2. Fall Orientation

3. AGENDA Welcome & Introductions Why C.E.O. ? Guest Speakers Program Overview The Maryland “2+2+2” Pathway Program Pathway & Activities C.E.O. Handbook & Expectations Q & A

4. Mrs. Lawrence C.E.O. Program Career Readiness Coach

5. Andres Maldonado MC Takoma Park Natalie Sanchez MC Rockville Brenda Lantz MC Germantown Montgomery College ACES Coaches

7. Why the C.E.O. Program?

8. College GPA College Major College Reputation Employment During College Extra- Curricular Activities Internships Relevance of Coursework Volunteer Experience If You Were Hiring A 2020 Graduate, What Attribute(s) Would Be Most Important?

9. Source: The Role of Higher Education in Career Development: Employer Perceptions December, 2012, Report of the Chronicle of Higher Ed and American Public Media’s Marketplace Attributes in Evaluating Graduates for Hire

10. Guest Speakers Mr. Scott Butler Wealth Management Advisor Dr. Emanuel Robinson Senior Study Director

11. C.E.O. is a collaborative effort by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Montgomery College (MC), the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) and the business community to build a qualified and work-ready pool of talent for the region’s growing industries and organizations. Our mission is to engage high school students in a five year progressive program that will give them experiential opportunities and coaching to build career readiness skills that will enable success in their chosen field of interest.

12. Montgomery County Public Schools Earn college credit through academic courses Montgomery College Lower Level Courses Universities at Shady Grove (USG) Upper Level Courses = Bachelor’s Degree The Maryland “2+2+2 Pathway” ++ Roadmap to Your Bachelor’s Degree

13. 3 campuses/Close to Home o Germantown o Rockville o Takoma Park/Silver Spring Small Classes 130+ Programs of Study High Quality Course Offerings Affordable Tuition Scholarships & Financial Aid Transfer and Career Options Student Life, Tutoring and Support Services

14. What is USG? Full service campus Located in heart of Montgomery County 80+ degree programs from nine universities “Take your classes here, receive your degree from there” 4,500 students (2,500 undergrads) Focus on transfer students

15. Higher graduation rates 51% overall 4-year graduation rate for transfers in USM institutions; 74% for transfers at USG! Personalized attention & strong support services Why USG? Small campus community Average class size = 30-35 students Programs based on workforce demand

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17. Montgomery College to USG A.S. in Nursing B.S. in Nursing A.A. in Business B.S. in Management B.S. in Marketing B.S. in International Business A.A. in Health Fitness B.S. in Exercise Science …and many more A.A.S. in Hospitality Management B.S. in Hotel & Restaurant Management

18. Cost: Maryland “2+2 Pathway” RouteYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Total Main Campus $20,000 $80,000 CC-Main $4,500 $20,000 $49,000 CC-USG $4,500 $8,000 $25,000

19. Segment One at MCPS Workforce Readiness & Career Exploration Career Interest Assessment Career Exploration Workforce Readiness Skills Training Reflection Segment Two at MC Professional Preparation & Involvement Professional Preparation Professional Involvement Career Development & Readiness Activities Reflection Segment Three at USG Career Integration, Collaboration & Launching Career Integration Collaboration and Interprofessional Activities Career Development & Readiness Activities Launching Reflection Montgomery County Public Schools – Montgomery College – Universities at Shady Grove Academic Pathways and Industry Collaboration Arts & Humanities Business STEM / Construction Education Engineering Hospitality Information Technology Medicine & Health Sciences Social Services

20. Communication Flexibility & Adaptability Collaboration & Teamwork Planning & Organizing Problem- Solving, Reasoning & Creativity Values Ethics  Positive Attitude  Responsibility  Self-Confidence  Willingness To Learn  Dedication  Loyalty  Self-Motivation

21. Senior Year with the C.E.O. Program ACES Summer Bridge at USG Orientation “C.E.O. @ Your School” Sessions Career Exploration Activities One-On-One Career Consultation

22. What is it? A customized group session for C.E.O. students at their school. Sessions will include workshops, career assessment reviews and career consultations. Sessions will take place during lunch and/or after-school.

23. C.E.O. students are expected to meet one-on-one at least 1 time a semester with their Career Readiness Coach. Meetings are to be scheduled by the student. In-Person (During Coach’s hours at your school or after-school) Virtual (FaceTime, Skype, Google Hangouts, etc.)

24. Experiential activities through which students will explore various career fields within businesses in Montgomery County. These field trips allow students to observe, ask questions and learn from the experience of being in the industry. Career immersions emphasize the relationship between school studies and work.

25. The Career Experience Opportunities (C.E.O.) Program is structured for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students with the intention to complete the Montgomery College (MC) to the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) academic pathway. Students will be able to: Increase their awareness of the world of work & opportunities Prepare for postsecondary and career success through program activities and workplace experiences Assess career choices and related pathways to develop an academic and career goal and action plan

27. Questions? Contact Us: Mrs. Cherrelle Lawrence Program Coordinator & Career Readiness Coach Email: CLawren2@umd.edu CLawren2@umd.edu Phone: (301) 738-6276