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1 BEFORE WE START: CAREER AND EDUCATION VIDEO

2 Connecting Manufacturing and K-12 Education

3 Link between Economic Development and Workforce Development Workforce Development is increasingly becoming part of Community Economic Development Talent Retention and attraction Connect and cultivate talent Economic Development has become the link between Education, Business, and Community Through the AAEDC Strategic Planning Process Nearly all sectors identified the need for skilled workforce. We must do a better job of connecting our existing students to local business and career opportunities.

4 Alexandria Practices related to Manufacturing and Industrial Companies Focus on Public/Private Partnerships Manufacturing driven and funded Build towards a K-16 Understand Competitive Nature for workforce

5 Our Workforce Focus Cultivate, Grow, and Recruit Cultivate our students - Educate on Careers and Influence through connections/experiences Grow our underemployed with new skills and opportunities and retain through training and college support Recruit new workers from outside the region

6 Catalyst for Change Alexandria Technical and Community College Mechatronics/Robotics Machine Tool Technology Large Manufacturing Base Of the 11,500 manufacturing jobs in the Region, 25% reside in Douglas County New High School

7 The New High School Model Collaborative Approach to Workforce Development Academies Enable students to learn through the lens of a career or academic theme in a highly personalized education. Students are exposed to a multitude of careers and opportunities, industry skills, and potential employers by way of classroom speakers, site visits, job shadowing, mentorships and internships. Project Based Learning applying curriculum learning to career applications

8 AAHS Background Information Community Design Strategic Planning Jefferson High School Planning Team Jefferson BLT (Building Leadership Team) Learning from others: Mahtomedi, Washington State, Nashville

9 Our community members say. Business Acumen soft skills Life Skills Critical Thinking Core Knowledge

10 What if students. Had personalized learning plans tailored for their needs? Had the opportunity to learn in small communities? Attended school more regularly? Found school more engaging and exciting?

11 What if. Graduation became more meaningful to students? Every student was given the opportunity to job shadow and participate in career mentorships? Student test scores improved? Teachers had personal partnerships with businesses and civic leaders that assisted them in creating relevant lessons?

12 Small Learning Communities Academies Shared/Common groups of students Interdisciplinary Units Authentic, Hands on Experiences Career Focused Inquiry and Problem Based Learning Community Partnerships Personalized Learning

13 4 Academies 1. 9 th Grade Academy 2. Business, Communication, Entrepreneurship 3. Health Science & Human Services 4. Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies & Natural Resources

14 Each academy will have: Consistent Core Curriculum General Career Pathways Provides Career Ladder Opportunities: Career ready 2 year college 4 year college Shared Teachers College Credit Opportunities

15 Academy 1:Freshman Academy Orientation to 9 th Grade Career Awareness Seminar Skills Mentorship College Fair Career Fair Academy Showcase

16 Academy 2: Business, Communication & Entrepreneurship Possible Pathways include: Information Technology Marketing, Sales & Service Business Management & Administration Finance Hospitality & Tourism Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communication

17 Academy 3: Health Sciences & Human Services Possible Pathways include: Human Services Health Sciences: Biotechnology, Health informatics, Therapeutic services, Medicine, Diagnostic services Government & Public Administration Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Education and Training

18 Academy 4: Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies & Natural Resources Possible Pathways include: Architecture & Construction Manufacturing Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Mahtomedi Fab Lab Video

19 Capital Campaign EMTNR Academy Started with 20+ companies developed targeted skills CNC Welding Engineering Community Manufacturers Partnership was formed

20 Community Manufacturers Partnership Industry Driven with new HS Manufacturing and Stem Lab Funding for Manufacturing Lab Environment $300,000 CNC/Robotics Equipment $100,000 3M Grant for Stem Lab

21 Recognizing our donors: Brenton Engineering Alexandria Industries Douglas Machine Foundation Massman Automation Alexandria Pro-Fab Aagard Jeff and Luann Golberg Schaffer Machine Pro-Tainer WCI Schmidt Manufacturing Donnelly Custom Man Comp REA

22 What s next?

23 Contact Information Duane Taillefer Massman Automation Designs, LLC Jason Murray Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission

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