E3 STEM

Exploration, Education and Employment in STEM

Why E3?

Our proven and unique E³ STEM Program at AVHS is an optional path to take within our Award Winning Triple A School that focuses on the Exploration, Education and Employment of our students in all STEM career possibilities. While AVHS has a STEM For All philosophy, this program gives students a chance to sign up and dig deeper into what STEM can offer after they graduate.

This program is designed to connect Apple Valley students with a variety of experiences that will prepare them for postsecondary education and careers in STEM fields. We provide opportunities for free college credits, connections with local business partners, real-world problem-solving experiences, and support services to help each student reach his/her full potential. Within the program, students select a career pathway that guides their course selection and their job shadow and mentoring opportunities. Students have access to individualized career and college counseling, tutoring in math and science, the support of our cohort model, and workshops on career readiness.

Exploration

Education

Education is the base of what we do at AVHS. While all students can take the following courses due to our STEM For All philosophy, these course play directly with how our students explore future employment opportunities. taking one or all of these courses would help shape a student to be comfortable in all aspects of a STEM education - and they are all offered at AVHS! Here is a sample of STEM courses offered at AVHS:

Prepare to Launch Educational Enrichment program sponsored by Target Corporation. Prepare to Launch is a virtual series presented by Target which teaches students the must have skills to launch into a successful career journey. View this Youtube promotional video. Register for one or more sessions listed below HERE. FREE!

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Certified Nursing Assistants are in high demand and provide an entry into all aspects of health care. Through hands-on and laboratory experience, students will understand the role of a nursing assistant, develop the skills to address patients’ basic needs and apply their skills in a clinical setting. Students taking this course will take both the written and skills exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant on the Minnesota Department of Health Nursing Registry. • Students successfully completing Certified Nursing Assistant may have the opportunity to earn college credit from a post-secondary institution. There are openings for the trimester 2 sections offered at the School of Environmental Studies. This course is open for juniors and seniors. There are also openings for the sections offered trimester 3 at Apple Valley High School. This is a 2-period block class. Make an appointment with your counselor to discuss this option and see if you can work this into your schedule for this year or possibly next year if you are a junior.

Drone Construction, Modification and Flight 3005 + Advanced Drone Construction 3050
As the uses of drones continues to grow in society, this course will allow students to create and design their own drones through the use of our International Fabrication Lab and E3STEM program. The Advanced Drone Construction course builds on the skills developed in Drone Construction. This class will focus on building, modifying and flying brushless motored drones which are modified through student coding. Students will go beyond simply flying drones, learning the open filmware built into the drone, allowing for modifications through coding.

Mobile Apps Development F-3660, W-3661, S-3662
The Mobile Applications Development Computer Science course is a class in which students will learn another programming language, explore Graphical User Interfaces (GUI), and create applications for general use. This course is designed to provide students with a real-life experience in the full evolution of Application Development: conception, definition, creation, testing, deployment, and support. Students will learn the Objective C programming language and the Xcode Integrated Development Environment tool set. There will be a focus on the Graphical User Interface for the iPad, iPhone and Mac platforms. This course will require students to find a working professional (the User) who needs an Application developed. Students will design an App which meets the requirements of the User and get agreement that the design meets the requirements of the User. Finally, the student will implement, test and deliver the App to the User. The first trimester will focus on learning the new language and development tool set. The second and third trimesters will focus on specifications, design, development, testing and delivery of the Application by a team of students.

College Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (CLA/Diff Eq) F-3657, W-3658, S-3659
This course is an introduction to college linear algebra and to differential equations and is intended for students who have successfully completed Calculus BC or an equivalent course. Linear Algebra topics include systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations and eigenvalues, eigenvectors, etc. Selected applications and use of technology will be included. Coverage in the area of differential equations includes basic definitions, ideas, and terminology of ordinary differential equations, as well as problem-solving techniques. Specific topics covered include solutions and applications of first-order differential equations, solutions of linear differential equations of higher order, second-order differential equations, and systems of linear differential equations.

Fab Lab Essentials 3001
Explore the Fab Lab and learn how to create, design and produce various products. This course will be an introduction to the 2D, 3D and CNC controlled machines in the Fab Lab. Students will also be introduced to the design process and documentation used in engineering related fields. Students will be expected to complete rudimentary tasks necessary for basic operation of the Fab Lab equipment. Basic hands-on projects will be designed and created throughout the course to demonstrate mastery of the equipment operations.

Choreography & Media F-4241, W-4242, S-4243 (Full Year)
Choreography and Media is a fast-paced intermediate level course that distinguishes the AVHS dance
department from all other programs in the state. It expands upon the dance techniques of Modern, Jazz,
Hip Hop, and more including a strong focus on choreography skills and group collaboration. Students will
also study different multi-media programs as they relate to dance such as Garageband, iMovie, the Google
Suite, and more. Students will infuse a variety of techniques and creative skills into their choreography
through the use of props, video projections, music editing, and video making. Group work, historical
research, collaboration skills, self-discipline, and self-motivation are crucial for this class.

