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Mission Statement

Graduate young adults who are self-directed, intellectually and

socially engaged citizens ready for college, career, and life.

Mission Statement

Maximize student exposure and training in the professional career fields to prepare students for the workforce and sustainability in their lives.

Core Values: •The more we align our training methods with local

technical based employment needs, the more efficient we prepare our students for entry level

workforce employment and sustainability in their personal lives after high school.

•Everyone will be valued, respected, and supported

to develop to their fullest potential.

Student Support

1. Extended Day (available upon request with individual instructors)

2. Career & Technical Education Academy Coordinator (G213), Matthew Wykoff

3. Academy Student Services Master Scheduler, Courtleen Reeves

4. Academy Lead Counselor, Carol Alexander

5. Meck ED Career Pathways Advisor (B112), Anisa Henry

6. Career Development Coordinator (G122), Tammy Reynolds

7. College Advisor (B112) , LaCorey Cunningham

Integrated Themes Problem-Based Learning

http://naf.org

The National Academy Foundation (NAF) students

complement their core academic studies with a focus

on Engineering career themes which prioritize professional

fields in which young people are most likely to find

opportunities for:

1. Employment

2. Personal and professional development

3. Personal and professional growth

4. Financial reward

5. Personal and professional advancement

The Academy of Engineering answers an acute need for engineers

by educating high school students in the principles of engineering.

NAF’s Role & Partner Network

PLTW’s comprehensive curriculum emphasizes outcomes for

achievement/mastery:

1. rigorous, focused, and relevant critical thinking

2. creativity

3. innovation

4. collaborative and cooperative real-world problem solving

The hands-on, project-based program engages students on multiple levels,

exposes them to subjects that they typically would not pursue, provides them

with a strong foundation for achieving their academic goals in any chosen field

of study and, if pursued, establishes a proven path to college and career

success in STEM related industries.

PLTW Curriculum http://vanceaoe.weebly.com/courses.html

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the leading provider of

rigorous and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering,

and Mathematics (STEM) education curricular programs

used in middle and high schools across the U.S.

2015-2016 Example Course Sequence

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Work-Based Learning Continuum

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• Problem Solving Ability:

– Identify problems & apply design thinking to develop solutions

– Anticipate/Research/Brainstorm/Present innovative solutions

• Communication Ability:

– Written (organize & efficiently summarize research results into productive info)

– Verbal (i.e. Presentation development & delivery)

– Technical (i.e. AutoDesk Inventor & Revit / Edge CAM / CNC Base/ Microsoft Office/ Keynote )

• Teamwork Ability:

– How well can you work with others?

– Are you contributing equal amounts of efforts compared to your team members?

• Motivation to Learn:

– Do you display continuous effort to develop your ability to, 1) Problem Solve, 2) Communicate, 3) Work Effectively in Teams and 4) Continually Learn?

• Professionalism:

– How well have you planned your resume and portfolio?

Skill Development

Advisory Board Leadership Support

Roles 1. VAOE Design Team (i.e. STEM Integrated Curriculum)

2. Advisory Board Chairmen

3. Academy Director • Enrollment Process

(http://vanceaoe.weebly.com/Enroll • Data Center • Evidence Binder

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4. Advisory Board Work-Based Learning Committee (Local / Regional / National)

• Internships (Work based Learning) • Site Visits • Fundraising • Public Relations / Marketing

5. Advisory Board Event Planning & Recruitment Committee

• Career Planning • STEM Recruitment Fair • Technology Student Association • Induction Ceremony / Parent

Advisory Workshop • Graduation Luncheon Ceremony

6. Advisory Board Resource & Acquisitions Committee

• Apparel • Technology

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College & Career Promise

Career and College Promise provides seamless dual enrollment educational

opportunities for eligible North Carolina high school students in order to accelerate

completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to

college transfer or provide entry-level job skills. Students who participate in Career

and College Promise are able to take college courses, while in high school,

completely free of charge. Students interested in Career and College Promise must

be juniors and must also pass the Accuplacer exam.

If your student is interested in pursuing the Career and College Promise program,

he/she needs to register with our career counselor one semester prior to the

scheduled semester.

Career & College Promise

Requirements Core 44 College Transfer Pathway Career & Technical Education

Pathway

Juniors and Seniors (Vance-

seniors)

Juniors and Seniors (Vance-

seniors)

3.0 weighted GPA 3.0 weighted GPA

Demonstrate college readiness

on an assessment*

Meet the Pre-Requisites for the

Courses

Maintain 2.0 on all college

coursework

Maintain 2.0 on all college

coursework

Can enroll in Core 44 courses

“only”

Can only enroll in CTE Pathway

courses “ only”

May change your program of

study w/approval

May change your program of

study w/approval

May enroll in both pathways

w/approval**

**major differences in the pathways

Career & College Promise Test Plan PSAT Asset COMPAS

S

Accuplac

er

English 15 49 41

writing

70

writing

86

sentence

skills

Reading 17 50 41

reading

81

reading

80

reading

Mathem

atics

19 50 41

numeric

skills

41 Int.

Algebra

47 Pre-

Algebra

&

66

Algebra

55

Arithmeti

c &

75 Elem.

Algebra

SAT ACT

Writing 500 English 1

8

Critical

Reading

500 Reading 2

1

Mathematics 500 Mathematics 2

2

*The following are the College Readiness Benchmarks (approved diagnostic assessment tests) to be used for registration in ANY of the Core 44 College Transfer Pathway Courses.

Core 44 Transfer Pathway

•Business and Economics •Humanities and Social Sciences •Engineering and Mathematics •Life and Health Sciences

Career and Technical Education •Automotive Systems Technology Introduction to Horticulture

•Beginnings In Early Childhood •Medical Assisting

•Business Operations • Residential Architectural Technology

•Civil Engineering Technology Simulation and Game Development •Collision, Repair and Refinishing Technology Surveying Technology

•Computer Integrated Manufacturing

•Construction Supervision •Criminal Justice •Electrical Engineering Technology

•Interior Design

•Introduction to Energy

•Mechatronics Engineering Technologies

Apprenticeship 2000

Apprenticeship 2000 is a program offered to high school students (juniors and

seniors) in the Charlotte region. Students are screened and recruited for careers as

computer numerical control technicians, machine technicians, tool & die technicians

and mechatronics electronics technicians. Graduates end up with an associate’s

degree in manufacturing technology from Central Piedmont Community College, an

N.C. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Certification, and a guaranteed job with

their training company that pays a $34,000 minimum salary plus benefits. Their

education and training is cost-free to them, plus apprentices earn a salary while they

train. Students begin this program the summer after their junior year and continue

through the remainder of high school and for 2-3 years after that. Students who

participate in this program are required to pass certain tests, including the

Accuplacer (the CPCC entrance exam).

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Engineering Club Permission

Slips Due February 1st

What VAOE-TSA Design Competitions

Where Appalachian State University

When Annual Third Week

February Event

Deadlines To participate student must attend

after school VAOE clubs, complete

competitive projects and turn in all

paperwork by February 1st

Contact Ms. Voll

(G213) for

further details…

Engineering / TSA Club Projects

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