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JMRHS ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING & AUTOMATION WHAT IS AOEA? Four-Year Program Smaller Learning Community (cohort) STEM Focus: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Affiliated with the National Academy Foundation (NAF)

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JMRHS ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING & AUTOMATION

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⦿ Four-Year Program ⦿ Smaller Learning Community (cohort) ⦿ STEM Focus: Science, Technology, Engineering,

Math

⦿ Affiliated with the National Academy Foundation

(NAF) www.naf.org

◼ national network of education, business, and community

leaders who work together to ensure high school students are college, career, and future ready

◼ 2016-17: 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

WHAT IS AOEA?

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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

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AOEA 4-YEAR COURSE OF STUDY

Note: Academy courses and course sequencing may change as industry evolves.

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AOEA TRACKS

⦿Students must complete at least one of the

three Academy tracks.

◼Engineering – STEM Cluster ◼Advanced Manufacturing - Manufacturing Cluster ◼Robotics – STEM Cluster

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9TH GRADE

⦿Courses:

◼Intro to Engineering

⦿Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness:

◼Guest Speakers ◼Industry Tours ◼Career Assessment ◼Communication Presentation ◼Resume Workshop

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10TH GRADE

⦿Courses:

◼Drafting I ◼Advanced Manufacturing I ◼Robotics I

⦿Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness:

◼Resume Workshop ◼Mentor ◼Career Fair ◼Job Shadow ◼Mock Interviews

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11TH GRADE

⦿ Courses:

◼ 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

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12TH GRADE

⦿Courses:

◼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

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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

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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

◼More INFO!

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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

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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

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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

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MORE INFORMATION/QUESTIONS

⦿JMRHS Main Number (704) 260-6660 ⦿Kristi Parlier, Academy Coordinator

◼kristi.parlier@Cabarrus.k12.nc.us

⦿Dr. Amanda Macon, Assistant Principal of

Instruction

◼amanda.macon@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

⦿Kendra Glover, Career Development

Coordinator & Academy Coordinator

◼kendra.glover@cabarrus.k12.nc.us