College in the Schools (CIS) - Human Physiology, Technology and Medical Devices F-5064, W-5065, S-5066
CIS Human Physiology, Technology and Medical Devices is a year-long course. The course is the study of the
organization, structure, function, and interrelationships of the major systems of the human body and their response to disease. This course is a lab and activity-based course (including dissections) that requires memorization, reading, and note-taking skills. This college-credit course is recommended for students with an interest in pursuing a medically oriented or health career. The fall trimester covers body orientation and nomenclature, histology, the integumentary system, bones, the skeletal system, and joints. The winter trimester covers muscle anatomy and physiology. The spring trimester covers the nervous system, blood, and the cardiovascular system. This course uses a college-level textbook.

Unified Physical Education 4650
In this course, General Education and Adapted Physical Education students will learn and work together. Students will support one another while learning the knowledge and skills to maintain a health-enhancing lifestyle of physical activity and fitness. Students will participate and learn to make modifications by playing basketball, kickball, softball, soccer, floor hockey and volleyball. They will also work cooperatively on strength training, fitness testing, biking and scooter activities. Through ongoing leadership opportunities, students will also be empowered to create a more inclusive and accepting school environment for all students.

Employment

Being a part of E3 STEM will automatically get you networking with professionals in the field. By bringing in our extensive list of business partners to do informational interviews our students get a chance to meet with the people who are potentially their colleagues in the future and have honest conversations about their work. This program also offers Job Shadows with local businesses and internships that are available to students ready to take a part of their school day and get immersed in the fields they love. While we cannot guarantee that students will get hired right out of the program, our partners notice this experience when seeing it on a resume they are considering! Get a head start right out of high school by joining the E3 STEM program at AVHS.

Exploration and Education are two big pieces in the STEM path, but the most important one may be to get employment in your chosen field. With the E3 STEM program we are committed to helping our students get hired right out of high school or have the experiences needed to find work while pursuing a higher education degree. It is important to remember that both experience and education are important to employers! We prepare our students in many ways as they approach graduation, and here is the layout of one of them - Get Hired Workshops:

Professional Behavior and Attire - Students learn understand appropriate workplace behavior and dress. In this workshop, students will:

Describe professional behavior.
Discuss and assess communication skills appropriate/not appropriate for the workplace.
Identify appropriate times and uses of technology.
Compare and contrast different occupations and professional attire related to the occupations.
Define time management in relation to the work setting.

Cover Letter, Resume, and Thank You Letter Writing - Students develop understanding the importance of well composed cover letters, resumes, and thank you letters relevant to specific occupations. In this workshop, students will:

Identify exemplary letters and resumes.
Discuss and prepare different letters and resumes.
Evaluate and provide feedback on letters and resumes composed by classmates.
Explain formats, effective wording, length, and time of completion.

Interviews - Students learn to understand types of interviews, how to prepare their interview skills, be critiqued, and provide constructive feedback to classmates. In this workshop, students will:

Identify different types of interviews.
Explain different interviews, appropriate behavior and attire.
Prepare for and practice different styles of interviews.
Critique classmates via live observation and videotaped interviews.
Evaluate self through watching taped interviews.

Panel Presentation and Discussion - Listen to a panel of experts on the dos/don'ts of presenting self through letters, resumes, and the interview process. There will be time for questions and one-one work with panelists to provide feedback on letters and videos. In this workshop, students will:

Review job search process with experts in the field.
Incorporate panelists’ input into draft letters and resumes.
Break down practice interviews and continue to refine skills.

Field Trips

General Exploration

SPARCING School Year Success Event: This Event is Brought to you by the Minnesota Aspirations in Computing SPARCS Program ~ Serving High School Students who Identify as Female, Genderqueer, or Non-Binary

What does it take to have a successful school year? The beginning of school can bring a variety of feelings: the excitement of meeting new friends, the stress of homework and activities, and the pressures of what to do next after high school. There is a lot to juggle. Come hear from our panel of people who have been through it all. Get tips on everything from managing all your activities to keeping up with friends along with any other questions you have about what makes a successful school year.

When: October 19 from 7-8pm. Who: all high school students who identify as female, genderqueer, or non-binary studentsRegister: Click on this link. Where: Zoom - Zoom link will be sent one week prior to the event.

Career Exploration Event sponsored by Wold Architects & Engineers on October 26 from 1:20 - 2:30 pm in Room A101 at AVHS. Come explore careers in architecture, engineering and interior design by meeting professionals in these career fields through a Zoom session. Sign up HERE.

