Building a Strong Partnership to Sustain Student Success

Cynthia Scherphorn

Oakland Schools

October 12, 2018

Outcomes for Today

• Discovery of program partnership features

• Understanding the process for developing an apprenticeship readiness program that leads to DOL RA

• How to prepare students for the daunting journey of mixed messages, process and commitment required to succeed.

• Awareness of the amazing the impact possible

But First…

• Supports twenty-eight school districts with technical assistance for 183 state approved CTE programs in the county.

• Provides central office support and management for four career technical education campuses.

At the Oakland Schools Technical Campuses students:

• Meet Michigan high school graduation requirements!

• Gain a competitive advantage by acquiring both technical skills and required academic credits.

• Learn from industry experts!

• Fund their future! Oakland Schools has four technical campuses conveniently located in each quadrant of Oakland County.

Top Five Employment Cluster for Region 10

• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

• (Advanced) Manufacturing

• Information Technology

• Health Sciences

• Construction/Energy/Architecture

CTE Program Review Process

• Led by qualified external consultant

• Executive Summary

• Review Findings and Recommendations – Construction Technology

– Pre-Apprenticeship

– Energy Pathway

• Review based on the 10 components of the Career Pathways Framework

Construction Technology Apprenticeship Alignment

Entering into Partnership

• Finding the right Partner

• Growing the Partnership

• Working together for Success

Program Develoment

Attitude

Integrity

Strength

Justice

Honor

Presentation to Students

MUST Safety Modules Required for Program Entrance • Aerial Lifts • Concrete and Masonry • Confined Space Hazards • Construction Worker Orientation

(OSHA) • Crane Safety • Electrical Safety/Lockout-Tagout • Fall Protection • Fire Protection and Prevention • Hand and Power Tool Safety

• Hazard Communication • Health Hazards in Construction • Ladder Safety • Material Handling • Personal Protective Equipment • Rigging • Scaffolding • Trenching and Excavation • Welding

Instructional Practices

2016 Pathways to Apprenticeship MLTAI/LiUNA Summer School to Work

Pathways to Apprenticeship Signing Day 2016

Pathways to Apprenticeship Signing Day 2017

2017 Pathways to Apprenticeship Summer School to Work Program • Representative Klint Kesto presents

State of Michigan certificate of recognition to Oakland Schools Technical Campus students.

Apprenticeship Readiness School to Work Summer Program

May 10, 2018

Reception 6:00 – 6:30 PM

Welcome and Introductions

Pledge of Allegiance

Superintendent Salutation

Pathways to Apprenticeship Student Signing

Closing

“…I am determined and willing to give it my all. I am

taking the initiative to learn the aspects about the program, ask questions and get help with projects and to participate within the class. So, later on when I am furthering my career in the construction field I can build those fortune 500 companies and huge buildings. If I am going to strive in the program, not only will I have to keep up with my attendance but I will have to achieve in my academic career, my citizenship, and show willingness that I have what it takes to become a really good Construction Laborer.”

Pathways to Apprenticeship Signing Day 2018

Continuous Improvement Process

• Added Parent Orientation at Training Center

• Contractors asked to participate in the process and added to the interview teams

• Work-Based Learning option utilized by industry partner for students during senior year

• MLTAI / LiUNA created Summer Camp to increase opportunities for districts without a program

• MLTAI / LiUNA created Counselor PD to engage in awareness of apprenticeship opportunity

Overcoming Barriers

• STRA vs. School to Work

– State perception

• Pre-Apprenticeship vs. Apprenticeship Readiness

– Contractual and Bylaw concerns

• College vs. Postsecondary Learning and Training

– Changed our language to increase awareness

10

students submit

applications

80%

enter the program

66%

enter Laborers Local 1076 as a

registered apprentice

2016 Program Statistics

• Students from the Oakland Schools Technical Campus Construction Program hear about the new Pathways to Apprenticeship Summer Program.

• 8 students complete the interview

process and enter the program; 5 juniors and 3 seniors.

• 2 seniors complete the Pathways to

Apprenticeship Summer program and elect to enter the registered apprenticeship with the Laborers.

21

students submit

applications

81%

enter the program

70%

enter Laborers Local 1076 as a

registered apprentice

2017 Program Statistics

• Students from the Oakland Schools Technical Campus Construction Program hear about the new Pathways to Apprenticeship Summer Program.

• 17 students complete the interview

process and enter the program; 7 juniors and 10 seniors.

• 7 seniors complete the Pathways to

Apprenticeship Summer program and elect to enter the registered apprenticeship with the Laborers.

27

students submit

applications

63%

enter the program

--%

enter Laborers Local 1076 as a

registered apprentice

2018 Program Statistics

• Students from the Oakland Schools Technical Campus Construction Program hear about the new Pathways to Apprenticeship Summer Program.

• 17 students complete the interview

process and enter the program; 7 juniors and 10 seniors.

• ___ seniors complete the Pathways

to Apprenticeship Summer program and elect to enter the registered apprenticeship with the Laborers.

Working Toward Success

• It’s amazing the impact you can have when the right partners come together at just the right time!

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success. “ Henry Ford

What questions do you have?