the power of partnerships a unique career center
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The Power of Partnerships A Unique Career Center. October 13, 2011. Who We Are. The Career Center serves students from 37 high schools and 5 counties Average yearly enrollment is 450-650 students Five Sites : LCC Downtown campus (1974) AIS Heavy Equipment Inc. (1997) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Power of PartnershipsA Unique Career Center
October 13, 2011
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Who We Are• The Career Center serves
students from 37 high schools and 5 counties
• Average yearly enrollment is 450-650 students
• Five Sites : LCC Downtown campus (1974) AIS Heavy Equipment Inc.
(1997) LCC West campus (2003) Potter Park Zoo (2008) Farm Bureau/Olivet College
(2011)
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History of Partnership with LCC• Began in 1974• 38 year partnership with Lansing
Community College, Lansing MI• Contract with LCC to deliver a
state approved high school CTE programs
• Student enrolled in an “HS” College section
• LCC Employed Instructors• Annual certification process
• 18-21 programs offered • High school CTE program is a
combination of 2-4 LCC courses• Students have the potential to
earn high school credit and direct LCC credit
• West Campus facility opened in 2003
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History of Partnership with AIS• Began in 1997• 14 year partnership with AIS
Construction Equipment Company• Contract with AIS to deliver a
state approved Heavy Equipment Operator and Repair Technician Program
• AIS Employed Instructors• Annual certification process
• Located at the AIS Technician Training Center in Lansing, Michigan
• May earn Lansing Community College articulated credit
• 8 Certifications are Available through NCCER (National Center for Construction and Education Research)
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History of Partnership with Potter Park Zoo Began in 2008 Instructors are Zoo
Employees• Annual certification
process Located at Potter Park
Zoo 20 Acre Zoo 500 Animals 160 Species
Academic Alignment
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History of Partnership with Olivet College and Farm Bureau Insurance
Began in 2011 Instructor is Olivet College
Professor• Annual certification process
Located Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance Company Headquarters
Students earn high school credit and potential to earn direct Olivet College credit 9 College Credits Insurance Certifications/Licensures
Desire to expand to other occupational areas Information Tech
Academic alignment
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Career Center Staff
Ralph Hansen, Associate Superintendent of Career and Technical [email protected]
Laura Percival, [email protected]
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Student Service CoordinatorsMaryEllen Brocklehurst LCC Early Childhood
Education teacher Bachelor’s in Human
Services LSSU Master’s in Career &
Technical Ed. WMU EISD Truancy Intervention
Program Coordinator
Cathie Ott Calhoun Area Tech Center
Allied Health Teacher Bachelors from Ferris State Masters in Counseling, CMU LPC, NCC credentials High School Lead Counselor
Chris DeYonke Family & Consumer Science
teacher Coordinator of an employment
training business for a non-profit Placement & Employability Skills
trainer for a private University Placement Coordinator for EISD Master’s in Counseling, LLPC
Marina McCullen Lapeer County Ed Tech
Center -Placement Coordinator
Teacher Certification – Marketing/Business Education, EMU
MA – Business Administration, CMU
BA – Marketing and Logistics, CMU
Jamie Hess Zeeland East High School
– Business Education Instructor
Education Consultant, MDE
MA – Career and Technical Education, WMU
MA – School Counseling, WMU
BA – Business Administration Education, Olivet College
Sandy Hutchins Charlotte MS Guidance
Counselor Teacher Certification –
Family and Consumer Science
PAL Program Advisor MA – Guidance and
Counseling, MSU
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Services to Instructors
Develop relationships Assist with Career & Employability
portion of state approved program Assist with class projects Assist with classroom management Assist with teaching strategies Ensure program continuity Develop ties with employers
Sit on MI Works Councils and college advisory committees.
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Partnership RelationsOperating Principles
Benefit to the student is Primary Organization or Business Benefit is Secondary
Meet health and safety regulations Risk assumed by all parties involved
Teaching and Learning Culture and Environment Educational Awareness of non-education partner
Not for Profit Private sector approach: conflict yet understanding
Nondiscriminatory Accommodations
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The Partnership AgreementsAreas to Include
Purpose of the Agreement Provide State Approved CTE instruction
Nature of the Program To Whom, Where located, at what Cost
Contract Term Length? Renewal? Termination?
Undertakings of the College/Business The College or Business Will…………..
Undertakings of the District The District Will……………..
Scheduling and Budget Times, Days, Sections, Programs Materials, Supplies, Overhead
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The Partnership AgreementsAreas to Include
Credentials, Evaluations, Coordination, Expectations Instructors and support staff
Student Expectations Student Code of Conduct College/Business Handbook and Expectations
Post secondary entrance requirements and pre-requisites Youth versus Adult Learner Parent and Local School
Substitute Faculty Space Availability for Administrative Functions
Appropriate? Proximity? Cost?
Mutual Undertakings Operational Necessities
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Partnership Benefits Building a career and
college readiness culture Flexible program scheduling Amazing facilities Direct college credit
opportunities Students on the college
campus or place of business “college student” Diversity of student population
and staff “adult” world and expectations
State of the art technology and equipment availability
Instructional staff occupational experiences
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Partnership Challenges Decision making Not always agree on programs
to run or how long to run them What to run When to run it Where to run it Who will teach it
Non-certified teachers Not your employees Extra level of bureaucracy Evaluation process Molding state standards,
college classes and certification requirements into a program
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Accomplishments 2010-2011 Increase the number
of students receiving high school credit and LCC credits.
* 98% of students earned high school credit
* 89% of students earned some LCC credit.
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Accomplishments 2010-2011College Credits
Students earned a total of 2,481 Lansing Community College credits this year.
An average of 6 credits per student
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Accomplishments 2010-2011 Maintain retention
rates of CPC students.
* 88% retention of students
2009/10 87% 2008/09 87% 2007/08 82%
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Accomplishments 2010-2011 50% or more of our
students will have a job shadow experience while attending the CPC.
* 80% of students participated in a job shadow
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Accomplishments 2010-2011Internships
164 students had internships/placements related to the program there were in.
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Accomplishments 2010-2011CERTIFICATIONS
146 certifications were earned
Safety & Pollution Prevention, State of MI Brakes test, C.E.R.T., Health Care Provider (CPR), CENA, Sparrow HIPPA, Blood Borne Pathogens LCC, National Health Care Foundation Assessment, AWS, Serve Safe, CPR, First Aid, FEMA 100, A+ Essentials, A+ IT Technician, A+ Certified, Blood borne Pathogen Exposure/Prevention, Playground Supervision, Playground Maintenance & Intervention, HIV/AIDS Awareness
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Accomplishments 2010-2011Special Populations
100% of our special education students earned high school credit
90% of our special education students earned some college credit
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Accomplishments 2010-2011Total Tutoring
Total Tutoring began in October
It is available at West Campus 30 minutes before class – am
& pm
1,681 students visited this year!
Students worked on CTE homework, home school homework, resumes and portfolio pieces, accuplacer.
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Future and Ongoing Goals
World Domination! Opportunities for
students Future Partnerships New Program
Development More direct college
credit More certification College and Career
Ready Students
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