Which means they will:
* KNOW their unique interests and abilities and how they are compatible with a variety of high school and post-high school opportunities.
* EXPLORE career clusters and pathways, labor statistics, education and training requirements, work based learning opportunities, Career and Technical Student Organizations, and certification and other learning opportunities.
* PLAN and maintain academic and career goals that provide flexibility based on individual experiences.
* GO with confidence upon graduation, with the ability to re-evaluate and return to the career process as needed.
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Academic and Career Planning (ACP) is a student-driven, adult-supported process where a student creates their own informed decisions for post-secondary success. Students who are knowledgeable about post-secondary options are better able to connect their school experiences with their long-term goals and planning for life after high school graduation. Information based decisions are obtained through self-exploration, career exploration, and the development of career management and planning skills. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in the PI-26 legislation requires public school districts to provide academic and career planning services to students in grades 6-12, beginning with the 2017-2018 academic year. Parents, educators, school and community based organizations/ clubs, community business partners, area job centers and post-secondary institutions all play a role in supporting the academic and career planing process of our young people as they are educated for future employment.
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The connection for students:
Students are provided with information along with a variety of activities to assist them in making informed decisions regarding their academic and career paths. Through the utilization of Xello, a website tool, students in grades 6-12 explore careers, take career interest assessments and learning styles inventories. Students also create and reflect on educational and career plans and document activities and experiences that impact their career development over each grade level as is developmentally appropriate. Employment outlook of careers is an integral part of Xello, along with the education and training requirements to get employed in careers of interest.
Other opportunities for students to make connections with their futures are visits to our local area technical colleges, manufacturing settings, and other area businesses and industries. Guest speakers frequent our Career and Technical Education courses to expose our students to additional industry related opportunities. All Glenwood City students, in grades 8 and 11, along with their parent(s), are invited to meet with their school counselor to support academic and career planning on an individual level. Additionally, work based learning opportunities such as Youth Apprenticeship, job shadows, volunteerism, club participation and service learning are areas we are expanding on in order to support our students in making connections with careers and future employment opportunities.
St. Croix and Dunn County Labor Market Information:
Labor market information for St. Croix County suggests that careers in these areas are the fastest growing at this time: Food Services & Drinking Places • Educational Services • Machinery Manufacturing • Plastic & Rubber Products Manufacturing • Ambulatory Health Care Services. In Dunn County, the following areas were listed: Educational Services • Food & Drinking Places • Warehousing and Storage • Nursing and Residential Care Facilities • along with Administration and Support Services.
Wisconsin employment information and job seeking resources can be found at: https://jobcenterofwisconsin.com/wisconomy/
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Postsecondary education options within our regional area include Chippewa Valley Technical College, Northwood Technical College, University of Wisconsin Stout, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and University of Wisconsin River Falls, along with several private trade schools. The Glenwood City High School Class of 2019 had 92% with plans to attend either a technical college or university campus within the first year after graduation. The Glenwood City Class of 2020 had 63% planning to attend a technical college or university within the first year after graduation. The Class of 2021 had 79% planning to attend a technical college or university within the first year after graduation. Additional information can be found on WISEdash: CLICK HERE
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1:2:7 This is the ratio of education levels required by available jobs in the labor market. For every 1 professional degree (Masters, Doctoral), there is a need for 2 university-level occupations (baccalaureate degrees needed) and 7 occupations requiring a 1 or 2-year technical degree.
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