Virtual Event on November 8 from 10:30 am - 2:25 pm. Registered students will meet in A101 at AHVS to participate in this event together. By attending Advancing Sciences, students are also eligible to earn national honor society hours and apply to our first American Heart Association STEM Scholarship in Minnesota. Multiple sessions offered by local STEM professionals. From the chemistry of cosmetics to the technology of e-commerce; from the way we communicate to the way we consume information and so much more – our daily lives are built on a STEM foundation. Unfortunately, a troubling equity gap exists in STEM, from the lack of women pursuing STEM-related degrees to the number of people of color in STEM careers. Opportunities are lacking for too many bright young minds of diverse backgrounds. The American Heart Association is working to close these opportunity gaps through Advancing Sciences. Medical technology and life sciences are an important part of the culture and economy in Minnesota. This year’s Advancing Sciences digital experience allows students to learn directly from local leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Learn more HERE & REGISTER. You also need to complete this AVHS Permission form to attend. Video guide for attending virtual event

2021 Synergy Accounting and Business Career Exploration Event. Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 9:00 am - 2:45 pm. Designed to attract and recruit more a more diverse workforce in accounting and business career fields. Up to 6 AVHS students with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds can attend. Learn more about accounting and other business careers from college professors and professionals in the field, Accounting simulation, campus tour and information. Lunch served. See the schedule below for details. SIGN UP HERE. Once signed up, we will send you a form required by UST to complete.

SPARCS does Target Field - IT's Live! Back by Popular Demand! Learn about Target Field and the Minnesota Twins with an exclusive behind the scenes look focused on the stadium, the entertainment industry, and business technology. Participants will discover how technology drives success from the baseball field, the stands, to your home and throughout Twins Territory. Following the morning tour and lunch (it's on us), you'll spend the afternoon learning how science is applied to baseball at the stadium while working on solving real-world problems. It is sure to be a Major League hit for students with entertainment and technology interests. Students in high school who identify as women, genderqueer or non-binary are eligible to participate.

To Learn More and to Register CLICK HERE Note: limited to 30 high school age participants.

This is not a field trip but still a great activity to join at AVHS to explore a wide variety of STEM career fields: Join our AVHS Science Olympiad Team.

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AVHS FIRST Robotics Team - Knights of the Valley: Explore engineering, programming and other STEM career fields while having a ton fo fun by joining our FIRST Robotics team. See the flyer below for details. FIRST participants are eligible to win scholarships!

Explore STEM Careers: We invite you to discover the many ways that engineers, scientists, and other STEM professionals are making the world a better place by designing cutting-edge solutions and answering important questions during the COVID-19 pandemic. In these videos, you will meet real people working in all kinds of STEM-related fields, follow their pathway from student to career, learn about their inspirations, and discover why they are passionate about the work they do.

STEM Professional Informational Interview: Want to talk to a professional working in a STEM career of interest for you? We can make this happen. Contact Mr. Lynch on Schoology or through email (james.lynch@district196.org) and let him know you which type of STEM professional you would like to meet. This will be a Zoom session during the pandemic. Parents, we are always seeking more STEM professionals to help with these and other career exploration activities.

What is an apprenticeship? : Customized and hands-on, apprenticeships allow you to learn and earn. Your wages increase as you master job-specific skills through classroom and on-the-job training. Apprenticeships offer rewarding careers and flexible work/life balance. To obtain an apprenticeship, apply directly to the employer's personnel or hiring office using this comprehensive sponsor directory. DLI is available for questions and support, but does not supply apprenticeship jobs directly. Apprenticeship. Your path to success. Learn more here and find apprenticeship programs.

Computer Career Exploration

Ever wondered what it would be like to pursue a career in IT & Cyber Defense?
Join us for a virtual Meet and Greet about Women in Technology Careers!

Thursday, November 4th, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (ZOOM). All are welcome! Hosted by our IT faculty, Joan Bernard, this event will answer your questions about pursuing careers in IT and the job outlook. You will also hear from HTC women graduates and current students who are enjoying and/or preparing for successful careers in IT! Bonus! Every attendee will receive a code to waive the $20 admission fee at HTC! We hope you can join us! We welcome all genders at this event.
Women are just one segment of the population underrepresented in the IT workplace. It will take all of us to solve this issue and create diverse and innovative teams. Come join us to talk about how you can kick start an exciting tech career at HTC!

Register today for this FREE webinar at Hennepintech.edu/tech-talk

Meet a software engineer in a live career exploration event to be held in Room D144 at AVHS on Nov. 17 during period 5 which will run from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. We had this professional in for an event last year. He is awesome. SIGN UP HERE.

Virtual Robotics Workshop: The engineers at Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories are planning to host a virtual Robotics Workshop in Scratch programming in October using Government Zoom. The plan is to have five sessions in October from 4-6 p.m. (EDT) on October 7, 12, 14, 19 and 21 for 10 of your students (we can be very flexible if you have more than 10 interested students). SIGN UP HERE. We will send you the Zoom link after you sign up.

