Transitional Recruitment Strategies Getting them ready for Career Tech Ian Adair, M.S. Moore Norman Technology Center.

Transitional Recruitment Strategies

Getting them ready forCareer Tech Ian Adair, M.S.

Moore Norman Technology Center

Stereotypes and Misconceptions

• “Good luck, but most of our students want to go to college”

• “Yes I know what you guys do, welding, machine shop, and auto service….told you I know”

• “You offer what?…college credit!”

• “I only know a little, but I have heard you guys are one of the best kept secrets around”

• “Did you just change your name?”

The Statistics for Entering High School

• 33% of Middle School students will not graduate with their entering high school class

• High School drop-outs report they made the decision to leave school by November of their freshman year

• Almost 99% of all Middle School students, when asked, say they want to graduate high school

• 40% of U.S. population has a college degree• 30% of Oklahomans has a college degree

What we did….Combine

Community Events+

Transition Focused Recruitment+

Traditional Recruitment Strategies+

Professional Development Opportunities

Our Game Plan

Late-Elementary School to Middle School

Community events

Middle School to High SchoolTransition Focused Recruitment

Our Game Plan…cont.

High School to Tech Center Traditional Recruitment

Professional DevelopmentPartner School Teachers & Counselors

Community Events

Career Awareness Night

5th grade through High School1,500-3,000 students and parents attend40-60 business partners 8-12 colleges & universities Provide parents with resources

Summer Youth Academy35 teachers (partner school teachers)100 classes offeredover 1,000 registered students 3 age groups: 9-11, 12-14, and 15-16

Transition Focused Recruitment

1.8th Grade Tours

2.Class Presentations (Tech Center Programs/College Credit)

3.Explore Test Interpretations

4.OKCIS Training

Traditional Recruitment

PLAN Test InterpretationsAssist high school counselors in giving/explaining Explore Test results

Mini-Tech FairsSet up booths at high school common areas and talk with students about programs, college credit, and programs of study

Sophomore Tech ToursSophomore classes from partner high schools visit campus for a tour and students observe classes and talk with MNTC students

Professional Development

Teacher Workshops: (Off-Contract Stipends)

Counselor focused topics: Accountability & Legal / Ethical Issues- Dr. Carolyn Stone

(This year Cyber Bullying)

Thank You ! Have a Great School Year!

Ian Adair 405-364-5763, [email protected]