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
While enrolled in E3 STEM you will have more opportunities to explore STEM careers than there are days that we are in school. These experiences happen in field trips, career counseling, 1 on 1 with business professionals, college tours, clubs & activities, job shadowing & internship possibilities, and more!
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:
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.
COLLEGE OPTIONS;
Dakota County Technical College:
- TUESDAY VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS: Every Tuesday from 1:00p – 2:15 | Reserve your seat here!
- Virtual ZOOM Admissions Assistance: Monday – Friday, 10:00a – 2:00p
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- NOTE: You will experience a “virtual waiting room” until a representative is available.
- Monthly 3rd Thursday Virtual Info Session for specific programs (see below) at 5pm | Reserve your seat here!
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
- Computer Career Exploration
- Medical Career Exploration
- Engineering Career Exploration
General Exploration
STEM Career Exploration Panel: In partnership with the United Way and Cummins: Cummins employees will speak about their job and its role in the STEM field during the virtual panel. Students will also have an opportunity to ask any questions they might have pertaining to STEM, a future career, and/or general life advice. Commins is a leader in designing & developing power systems. They employ a variety of STEM professionals. The panel will take place on April 13th from 3:30-4:30pm CST. Sign up for the Career Day panel here: https://unitedway.formstack.com/.../high_tech_kids_sign_up_
Go4Brains Summer Program at the University of MN: Learn more HERE and apply. Deadline March 15. Seeking students in grades 9 - 11 from diverse backgrounds. August 2 - 6.
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Dunwoody College Summer Camps
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hands-on projects in a variety of technical fields. Students interested in attending the summer program, must complete an application at dunwoody.edu/ycap. Recipients selected for the program will be eligible for a scholarship of up to $10,000 a year for two years if they are accepted to and choose to attend Dunwoody after graduating from high school. Registration deadline is May 3, 2021.
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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
Medical Career Exploration
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Scrubs Camp |
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you healthcare career exploration from the comfort of your home. Registration will open on April 15. Learn more HERE.
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Inspire ME -The University of Minnesota's Response to COVID-19: Learn more about how doctors and engineers are working together at the U of M to tackle COVID-19 and earn a certificate of completion. This is a fantastic learning experience and a great resume builder for future college applications, etc.
Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) Inspire ME Online Certificate Courses:
- Course 1: Medicine-Centric Course on COVID-19 and UMN efforts to address it
- Course 2: Engineering-Centric Course on UMN Response to COVID-19
Access: The modules in the two courses are on the University's Canvas platform, but are publicly accessible. The opportunity to earn a certificate is possible if the quizzes at the end of each module are completed. The quizzes are designed to ensure some key points are learned per module topic, and are aimed at a high school level. Each module is self-paced and can be started and stopped as needed.
Perry Virtual Experience: We’re very excited to announce upcoming sessions of the Perry Virtual Experience in May 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
ISG Engineering Career Exploration Event - April 14 starting at 1:15 pm. Explore a variety of engineering careers with professionals from ISG. ISG is an architectural & engineering firm that focuses on new construction and renovations of building and landscapes. REGISTER HERE. We will send you the Zoom link after registering.
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!
When you are ready to sign up, fill out this form to get registered for E3 STEM at AVHS
Resources for students
- Career Counseling
- Contest & Award Programs
- Job Shadows
- Internships/Jobs
- Legacy I3 Program
- Scholarships
- Service Learning
- Other Resources
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.
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!
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
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Pitch Your Business Idea, Win Cash Prizes! Innovator Competition |
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To encourage the entrepreneurial mindset in youth, the Jacobson Institute sponsors the Innovator Competition each fall and spring. This investment in the future of entrepreneurship provides high school innovators with financial support and feedback from successful entrepreneurs. Please share with any young entrepreneurs you know! Learn more HERE. 1st Place: $1,500 2nd Place: $1,000 3rd Place: $500 |
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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 in the spring of 2021.
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.
Job Shadows
Internships/Jobs
H2U: Global Health & Equity Research. AVHS is proud to be partnering with a global health research team to launch this pilot program called H2U exclusively for AVHS sophomores going into their junior year. Students will be paid a stipend to participate in H2U. They will be assigned to work a research lab at the U of M as an assistant. There will be an informational meeting for you to learn more about this program on Thursday March 18 during Advisory. Cohort A students who are in school that day can report to the AVHS theater. Interested Cohort B & Digital Academy students can tune into this meeting via Zoom HERE. Password is avhs. Meeting ID is: 859 5061 0194. Sign up HERE to attend so we can let your Advisory teacher know you will not be in class on March 18. See below for more details. NOTE: the website is not yet live so hold off on signing using the QR code. It will be soon! Learn more about the program HERE.
