Georgia’s Bridge Bill And why you care…

Georgia’s Bridge Bill  The General Assembly of Georgia enacted the BRIDGE Act House Bill 400 on May 20, This act was passed to ensure that Georgia’s 6th -12th grade students are aware of available career and postsecondary education options.  In other words, it is a law, and it pertains to YOU.

The Changing U.S. Workforce Unskilled 60% Skilled 20% Professional 20% Skilled 65% Unskilled 15% Professional 20% National Summit on 21 st Century Skills for 21 st Century Jobs Why did Georgia pass this law? First reason ….

Second Reason  To increase the graduation rate, decrease the drop- out rate, and increase postsecondary enrollment rate.  Georgia wants to make sure all their students have a career plan.  The goal is yours! We want to make sure that you have all the information necessary to reach your goal.

When will I do this?  Ninth graders on PSAT day. Upperclassmen in an assigned computer lab during advisement.  These requirements will be a part of your Wolverine Wednesday activities.  Students will receive their portfolio username and password from advisement teacher once available.  Your Career Cruising account can be accessed from home so incomplete activities may be finished from home, BYLD, or media center.

9 th Grade - Expectations 1. Have an electronic portfolio using Career Cruising. All information is saved here in your account. 2. Exploring and saving six occupations in your career portfolio. (6 total careers) 3. CREATE a four-year individual graduation plan 4. Parent participation in regular advisement session Bridge Bill Complete on PSAT Day!

10 th Grade - Expectations 1. Have an electronic portfolio using Career Cruising. All information is saved here in your account. 2. Review a powerpoint on awareness of “College Credit Now” programs: Dual Enrollment, Joint Enrollment, Articulation and AP classes. 3. UPDATE four-year individual graduation plan started last school year. 4. Parent participation in regular advisement session Bridge Bill

11 th Grade - Expectations 1. Have an electronic portfolio using Career Cruising. All information is saved here in your account 2. Make the connection between school and work by exploring and saving in their portfolios at least three possible choices of postsecondary institutions that match their Individual Graduation Plan. 3. UPDATE four-year individual graduation plan started last school year. 4. Parent participation in regular advisement session 4 year college 2 year college Military Technical Training Bridge Bill

12 th Grade - Expectations 1. Have an electronic portfolio using Career Cruising. All information is saved here in your account Identify your next step: college, military, apprenticeship, workforce (self reported) in career cruising. Let us know what you are doing. We will miss you! Bridge Bill

Will this count towards the school credit?  YES!  You must complete the various Wolverines Wednesday quizzes in Edmodo AND your Bridge Bill assignments by grade level in Career Cruising.

Our GOAL…….. 100% Completion Rate for all grade levels! WE CAN DO THIS BECAUSE Bridge Bill