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UVBEP, School & Business Partner Roles What is the cost to our school? How do interested teachers or businesses sign up for L2E? Spotlight Articles |
“Students were engaged by having different faces in the room and a change of routine. We really appreciate that these young professionals are willing to take a risk and present to our students – it is something the kids remember.” – Participating Teacher
What is Learn to Earn?
Learn to Earn (L2E) offers a way for high school students to learn more
about emerging fields of work while encouraging them to cater their
coursework to these opportunities. Business volunteers lead dynamic
classroom presentations and in which they discuss the importance of
math, science, communication and technology coursework.
These individuals receive quality training on how to engage high school youth using a hands-on demonstration to illustrate how high school subjects are used daily in the workplace. Through L2E, students are able to learn not only about emerging careers in the abstract sense, but are also able to relate what they are learning to an actual person with unique and real experiences. L2E also encourages students to consider a career in fields such as healthcare, sales, community and social services, high-tech and information technology, and manufacturing and engineering occupations, and attempts to ensure students’ perceptions of those fields are accurate. UVBEP encourages business volunteers and teachers to work together to customize presentations to mutually match the schools’ and employers’ objectives.
A key factor in the program’s success is reaching students when they are planning their coursework for the next semester. Much of the program’s efforts, therefore, focus on the fall and winter before students are making course selections in spring.
UVBEP partners with Linking Learning to Life out of Burlington, VT, to bring L2E programs to Upper Valley high schools.
“Learn to Earn provides technology exposure that many students do not have the opportunity to have.” – Participating Teacher
UVBEP, School and Business Roles:
UVBEP’s Role:
- Recruit
two-person teams from Upper Valley employers to make quality
classroom presentations to high school freshmen. - Conduct presenter training and practice sessions.
- Seek feedback from students, presenters and teachers.
- Report evaluation data to the school and Linking Learning to Life.
School’s Role:
Designate a contact person at the school to:
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Determine which classrooms will receive presentations.
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Be available by phone or email to schedule presentations.
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Be present during presentations to assist/facilitate as needed.
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Collect student and teacher evaluations and return to UVBEP.
Business’ Role:
- Designate team(s) of two individuals (ideally male/female) to make presentations
- Participate in program orientation with a UVBEP staff member.
- Draft, polish and practice presentation, especially “hands-on” portion.
- Connect directly with school contact to schedule presentation times prior to sophomore course selection.
What is the cost to our school?
As with other established UVBEP programs, participating schools and
communities need to provide matching funding for L2E or other programs
to continue. UVBEP provides L2E to Exploratory and Full Partner Schools
at no additional cost. Thanks to a grant from Linking Learning to Life,
we can also provide L2E at schools throughout the Upper Valley and Bradford
Area Workforce Investment Board regions. Please contact UVBEP for details.
Upper
Valley Participants
Employers:
- Competitive Computers, Inc. (2002, 2003)
- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
- Dartmouth Printing Company (2003)
- ANSYS (formerly Fluent, Inc.) (2001, 2002, 2007)
- GeoDesign (2004, 2005)
- Hypertherm, Inc. (2001, 2003, 2007, 2009)
- inkjetmall.com (2002)
- Lynne Walker Design Studio (2002, 2005)
- Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009)
- Optimum Manufacturing Corporation (2002)
- Stephens Precision Manufacturing (2005, 2009)
- Stryker Biotech (2008, 2009)
- Tally Systems, Inc. (2002)
- Tele Atlas North America (formerly GDT) (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
- Timken Aerospace (2006, 2008, 2009)
- Thayer School of Engineering (2001)
- XeniumGroup (2002, 2005)
Schools:
- Hanover High School (2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009)
- Hartford High School (2001, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008)
- Lebanon High School (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
- Mascoma Valley Regional High School (2003)
- Oxbow High School (2002, 2008, 2009)
- Rivendell Academy (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009)
- Stevens High School (2003, 2004)
- Thetford Academy (2002, 2005)
- Windsor High School (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
- Woodstock Union High School (2001, 2002, 2004)
"It
was a worthwhile look at communication in the workplace and a wonderful
opportunity for the ninth graders to get a glimpse of the varied job
descriptions and the paths that Hypertherm associates took to get to
their
current positions." -High School Guidance Counselor
How do interested teachers or businesses sign up for L2E?
To schedule a Learn to Earn presentation at your school, to volunteer as a business presenter, or to find out more information about L2E programs, contact us.