Dakota-Scott Workforce Board Job Skills Series - View the following website for all of the details. See a few opportunities below:
City of Burnsville Jobs - Check out this website for multiple opportunities
Market Garden Internship | Part-time Seasonal
Apply Online: Market Garden Intern | Part-time Seasonal
| Job ID: | 566 |
| City Department: | Recreation/Market Garden Intern |
| Date Posted: | 3/18//2021 |
| Location: | City Hall |
| Closing Date: | 4/4/2021 |
| Attachment: | Job Description: Market Garden Intern | Part-time Seasonal |
Additional Information:
The City of Burnsville is hiring approximately seven students from high schools in the Burnsville area to join us for the 2021 season to grow food and serve the community. Our Market Garden Interns gain valuable life and job skills, and have a great time while doing it! If you are 14 –18 years old and looking for an opportunity to LEARN, SERVE and EARN this spring and summer, then check out our Market Garden Internship! In addition to growing food for their community, our interns are given several opportunities to take leadership roles by promoting sustainable agriculture, healthy eating and equal food access around Burnsville. City of Burnsville Market Garden Interns will:
LEARN important job and life skills and learn about urban agriculture by helping to create and maintain Burnsville’s first Food Forest and Market Garden.
SERVE by sharing what you learn about sustainable urban agriculture at the Market Garden and Food Forest, speaking to others about your work and working with other youth from different backgrounds and schools.
Resident Assistant (caregiver) and Culinary Job Opportunities in Burnsville, Savage, and Lakeville
Students are you looking for rewarding part time work or some work experience in a healthcare setting ?
Ebenezer is Minnesota’s largest senior living operator with over 100 years of experience serving older adults.
We are looking for caring individuals to join our Assisted Living/Memory Care sites in Burnsville, Savage, Eagan and Lakeville as a Resident Assistant. Resident Assistant provides personal cares and health related services (bathing, dressing, feeding, transfers/lifts, pass medications, temperatures, blood pressure and glucose monitoring) to our residents in the assisted living and memory care units. Much like a home health aide or direct support professional. No certification or licensure required.
We also hire students into our culinary assistant/server positions.
Burnsville (Arbors at Ridges and Arbor Lane)
Savage (Savage at Fen Pointe Senior Living)
Lakeville (Fountains at Hosanna)
https://ebenezer-fairview.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchLocation=12781-12807-Lakeville
Ebenezer has skilled nursing and assisted living/memory care communities scattered throughout the state of Minnesota. Along with our partnership with MHealth Fairview we can offer endless opportunities to start and grow in your career, a great benefits package and a supportive work environment!
Apply now at www.ebenezercares.org/careers
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Questions? Contact our sourcing dept (Gwen) at dept-ebenezer-sourcing@fairview.org
Home Health Aide Training & Employment at Augustana Regent of Burnsville: We are hoping to plan another training session with Augustana during the summer after the pandemic is over. Stay tuned. This will lead to part-time employment if the training is successful. The knowledge & skills you learn in this position are very similar to those needed to pass the exams to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. If you complete this training and then are a successful PCA for Augustana they will commit to helping you prepare for and take the CNA exam without having to pay over $1000.00 to take an actual CNA college course. Any of you considering nursing and other healthcare careers should very seriously consider getting your CNA certification. This is in some case an expectation for students entering nursing programs. In other cases, it can help get you into competitive nursing programs. CNA positions tend to provide pretty competitive wages as well. There are jobs right now in food services. This is a great way to get your foot in the door for other jobs later. If you would like to do this email Ricco.mejia@cassialife.org. You can apply for this training by going to Augustana Regent of Burnsville and filling out an application. The contact person . You need to be 16 by the time you are employed for the Home Health Aide and CNA positions. The address is: 14500 Regent Lane, Burnsville, MN 55306. It is located right next to the Burnsville Mall.
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 11th and 12th 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)
Adventures in Education Scholarships
Scholarships:
SFM Scholarship: This is a scholarship awarded to students who have had a parent injured, disabled, or killed in a work-related accident. Deadline is March 31. $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
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
- Research on Inclusion of Portfolios:
- EdSource – High schools turning to portfolios to assess academic progress.
- Student Portfolios as an Assessment Tool
- The Pros and Cons of Assessing Students through Portfolios
- Digital portfolios for students – tips & examples
- 3 Reasons to Use Portfolios in Education
- Describe the Advantages of Portfolio Assessment for Students
- Feedback Document
Exploration at AVHS
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