ACP Goes to College Andrew Mertig Recruitment Manager
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ACP Goes to College Andrew Mertig Recruitment Manager Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Learning Outcomes 1. Learn about NWTC’s career coaching model. 2. Best practices between K 12 and Higher Education partnerships. 3. Explore resources in the ACE Workbook 4. Connect with one colleague.
Background • Worked in Higher Education for over 10 years • Private 4 year, Public 4 year, Technical College • UW Oshkosh • Academic Advisor • Taught Academic and Career Exploration Course • Chaired Academic and Career Exploration Course and re-developed curriculum. • Career coach for three years • Recruitment Manager • Co-author ACE Workbook
Embedded Career Coaching Model • Philosophy • Transition from mass communication to one-on-one • Inquiry through enrollment (FAFSA, scholarships, college questions) • Physical location at high school • Academic and Career Exploration • Goal changes: from getting applications to finding the right fit
Mutual Benefits • Higher education institutions • Exposure to prospective students • Encouraging a “college going culture” • High Schools • Support in ACP requirements • Providing transition support to students
Embedded Career Coaching Model • Why Technical Colleges work for ACP: • Every career cluster • Local job market • Connections to employers • Advisory committees
Best Practices for Partnerships • Access to students • Information sharing agreements • Partnerships with other higher education institutions • GBAPS • Marinette • Physical space • Clear expectations from K 12 and college/university
Best Practices for Partnerships • Potential Obstacles • College Neutrality • Fairness between higher education institutions • Funding • Availability
How Can K 12 Start a Partnership? • Work with K 12 Administration • I’m happy to be a referral • Work with Higher Ed Partners • Typically Admissions • Start small • Scale up
ACE Workbook • New model limits interactions with non-Seniors • Seeking solution how to assist: • Middle Schools • Freshmen/Sophomores • Undecided • Activities that were easy to duplicate for classrooms • OER Resource for Career Exploration
ACE Workbook
ACE Workbook • • Skills, Values, Interests Job Market College Research Cost Analysis Career Interview Goal Setting Action Plan
Thank You! • Questions? • Connect: • Andrew. Mertig@nwtc. edu