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BULLITT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The brand new Career Readiness Center (CRC). In partnership with the Bullitt County Area Technical Center presents……. What is it?. A new program for thirty (30) freshmen and (30) sophomores Students will be “career ready” when leaving high school
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BULLITT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS The brand new Career Readiness Center (CRC) In partnership with the Bullitt County Area Technical Center presents…….
What is it? • A new program for thirty (30) freshmen and (30) sophomores • Students will be “career ready” when leaving high school • An alternative to a traditional high school setting • A hands-on approach to earning industry certification while obtaining a high school diploma • A unique opportunity for students who want to pursue a career right out of high school if they want to NOT the “same old thing”
What programs are there? CARPENTRY WELDING NURSING AUTOMOTIVE GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY
What will I do all day? • Take your high school diploma requirements on-line at the Riverview Opportunity Center. • Four years of math • Four years of English • Three years of science • Three years of social studies • PE/Health • History and Appreciation of the arts Kentucky Graduation Requirements BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE! Receive HANDS-ON career training at the Area Technology Center right next door!
You’ll also be able to: • Have flexibility in your daily and weekly schedule • Receive training in financial literacy and entrepreuneurism • Participate in athletics at your home school • Ride a BCPS bus to and from school • Work side-by-side with other students who share the same interests as you! • Pursue internships, job experience or advanced training at Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) during your junior and senior years. • Earn dual credit college credit in your technical field • Work at your own pace
How do I apply? • See your guidance counselor for an application • Select which program(s) you are interested in • Get a letter of recommendation from one of your teachers or administrators • Write a short on-demand piece about why you want to be in a program like this • Have a reading MAP score of at least 216 • Participate in a personal interview • Get parental approval and permission
Who will be selected for the CRC? Mt. Washington Bernheim Bullitt Lick Eastside Hebron Zoneton APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM ALL SCHOOLS STUDENTS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS THIRTY STUDENTS SELECTED BASED ON TOTAL SCORES
It’s my pleasure to introduce Mr. Brady Southwood – Principal of Bullitt County Area Technology Center