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To enable all students to succeed in a changing world.

Presented by: Marilee Cassidy, Caitlin Hawkins and Leandra Conklin

Career Education & Work (CEW) Standards

Career Awareness & Preparation Career Acquisition Career Retention & Advancement Entrepreneurship

Employability Skills

Communication Skills Computer Literacy Attitude School Performance Teamwork Previous Work Experience Ability to follow directions Self-Direction

• Ch. 339: Comprehensive K-12 Guidance &

Counseling Plan

Collaborative effort From school counselor mission statement to individualized academic/career plans On BASD website Working document: Action Plan

Elementary

Getting along with others Self-Awareness Empathy Strengths/Weaknesses Communication skills Self-control Problem-solving How to handle stress Conflict resolution Study skills Organization Paying attention

Junior High/Middle School

• Students begin their career portfolio in 7th grade and finish in 9th grade

○ 7th grade: Matchmaker ○ 8th grade: Research a career ○ 9th grade: Compile a resume

• Visiting BCTC and Colleges

○ Students visit Alvernia, PSU, RACC, Kutztown, and Albright colleges. ○ Students take a tour of the campus and learn about the College Search Process and college life in general ○ Students also have the option of taking a tour of the BCTC West and/or East campuses. ○ After this school year, the college and BCTC trips will be done at the High School.

Junior High/Middle School

• Road to Success course

○ A new course that each School Counselor will be teaching to their kids on their caseload ○ Lessons teach students life skills to be a successful adult. ○ Topics included in the course but are not limited to: ■ Stress Management ■ Social Skills ■ Anti-Bullying ■ Goal setting, Budgeting, etc. ■ Career Exploration

Senior High

• Career Portfolio

○ 10th Grade - matchmaker, update resume, BBEC visit, DDL ○ 11th Grade - update resume, job shadow, DDL ○ 12th Grade - update resume, DDL, career portfolio presentation

Senior High

• BCTC

○ 37 Career Programs ○ Many programs qualify students to directly enter the workforce ○ Technical Academy - students earn college credit while enrolled in high school through agreements with local community colleges and universities

• Internship

○ 23 seniors enrolled ○ Students spend part of their day in classes and part of their day in a professional setting ○ Each student has a mentor within the professional setting that arranges experiences and grades the student’s progress

• Gateway to College

○ Students who are unsuccessful in the Boyertown Senior High setting may be eligible for this program ○ Students meet and attend classes within a cohort at Montgomery County Community College ○ Students have the opportunity to complete their high school academic requirements and also begin accruing community college credits