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STEM Youth Apprenticeship & High School Students
May 18, 2010DWD Workforce Programs
Why do educators still use the same curriculum & ways of teaching?
What is STEM?
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
1.One of 16 Career Clusters
2.An integrated Educational Approach
STEM as a Career Cluster
• 16 Career Clusters developed in partnership with DOL, DOE, Business & Industry in 2001
• Transition from education to career • Blending academics in CTE classes based on
knowledge & skills needed for career opportunities
• Used mainly by CTE, Guidance, Work-based Learning programs and WI Technical Colleges
STEM as Integrated Education
• Academics coupled with real-world lessons in application
• Not a new name for traditional teaching of math & science
• Provide for:• Scientists to do R&D for economic growth• Tech proficient workers in hi tech worksites• Scientifically literate citizenry
Why do we need STEM?
Are we going to make everyone a scientist?
• Problem Solving skills• Knowledge based economy• Mid to Hi Skills jobs & careers• Situate the US in the forefront of research,
innovation and technology– Knowledge is widespread and low-cost labor is readily
available globally
What about those kids who don’t care?
Improving Dropouts’ Chances of Staying in School – Based on HS Dropout Responses
• Opportunities for real-world learning to make classroom more relevant (81% agree)
• Better teachers who keep classes interesting (81% agree) • Smaller classes with more individual instruction (75%
agree) • Better communication between parents and school, get
parents more involved (71% agree)• Parents make sure their kids go to school every day (71%
agree) • Increase supervision at school; ensure students attend
classes (70%)
Source: Catherine Gewertz, “H.S. Dropouts Say Lack of Motivation Top Reason to Quit,” Education Week, Vol. 25, No. 26. March 8, 2006. p. 14.
YA Program Purpose
1. Legislated school-to-work program2. Managed by DWD3. Provide core Job and Industry-Wide skills 4. Post-secondary educational advancement 5. Integrate work-based learning in the school and
worksite6. Different from School To Work Co-Op and Youth
Options• Apprentices exposed to an occupational cluster; not just 1 job • Skills standardized statewide• Not just taking a college class
YA Program Requirements
1. Paid on the job experience and learning2. Uses skilled job-site mentors 3. Demonstrate skill competencies thru
performance evaluation 4. YA Program Completion:
• State issued skill certificate (DWD)• HS diploma (HS)• Credit at a Wisconsin TC (TC)
YA Program Timeframes
1. Two year program (Level II)- STANDARD 900 hours of work site learning 360 hours of related classroom instruction
OR
2. One year program (Level I)- OPTION 450 hours of work site learning 180 hours of related classroom instruction
Current YA Programs in STEM
Drafting & Design – Engineering– Core Abilities – Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)– Engineering Graphics– Principles of Engineering
• Number of YAs: 29
Current YA Programs in STEM
Biotechnology– Standards of Professionalism– Safety– Basic Lab Techniques– Specialty Lab Techniques• Microbiology, Cell Biology, Nucleic Acid,
Protein, Biotech Research
• Number of YAs: 21
NEW STEM YA proposed
• Core Abilities• Safety• Engineering Pathway– Engineering Units
• Science Pathway– Lab Units
Biotech YA in Dane County
• Partnerships– Dane County School Consortium– Biopharmaceutical Technology Center (BTCI)– Wisconsin Technical College System– University of Wisconsin System
• Technical Classroom/Worksite/Academic– Student Presentation (Ellyn Lipinski)
What can I do to get involved?
• ID student(s) interested in STEM programs• Contact your local YA consortium coordinator• Find an employer with coordinator• ID classes to take
http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/youthapprenticeship/