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Join us at Hastings High to explore nontraditional career paths! Our program aims to increase nontraditional course enrollments and support students in developing academic, life, and technical skills. Discover the benefits for both men and women in nontraditional careers.
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NTO Success Hastings Senior High School Hastings, NE 68901
Who’s Who • Jan Carper, Grant Coordinator • Scott Engberg, Counselor and NTO Sponsor • Jean Magallanes, Spanish Instructor and NTO Sponsor
NTO Goals • Make nontraditional aspects of career guidance familiar to all students. • Increase nontraditional course registrations. • Provide support services for nontraditional students. • Improve academic, life and technical skills of nontraditional students
Benefitsfor Women in Nontraditional Careers • Higher Wages • Job Opportunities • Advancement Potential • Job Satisfaction • Self-sufficiency
Benefits for Men in Nontraditional Careers • Opportunities for Advancement • Job Opportunities • Advancement Potential • Job Satisfaction • Self-sufficiency
Grant Activities First Generation College-Bound Support Groups run by HHS Counselors
More Grant Activities • Field Trips to Local Colleges • Posters promoting non-traditional classes • Newsletter items • Multi-cultural Club
Even More Grant Activities • Workshops for Students • Professional Development for CTE Instructors • Expansion of Student College-Bound Clubs
Our Non-traditional History In 2005-2006, 90% of Hastings High students took CTE coursework, BUT… Only 1% of females took non-traditional classes. Only 4% of makes registered for non-traditional classes.
Nontraditional Classes for Females at Hastings Senior High School • Cabinetry • Auto Mechanics • Drafting • Welding Females registered for nontraditional coursework increased by 4% in 2006-2007!
Nontraditional Classes for Males at Hastings High School • Foods • Textiles • Interior Design • Fashion Males registered for nontraditional coursework increased by 11% in 2006-2007!
Successes • Academic, Vocational and Technical Skill Proficiencies • Personal Learning Plans for all Students • Enrollment in Post-Secondary Programs
More Successes • Special population gains matched those of the general student population. • Support services for non-traditional students was provided.
The Future of NTO Success • Hastings Public Schools has demonstrated support of NTO Success. Program sustainability is a goal for 2007-2008.