INTERVENTION PROGRAMS OVERVIEW
All students have the ability to learn, to establish a career plan and carry out their career path to gain success in their lives. The intervention programs are designed to assist students who possess barriers to career and academic success to establish a career path by using work based learning experiences and gaining competencies to achieve a successful path to career options. The instruction intervention is designed to help students recover credits, get back on track academically and establish career goals. Based on student's age, potential career desires and academic credits they will be referred to the appropriate intervention program by the student's guidance counselor and/or principal. |
A.C.E. - Agriculture & Career Exploration
This program offers 10th-12th grade students an exploration of the various Agriculture occupations with emphasis on entry level job skills. This work-study program is designed for selected students to explore agriculture related careers while getting first hand experience in the world of work. Students successfully completing various job shadow sites throughout the school year will have the opportunity to gain paid employment. While learning job skills, students will also gain knowledge in the areas of : employability skills, positive work habits, communication and interpersonal skills, basic floral design, landscape techniques, plant propagation and care, and general horticulture skills.
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CBI
- GATES MILLS
Participation
guidelines:
-At-risk students ages 14-15
-Referral from guidance counselor and principal
This
program offers students an exploration of Horticulture-related
careers. Half-day is spent at the Gates Mills Horticulture Center
or at work sites. The other half-day is classroom time at Alpha
Park (Highland Heights) which includes Virtual Learning academics
(Math, Science, English).
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CBI
- TRI-C
Participation
guidelines:
-At-risk students ages 15-19
-Referral from guidance counselor and principal
Entry
level program prepares a student for the working environment through
a nonpaid working experience at Cuyahoga Community College. Each
student will be assigned to a College Mentor, who will oversee
the student's progress as he or she completes the school year.
This program helps prepare the student to enter the working field
after graduation from high school. Students have the opportunity
to increase their high school credit requirements while taking
classes through Virtual Learning via the Internet.
COURSE
CONTENT
The
student will learn:
• Basic Math Skills
• Resumé Writing
• Interview Techniques
• How to Apply for a Job
• Questions and Answers of Interviewer
• Questions and Answers of Interviewee
• How to Locate a Job Opening
• Wages
• Benefits
• Banking
• Insurances
• Kinds of Businesses
• Computer Techniques
• Virtual Learning–Core Classes–through Internet
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JOB
TRAINING
Participation
guidelines:
-Students with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 21
-Referral from guidance counselor and principal
The
Job Training program is a community-based vocational option for
students whose needs are most appropriately met through an individualized
experience matched to the needs and interests of the student.
Working with the student and members of the IEP team, and utilizing
vocational assessment data, a progression toward competitive employment
is determined. Pre-placement activities are the focus of the structured
instructional time. An appropriate job placement is developed
with considerations for proximity to the student's residence and
transportation related constraints. The outcomes of this program
include: work-adjustment, entry-level job skills and paid work
experience.
COURSE
CONTENT
• Job Search Skills - Classified Ads, Internet,Networking
• Marketing Oneself - Resumes, Correspondence, Job Applications
• Presenting Oneself - Interview Skills, Personal Appearance
• Establishing Positive Work Habits
• Establishing Positive Work Attitudes
• Building Work Quality and Quantity
• Developing Marketable Skills
• Improving Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Enhancing Independence & Life Skills
• Establishing Foundation for Self-Advocacy
PROGRAM
CHARACTERISTICS
This program requires a fifteen-hour per week time commitment:
a combination of training
sessions, bi-weekly workshops, and paid or unpaid
community placements. The Job Training program's flexibility enables students to meet academic requirements while giving vocational experience. The Job Training program meets
at job sites and 245 Alpha Park
(Mayfield). Typically, students enroll for a two-year
period (eleventh and twelfth grades), however, a student may enroll for one-year (11 or 12)
or post-12th year. The goals of the program are: transition to competitive employment; work experience; skill development; and, if appropriate, links to
post-secondary training supports. One to three credits per year can be earned; these are a combination of the student's work experience and related training session activities. |
