Academics & Career; Building Confidence as a Learner
The connections that link good adjustment in early childhood and adult life are complex, but we KNOW that there are habits that can positively influence any child. Sleep, nutrition, daily doses of reading and lots of love are key ingredients for little learners. Giving attention to academics and sharing expectations for continued learning after high school can shape a child's self concept and positive academic identity.
Inspire!
Connecting Academics to the Present and Future
Students are encouraged to think about their dreams and talents. We are more aware than ever that these traits are not fixed, meaning we expect changes over time. However, making a connection between academics and career can lay the foundations for a student's ongoing interest and investment in school.
Our goal is that every student who attends school in Windsor will graduate with a readiness for substantial options for post-secondary education and career pathways.
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Explore Resources to Identify Strengths and Interest
O'net program "my next move"
O'net is sponsored through the U.S. Department of Labor and provides numerous free resources to workers of all ages. Our students access both pencil and paper and online interest inventories. This link is more appropriate for our older middle school, rather than elementary aged students. Parents may also find it worth checking out, it is the largest database of occupations, salary, and job requirements.
VSAC
Vermont Student Assitance Corporation
VSAC joins 7th and 8th grade classrooms to build awareness of post secondary education opportunities .
For parents- Message from VSAC
Whether your child is a senior in high school or still has a long way to go before heading off to college or career training, careful planning is critical to success in higher education.
We can help guide you and your child throughout the journey toward college or career training. And, we can help you make smart financial decisions all along the way!
Keep an eye out for great services for high school students and their families-
College & Career Pathways
Dates for 2019-
Wednesday, February 27 — Castleton University
Thursday, March 7 — Southern Vermont College
Thursday, March 21 — Saint Michael’s College
Wednesday, April 10 — NVU–Johnson
A free half-day conference to introduce and guide you through all things college and—new this year!—pathways to skilled trades, apprenticeships & great careers without college.
New workshop paths allow high school families to focus on the topics that matter most to them, with 15 different college & career workshops to choose from led by experts in the field. Topics include:
the admissions process & college search
how to pay—applying for financial aid, scholarships & grants
campus life, internships, co-ops & study abroad
skilled trades, apprenticeships, certificate programs
... and more
McClure Foundation
Here is another resource that Vermonters may want to access. The Career Pathways Guide is an interesting look at career opportunities in our local economy.
The J. Warren & Lois McClure Foundation, a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation, is guided by a vision of a vibrant Vermont economy in which no promising job goes unfilled for lack of a qualified applicant. Its grants build equitable access to the education and training pathways that lead to Vermont’s promising jobs.
LEARNING, EARNING & LIVING
Poster created by small group of 7th graders thinking about long term goals.
Students benefit from the opportunity to reflect on their beliefs, values and goals. Taking the time to shift focus can help us make connections between the present and the future. Perspective helps us all make more informed choices and enjoy increased motivation.