Schedule:

Student Test Connection: Oct 7, anytime between 4-6 p.m. (EDT)

Virtual Lesson 1: Tuesday, Oct 12, from 4-6 p.m. (EDT)

Virtual Lesson 2: Thursday, Oct 14, from 4-6 p.m. (EDT)

Virtual Lesson 3: Tuesday, Oct 19, from 4-6 p.m. (EDT)

Virtual Lesson 4: Thursday, Oct 21, from 4-6 p.m. (EDT)

Cyberstart America: A free national program for high school students to master cybersecurity as a gateway to the industry, up their digital skills, and compete for college scholarships! No textbooks or lectures, just fun, online challenges that allow you to experience real-world cybersecurity tasks. Qualify for scholarships! High scoring players will qualify for will qualify for the National Cybersecurity Competition a 2-day challenge. The season runs from Oct. 27 - April 27.

CoderZ League is a groundbreaking online robotics tournament that includes two levels to accommodate students of every coding experience (Junior, Pro). The tournament engages students through gaming and competition in STEM, coding, and tech literacy. CoderZ League is cloud-based, available on any device, and uses simulation of virtual 3D Robots to perform complex tasks and missions. The virtual experience makes it easy to design, program, and test a simulated robot in a variety of 3D environments. Teams of students work collaboratively to program, plan, and complete missions.

Medical Career Exploration

Nursing Career Exploration Event: Hosted by the Muslim Nurses Association. Tuesday, November 16 from 9:20 - 10:15 AM. Meeting in Room A101 at the start of Advisory. We will meet the nurses on a Zoom session as a group. Meet a group of nurses and learn more about the variety of career opportunities in nursing from real nurses. Be ready to ask questions. Register to attend HERE.

Tallo Community $2,500 Healthcare Month Scholarship

As part of Healthcare Month we will award a scholarship to one Tallo Community member. There are LOTS of ways to enter (comment on healthcare posts, register for the event, etc.) and here is the best part… you can enter multiple times to increase your chances of winning!

Here are the ways to enter for the Healthcare Month Scholarship:

1) Post questions on any or all of the Ask Me Everything we have scheduled with various medical industry influencers throughout October.

Oct 1st - Dr Dustin Portela (Dermatologist)
Oct 15th - Dr Chris Cooper (Chiropractor / Physical Therapist)
Oct 25th - Dr Melissa Shepard (Psychiatrist & Therapist

2) Post comments on any of the incredible healthcare related posts that will be going up throughout the month. Check the schedule of all the great content here. We’ll be updating the schedule with links as these informative medical related post go live on the Community. Jump on in and comment on one or all of the post we’ll be publishing throughout Healthcare Month! The comment must be over 100 characters and it’ll be considered as an entry into the Healthcare Month scholarship.

3) Attend The Future of Healthcare event October 20th, 2021 I 6PM PST. Register for your spot here.

4) Attend PING Healthcare Virtual College Fair October 6, 2021 | 8am - 8pm EST. Sign up for the college fair today

Scholarship Requirements:

Must be 13+
Keep your posts and comments professional and education or career related. We want you to participate in Healthcare Month in ways that uplift you as well as all the other aspiring medical professionals.
You are able to comment or ask as many questions as you want for more chances at winning the Healthcare Month Scholarship but remember... keep it professional. If you spam those entries will not count.
This must be your own work and not plagiarized.

TRIA Day in the Life Program: Virtual program offered Oct. 21 The program is intended to provide you with information about the specialties listed below. We will also touch on other topics, including schooling/program requirements, getting into practice/the work force, and what a typical day is like for an orthopedic specialist.
During the TRIA experience, you will hear about our philosophy on patient centered care, learn about a few of our unique programs, and view a previously recorded ACL reconstruction surgery. After the event, you will receive a request to complete an evaluation of the course. REGISTER HERE by Oct. 20.
Objectives:

Gain a general introduction to TRIA and the orthopedic profession.
Become acquainted with the specific roles of different orthopedic specialists, allowing for future opportunities to directly observe a specialist in a clinical or ambulatory environment.
Obtain a clear understanding of the requirements and education needed to pursue a career in various orthopedic careers.
Introduction to available resources and how to utilize them.

Primary areas of focus include:

· Physical Therapy

· Physician Assistant

· Orthopedic Physician

· Medical School, Residency, Fellowship

· Athletic Training

· Surgical Observation

Additionally, we touch on the following topics*:

· Nursing

· Occupational Therapy

· Radiology Technologists

· Surgical Technician

*Topics are subject to change

Join Us: Mini Medical School
Health and Wellness During a Pandemic

Three Online Sessions: Oct. 25, Nov. 1, and Nov. 8. Mondays (5:30-6:30 p.m. CT)
This event is free and open to the public. REGISTER HERE

Few people could have predicted the world would be approaching the second year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, but here we are with the rollout of effective vaccines, new and more aggressive variants, and still many unknowns about what lies ahead. How do we persevere while maintaining health and wellness in the changing tide of a pandemic?

