Workforce Connections Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 26, 2017
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of High Schools with Highest 2016/2017 Student Completion Percentage on Future Plans (Workforce Connections)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in collaboration with Guidance Services, implemented an online College and Career Readiness planning tool called “Future Plans” with 10th grade students in 2016/2017. Future Plans is an interactive program which helps students discover their talents, interest and work values so they can choose the education pathway that best fits their potential career choices.    We are recognizing the five high schools that had the highest percentage of their assigned students complete the Future plans program.   Alonso High School Brandon High School East Bay High School Newsome High School Steinbrenner High School
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Improve the high school graduation rate • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Christopher Jargo, Director, Career and Technical Education

Warren S. Brooks		Van Ayres
Workforce Connections Officer, Workforce Connections (813) 231-1860		Deputy Superintendent (813) 272-4895
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20170926_820 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section A Item# 12