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Planning

-Address idea to administrators and school board members for approval
-Host a interest meeting for parents to attend for program information
-Conduct a survey to all  seniors that ask about there interests
-Create a list of collaborating companies and trade schools that matches the results of the surveys
-Create a list of skill development courses and workshops  that corresponds with the results of the surveys
-Advertise interest and plan to community companies

Taking Action
-Schedule workshops and courses for students to attend
- Conduct mock interviews and resume building opportunities
-Host job fairs and informational sessions for students
-Keep track of students' application submission and interviews
-Ensure that all students in the program has secured placement for employment by their graduation date.

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All seniors that desire to enter the work force upon graduation, will have at least 2 job acceptances by the end of the school year.

The dropout rate among those who are enter the work force upon graduation will decrease from 30% to 20% by the end of the school year.

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Studies have shown that  Students’ high school experiences do not prepare them adequately for postsecondary education and the world of work(Bangser,2008). .

Almost 30% of students do not graduate from high school with a regular diploma (Swanson, 2004)

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The Bridge Program supports seniors who desire to enter the workforce upon graduating from high school. In this program we will provide opportunities to help prepare/secure a job upon graduation. This program will provide job fairs, workshops to improve skill development, job shadowing and certification classes.

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Parents-Stay abreast to the program. Assist in advocating to fund the program

Community Members- Provide information/ opportunities to students of business needs, requirements and skill development

Teachers- Assist in resume building, cover letters and give daily information of jobs sent by school counselors

Administrators-Maintain a positive relationship with local business, ensure that workshops and class are available for students to support skill development.

School Counselors- Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure the program is effective.

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M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes

M 6. Understanding that postsecondary education and life-long learning are necessary for long-term success

B-LS 7. Long- and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals

B-SMS 10. Ability to manage transitions and adapt to change

B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to support success

(ASCA,2021)

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American School Counselor Association (2021). ASCA
Student Standards; Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success.
Alexandria, VA: Author.

Bangser, M. (2008). Preparing high school students for successful transitions to postsecondary education and employment. Washington, DC: American Institutes for Research, National High School Center.

Swanson, C. (2004). Who graduates? Who doesn’t? A statistical portrait of public high school graduation, class of 2001.
Washington, DC: The Urban Institute. Retrieved January 8, 2008, from http://www.urban.org/
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While education has evolved over time there are many adversities that we have yet to overcome. For instance, I would like to focus on the achievement gap of the transition from high school to the workforce.
The high school experience does not provide enough support to prepare students to enter into the working community.

As I went through the high school post-graduate opportunities, information and events focused mainly on college and the military. This led students whom desired to enter the workforce to work harder and had less of a vision and plan upon completing high school. The limited knowledge of post secondary opportunities can effect  dropout rates.