Health and Wellness During a Pandemic is an exploratory journey of real-time updates on COVID-19, variants, and vaccines, the state of other diseases and infections during the pandemic, and mental health in this “new normal.”

Mini Medical School offers a unique glimpse into the health sciences at the University of Minnesota. Community learners with a shared interest in health embark on a journey examining the scientific foundations of health and disease. Presented using common language for ease of understanding complex topics, your guides are internationally renowned experts who are shaping the way health care is delivered locally and globally.

Perry Virtual Experience: We’re very excited to announce upcoming sessions of the Perry Virtual Experience in September, October 2021. The Perry Virtual Experience is a free, 2.5-hour, interactive online experience for high school and college-aged women who are interested in pursuing careers in orthopedic surgery and engineering. Participants will hear from women leaders in these fields and dive into online orthopedic simulations and biomechanics experiments. Additional information can be found on our website: https://perryinitiative.org/pve/. APPLY HERE. THERE WILL FILL UP QUICKLY. Work hard to make your application as good as possible. There will be strong competition for these spots.

Women in high school and college who have an interest in science, medicine and/or engineering are now invited to register for a session of the Perry Virtual Experience. We would appreciate it if you could pass along this information to any educators or students you may know. Students should be directed to fill out the online registration for one session that best fits their schedule. Most sessions are available to participants in any location, but some sessions are for a focused geographic area. Dates and details for each session can be found at https://perryinitiative.org/calendar/

Engineering Career Exploration

Not a field trip but still a great way to explore engineering! Consider joining the AVHS Rocket Team.

Inver Hills Community college Engineering Information Session:

Interested in learning more about the multitude of opportunities and pathways you have with our engineering program? Sign up to attend this information session to hear more about how we can get you started toward your bachelor's degree or landing a job after finishing your associate's degree.

VIRTUAL - Engineering Information Session Sign Up

Monday, October 25, 2021, 5 – 6 p.m.

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Sign up for E3 STEM

What to Expect in E3 STEM

After submitting the Permission Form (below), we will connect with the student for an introductory session shortly after. At this meeting they will learn everything about the program and what it offers beyond what is listed on this page. At this point students can choose to officially join - and they all do!

The student will be added to our different messaging groups to be informed about everything that is happening in the program. Parents of the students will receive weekly emails about what their students can do in the next week in E3 STEM to be able work with their students in shaping their experience.

Student Requirements

Other than being enrolled at AVHS there are no specific requirements other than that E³ STEM students are interested in any science, technology, engineering and math career field.

Are you inquisitive and curious about the world around you? You’ll be an ideal E³ STEM student. E³ STEM is about exploration and education. Through your time at AVHS we will help refine what your interests are and help you to succeed in your future field. Get a head start in your career in the E³ STEM Program!

Permission Form - First Official Step!

Resources for students

Career Counseling

Traitify Personality Assessment – The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board procured Traitify for use by residents of Dakota and Scott counties. Traitify is a visual personality assessment tool that recommends careers, jobs, and education based on personality and preference data. Users swipe through a short series of images, answering “Me” or “Not Me” to generate individualized results in about 90 seconds. It’s accurate, fast, free, and fun. Take the survey here!

This will include: Simple activity allowing students to identify their top core values. These values are critical in guiding people as they identify career fields that are the best fit for them.

reviewing your high school classes and credits
discussing post high school plans
looking at your strengths and interests and how those might apply to a potential career

We will also look at the various opportunities through STEM that will enhance your job readiness and resume, plus help analyze any possible barriers that may stand in your path and look at ways in which those can be overcome.

In addition to your school counselor you might also meet with Mr. Lynch, Mr. Magyar or Ms. Kuhn for career counseling sessions. You could make an appointment with any one of us over schoology. To make an appointment with your school counselor stop by the student services office to set something up or call 952-431-8218. Your school counselor is determined by your last name:

Ms. Gustafson A-C

Mr. Perkins D- He

Ms. Fogolin Hf-Mek

Ms. Schmidt Mel-Roo

Ms. Perkins Rop-Z”

FORMS: E3 STEM College Exploration Worksheet

RESOURCES:

Naviance: Contains Supermatch college search/selection system. Click HERE to access. Your user name is your school email address (____ID#____@apps.district196.org). Use the same password you use to login to Schoology & Collab.

High 5 Strengths Test: Free test to determine your top 5 strengths and how they might apply to future career fields. Access test HERE.

Value Sort Activity: During your sessions, you will be discussing all aspects of your potential educational pathways that will lead to good career match. Complete activity HERE.

MyNextMove – Career exploration tool that allows you to explore careers in a variety of ways. Also contains access to an interest profile tool to help you better identify what you would like to do for careers if you are not sure.

