ACP Goes to College Andrew Mertig Recruitment Manager

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ACP Goes to College Andrew Mertig Recruitment Manager Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

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

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,

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 •

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

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

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

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

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 •

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

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

ACE Workbook • • Skills, Values, Interests Job Market College Research Cost Analysis Career

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

Thank You! • Questions? • Connect: • Andrew. Mertig@nwtc. edu