PROGRAM OVERVIEW

WE’RE ON A MISSION

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To help students:

identify pathways to college • and careers

apply leadership skills to their • lives

take rigorous courses for • college eligibility

have positive attitudes and • behavior towards themselves and others

pass on their knowledge • and motivation to their peers

To empower middle school students to take charge of their success in high school, college, and life.

DESIGNED FOR SCHOOLWIDE IMPACT

Learning about the pathways to future possibilities should be fun and meaningful for students. Career & College Clubs is full of hands-on activities, providing an immersive and exploratory learning experience.

In order to strengthen knowledge and leadership skills, it’s essential for students to “pass on” what they’ve gained to their peers. Each Career & College Clubs meeting and event maximizes opportunities for peer-to-peer engagement.

When students show their peers how enthusiastic they are about their future, it can have a ripple effect and elevate the school’s success culture. Career & College Clubs provides the right blend of hands-on activities and peer engagement to achieve this impact.

We’ve designed a program to meet our ambitious goals. Career & College Clubs is built upon a simple equation, which we call our “Success E-quation”:

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I learned a lot more than I used to know. I’m glad we got a chance to do all the fun activities, especially the cookies for college… -Amy“

THE ISSUE

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Thousands of middle school students are falling through the cracks…

students lack motivation, purpose, and direction. As a result, they either don’t graduate on time or they drop-out in the 9th and 10th grades. This means middle school is a “make or break” moment in their lives.*

of 7th graders say they do not have a high level of caring relationships with adults in the community**

of middle school students and parents rate their schools fair or poor in providing information to students about the requirements for getting into college.*

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students:Futures of financial and

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Careers that lacks •

meaning to their lives

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Lower Average Daily • Attendance

Negative and disruptive • classroom behaviorDecreased student • academic aspirations

*[Source: “Seizing the Middle Ground – Why Middle School Creates the Pathway to College and the Workforce,” United Way of Greater Los Angeles, 2008]** [Source: “The Condition of Education,” U.S. Department of Education, 2011]

OUR SOLUTION

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OUr Rationale

middle school students lead fun activities on the topics of career, college, and life skills;

they will feel the empowerment and intrinsic drive to take charge of their success in high school and beyond. If then

Our Model

Early EngagementMiddle school is a pivotal

time for defining the future of a student’s life

Student DrivenPeer-to-peer learning

empowers students to inspire each other to take ownership

of knowledge gained

Club SpaceStudents want to participate because they’re excited to

do fun activities in a supportive atmosphere

I want to go to college and I hope I succeed in becoming a professional children’s book writer. -Wynter

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ROLES

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Career & College Clubs maximizes the number of students impacted by the program by capitalizing on the power of peer-to-peer interaction. The program enables this engagement to happen through the alignment of just a few roles and user-friendly resources. A key focus is providing extensive support to the pivotal “Coach” role, who is a teacher, counselor, or other adult that guides the club at each school.

WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS COACH SUPPORT SYSTEM

Program StaffMonitors progress and

troubleshoots club issues with Coach as needed.

Support CenterOne-stop shop for all needed resources and reporting tools.

District LiaisonBridge between program staff and site coaches, who offers

district-wide support.

I enjoyed getting the word out about colleges to the rest of my school. I also enjoyed learning new things about college. -Sabrina “

HOW IT WORKS

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Step 1District signs MOU to bring program to their schools and selects a liaison to represent the program within the district

Step 2Career & College Clubs’ staff work with school/district to structure program during a preliminary consultation

Step 3Career & College Clubs’ staff train Coaches via one day in-service training

Step 6Career & College Clubs’ staff create an end of the year program performance report for district and provide it to district liaison

Step 5Coaches report club progress at the end of each semester via online Support Center

Step 4Coaches recruit students to join the club and run it using curriculum, tools, and resources found on Career & College Clubs’ Support Center

We’ve designed a program that offers educator-friendly communication and support services to ensure the most productive program experience. Implementation of the program can be broken down into just 6 steps.

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS AND DISTRICTS

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Career & College Clubs provides opportunities for students to complete actions that ultimately result in important benefits for schools and districts.

Students learn and lead activities about their futures

Students value their education, attend class more often, and are more attentive

Increased Average Daily Attendance and student

academic aspirations

Peers teach each other in a community of respect

Students adopt a mature attitude and focus on

getting positive results

Reduced classroom disruption and bullying

Students run the program themselves

They feel empowered as leaders and reach peers schoolwide

Affordable and flexible model that maximizes schoolwide impact

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PROGRAM IMPACT

Impacting STudentsWe’ve seen notable increases in positive responses (Pre/Post) to the following statements:

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I know the collegeapplication process.