GetMyFuture – Career Exploration system Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Healthcare Career Exploration Websites: You may be interested in healthcare — but not quite sure what specific job or educational path you’d like to pursue. Here are two sites that can help: CareerWise and HealthCarePathway.

Career videos. Learn more about various careers by viewing videos from professionals in these fields.

BLS Career Outlook Information: Resource to learn more about trends in career opportunities.

Skills Toolkit – Find the tool you need to research career information, training, or jobs.

Career and Educational Explorer: Career and Education Explorer allows students and others interested in a certain career field to review related job descriptions, education requirements, typical job titles, wages, hiring demand, and top industries. The tool merges the functions and data of two separate products, Career Profile and ISEEK, into a single entity.

2-Year Degree Career Examples: learn more about different types of careers that require a 2-year degree. This resource from ISG also lists what local colleges offer programs that will lead to those careers.

STEM Occupation Data Resource site: Department of Labor Statistics site about STEM careers.

O*net Online: Great occupation exploration tool including career outlook tool.

WIOA Dakota County Wanted Analytics & Jobs: Use this resources to find jobs and see what careers are highly sought in our area.

Learnability Quotient Assessment Tool – Technology is always changing and so is the workplace. Your Learnability Quotient (or LQ) reflects your desire and ability to grow and adapt to new circumstances and challenges throughout your work life.

College Search site:

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search

https://www.petersons.com/college-search.aspx

https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-best-college-search-websites

https://www.princetonreview.com/college-search

https://www.cappex.com/colleges

https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

https://collegesofdistinction.com/advice/the-top-6-college-search-sites/

If interested, please also visit the following website to learn more about the conversations our executives had at the World Economic Forum around Learnability, the skills revolution and gender parity – http://www.manpowergroup.com/wef2017.

SciGirls Stories: Real Women, Real Jobs: Inspiring real-life stories for all ages featuring Minnesota women in STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). These are the innovators, problem-solvers and dreamers who live right next door, passionate about their work, hobbies, families and helping to make the world a better place. They motivate girls to pursue all kinds of interests and career paths.

SciGirls Women in STEM Videos: Series of videos about women in a variety of STEM careers.

Harvard Law To Allow Deferred Admissions, Hopes To Attract STEM Majors. The New York Times (5/3, Olson, Subscription Publication) reports that Harvard Law School announced Wednesday that it is “expanding a pilot program for Harvard undergraduates,” and will “allow juniors accepted from any college to defer admission as long as they finish college and spend at least two years working, studying or pursuing research or fellowships.” The program was started “to encourage students to gain work experience before entering law school and to encourage those studying science, technology, engineering or math to pursue the legal profession.” The Washington Post (5/3, Svrluga) reports that Harvard Law officials say they “particularly hope to lure students interested in science, technology, engineering and math fields to consider the law, since advanced technical knowledge and skills are in demand.” The piece quotes Associate Dean for Admissions and Strategic Initiatives Jessica Soban saying, “It’s incredibly valuable to have your attorney understand the underlying biology or the underlying coding systems or the underlying physics that are driving the legal questions.”

Increasing Diversity In STEM Workforce Requires Greater Exposure Of Young People To STEM Jobs. Dr. Marcus Bright, political commentator and executive director of Education for a Better America, writes at Diverse Education (5/3, Bright), on the lack of diversity in the STEM workforce, which he attributes to “an inept outreach to HBCUs and other producers of qualified STEM workers” as well as “a lack of large numbers of people of color in the STEM pipeline.” He recommends “more exposure for students at the K-12 level” as a remedy, and as a means of making “the requisite math courses needed for many STEM careers more relevant to students.” In college, he says students in relevant fields of study need “consistent exposure to opportunities in the STEM economy.”

Cyber Security Education Guide: Cyber security professionals, or information security analysts, have a wide range of responsibilities, but the crux of their job is to protect online data form being compromised. As more of our personal information is stored online, the more important it becomes to step up security.

Contest & Award Programs

ACE Mentoring Program: Open to any AVHS high school student who has the curiosity and drive to learn about a career in design and construction — from contracting and engineering to architecture and landscaping. AVHS students will join a virtual HUB this year working with Mentors from area companies. ACE Twin Cities is approximately a 16 week program from November until April.  Students meet with mentors once a week for about 2 hours to help students develop their  project. Teams are normally kept to under 10 to make sure students get hands on experience. If we have more than 10 students on a team and enough to have a second team will break the team down. 

Students are provided a RFP along with the National CIRT Competition requirements at the start of the year that they work on throughout the year and provide a 20 min presentation in front of industry leading panel of judges at the University of Minnesota Campus.  RFP Sample These can range from new schools and mixed-use developments to amphitheatres and temporary housing for movie stars on location. The program ends in a competition where teams present their projects to be judged by a panel of industry professionals. ACE students are eligible for scholarships and maybe even internships by being part of this program. Check out this video of past student participants recommending ACE. SIGN UP HERE TO JOIN AVHS MENTOR TEAM. You also need to REGISTER with ACE HERE.

