Application Packet For CNC High School Machine Operator Boot Camp Program

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1 Application Packet For CNC High School Machine Operator Boot Camp Program Contact Walworth County Aubrey Hanna (262) Turn in applications at: Walworth County Job Center Reception Desk 400 County Road H (South Bldg), Elkhorn, WI DEADLINE: May 27, P A G E

2 CNC High School Training Overview The CNC High School Boot Camp was developed based on the success of the adult CNC Boot Camps provided by Gateway Technical College and the Southeast Wisconsin Workforce Development Board. The CNC High School Boot Camp provides manufacturing and job success skills to high school students who have completed their junior year. These skills are necessary to obtain an entry-level CNC Operator position after graduation. All candidates returning the completed application materials will be invited for an interview. Due to a limited class size, it is possible not all students who apply will be selected to participate. Where: For Walworth County The classroom and hands-on training portion of the boot camp will take place at Gateway Technical College Elkhorn Campus 400 County Road H Elkhorn, WI When: Classes are divided into 3 segments. The first segment begins July 11, During this summer segment, class is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:50pm for the first two weeks and from 8:30am to 12:50pm for the remaining weeks. The second segment begins when the Fall semester starts and will run in the afternoon. The third segment will begin with the Spring semester and will consist of an onsite work experience with a local employer. The Spring schedule will vary, depending on the employer s schedule and the student s remaining classes. Cost: Aside from a notebook and some supplies, there will be no cost to the student. 2 P A G E

3 CNC High School Boot Camp Checklist This is a list of items that must be turned in with the Boot Camp application. Certificate of Attendance Provided at Information Session Attended with parent/guardian Expectation Worksheet Completed at Information session Certificate of Company Tour Provided at the tour Attended with parent/guardian Letter of Recommendation from a teacher/guidance counselor Essay (200 words or less) that details why you wish to participate. Please, include post-secondary goals and colleges that you are considering (if any). Completed WorkKeys tests results. One result for each test: Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information. COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION PACKET. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Work Application Prior Course Work from High School/College Course Work and Salary Expectations Consent Form signed by student and parent/guardian Consent of Release from High School Or if student is home schooled, a letter of release Workforce Development Release of Information Form Cell Phone and Electronic Device Use Form Applications are due no later than 5:00pm, Friday, May 27, Applications are to be submitted to the county location listed on the front cover. 3 P A G E

4 CNC Training Program Application Process And Information Sheets Qualifications Minimum Qualifications. To be considered for the CNC training program applicants must, at a minimum, meet the following criteria: 1. Be a resident of Racine, Kenosha, or Walworth County, at least 17 years of age or a high school senior at the start of the 2016 school year. 2. Turn in completed application. Application Process Step 1 To be considered, the following must be included: 1) Completed Workforce Development Center Work Application 2) List of prior technical work experience, or grades of high school/college technical education coursework, and salary research 3) Essay that details why you wish to participate, including your post-secondary goals and colleges you are considering (if any) 4) Certificate from Classroom Expectations Session attended by applicant and parent/guardian 5) Certificate from Company Tour attended by applicant and parent/guardian 6) Workforce Development Center Expectations worksheet (will receive at information session) 7) Letter of Recommendation from a teacher/guidance counselor 8) Letter of consent to be released from High School for participation in CNC program 9) Release of Information Form 10) Verification statement of transportation to Gateway Technical College and employer work site and parental/guardian consent form 11) Completed WorkKeys tests results (Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information) Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Step 2 All completed applications will be reviewed. Step 3 Applicants will be invited to an interview to assess their interest and qualifications. Step 4 Selected participants will be offered an opportunity to participate in the program. Notification of Selection: All applicants will be notified. 4 P A G E

5 Resources for Completing Your Application Application: Application packets may be obtained from your High School Guidance Counselor or downloaded from the Walworth County Job Center website (walworthcountyjobcenter.com). Information Sessions: Information sessions provide students and parents an overview of what the CNC High School Boot Camp is like and how it is structured. It is mandatory to attend one of the information sessions below. It is mandatory to attend with a parent or guardian. A certificate will be given at the session which should be attached to your application when submitting it. You will also review an Expectations worksheet, which is required to be attached to the application. For more information contact Aubrey Hanna at (262) All sessions will be held at: Walworth County Job Center South Building, Gateway Campus 400 County Rd. H Elkhorn, WI Choose one session from the dates below: 1. Thursday March 10 5:30pm 2. Thursday March 17 5:30pm 3. Tuesday March 22 5:30pm 4. Tuesday April 12 5:30pm Company Worksite Tour: Local employers will provide tours of their facilities and discuss the expectations they have of their CNC Operators. Attending a tour is required for the application process. A Certificate will be given at the tour which should be attached to your application. Sign up for your tour during one of the scheduled information sessions. 5 P A G E

