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This page provides a variety of information about the STRA Program that
can help you determine if this system of occupational training is for
you!
If you are a high school student who:
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Wants a occupation
and career plan in place and be well prepared for post high school
education and training opportunities prior to graduation.
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Would like to get a
head start on your career receiving technical classroom instruction
and hands-on, paid, job site training.
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Upon graduation, be
guaranteed fulltime employment including livable wages and
guaranteed wage increases.
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Get employment
benefits including health and life insurance, vacation and sick
time, and 401Ks.
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Receive occupational
and technical instruction at the local community college where the
employer pays a portion or all of tuition and fees.
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Upon program
completion, receive nationally recognized credentials from the U.S.
Department of Labor that will identify you as a professional in the
occupation.
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Guarantee life
long education, employment and career opportunities!
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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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