What is Academic and Career Readiness?

Academic and Career Readiness is a student-centered (grades 6-12) program that provides access by:

• Preparing students for employment through the establishment of postsecondary goals

• Promoting cooperation between public schools and business and industry

• Establishing a role for public schools in the economic development of Wisconsin

   

The 4 Stages to Successful ACR

Step 1:  Who am I? Get to know your interests, skills, & strengths

Step 2:  Where do I want to go?  Explore career pathways and education opportunities

Step 3:  How do I get there? Set your route!  Set goals, choose courses, join clubs & activities,
                   obtain financing, fill out applications, write resumes

Step 4: GO! Recalculate as needed. 

What are student benefits of ACR?

Through support of District Staff and Faculty students will:

1. Establish goals related to future postsecondary plans/employment

2. Reflect on strengths and interests

3. Conduct assessments on a scheduled timeline/plan

4. Connect goals to college and career exploration & planning

5. Receive support through relevant business and industry partnerships

6. Make Informed choices for post-secondary transitions into adulthood

When and how will ACR be implemented?

• Academic and Career Readiness is being implemented this Academic School Year (2017-18) 

• Academic and Career Readiness Implementation will be by grade

• Each Grade will have a Goal-Oriented & Benchmarked 6-12 Timeline

What ACR resources will students utilize?

What ACR resources will students utilize?

Xello -- Specific to Student Interest and Careers:

• Online Portfolio to host information and artifacts

• Interests & Strength Inventories

• Learning Styles

• Career Clusters & Career Pathways

• Specific Career Information with interviews

• WI & National  Employment Demographics

• WI & National Post-Secondary Options

• Inspire Northeast Wisconsin

• Employability Skills Course (Fall 2018)

• Woodland Regional Learning Center

• ACT Suite

• ASVAB

• Industry Advisory Council

• DVR Services

• Infusion within Current Curriculum