COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
CAREER RESOURCE CENTER/CTE NEWSLETTER 2/2018
FEBRUARY IS CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH
CTE Month at GBHS
We will recognize CTE Month. Each week we will have trivia questions (for prizes) and random drawings (for more prizes). To participate, enter here to win weekly prizes
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (EDP)
What is an EDP? An EDP, Educational Development Plan, is a living document that is started with 8th grade students and updated each year, through 12th grade. Here at Grand Blanc, 3,323 students have edited their EDP this year. It is required by both Federal Law and the No Child Left Behind legislation that schools have an updated, and signed, EDP on file for each student grades 8-12. The EDP identifies career and educational goals and the student’s plan for reaching those goals. The EDP also includes an inventory of your student’s skills, interests, and experiences. Other sections of the EDP let students showcase their accomplishments and experiences. The EDP is more comprehensive than a schedule of classes because it includes information a student can use to make wise choices about career options.
To view your student’s electronic EDP within the Career Cruising Program, go to www.careercruising.com.
EDP's AT GRAND BLANC
The username is: grbl-student id (i.e. grbl-012678).
The password is: edpstudent id (i.e. edp012678).
EDP questions may be directed to Sue Kocks, GBHS Career Resource Center, 810-591-6688.
SENIOR EXIT PRESENTATION
Grand Blanc High School Junior Expo
On December 5th, 2017, the CTE Department at Grand Blanc High School hosted its annual Junior Expo in the West Gymnasium. This annual event provides the entire Junior Class with the opportunity to experience a college fair with a twist. Our Junior Expo hosted over 35 careers in the following pathways; Human Services, Health Sciences, Engineering, Business, Arts & Communication and Natural Resources. Students selected a career pathway prior to the event and were assigned brief interviews with a guest from a company in their pathway. Between 15 and 20 Colleges and Universities also had dropped in tables set up where students were able to explore and ask questions about the school that interested them. The day saw over 650 students’ interview while being provided information on a career that would best suit them.
CTE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Construction Trades 1
This year's Construction Trades I students completed their OSHA 10 safety training and have earned their industry certification for safety in the work-place.
What is this OSHA 10 training?
The OSHA Outreach Training Program for Construction Industry provides training for entry-level workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in the construction industry. The program also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights. Students who successfully complete the CareerSafe OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry course receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry wallet card from the OSHA Training Institute (OTI).
Benefits of the program:
By completing the CareerSafe OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry training, students:
Develop a safety mindset and learn valuable skills for their future Know their worker rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint Receive a wallet card from the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) that demonstrates to employers that they have received safety training needed in the workplace Become more employable, gaining a competitive advantage in the job market
This year's Construction Trades I students completed their OSHA 10 safety training and have earned their industry certification for safety in the work place.
Geometry In Construction
Applying Geometry in Construction
Using shadows and similar triangles to calculate the height of tall objects.
Hands on Learning
Preparing for a trigonometry lesson involving the proper use of a transit. Pursuing possible career paths in civil engineering or surveying.
Instructions On Miter Saw Safety
Health and Therapeutic Services HOSA Competition
The Competitive Events Program is designed to motivate HOSA members and provide a system for recognizing the competencies developed by members through Health Science and Biomedical Science class instruction, related job training, and HOSA related activities.
Competitive events are designed to motivate HOSA members to improve their knowledge and skills. HOSA does not provide competition for competition's sake. HOSA provides a national competitive events program as a means of recognizing those students who are willing to pursue excellence by preparing for competition and having the determination to attend a conference and participate in a competitive event.
GRAND BLANC UPDATE:
On Wednesday, January 10 our Grand Blanc HOSA team traveled to Saginaw Valley State University. They represented in the following categories: Biomedical Laboratory Science (skill/exam), Forensic Medicine (skill/exam 2 person team), KT medical law and ethics (exam), and Prepared Speaking. We came home with a total of 92 top 10 winners; eleven 1st place, seven 2nd place, and nine 3rd place. We will be represented by 92 students at the 2018 MIHOSA State competition. Some of these were individual events, and some were team events! Our membership has almost doubled since last year, and the dedication that these kids have put into preparing for their skills was certainly demonstrated that day.
FEBRUARY IS ALSO MED OCC MONTH
Our second-year Health & Therapeutic Services students celebrated MedOcc Month by focusing on Health Care Team projects. Each team presented their proposals for their projects. These projects are chosen and implemented by their “Health Care Teams”. Some proposed ideas effects of caffeine, blood pressure, hand washing, etc. These projects will be implemented by these students over the course of the next 4-6 weeks. Some of these projects will use GBHS as their target group, while some are choosing to travel to the middle schools and even an elementary school!