Aspirations in Computing Award Program: Apply Today For The National and Minnesota Aspirations for Women in Computing Awards. This award honors high school students who identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary for their computing-related achievements and interests. This award celebrates and recognizes your leadership ability and academic history, along with your computing-related interests, aspirations and achievements. Aside from access to internships, job shadow experiences, and mentor matches, as well as connections to employers and prizes, winning this award can be a life-transforming experience. APPLY HERE. Deadline: Nov. 5.

Aspirations in Computer Promo Video

Job Shadows

Internships/Jobs

Rewarding jobs in Lakeville! Want to work in other locations - Check for openings HERE.

ALSO: Fairview at some of their hospitals can hire students for the nutrition positions! Great way to get their foot in the door and the pay is good! www.fairview.org/careers

Resident Assistant/NA/HHA

Full & Part-time options
Straight Days, Evening or Nights
* SIGN ON BONUS potential *Competitive pay and benefits
*No CNA experience, registry, or certification required as we provide on the job training
*Duties include passing meds, daily cares, lifts, and support with meals, activities, and light housekeeping

RN- Registered Nurse

Part-time Evening hours

LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse

Part-time Evening hours

Culinary Assistant/Server

Part-time, Evening hours 4-700pm *No experience required- we will train!
Housekeeper

Casual hours- pick up ahead of time or for last minute needs. Day/Evenings

JOIN OUR TEAM, GROW YOUR CAREER, LOVE YOUR JOB

THE FOUNTAINS AT HOSANNA ASSISTED LIVING- JOB FAIR SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
9850 163rd Street West Lakeville MN 55044

1:00pm-5:00 pm

Interview on the SPOT and gift card raffle!
Benefits for positions scheduled 60 hours/two

weeks. Partial benefits for part-time staff Register for job fair via https://cutt.ly/AWAjocM. Search and apply for jobs:

www.ebenezercares.org/careers

Questions or can’t make it?

Julie Walton Executive Director

Phone 952-236-4701 julie.walton@fairview.org

ebenezerjobs2@fairview.org

Co-op/Internships and Summer Research Opportunities
offered to High School Students.All opportunities listed are PAID, unless otherwise indicated. Very long list of opportunities HERE.

Dakota Scott Workforce Centers: “Who’s Hiring Youth” Newsletter. The May edition of “Who’s Hiring Youth” focuses on career exploration and various assessment tools available. View the newsletter here.

NOW HIRING! – JOB BOARDS from the Dakota Scott Workforce Center:

www.minnesotaworks.net – Minnesota’s largest free online job bank. Post your resume and search for jobs by matching keywords in your resume to keywords in job postings. You may also search by occupation/keyword or by location.

www.snagajob.com – search thousands of hourly and part-time jobs by location/zip code.

www.careerrookie.com – look for internships, part-time and entry level careers.

The SciTech Internship Program is a one-stop shop for connecting college students majoring in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to paid internships in small Minnesota companies. These internships offer students valuable hands-on industry experience, an opportunity to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges, and the skills they need to bridge the gap between classroom and career. Companies that hire through SciTech receive a wage match to cover 50% of the intern’s wages (capped at $2,500). SciTech will support at least 200 internships in 2021. This state-funded program is a phenomenal resource for finding STEM internships statewide. Learn more on our blog and apply at SciTechMN.org.

Program Flyer: https://scitechmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2021PY_Flyer_Students-1.pdf

Examples of Past E³ STEM Internships:

AVHS Fab Lab table design/build project with Skyline Exhibits
Eagle Up Fabrication. Creation and fabrication of AVHS spirit items.
E³ STEM website project with Thomson Reuters
ISD 196 iPad Rollout support
ISD 196 Central Receiving interns
AVHS Technology Support Staff interns
MN Department of Transportation Phoenix Program – Civil Engineering intern
Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical interns
AVHS Lunchroom Table Design Interns.
Computer coding interns – Thomson Reuters
Digital Marketing Internship – Thomson Reuters
Computer Programming intern – Lockheed Martin
Engineering Internship – Uponor

Legacy I3 Program

Program Overview

The Legacy I-3 Core Development Program, a workforce development provider offering Apple Valley High School students to take advantage of future careers at Thomson Reuters and other local companies. The Legacy CORE Student Development Program provides high intensity training to students in the areas of Character, Logic and Reasoning, Academic Excellence, and Workforce /Career Readiness to help students succeed personally, academically, and professionally. The Legacy CORE program partners with companies such as EXCEL and Thomson Reuters in order to match talented students with future job opportunities.

