1. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Career Pathways in Newport News Public Schools

2. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready What Are Career Pathways? Career Pathways are groupings of professions, occupations and industries that require similar talents, knowledge, and skills. These groupings are used as an organizing tool for curriculum design. NNPS has 12 Career Pathways.

3. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Career Pathways Video

4. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Architecture & Construction Education & Training Arts, AV Tech & Communications Business, Management & Admin. Health Science Manufacturing & Engineering Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security 12 Career Pathways in NNPS Government and Public Administration Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology, Gaming, and Modeling & Simulation

5. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration Education & Training Government & Public Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, and Gaming Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Manufacturing Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 12 NNPS Career Pathways

6. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Career Readiness Skills Critical Thinking Problem Solving Creativity & Innovation Information Literacy Communication Social Responsibility Collaboration Initiative & Self-Direction Plus… Attendance, Work Ethic, Self-Presentation, and Positive Attitude

7. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Connecting Character to Career Skills Speaking and Listening Teamwork Independence and Initiative Positive Attitude Work Ethic Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity Self-Presentation Attendance Responsibility Respect Honesty Compassion Perseverance Tolerance Self-Discipline Cooperation

8. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Career Pathways Facilitators Champions for Career Pathways Across Newport News Public Schools (PK-12) –Early Childhood Centers –Elementary Schools –Middle Schools –High Schools

9. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready NNPS Career Pathways Focus Areas AWARENESS in Pre K-5 EXPLORATION in 6-8 OPPORTUNITY in 9-12

10. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Begin developing an awareness of “self” and their own unique, personal characteristics, likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses Develop an awareness of the relationship between school and the world of work Understand the existence of a broad array of career options Appreciate the contributions of various occupations to self and community

11. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Conduct Career Pathways Training in September or October Professional School Counselors Will Teach Grade Specific Lessons Focused on Career Readiness Skills Each Teacher Will Host At Least One Career Speaker (Parent or Community Friend) Per Year Each School Will Host a PTA or Parent Group Function with a Career Pathways Focus Elementary Schools

12. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Host an Annual Career Fair with Parents and/or Community Friends as Presenters 4 th and 5 th Grade Students will Complete the VA Career View Inventory Professional School Counselors Will Conference with 5 th Grade Students and Parents to Discuss Career Interests and Resources Build AWARENESS of Career Pathways and Develop Career Readiness Skills Elementary Schools

13. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Identify the relationship of course content, educational achievement, and career choices Identify personal preferences, skills and interests that influence career choices and success Demonstrate awareness of educational, vocational, and technical training opportunities available in High School Understand the career readiness skills and behaviors essential to success in the job market (i.e. punctuality courtesy, appropriate dress and language, and hard work) Demonstrate career readiness skills such as individual initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, and effective communication

14. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Conduct Career Pathways Training in September or October Cultivate and Maintain A Substantive Partnership with At Least One Business Partner Build Portfolio Skills (3 Artifacts Per Student; Introduce Electronic Portfolios) Each 6th Grade Team Will Have A Career Pathways Speaker and A Career Field Trip with a Student Reflection Component Middle Schools

15. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready 7th Graders will Host An Annual Student- Generated Career Fair (Students will select, research, and present careers) By the End of the First Semester, All 8th Graders Will Complete the VA Wizard Assessment Professional School Counselors Will Conference with 8 th Grade Students and Parents to Discuss VA Wizard Results Support EXPLORATION of Career Pathways and Develop Career Readiness Skills Middle Schools

16. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Understand the value of ethical standards and behavior in education and the workplace Understand how work and leisure interests can help to achieve personal success and satisfaction Apply decision making skills to career planning educational resources, including the Internet Understand how the changing workplace requires lifelong learning, flexibility, and the acquisition of new employment skills Demonstrate skills involved in locating, using, and interpreting a variety of educational resources, including the Internet

17. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Conduct Career Pathways Training in September or October Build Portfolio Skills in 9th and 10th Grade (3 Artifacts Per Student; Transition to Digital Portfolios) 10th Grade Will Have 100% Participation in Career Café / Work Site Opportunity High School Students Will Have Internship, Job Shadowing, or Dual Enrollment Participation High Schools

18. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready 10 th Graders Will Select A Career Pathway; Selections Will Be Uploaded to SIS Express Provide OPPORTUNITIES for Students to Experience the World of Work and to Apply Career Readiness Skills High Schools 11 th and 12 th Grade Students Will Pursue Self-Initiated Internships All Student Internships Will Be Tracked in SIS Express Monthly by Career Pathways Facilitators

19. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Electronic Portfolio Categories Student As PlannerStudent As Learner Student As Citizen Student As Employee

20. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Portfolio Artifacts

21. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Digital Portfolios Complete Database of Digital Portfolio Resources on Career Pathways Sharepoint Electronic Portfolio Resources on Sharepoint

22. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Academic Agenda College, Career and Citizen-Ready AchievementAdvancement Youth Development

23. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Youth Development Working with young people in a purposeful way to provide supportive relationships, meaningful opportunities, and access to services that help them develop a strong, positive sense of who they are (identity) and what they can accomplish (ability).

24. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Measuring Youth Development Student success as measured by appropriate behavior and engagement in academics and activities.

25. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Business Support  Middle School Partnerships  Support from Local Businesses  Spring Break Internships  Newport News Shipbuilding

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27. Creative Partnerships Saddle Club at Huntington MS

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29. Career Pathways Website

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34. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready www.nnschools.org/careerpathways/internships.html

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37. www.nnschools.org/careerpathways/internships.html

38. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Club/Activity Website

39. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Club/Activity Website Schools can post their needs for clubs and other activities Businesses can post their offerings or ways they can help. Schools’ needs and businesses’ offerings will be matched using this website.

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43. Club/Activity Website

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45. Career Pathways Events and Resources

46. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC-HR) Branch of the Youth Volunteer Corps of America Volunteer Service Promotes: –Academic Engagement and Achievement –Civic Attitudes and Behaviors –Social and Personal Skills Laurie Sepanski, Program Director Phone (757) 223-7078 http://www.yvchr.orghttp://www.yvchr.org

47. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Youth Career Café at Patrick Henry Mall Open Monday to Friday 10:00am to 7:00pm and Saturdays 12:00pm to 4:30pm

48. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready VA Education Wizard Website

49. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready VA Career View Website Career Awareness, Career Planning, and Career Decision Making Tools and Games for Students in Grades  K-5  6-8  9-12 Resources for Parents, Educators, and Job Seekers

50. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready College Board Career Resources Website with Detailed Information about Careers It Helps to Be... A highly self-motivated, compassionate, and decisive leader. Make High School Count Take plenty of challenging math and science courses all through high school, including AP courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and calculus. Build communication skills in English composition, speech, and drama classes. Sign up for psychology to learn about human nature and explore the mind-body connection. Volunteer at a health clinic, hospital, women’s clinic, or elder care facility. Compensation The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that surgeons earned an average yearly income of $184,150 in 2006. Salaries for surgical specialists, such as orthopedic surgeons, tend to be higher. Career: Surgeons Surgeons are doctors who treat and correct injuries, diseases, and deformities by operating on patients. Excerpts from http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/

51. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Career Resources Youth Career Cafés http://www.pcfwd.org/Youth_Cafe.php http://www.pcfwd.org/Youth_Cafe.php –Newport News @ Patrick Henry Mall –Hampton @ 5200 Mercury Bl. next to Sears VA Career View http://www.vaview.vt.edu/ http://www.vaview.vt.edu/ VA Education Wizard https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action College Board Majors and Career Central http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/

52. Preparing NNPS Students to Graduate College-, Career-, and Citizen Ready Career Pathways Highlights LEGO Ship Repair Competition Egg Drop Engineers Competition Youth Career Expo Spring Break: Make It Work! Internships and Job Shadowing

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