Summer RISE 2019 Host Presentation
Summer RIS ISE Highlights • Career exploration experience for rising MCPS juniors and seniors • Jumpstart student thinking about a career • July 8-July 26, 20 hours a week, 30 hours maximum per week, 60 hours total (flexible schedule 7:00 am-6:00 pm) • Led by the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Partnerships Unit in collaboration with businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Summer RIS ISE Overview • Cultivates a talent pipeline for high-paying, high-demand jobs • Exposes the business/organization to the enthusiasm, creativity, and innovative ideas of students • Provides an enriching career-based educational experience • Teaches students about the different departments in a business/organization
Summer RISE is not… • An Internship (FLSA guidelines) • A program that replaces an employment vacancy • A shadowing program
2019 Summer RIS ISE Program Updates • Led by MCPS Partnerships Unit • Students matched with their career interest industry • Students matched geographically • Bilingual placements • Focus on professional skills development
Summer RIS ISE Host Benefits • Cultivates a talent pipeline for high-paying, high-demand jobs • Exposes the business/organization to the enthusiasm, creativity, and innovative ideas of students • Provides an enriching career-based educational experience • Increases employee morale and engagement
In Industry ry Sectors • Advanced Manufacturing • Community & Social Services • Advertising & Marketing • Construction Development • Arts & Entertainment • Cosmetology • Auto Technologies • Cybersecurity • BioScience • Elementary Education • Business Management • Engineering • Childcare • Environmental Sustainability & Agribusiness • Collegiate Education • Entrepreneurialship • Communication, Broadcasting & • Fashion & Design Media
Industry In ry Sectors (c (continued) • Mechanical Services • Financial Services • Justice & Law • Fire & Rescue • Middle/High School Education • Food Service • Office & Administrative Services • Government • Parks & Recreation • Graphic Design • Pharmaceutical • Healthcare Professions • Photography • Hospitality & Tourism • Real Estate • Human Resources • Utility Operations • Information Technology • Youth Services • Journalism & Television • Veterinary Services
Host Shared Model • View the video featuring Nancy Austin, Supervisor, MCPS Budget Unit, to learn how colleagues from 5 departments shared 2 students over a three- week period. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T42C7Axw-3E
Host Requirements • Read the 2019 Summer RISE Host Agreement • Agree to a site visit to review safety check list • Submit the registration form by April 15 • Hosts with more than one department or location will be sent a spreadsheet • View the MCPS Child Abuse and Neglect Video https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/childabuseandneglect/reportingchildabuse/story_ html5.html • Attend an orientation session which will be listed on a Summer RISE timeline
Host Requirements (c (contin inued) • Create a meaningful educational experience for your student(s) • Share how your business/organization is structured and functions as a whole • Teach students about professional skills • Provide feedback on professional skill development to students
Host Requirements (c (contin inued) • Complete a program evaluation at the end of the program • Save the date for a July 26 celebration • Stay in touch with the Summer RISE program office to enhance the career pathways of students
Post Summer Host RIS ISE Opportunities (c (continued) • Share Summer RISE experiences • Become a life-long mentor • Be science fair judges • Serve on a MCPS Business Advisory Committee • Support the Summer RISE program through the MCPS Educational Foundation https://www.mcpsfoundation.org/pages/our-programs/summer-rise
Post Summer RIS ISE Host Opportunities • Support additional career-based learning experiences • Senior year internships/apprenticeships • Guest career speakers • Career day panelists • Host students for workplace tours • Support work-study programs
Student Benefits • Gain exposure to exciting careers and industries • Learn about a new career and workplace expectations • Build a network of mentors to support student’s career path • Develop professional skills that can be used in multiple employment environments as suggested by businesses/organizations • Receive Certificate of Completion
Student Support • Acquire free professional attire if needed from A Wider Circle • Obtain Ride On bus and Metro fare cards if funded • Receive a $300.00 stipend for program completion
Student Requirements • Be available every day of the program July 8-26 • Attend a mandatory professional skills training and financial literacy workshop • Complete weekly reflections and an end of the program survey • Check emails regularly
Student Requirements (c (contin inued) • Share stories about their experiences and impact of the program • Attend the closing celebration July 26 th • Stay in touch with the Summer RISE program office to share career pathway choices
Stay Connected • Email: summer-rise@mcpsmd.org • Website: MCPS-SummerRISE.org • MCPS Partnerships Unit: 240-740-5599
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