I know how to getthe college information I need.

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Independent findings by ACT, Inc. found that students who complete Career & College Clubs have the following characteristics as opposed to their peers. They are more likely to:

ACT, inc. Findings

1. 2. 3. Commit to taking core curriculum in high school

Aspire to 4 year university or higher Desire a careers in science and technology

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I know what courses I need to take in high school in order to be successful in college.

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Program Has Schoolwide Impact

Career & College Clubs Empowers Students

91% of students at Career & College Clubs sites are from racial/ethnic minorities; 71% are Hispanic• 63% of students who have completed the program will be first-generation college students in their families• Increases in the percentage of students planning to take rigourous college preparatory courses in high school, as well as •

the percentage of students planning to go college, were statistically significant in schools that participated for more than one year

The percentage of students who have made postsecondary plans is higher in schools served by Career & College Clubs•

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

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The cornerstone of the Career & College Clubs model is our curriculum. It provides structure and guidance for club activities while also allowing students to determine their own paths to success. The curriculum is sensitive to school needs: it is simple to implement and flexible for any middle school setting.

EXPLORATION

The Exploration curriculum consists of sixteen student-led sessions, each designed as a starting point for an area of exploration.

Activities include:

Exploring reasons and • benefits of having a college degree.

Discovering the importance • of communication in leadership.

Practicing public speaking • skills through persuasive presentations.

Engagement

The Engagement curriculum includes eight student-led projects designed to build on the knowledge gained from the Exploration curriculum.

Activities include:

Engaging financial • futures through an interactive game simulation.

Leading a business or • social venture based upon community needs.

Experiencing the • college admission process through fictitious characters.

Career & College Club taught me how to succeed in high school and college and important information about college. -Edith “

PROGRAM SUMMARY

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Products and SErvicesCurriculum & Resources

20+ units of curriculum content•

Coach Handbook•

Customized curriculum mapping•

Club tools and promotional materials•

Help DeskAccess to an online community of coaches•

Unlimited site support via e-mail, telephone, and • video chat

Specialized webinars•

Preliminary implementation consultation•

One day in-service training for coaches and • administrators

Training videos focused on supporting coaches•

Performance and Outcomes Simple online club reporting•

Annual district-wide reports delivered by • Career & College Clubs staff

Coach certificate for hours and skills contributed •

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Alexandra AbbottClient Relations & Business

Development Analyst

Olean Middle SchoolOlean, NY

Joesph BoothManaging Director

St. Therese Little FlowerElementary School

Cincinnati, OH

Karen HallEducation Coordinator

Rolling Hills Middle School Los Gatos, CA

Brian KayeClient Relations & Business

Development Analyst

Paul Revere Junior HighLos Angeles, CA

Kevin LinellProgram Coordinator

Clara E. Westropp Junior High Cleveland, OH

Peter “Pedro” MartinezProgram Coordinator

John C MartinezJunior High School

Parlier, CA

Kelly PappasAssociate Director of

Business Development

McCulloch Middle School Dallas, TX

Vivian SamsonTeam Lead, Client Relations &

Business Development

La Salette High School Santiago City, Isabela,

Philippines

Carina Sanchez-SotoProgram Coordinator

Wawona Middle School Fresno, CA

Dawn SmithDirector, Project Management,

Compliance and Strategic Planning

Freeport Middle School Freeport, ME

Quentin WilsonPresident & CEO

North Kirkwood Middle School Kirkwood, MO

costsThe annual fee per site is affordable for schools working with tight budgets. Discounts are available for multiple year adoption of the program.

Contact us at 310.242.8860 today for more details.

Contact Us

Career & College Clubs6601 Center Drive West Suite 650

Los Angeles CA 93726Office: 310-242-8860

Fax: 310.695.3878Email: careerandcollegeclubs@allmc.org

ALL Management Corporation Copyright© 2014

Empowering middle school students to take charge of their success in high school, college, and life.

Why We’re Here We believe that middle school is a key leverage point for students. It is a critical time when young people solidify the attitudes, thought patterns, and work habits that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Therefore, reaching students in the middle grades can help ensure their success in high school, college, and beyond. And that’s why we created Career & College Clubs.Career & College Clubs is a project of FutureWorks, a team within ALL Management Corporation that develops concepts, products, and programs that help individuals achieve higher levels of education and economic self-sufficiency.