WORK-BASED LEARNING IN

AVIATION

RAISBECK AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL

AOPA HIGH SCHOOL SYMPOSIUM

NOVEMBER 5-6, 2018

Introduction

• Renee Olsen – Work-Based Learning Coordinator

24 years in the travel industry

12 years CTE teacher

• Therese Tipton – School Principal

14 years in the production industry

21 years CTE teacher and school administrator

Start With Your Mission

Mission

• To prepare all students for college, career and citizenship through a personalized, rigorous and relevant

learning experience that is facilitated in the context of aviation and aerospace.

Partnerships

• Learning takes place inside the school and out, in cooperation with community, business and higher

education partners. Partnerships provide human talent, facilities, technology and other resources necessary

to prepare students for the ever-changing world of work and education.

Work-Based Learning

Overview

• Know your specific state and district rules

• Record keeping

• Career and Tech Ed Advisory Board

• Partner with School – teachers, admin, office, etc. and Student Leadership

• WBL components are the foundation that support student success

Work-Based Learning

Components

1. Building Partnerships

• Corporate Partners

• Government Partners

• Education Partners

• Service Groups and Parent Partners

Corporate Partnerships

ALASKA AIRLINES SIMULATOR

MAX AND MATT ARE FLYING HIGH

MUSEUM OF FLIGHT PATHFINDERS EXPERIENCE

GIRLS FLY!

Government Partnerships

INTERNATIONAL SPACE SETTLEMENT DESIGN TEAM

WORLD CHAMPIONS!

Education Partnerships

EMBRY-RIDDLE SUMMER EXPERIENCE

HAVING SOME FUN DURING CAMP

Service and Parent

Partnerships

Work-Based Learning

Components, cont.

2. Student Experience

• School Opportunities

• Mentors

• Internships

School Opportunities

• WBL Credits towards Graduation

• Variety of Opportunities

• teams, clubs, ambassadors, volunteers, etc.

• Positive Impact on Students

• Examples

PATHFINDER GALA

RAHS INTERNS INTRODUCE JEFF BEZOS

Mentors

• Impact on Students

• positive adult, career advice, college prep, etc.

• Mentor Breakfasts and Social

• Additional Mentor Roles at School

• guest speakers, curriculum consultants, project judges, PBL planning, etc.

• Created Space – mentor meeting rooms

Internships

• Building Partnerships

• Think Outside the Box

• Beware the Red Tape and Constraints

• Paid vs. Unpaid

• Application and Selection Process

Resources

• Brochure

• Career Center Web Page :

• https://rahs.highlineschools.org/academics/career-center

• Student Business Cards

Questions?

• E-Mail with any follow up

• Therese Tipton: Therese.Tipton@HighlineSchools.org

• Renee Olsen: Renee.Olsen@HighlineSchool.org

• Follow us on Twitter @aviationhs