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This page provides high school and post high school instructors and
counselors with important information about the STRA Program, and why it
is critical for those in education to be able to present program
information to students when discussing high school and post high school
education and training options.
Those in education are already aware of the "skilled" labor shortage
many businesses are experiencing though out the U.S. This shortage
affects a very large number of employers representing a variety of
industries and occupations.
Idaho's
Career Preparation System focuses on activities that help students plan
and prepare for today's occupations and careers, including:
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Career exploration,
awareness, and decision making,
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Applied academics and
coursework in real world context,
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Up-to-date technology
skill training in the classroom and work setting,
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High school and post
high school education and training opportunities and options leading
to the successful obtainment of occupational and career goals,
including life long education, training, and employment opportunities.
While academics are most certainly key to a student's future career
plans, the majority of available employment opportunities do require
post high school education and training, but not necessarily the 4-5
year college degree. Many high-skill, high-wage, good benefit positions
require those individuals who posses:
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Good core academics
and high quality technical skill training,
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And demonstrates good
work ethics, such as attendance, performing quality work, and showing
responsibility.
While a large number of students begin the 4-5 year degree program, only
20% or less actually finish. Those who do complete may find it difficult
to secure degree related employment due to lack of experience. It is
clear that the most successful means of career training combines
classroom instruction with "on-the-job" training.
Stra Programs:
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Provide high school
and post high school program activities that combine career and
occupational classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training.
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As an extension of
the Federal Apprenticeship Program, is highly structured and
formalized. Instructional curriculum and job site training plans
are developed by the employer and high school and post high school
technical instructional staff, and provide detailed information
regarding tasks to be learned and the number of hours to be spent on
each task.
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Invites and
encourages all interested students to apply regardless of academic
performance, work experience, or financial means to apply. Students
need only complete each activity in the program "Selection Process"
to granted interviews with sponsoring employers.
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Works with employers
who provide student apprentices, upon graduation, guaranteed full
time employment, including benefits and guaranteed wage increases.
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Require student
participants continue classroom instruction at the local community
college with the employer paying a portion or all of the tuition
and fees.
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Provides
training for over 800 careers and occupations
, requiring anywhere
from 2-5 years to complete, where upon the student receives a "Certificate
of Completion" from the U.S. Department of Labor. These
credentials identify an individual as "highly skilled" and are
recognized by industry professionals nation wide!
High school instructors and counselors can present this program as one
of the best post high school options available to students today!
Learn more about the STRA Program by clicking on to any desired topic,
and receive information about a program every student should be aware of
prior to making any career, education, and training decisions!
STRAP Handbook |
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Program
Benefits:
For the Student:
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Career path which includes education, training, and a quality
job.
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Direct link between education and work.
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Paid college classroom instruction.
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Program completion certificate recognized nation wide.
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Career path to four year degree if desired.
For the Employer:
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Access to help train our future workforce.
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Input into training program.
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A structured training process for all employers.
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Program coordinators recruit and screen candidates.
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Employers select students they wish to sponsor.
For the Parent:
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Son/daughter on quality career path that includes full time
employment and college instruction.
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Paid work site training helps insure no college debt.
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Parents are reassured of son/daughter ability to be
self-supporting.
For the Schools:
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A quality choice available to all third year students.
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Students not eliminated because of tuition costs.
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Opportunity to upgrade curriculum to meet employer standards.
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Direct link between schools and businesses within the community.
Program Commitments:
From Student:
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Commitment to series of Selection Process activities including
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Complete application
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Attend orientation meeting
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Tour businesses
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Complete assessment activities
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Interview with employers
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Possible drug screening
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Work full time during the summer.
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Attend occupational class and participate in paid on site
training during senior year.
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Upon graduation, commit to full time employment with sponsoring
business, and continued classroom instruction.
From Employer:
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Commit to hire up front.
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Long term commitment to employ.
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Must structure jobs within organization.
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Must commit to pay student's post high school tuition.
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Commitment of time and staff to properly train student.
From Parents:
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Must agree to support student through Selection Process
activities.
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Adjust family schedule and provide student with transportation
when necessary.
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Support STRA Program, local school, and employer rules,
regulations, and guidelines.
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Market program benefits to school staff and other parents.
From School:
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Support student during program selection and implementation
activities.
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Develop articulation program.
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Aggressively market and promote program with students and
parents.
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Provide adequate, supportive staff to work with program
coordinator throughout school year.
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