Participation Type
Experiential Presentation
Session Abstract or Summary
Career Ready: Are You?
For decades, American businesses have been critical of the workplace readiness skills that high school graduates have brought to the workplace. A shift from a manufacturing-based economy to a more service-oriented job market has created a demand for a labor force that possesses these critical skills. Moreover, what has been lacking are programs that can address this issue. Gewertz (2016) found that only 8% of U.S. high school graduates completed a Career College Readiness program. Also, only 25% have a clear idea of how to move into career pathways coupled with a limited amount of information on how to choose a career path (Cuseo, Thompson, & McGlauglin, 2016).
How do we address this issue in Appalachia?
Through collaborative efforts with local business, practitioners and postsecondary institutions, students will be exposed to resources that they can use in their transition from middle school -high school - college or the workforce and beyond. Students who complete the training will earn a career readiness certificate to present to potential employers or an academic institution as a component of their professional portfolio.
This program supports a developing model based on three areas of emphasis: Career READINESS, Career AWARENESS and Understanding Cultural DIVERSITY (R.A.D.). The program is structured to support student success plans, career pathways, provide an introduction and further exploration of resources that supports career development. Once implemented, this credential can be provided based on a student’s ability to demonstrate career readiness and work ethic competencies which include problem-solving, teamwork, punctuality, and technical skill competencies.
Presentation #1 Title
College and Career Readiness In Appalachia: An Urban and Rural Perspective
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
Career Ready: Are You?
For decades, American businesses have been critical of the workplace readiness skills that high school graduates have brought to the workplace. A shift from a manufacturing-based economy to a more service-oriented job market has created a demand for a labor force that possesses these critical skills. Moreover, what has been lacking are programs that can address this issue. Gewertz (2016) found that only 8% of U.S. high school graduates completed a Career College Readiness program. Also, only 25% have a clear idea of how to move into career pathways coupled with a limited amount of information on how to choose a career path (Cuseo, Thompson, & McGlauglin, 2016).
How do we address this issue in Appalachia?
Through collaborative efforts with local business, practitioners and postsecondary institutions, students will be exposed to resources that they can use in their transition from middle school -high school and into college or the workforce and beyond. Students who complete the training will earn a career readiness certificate to present to potential employers or an academic institution as a component of their professional portfolio.
This program supports a developing model based on three areas of emphasis: Career READINESS, Career AWARENESS and Understanding Cultural DIVERSITY (R.A.D.). The program is structured to support student success plans, career pathways, provide an introduction and further exploration of resources that supports career development. Once implemented, this credential can be provided based on a student’s ability to demonstrate career readiness and work ethic competencies which include problem-solving, teamwork, punctuality, and technical skill competencies.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Shane Shope is Assistant Professor with the Educational Leadership Program at Morehead State University. Shope has Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Ohio University and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum from Miami University. Dr. Shope has over 25 years in K-12 and Higher Education settings as a high school teacher, building and district level administrator. Shope has worked as an educational consultant nationally and internationally. His research has focused on College and Career Readiness, school transitions, rural leadership models, social justice issues and community capacity building. He has numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations. Shope has traveled extensively throughout the United States giving numerous presentations and workshops on community asset mapping and career readiness initiatives. Dr. Shope worked in coordination with the Public Education Evaluation Commission for the Ministry of Education for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He has been a consultant to public schools, civic organizations, and government agencies throughout his 25 years in public service.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Dr. J.R. Roush is the Dean of Core Studies/ College Credit Plus Director (Early College) with Southern State Community College, Ohio, and former; Professor of Educational Leadership at Morehead State University and PK-12 teacher and principal for the last 25 years. Roush earned his doctoral degree from Ohio University in Educational Leadership, where he received the Donald Knox Endowed Scholarship as an outstanding doctoral student. He also received the Great Lakes College Access Champion Award. Dr. Roush has published several peer-reviewed articles involving capacity building and successful higher education-high school transition programs, including, “Collaborating on Economic Success in Appalachia", “Educational Assets, Resources, Barriers and Social Capital in a Semi- Isolated Community of Appalachia.” and “Toward a responsive model for educational leadership in rural Appalachia: Merging theory and practice.” His areas of academic interest and research include; educational leadership, social capital, rural education, capacity building, college access and career and college readiness. He has presented at numerous state, regional and national conferences and consulted/researched internationally including some of the following topics: “Toward a responsive model for educational leadership in Appalachia: Merging theory and practice.”, “Community and Place in Mathematics Instruction in Selected Rural Schools.”, “Community Asset Mapping as a Tool for Educational Leaders.”, “Understanding assets, resources, barriers and social capital in an isolated community: A methodological overview.”, “Assessing Collaboration to Align High Schools and Higher Education Institutions in Appalachian Ohio.”, “Educational assets, resources, barriers and social capital in a semi-isolated community of Appalachia.” and an invitation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Public Education Evaluation Commission.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #3
Professor/Facilitator Biography: Daryl Privott, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Adult & Higher Education Program housed in the Foundational & Graduate Studies in Education Department at Morehead State University. Before his appointment as an Assistant Professor, he served in many professional roles including working in federal, city, higher education and private sector organizations. The majority of his positions have been in facilities management, campus management, infrastructure management, and operations. Some highlights include managing higher education campuses, University Libraries, working as a Sign Language Interpreter and working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Washington, DC. Dr. Privott is a first-generation college graduate and holds a Bachelor’s of Science Professional (BSP) degree in Industrial Technology, a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership/Higher Education Administration. His areas of research interests are higher education law, higher education facilities management, higher education administration, first-generation college students/graduates, adult education, resiliency, race, and ethics.
Conference Subthemes
Diversity and Inclusion, Education
College and Career Readiness In Appalachia: An Urban and Rural Perspective
Career Ready: Are You?
For decades, American businesses have been critical of the workplace readiness skills that high school graduates have brought to the workplace. A shift from a manufacturing-based economy to a more service-oriented job market has created a demand for a labor force that possesses these critical skills. Moreover, what has been lacking are programs that can address this issue. Gewertz (2016) found that only 8% of U.S. high school graduates completed a Career College Readiness program. Also, only 25% have a clear idea of how to move into career pathways coupled with a limited amount of information on how to choose a career path (Cuseo, Thompson, & McGlauglin, 2016).
How do we address this issue in Appalachia?
Through collaborative efforts with local business, practitioners and postsecondary institutions, students will be exposed to resources that they can use in their transition from middle school -high school and into college or the workforce and beyond. Students who complete the training will earn a career readiness certificate to present to potential employers or an academic institution as a component of their professional portfolio.
This program supports a developing model based on three areas of emphasis: Career READINESS, Career AWARENESS and Understanding Cultural DIVERSITY (R.A.D.). The program is structured to support student success plans, career pathways, provide an introduction and further exploration of resources that supports career development. Once implemented, this credential can be provided based on a student’s ability to demonstrate career readiness and work ethic competencies which include problem-solving, teamwork, punctuality, and technical skill competencies.
