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Birmingham O.R.E.“Operation Real Experiences”Helping the Youth of Birmingham
Unearth Interests inScience & Technology Careers
LocalPastor
Linking Youth with the Marketplace via local Faith-based Institutions
Youthin the Community
Adultsin the
Marketplace
CareerSuccess Productivity
SkilledEmployees
JobSatisfactionInnovation
Expected Outcomes for the Youth
School-based Learning Environment
Work-based Learning Environment
School School PerformancePerformance
Job Skill Job Skill PerformancePerformance
Home and Faith-based Environments
Personal Personal PerformancePerformance
Birmingham ORE:The Goals
Reach young people (13 to 18 years) in the Birmingham metro area in the summer of ’04
Create “the” new model for job shadowing that can impact other major metro areas across the U.S.
Birmingham ORE:The Goals
Equip young people withworkplace communication skillsand provide opportunities to explore the world of work
Begin an annual offering of these exploration experiences for young people through summer, church programs in the Birmingham region
Job Skill Job Skill PerformancePerformance
Grades K to 6
Grades 6 to 8
Grades 8 to 10
Grades 10 and 11
Grades 11 and 12
Beyond High School
School-based Learning Environment
63% of Alabama employers can’t
find skilled, entry level employees 75% of
employees are not satisfied in their current
work experience.
Current System
Unskilled Laborer Jobs
ApplicationDemonstrate Excelled Ability
(OJT)
Mastery & Certification
Demonstrate Specific Knowledge
Work-based Learning Environment
School School PerformancePerformance
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Mission: Complete the Links
Grades K to 6
Grades 6 to 8
Grades 8 to 10
Grades 10 and 11
Grades 11 and 12
Beyond High School
Identify Areas of Interest
Career AwarenessKnowledge of general Career
Clusters
Career ExplorationLinking Career to Workplace
Skill BuildingDemonstrate Hard Workplace
Skills
ApplicationDemonstrate Hard & Soft Skills
Mastery & Certification
Demonstrate Specific Knowledge
Job Skill Job Skill PerformancePerformanceSchool-based Learning
EnvironmentWork-based Learning
Environment
School School PerformancePerformance
Birmingham ORE:The Program
Proven methodologyIn use by the Heritage Center, Alabaster, AL
Modular formatInterest assessmentBiblically based instructions on work practicesInternet researchLife skills development and practiceMultiple days of job shadowing
Birmingham ORE:Expected Outcomes
Young people will become (more) motivated about their educationArea school systems will see a decrease in the number of high school dropoutsUniversity retention rates will increaseUltimately, the Birmingham region’s workforce will be stronger
Birmingham ORE:Timing and Schedule
Program to be announced when a sufficient number of partners are engaged ~ targeting early March ‘04Training provided to faith-based institution coordinators in April ‘04Programs offered to young people in June, July and August ’04Funding needed ASAP for development and meet the ambitious schedule
Birmingham ORE:The Partners
Lead agency (TBD)Supporting Players
Elected Officials (program endorsement)Faith-based Community (delivery)
• Regional Youth Ministers• Mission Birmingham• Greater Birmingham Ministries
Heritage Center (curriculum & product)TechBirmingham (marketplace & marketing)Central Alabama’s Promise (support)
“… My Career Success job shadowing experience has changed my life … Now I know what I want to do and I’ve got to go to college…”
David Robertson11th Grade
Gardendale HS
“We needed this experience (Job Shadowing) back in middle school…”
Saroj Hardit12th Grade
Bessemer, AL
“What did you do to my kids? … they're on fire!!!”(with job shadowing)
Mr.. Rodney KennerAssistant Superintendent
Tarrant HS
Personal Testaments
About theHeritage Center
A faith and community based agencyAccomplishments in the last five years include:
Impacted 12,000 local youth and leveraged $5.6MM in resources$1.43 to $3.00 return on investment to employersDemonstrated the only successful Faith-based lead School-To-Career program in Central AlabamaSustainable High School Research & Science Centers in 2 local school systems Career Success Interns receive 89% job readiness rating from employers90% college attendance among youth participantsDeveloped and initiated the Career Success Gear-up program
Parental Involvement in Discerning Student’s Interest
ExplorationLinks Interest to Career Path & Skill Requirements
Skill Building Preparation & Exploration
Application Internships & Re-evaluation
Master & CertificationEmployability &Life Long Learning skills
Awareness Links Interest to a Career Clusters
Heritage Center’s Steps to Success
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