Our first-year students gave presentations on individuals that have had an impact in healthcare. These projects gave students the opportunity to learn about the past, and the impact of these individuals on the present and into the future.
Marketing - DECA Success at Districts
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing,
finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around theglobe.
Grand Blanc DECA participated in its first competition this year. A dozen of our students competed during the District 7 Competition at Lake Orion HS. We are proud to let you know that 11 of the 12 students earned medals and 10 of the 12 qualified for the State Competition in March. If you know one of the students please congratulate them on their hard work and accomplishments.
VEI Class Earns Awards at Trade Show
VIRTUAL ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL
With an emphasis on college and career readiness, VE is an in-school, live, global business simulation that offers students a competitive edge through project-based, collaborative learning and the development of 21st-century skills in entrepreneurship, global business, problem-solving, communication, personal finance, and technology.
Drawing on the European tradition of apprenticeships, this multidimensional, experiential learning model, which is part of a global network of student-run businesses in over 40 countries, transforms high school students into independent-thinking business professionals and their classrooms into offices.
In addition to giving students a head start on jobs and careers, VE reinforces students’ academic skills and achievement, reignites their interest in education, and raises their desire to graduate and pursue lifelong learning. Through developing and managing businesses, students not only stay in school, but gain expertise in problem-solving, decision-making, communication, collaboration, technology, and accessing, using and analyzing information—21st-century skills that are key to success in both college and careers.
Grand Blanc Update:
On February 2, 2018, the Grand Blanc High School VEI (Virtual Enterprises International) class went to Chicago, Illinois for the VEI Great Lakes Trade Show competition. VEI is a business simulation that schools all over the world use to help students prepare for a professional career. Students experience all of the aspects of a company while working in a position that suits their interests. VEI participants interview for positions in marketing, human resources, information technology, and other departments to learn about the facets of that job, including daily responsibilities and salary. Trade Shows provide students with the opportunity to present and market the products/services of their virtual business in a competitive marketplace with their local and global colleagues and peers. Students demonstrate their skills, knowledge and diverse talents in entrepreneurship, communications, computer technology, and global business management. The students at GBHS manage an eco-friendly company called ECOplex. At the trade show, the company placed in the top 10 in website design, company commercial, company newsletter, and trade show booth. ECOplex also was awarded a second place finish in sales materials and Brian Caine earned third place out of eighty-one in speed interviewing.
COMPETITION
The ECOplex Company in the trade show booth.
AWARDS
Brendan Silpoch accepting the sales material second place award.
MORE AWARDS
CLASSROOM VISIT FROM LOCAL BUSINESS
Lauren Bonner’s Foods class was greeted with the smell of sausage when they arrived to class Friday afternoon. Colony’s Quality Meats visited Grand Blanc High School-West to speak to students on the pros and cons of working in this field. Colony’s Quality Meats is a 60-year local business Students were able to see firsthand how meat products are cut, processed, and packaged before hitting the store shelves. Chicken and beef were used to demonstrate not only the steps on making it to the shelves but also the safety hazards that are involved in cutting and handling the processing machines. Students were briefed on the correct ways to handle the equipment and knives as well as the steps taken to sensitize properly. “I wanted my students to take what we have learned in class and apply it to a business setting as well as at home when they are cooking themselves,” said Bonner. It’s safe to say our students were able to go home with more than just the smell of meat on them.
INDUSTRY SITE VISITS
FANUC Robotics Headquarters - Rochester Hills, Michigan FANUC America Headquarters is located in Rochester Hills, MI and was founded in 1982.
Our Engineering students had the opportunity to visit FANUC Robotics. This unique facility consists of 375,000 square feet and is set on 56 acres along the Clinton River. Manufacturing, Application Labs, and training make up 150,000 square feet of the facilities. FANUC Robotics America headquarters provides local product and development as well as 24/7 customer support services.
Learn more about FANUC America at our Corporate Facts page.
https://www.fanucamerica.com/home/news-resources/case-studies/FANUC_Robotics_Headquarters
Their headquarters has a large showroom of operating robots that have been used at various trade shows demonstrating applications such as machining/ finishing, painting, liquid (adhesive) dispensing, welding, and vision-guided packaging. That facility handles sales and service for all of North and South America, as well as the manufacture of painting robots, and training for programmers.
LOOKING AHEAD: UPCOMING EVENTS
College Visits
There is s STEM Career Pathway event (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) planned for April 27 for women interested in attending.
Anyone can participate in the Michigan State University visit on April 6.
Permission slips are available for these events in the Career Resource Center.