Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa

Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa

What is a regional center and why build it here? http://youtu.be/tyfrppwqb5g

Why? 70% of all new jobs require postsecondary education Individual schools are able to offer high tech, state-of-the-art career and technical programs that could not have been sustained on their own Expanded programming opportunities Partnership with local industry programs/training developed to match employment demand Tuition savings to students and families

Collaboration Rural and urban districts Costly labs districts struggle to afford alone College-level in high school at NO COST to students Partner with local industry programs developed to match employment demand (advisory boards)

School District Partners Clear Creek Amana College Community Iowa City (City, Tate, West) Regina Catholic Solon Tipton West Branch

Facility Partners The University of Iowa Research Professional Development Departmental Collaboration STEM Hub One of six in the state announced by Governor Coordinate K-12 science, technology, engineering, math education Grant Wood AEA Professional Development Continuing K-12 Service Workplace Learning Connection Connecting students to professionals and careers On the job learning opportunities Financial Literacy Fairs

Career Academies Year long, part day experience Morning and Afternoon Sessions Core set of academy courses with companion courses during Fall and Spring semester Shared instructors from high schools and business/industry 100,000 sq. feet/$32 million facility High-tech, hands on learning environment

Planned Offerings Arts and Sciences Advanced Manufacturing Agriculture Science Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE)* Business Academy Computer Programming Academy Criminal Justice Academy Education Academy Emergency Medical Services* Industrial Maintenance / Renewable Energy / Automation Graphics, Media Communications and Design Hotel Management Information Technology Lab Science Academy Patient Care* Pharmacy Technician* Pre-Professional Academy Project Lead the Way Transportation (Auto Tech & Auto Body Tracks) *Current or planned shared offerings before 2015

Shared Teachers from Local Districts & Business and Industry

Transportation to the Regional Center

Career Academies: Arts & Science For students who plan to earn an associates, bachelors and/or graduate degree Core set of arts and science offerings, aka general education requirements Composition I Fundamentals of Oral Communication Composition II Intro to Psychology Principles of Macroeconomics Intro to Sociology Human Biology Cultural Anthropology Earn up to 12 credits/year

Career Academies: Advanced Manufacturing For students interested in manufacturing or engineering careers Fall (10 credits) CNC Mill Operator CNC Lathe Operator Production TIG welding* Spring (7 credits) Production MIG welding* Manual Press Brake Operator Average Iowa Salaries: Machinist: $17.19/hour ($36,010) Welder: $16.22/hour ($34,360) CNC Machine Programmer: $21.98/hour ($45,030)

Career Academies: Architecture, Construction & Engineering (ACE) For students interested in architecture, construction & engineering careers Courses (11 credits) Architectural Plans & Specs Residential Construction Lab Commercial Construction Lab Civil Engineering and Architecture Average Iowa Salaries: electrician: $21.85/hour ($46,980) brick mason: $21.81/hour ($45,420) architect: $33.62/hour ($72,780) carpenter: $17.45/hour ($38,280) construction: $19.44/hour ($40,590)

Career Academies: Criminal Justice For students interested in criminal justice and law enforcement careers Courses (15 credits) Introduction to Criminal Justice Criminal Investigations Criminology Introduction to Sociology Average Iowa Salaries: probation officer: $47,200 police officer: $52,810 private detective/investigator: $42,870

Career Academies: Emergency Medical Services (EMT) For students interested in health care careers Courses (8 credits) Emergency medical technician theory Average Iowa Salaries: emt/paramedic: $32,430 Registered nurse: $53,300 Physician assistant: $85,880 Physician: $196,230

Career academies: Pre-engineering Project Lead the Way For students interested in technology and engineering careers Courses Biomedical Engineering (HS Credit / Possible Iowa Credit) Biological Engineering Civil Engineering and Architecture Computer Software Engineering (HS Credit /Possible College Credit) Digital Electronics Average Iowa Salaries: electronic engineering technician: $49,140 computer engineer: $98,610 civil engineer: $77,990 biomedical engineer: $81,540

Career Academies: Graphics and Media Communication For students interested in advertising, marketing, publishing and web design careers Courses (12 credits) Digital photography Illustrator Digital layout Digital imaging Average Iowa Salaries: graphic designer: $38,730 web designer: $53,462 web developer: $62,837 video game development: $61,370*

Career Academies: Patient Care For students interested in health care careers Courses (12.5 credits) Exploration of healthcare careers Medical terminology Professionals in health Nurse aide Average Iowa Salaries: CNA: $12/hour ($24,330) LPN: $36,820 RN/BSN: $53,300 Physical therapist: $77,540 Physician Assistant: $85,880 Physician/surgeon: $196,230

Career Academies: Information Technology For students interested in information technology, video game development Courses (12 credits) Programming concepts Computer hardware basics Advanced PC concepts Networking basics Average Iowa Salaries: Systems analyst & Internet programmer: $64,820 customer support specialist: $44,220 computer science engineer: $71,896 video game development: $61,370*

Career Academies: Transportation For students interested in automotive technology, collision, diesel and welding careers Option A Automotive Collision (14 credits) Industrial Math I Introduction to Metalworking and Refinishing Practices I Introduction to Metalworking and Refinishing Practices II Auto Collision Welding Fundamentals Suggested Companion Human Relations, Introduction to Computers, Iowa STEM Innovator Option B Automotive Technology (11 credits) Introduction to Automotive Technology Automotive Electricity Industrial Math I Average Iowa Salaries: Automotive service technician & mechanics: $35,200 Auto body collision repair specialist: $38,500 welder: $34,360

Career Academies: Industrial Maintenance/Renewable Energy For students interested in energy, engineering, technology and maintenance careers Courses (13 credits) tentative programming Electrical safety and shop methods Torqueing and Tensioning Mechanical drive systems I Maintenance Math I Maintenance Math II AC, Magnet, Transformer, Relays Electrical Theory, Measure, Circuits Mechanical Drive Systems II Average Iowa Salaries: Plant maintenance: $45,930 Electrician: $60,000 Wind energy technician: $60,000 Electrical engineer: $85,000

Why do this? Explore for a career after high school Jump start your college career Better prepared for the rigor of college credit courses Earn Industry recognized certification and skills from career academy coursework No Cost! - Try it before you Buy It

Next Steps September November Scheduling group discuss offerings / course times /transportation/ Report back to Partner Group for discussion November 30 th Plan of study delivered to partner districts December April Communications sent to students and parents via the POS/emails/twitter/school websites Pre-enrollment forms completed by students and guidance office Mid-April to Mid-May Orientations conducted to inform students and parents Final decision on participation in Academy May 15 th June August Communication to students on course information, confirmation of course time /faculty / location Classes start August 24 th (run on Kirkwood academic calendar)