates technology into content areas  Enhances students’ knowledge of SCANS skills  Improves parent-school and community-school relations

5. BENEFITS TO ACADEMIES IIncrease internships  Networking connections  Venue for portfolio instruction  Interview preparation  Relevance of learning  Elevate program awareness throughout the school

6. BENEFITS TO BUSINESS  Uniform school records  Access to students with employability skills  Pre-screened candidates save time and money  Holds schools accountable to employability skills  Encourages active relationship among local businesses, schools and the community

7. BENEFITS TO BUSINESS  Uniform school records  Access to students with employability skills  Pre-screened candidates save time and money  Holds schools accountable to employability skills  Encourages active relationship among local businesses, schools and the community

8. IT’S THE PROCESS Develop employees who will:  Have improved organizational skills  Can sell themselves using the portfolio  Know their strengths and weaknesses  Produce exemplary work

9. Try our BEEP website with the following code:  Website: BEEP.WNYRIC.ORG  User Name: teacher  Password: teacher  Call (716)821-7378 if you need help!