Industry Partner Engagement Activities & Student Experience
The true innovation of our P-TECH Model is its comprehensive focus on careers. Industry representatives are integral partners in the development of our students. Their involvement helps students understand how their coursework, field experiences, and the "real world" expectations of the workplace are connected. These connections serve as a motivator and support mechanism that lead to greater student success.
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Components of Workplace Learning
Guest Speaker Series
Workplace Challenges/Projects
Mentorship
Student Skill Assessments
Professional Portfolio
Workplace tours
Digital Badges
Certifications
Internships
Components by Grade Level
9th Grade - Exposure, Discovery, Self-Assessment, and Goal Setting
Guest Speakers
Participate in at least 1 Guest Speaker event on Communication
Participate in at least 1 Guest Speaker event on Collaboration.
Mentorship
Participate in at least 1 mentoring workshop.
Student Skills Assessment
Complete the "16 personalities/Outcome"
Professional Portfolio
Complete the following
Goal Setting Exercise
WPL Checklist
Writing Sample-Professional Email
1st draft Resume
Dream Job Research Project
Digital Badges
Mindfulness
Certificates
Learn and test for Microsoft Word Certificate
10th Grade - Explorations of Options
Guest Speakers
Participate in at least 1 Guest Speaker event on Analytical Thinking
Participate in at least 1 Guest Speaker event on Self Management
Mentorship
Participate in at least 1 large group mentoring session.
Workplace Challenges
Complete at least 1 "work-based project or challenge".
Job Shadowing
Participate in at least 1 Job Shadowing Experience. (Optional)
Student Skills Assessment
Complete the "Jung Typology/Outcome"
Professional Portfolio
Complete the following
Mock Interview
Develop an Individual Career Plan
2nd Draft of Resume
1st Draft of Cover letter
Professional Photo
Labor Market research Project
Digital Badges
Professional Skills
Certificates
Learn and test for Microsoft Excel Certificate
Internship
Participate in skill based and industry-specific internship camps
Applied for internships through the Dallas Works Program
11th Grade - Developing Skills
Mentorship
Participate in at least 1 small group mentoring session.
Workplace Challenges
Complete at least 1 "work-based project or challenge".
Job Shadowing
Participate in at least 2 Job Shadowing Experience. 1 in the Fall and 1 in the Spring.
Student Skills Assessment
Complete the following
Skills Matter/ Outcome
Values / Outcome
Career Interest / Outcome
Professional Portfolio
Complete the following
2 Mock Interviews
Update Individual Career Plan
3rd Draft of Resume
2nd Draft of Cover letter
Internship Prep Boot camp
Digital Badges
Design Thinking
Job Preparations
Certificates
Learn and test for Microsoft Outlook Certificate
Internship
Completed the district recommended internship preparation course.
Submitted a final resume for review by industry or district level professional.
Requested at least two letters of recommendation.
Requested transcripts through Greenlight or Campus Counselor.
Completed Internship applications
Completed IBM Professional Skills Badge
12th Grade - Gaining Experience
Mentorship
Participate in at least 2 small group mentoring sessions.
OR
Meet with a career mentor one-on-one for 1 hour at least once per semester
Job Shadowing
Participate in at least 2 Job Shadowing Experience. 1 in the Fall and 1 in the Spring.
Student Skills Assessment
Complete the following
Skills Matter/ Outcome
Values / Outcome
Career Interest / Outcome
Professional Portfolio
Complete the following
3 Mock Interviews
Update Individual Career Plan
Final Draft of Resume
Final Draft of Cover letter
LinkedIn Profile
Internship Prep Boot camp
Digital Badges
Design Artificial
Job Preparations
Certificates
Learn and test for Microsoft PowerPoint Certificate (optional)
Internship
Complete the district recommended internship preparation course.
Submitte a final resume for review by industry or district level professional.
Requeste at least two letters of recommendation.
Requeste transcripts through Greenlight or Campus Counselor.
Complete Internship applications
Complete IBM Professional Skills Badge
Job Interviews
Complete at least two job interviews with an interested employer