Each year the Legacy CORE Program needs our help in identifying 11^th and 12^th grade students from underrepresented groups to participate in the program. In addition to the training, Legacy CORE Program provides our seniors summer job opportunities this year and possibly tuition help for college.

Scholarships

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES:

Minnesota Specific Scholarships (THIS IS A LINK)

School-specific aid (money from the college you will end up attending)

Hispanic/Latino Scholarships

African American Scholarships

Adventures in Education Scholarships

Scholarships:

AVEDA Institute Scholarship

United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Applicahttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1W7BGgpBfbhhuAF6RJpNXvAChUXMyciT7DjBVudvF7DM/edit?usp=sharingtion

SFM Scholarship: This is a scholarship awarded to students who have had a parent injured, disabled, or killed in a work-related accident. $10,000.00

Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship. Amount: $2,500. This national scholarship program is for students seeking to pursue career or technical education in a post-secondary environment. . Scholarship criteria also include high school completion by spring of 2016, commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical certificate/degree, and a United States citizen.

Women in Computer Science Scholarships (scroll to the bottom of the page) There are multiple scholarships here

Civil Engineering Scholarship: See below. Learn more & apply HERE

First page of the PDF file: ITE_Diversity_Scholars_Flyer_-_Final

Service Learning

The expectation in the E3 STEM program is for all of our students to complete at least 5 hours of service learning volunteer work. We seek to help students gain opportunities to serve in capacities that also allow them to gain valuable experiences in STEM fields if at all possible. Below are some options for service learning.

Leaders Save Lives program is a great fit for students seeking out leadership experience, volunteer hours and scholarship opportunities.* Students who are a part of this program can help support hospital patients by hosting a blood drive during their summer break.

Here’s how you can help:

Check out the program website, which includes the form students can use to sign up.
Share this video and flyer to get the word out.
Forward this email to students who you think might be interested and encourage them to sign up!
Tweet this message to your followers.

The Open Door Pantry

The Open Door is a hunger relief organization dedicated to ending local hunger through access to healthy food. They serve over 5,000 Dakota County residents each month and distribute over a million pounds of food annually, over half of which is fresh/perishable. They have an Eagan Pantry, Mobile Pantry, volunteer gardens, and client gardens. Volunteers can help with just about everything: stocking the shelves at the Pantry, riding with the Mobile Pantry, providing facility maintenance at the Pantry, or working in the garden. If you are interested, there are various orientations in Apple Valley and Eagan in July. Go to www.theopendoorpantry.org to register for an orientation or call Nancy at 651-605-2881.

Neighborhood House

Neighborhood House is located at Wellstone Center in St. Paul and is a multi-cultural, multi-lingual center, open to all, and committed to the success of refugees and new immigrants. Volunteer opportunities include mass produce distributions (distributions of free, fresh produce for member of our community facing food insecurity), being a food market assistant (help program participants shop for food), being a farmer’s market rescue volunteer (collecting fresh produce at the St. Paul Farmer’s Market), and be a delivery volunteer for the Nutrition Assistant Program for Seniors to distribute supplemental food boxes to seniors at Wellstone Center and the apartment building next door. Some volunteer opportunities do require a commitment of several shifts in the same area in order to be a volunteer. For more information, contact Vanessa Edwards (Volunteer Coordinator) at vedwards@neighb.org or 651-789-2524. You can also visit www.neighb.org/support/volunteer to fill out a volunteer application.

Lifeworks

Lifeworks serves the local community and people with disabilities. They have a variety of volunteer opportunities to engage with the people they service, whether it’s one-on-one volunteering or volunteering for special events. If you are interested in this organization, you can call them at 651-454-2732 or go to their website for more information (www.lifeworks.org/get-involved/ways-to-volunteer).

DARTS

DARTS is a non-profit that helps older adults live independently and support those caring for them. There are many ways to volunteer–help with seasonal yard cleanup, share your talents, or provide a break for a caregiver by spending a few hours with an older adult needing care. For more information, visit www.dartsconnects.org/volunteer or call 651-455-1560.

Other Resources

College Preparation/Exploration:

Free 6 month ACT test online prep course for AHVS students with code “AVHS” >
University of Wisconsin Mathematics Placement Practice Test >

Career Exploration:

A Day in the Life Series: Explore this playlist that showcases a day in the life of a variety of careers.

What to do with each college major site.

STEM Occupation data – Bureau of Labor Statistics site with a very large amount of data about STEM careers.

High School Student’s Guide for College & Health Careers: Our online workshop includes printable worksheets and tools to help you explore your health career interests, get ready for college, and take the right steps towards your future health career. Read more

FREE Python Coding Course by Google.

Sample Portfolios:
- Animus High School Portfolios.
- Livermore High School Sample Portfolio & General portfolio information.
- Heritage High School – 21st Century Digital Portfolios.
- New Tech High School Portfolios
Portfolio Examples – Learnings

Exploration at AVHS

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