ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING & AUTOMATION WHAT IS AOEA? Four-Year - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

JMRHS ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING & AUTOMATION

WHAT IS AOEA? ⦿ Four-Year Program ⦿ Smaller Learning Community (cohort) ⦿ STEM Focus: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math ⦿ Affiliated with the National Academy Foundation (NAF) www.naf.org ◼ national network of education, business, and community leaders who work together to ensure high school students are college, career, and future ready ◼ 2016-17: nearly 97,000 students attended 67 NAF academies across 38 states, including DC and the US Virgin Islands. In 2016, NAF academies reported 96% of seniors graduated with 92% of graduates planned to go to college ⦿ Only Offered at JMRHS in Cabarrus County

WHO IS IT FOR? WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT? ⦿ Cohort Group – Rising 9 th grade students in Cabarrus County Schools ⦿ Interdisciplinary approach to curriculum ⦿ Project-based Learning ⦿ Career Readiness ◼ Job Shadowing ◼ Internships ◼ Apprenticeships/Pre-Apprenticeships ◼ Community and Industry field trips ⦿ Integration with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math ⦿ Opportunity to earn industry certifications ⦿ Potential college credit

AOEA 4-YEAR COURSE OF STUDY Note: Academy courses and course sequencing may change as industry evolves.

AOEA TRACKS ⦿ Students must complete at least one of the three Academy tracks. ◼ Engineering – STEM Cluster ◼ Advanced Manufacturing - Manufacturing Cluster ◼ Robotics – STEM Cluster

9 TH GRADE ⦿ Courses: ◼ Intro to Engineering ⦿ Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness: ◼ Guest Speakers ◼ Industry Tours ◼ Career Assessment ◼ Communication Presentation ◼ Resume Workshop

10 TH GRADE ⦿ Courses: ◼ Drafting I ◼ Advanced Manufacturing I ◼ Robotics I ⦿ Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness: ◼ Resume Workshop ◼ Mentor ◼ Career Fair ◼ Job Shadow ◼ Mock Interviews

11 TH GRADE ⦿ Courses: ◼ Honors Drafting II – Engineering ◼ Advanced Manufacturing II • Certified Production Technician ◼ Robotics II ⦿ Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness: ◼ Resume Workshop ◼ Mock Interviews ◼ Business Cards ◼ Mentor ◼ Career Fair ◼ Job Shadow ◼ Internships

12 TH GRADE ⦿ Courses: ◼ Principles of Engineering ◼ 3D Solid Modeling ⦿ Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness: ◼ Career & College Ready Resume Workshop ◼ Mock Interviews ◼ Social Network Workshop ◼ Internship ◼ School-based enterprise ◼ Presentation to partners

INTERNSHIP/PRE-APPRENTICESHIP/ APPRENTICESHIP ⦿ Required for NAFTrack Certification ⦿ Minimum 135 hours ⦿ Summer or part-time during school ⦿ Related to student’s career interest ⦿ Internship placement is a shared responsibility of the program, industry, and student/family ⦿ Compensated

NAFTRACK CERTIFICATION ⦿ Multi-method approach to assess students on a broad range of skills. ⦿ Student performance is measured not only through end-of-course exams, but also through culminating projects and internships. ⦿ Upon successful completion of NAFTrack Certification, students are eligible for NAFTrack Certified Hiring! ◼ a commitment made by top companies to give special consideration to NAFTrack certified job applicants ◼ More INFO!

ELECTIVES AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ⦿ Students may take other electives such as AP, Foreign Languages, Art, CTE, etc. ⦿ AOEA will not conflict with sports or clubs

ADVISORY BOARD ⦿ Led by volunteers from local business/industry and educational institutions ⦿ Monthly board meetings ⦿ Generate opportunities for work-based learning ⦿ Attract and cultivate new and existing board members ⦿ Provide other assistance as needed ⦿ Membership is open to parents

ADVISORY BOARD OPPORTUNITIES ⦿ Advisory Board Member ⦿ Internship Provider ⦿ Mentor ⦿ Classroom Speaker ⦿ Job Shadow Host ⦿ Assist with development of work-based learning activities ⦿ Participate in mock interviews, student exhibitions, and other career-themed activities

MORE INFORMATION/QUESTIONS ⦿ JMRHS Main Number (704) 260-6660 ⦿ Kristi Parlier, Academy Coordinator ◼ kristi.parlier@Cabarrus.k12.nc.us ⦿ Dr. Amanda Macon, Assistant Principal of Instruction ◼ amanda.macon@cabarrus.k12.nc.us ⦿ Kendra Glover, Career Development Coordinator & Academy Coordinator ◼ kendra.glover@cabarrus.k12.nc.us