6 KeyTrain and WorkKeys Assessment Academic assessment: You must complete KeyTrain and WorkKeys testing for the application. Most High School students will have completed the WorkKeys tests at their school during or prior to this application process. Contact your guidance counselor to find out when you will be testing or to obtain your test results. Should you need to complete WorkKeys for this application, follow the steps below: KeyTrain: 1. Register on the website. To do this click on the gold key in the orange login area in the site. You will be asked to answer a series of questions- answer all the questions to complete your registration. You will need a Social Security number to complete this survey. Computers are available at your local Job Center location, if you do not have a computer at home. a. If you have already registered on Job Center of Wisconsin, proceed to step Complete the pre-tests for WorkKeys on KeyTrain ( This is a website where you will pre-test in Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information. a. You can obtain your username and password from Workforce Development Center staff by calling a number below: Kenosha County: Racine County: or Walworth County: Assistance is available at your local Job Center. You can practice from any computer with internet connection. 3. Once you have reached the required levels in each of the three pre-test categories, call to schedule an appointment for the WorkKeys testing sessions: Kenosha County call Chris Isaacson at (262) Racine County call Todd Nienhaus at (262) Walworth County call Aubrey Hanna at (262) Take and pass all three WorkKeys tests. You will receive your National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) in the mail. a. To be eligible to participate in the CNC High School Boot Camp: Level 4, or higher, is required in Reading for Information and Applied Math Level 3, or higher, is required in Locating Information b. Attach a copy of your test score print out; you will receive this upon completion of each WorkKeys test. 6 P A G E

7 WORK APPLICATION Company Name: CNC High School Boot Camp 4 Date: Please print or type all information. Use additional pages if necessary. Personal information you provide is only used for determining your qualifications relative to this position. Last Name First Name Middle Name Application for Position of: Date Available Present Address (number, street, city, state, zip code) Home Phone Mailing Address (if different from above)(number, street, city, state, zip code) Cell Phone What hours are you available to work? AM PM Types of Employment Preferred (Check more than one box if desired) What days are you available to work? Regular (Full Time) Regular (Part Time) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Sunday Temporary (Full Time) Temporary (Part Time) Thursday Friday Saturday Until: Until: Do you have access to a car? Yes No Do you have a valid driver s license? Yes No Are you over age 18? Yes No Are you a U.S. Citizen, or do you have an entry permit which allows you to work? Yes No Have you been convicted of a felony? If yes please attach a written explanation Yes No EDUCATION AND TRAINING Check the box next to the highest grade or year completed in school: Do you have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalency? Yes No Year Attained: Name and Location of High School Training Beyond High School (College or University, Nursing, Business College, or other schools you have attended.) Other credits earned indicate Q for Quarter Hours and S for Semester Hours. Dates Attended Name and Location From To Check the box next to the number of years in College or University: Credits Earned Major Field GPA/Base Degree (and Year) Conferred Describe any education or training you have, which is not covered above, such as vocational school, correspondence courses, service schools, in-service training, or volunteer work which you feel is relevant to the job or jobs for which you are applying. Also, include relevant licenses or certificates. Be specific. List any organizations you belong to (or have belonged to) and any job related honors or awards you have received: (CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE TO COMPLETE WORK EXPERIENCE) 7 P A G E

8 WORK EXPERIENCE: Provide a complete description. This information will be used to determine your qualifications. BE SPECIFIC. Start with your most recent job. BE CERTAIN TO INCLUDE SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES. For part-time work, show the average number of hours per month. Indicate any changes in job title under same employer as a separate position. Employer Kind of Business Street Address Your Title Reason for Leaving City, State, Zip Code Your Duties Name of Supervisor Total Time Employed: From (Month & Year) Full Time To (Month & Year) Part Time Employer Kind of Business Street Address Check one: Monthly Salary Beginning: $ Hourly Salary Ending: $ Your Title Reason for Leaving City, State, Zip Code Your Duties Name of Supervisor Total Time Employed: From (Month & Year) Full Time To (Month & Year) Part Time Employer Kind of Business Street Address Check one: Monthly Salary Beginning: $ Hourly Salary Ending: $ Your Title Reason for Leaving City, State, Zip Code Your Duties Name of Supervisor Total Time Employed: From (Month & Year) Full Time To (Month & Year) Part Time Employer Kind of Business Street Address Check one: Monthly Salary Beginning: $ Hourly Salary Ending: $ Your Title Reason for Leaving City, State, Zip Code Your Duties Name of Supervisor Total Time Employed: From (Month & Year) Full Time To (Month & Year) Part Time Check one: Monthly Salary Beginning: $ Hourly Salary Ending: $ May we communicate with your present employer? Yes No May we communicate with your past employers? Yes No REFERENCES: (Please list three references who have knowledge of your experience and ability.) Name Relationship Telephone Name Relationship Telephone Name Relationship Telephone Signature Date Signed: 8 P A G E

