Work Based Learning Programs

1. Work Based Learning Programs Skills and Knowledge for the 21st Century Kelly Penwell Business Department The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

2. Mission Statement “0ur goal is to proactively prepare the students of Islip High School to transition from the classroom to the workplace by empowering them with: • Employment training, • Academic support, and • Post secondary planning in collaboration with the Islip community, their families, and the staff of Islip High School.” The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

3. Learners Retain • 10% of what is read • 20% of what is heard • 30% of what is seen • 50% of what is seen and heard • 70% of what is said • 90% of what is said and done SOURCE: Ohio State University Ohionline Factsheet The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

4. Types of Work Based Learning • Job shadowing • Mentoring • Paid/unpaid internships • Apprenticeships The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

5. Benefits of WBL for Our Students • Earn income while learning • Explore career choices • Connect with mentors • Enhance workplace skill development The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

6. Benefits of WBL for Employers • Develop reliable labor pool • Superior quality of service • Increased employee retention • Meet AA/EEO requirements The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

7. Benefits of WBL for Educators • Increase student motivation • Synergize efforts across curriculum • Connect classroom and workplace • Provide service to community The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

8. Benefits of WBL for Parents • Active partner child’s education • Collaborate with school, community • Help make informed decisions • Support your child’s choice The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

9. Pre-employment skills Interpersonal skills Career planning Authentic Assessment In Class Curriculum The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

10. Work Experience Assignments • Comprehensive training plan • Personal reflective journal • Industry analysis • Evaluate educational facilities The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

11. Typical Placements • North Shore LIJ Southside Hospital • Islip Town Hall • Tom Penn, Architect • North Fork Bank/Bank of America The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

12. Islip Public Schools Teller’s The Gatsby Islip Chamber of Commerce Typical Placements The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

13. Impact on Student Achievement • Superior academic collegiate performance SOURCE ACTE ONLINE • Increased motivation self esteem • Improved attendance/graduation rates SOURCE ASK ERIC • Increased engagement in school SOURCE ASK ERIC The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

14. How Can I Help? • Website design • Community relations • Conduct campus tours • Present to professional organizations The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.

15. Contact Information: Kelly Penwell Business Department KPenwell@islipufsd.org The IslipSchools, in partnership with the community, will empower all students to achieve excellence.