Presented by Kim Davis Director of Extended Learning Jim Wenker NHS Principal Gary Gula Director of School Counseling Mark Danaher Academy Counselor What is a Career Academy A school within a school that provides a college preparatory curriculum within the context of a careero ID: 733148
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Newington High School Academy Programs
Presented by:
Kim Davis
, Director of Extended Learning,
Jim Wenker
, NHS Principal
Gary Gula
, Director of School Counseling
Mark Danaher
, Academy CounselorSlide2
What is a Career Academy?
A school within a school that provides a college preparatory curriculum within the context of a career-oriented theme.
7,000 Career Academies within the
U.S.
that serve over 1 million studentsSlide3
Career academies have three key elements:
Smaller learning
c
ommunities
College preparatory
c
urriculum with a career-oriented theme
Strong partnerships within the communitySlide4
NHS Academy Programs
Information Technology and Digital Innovation Academy
Finance and Business Management Academy
Culinary and Hospitality AcademySlide5
NHS Academy Programs: three
key
e
lements
College preparatory curriculum with a career-oriented theme
Strong partnerships with local industry businesses
Advisory Board
Guest speakers
Work-based Learning Program
Structured and sequenced to allow students to examine future career options
Job shadows, InternshipsSlide6
Current
Class
of 2018
(Comprehensive)
Class of 2018 (Academy)
Class of 2020
(State)
English
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
Social Studies
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Humanities Elective
1.0
1.0
Math
3.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
Science
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
STEM Elective
1.0
1.0
Career & Life Skills
1.0
2.0
Fine Arts
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
World Language
1.0
1.0
2.0
Wellness
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Free
Electives
6.5
4.5
3.5
1.5
Academy
Courses
3.0
Capstone Project
1.0
Internship
1.0
TOTALS
21.0
25.0
25.0
25.0Slide7
Career Academy Success Program
The
Career Academy Success
program offers students a structured plan for optimizing career and employability success. Slide8
Career Academy Success Program Year 1
Seminar
Groups
Effective Resumes Workshop
Decision Making Exercise
Exploring Work & Local Job Sites
Individual or Online Lessons
Explore 3 Occupational and Career websites
Examine the website of a professional association related to your academy
Career Planning Slide9
Career Academy Success Program Year
2
Seminar
Groups
Effective Cover Letters Workshop
Update Resume Review Workshop
Successful Interviewing Workshop
Mock Interview Workshop
MBTI feedback session
Individual or Online Lessons
Career Shadow setup
Career Shadow Follow-up
Career Planning Slide10
Career Academy Success Program Year
3
Seminar
Groups
Update Resume Review Workshop
Networking Workshop
Work Values Card Sort
Motivated Skills Card Sort
Individual or Online Lessons
Internship
Preparation & Placement
Mock Interview evaluation on Interview Stream
Internship Follow-up
Career Planning Slide11
Career Academy Success Program Year
4
Seminar
Groups
Update Resume Review Workshop
Social Media Awareness Workshop
LinkedIn Setup & Profile Write up
Internship Preparation & Placement
Individual or Online Lessons
Internship Follow-up
Completion of Career Planning Slide12
To Be or Not to Be
…
an
Academy Student
Dedicated counselor to work with Academy students
Preferential access to Academy-related courses
Completion of an internship which sets Academy students apart from others applying to collegeSlide13
How to Register
Email to Mark Danaher, Academy Counselor
mdanaher@npsct.org
Student Name
Academy of InterestSlide14
Questions?