9 Prior Course Work and Salary Expectations Name: Date: School: Date of Birth: Prior Career/Vocational Education Course Work List any career or vocational courses that you ve taken (including shop classes), the grade that you received and the year it was taken. Course Year Taken (circle one) Grade CNC Operator Salary Research 1. Visit the website 2. Click on Job Seeker 3. Select Wage Comparison from the menu 4. Enter CNC in the Job Title box and click Next 5. Click Computer Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic and click Results 6. Scroll down to find the county you want to work in and click the top arrow to add it to the Selected list. 7. Click Results. 8. On the Results page, what is the hourly wage listed in the County column of the Entry Level section for the county you chose. What is a wage typically earned by an entry-level CNC Operator? $ an hour. Print the supporting page and attach to the application. The minimum salary that I am willing to accept as a CNC Operator is: $ an hour. 9 P A G E

10 Parent/Guardian and Student Consent Student Name: Date: Student School: Student Date of Birth: Parent/Guardian Name: Parent Parent Address: Parent Phone: Parent Work Phone: : I hereby represent and warrant that I am the parent and/or legal guardian of and that I give him/her my permission to participate in the CNC High School Boot Camp. I understand that the High School Boot Camp is divided into three segments. Attendance in each segment is critical to the success of the student. I understand that the participant may be dismissed from the CNC Boot Camp at any time for any of these reasons: poor attendance/tardiness, poor class performance, poor attitude or disruptive behavior. I understand that I am responsible for my son/daughter s transportation to and from Gateway Technical College Elkhorn Campus and to and from the employer s place of business (to be determined). I will ensure that my child has a ride, a vehicle, and/or provisions for public transportation in order to be at all required appointments and classes every day and on time. Student Signature Parent/ Guardian Signature Date Date 10 P A G E

11 Consent of Release from High School I provide consent for (student name) to be released from the school to partake in the CNC High School Boot Camp education and training program. The student is currently meeting academic standards and has earned sufficient credits for graduation for a student entering the final year of high school. Additionally, the student is in good standing behaviorally and does not have pending disciplinary actions. During the program, the student will be responsible for maintaining good academic and behavior standards at the school. The school understands that the student will be released, and the student is responsible for providing or arranging for transportation to the Gateway Technical College, 400 County Road H, Elkhorn WI Also, during the 2016 phase of the program, the student will report to an employer. The student is responsible for providing or arranging transportation to the employer s worksite. Guidance Counselor or Principal Date School Name 11 P A G E

12 Release of Information I authorize the staff of the Racine County Workforce Development Center, Kenosha County Job Center, or Walworth County Job Center/Dynamic Workforce Solutions to obtain, by written or oral communication any information from training facilities, place of employment, my residence, or schools. This would include, but not be limited to: scores, placement test results, grades, attendance records, enrollment and registration information, financial aid information, or any additional information that may be necessary for the purpose of determining eligibility, satisfactory progress, and continuing enrollment in the program. Please forward any requested information to: Aubrey Hanna Walworth County Job Center 400 County Road H Elkhorn, WI Phone: (262) Fax: (262) ahanna@dwfs.us Name: Address: City: State: Student ID (if known): Social Security Number: Student Signature: Date: Release is valid until 30 months after the signature date. 12 P A G E

13 Cell Phone and Electronic Device Use in the CNC High School Boot Camp Cell phone and electronic device use is prohibited in all boot camp classes. Cell phones and electronic devices are a learning distraction and a safety issue, and will not be permitted. This includes texting and web browsing. Tools such as calculators will be provided in the classes that require them, so phone apps are unnecessary. No instructor or other student should ever see your cell phone in the classroom. Turn them off! Your instructor will share an emergency phone number with you. Your family can use it to contact you during class time, if there is an emergency that cannot wait until a break. CELL PHONE OR ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE DURING CLASS TIME MAY LEAD TO TERMINATION FROM THE PROGRAM. I understand the above statements and agree not to use my cell phone or other electronic devices in class. Student: Date: Parent/Guardian: Date: 13 P A G E