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Presented by:

Annaleah Karron

KPBSD College & Career Readiness Coordinator

akarron@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

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Middle College vs. Jumpstart:

Student Support

Mentoring & Seminar Course
Partnership with KPC
Paid tuition, books and fees
KPMC Orders books! Students don’t have to worry about finding the correct edition or format.
Transcripts - KPC sends final transcripts TO the KPBSD Coordinator, so classes are recorded accurately each term.

Community

Part of a community of Middle College Students
Common classes with other KPMC students

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What is Middle College?

A dual-enrollment program that provides a supported transition to post-secondary education.
An avenue for students to earn a high school diploma through completion of college classes.

Middle Colleges Around the State:

Kenai Peninsula: Kenai Peninsula Middle College & KPC/UAA (Est. 2020 - 61 students)

Anchorage: Alaska Middle College School & UAA

(Est. 2019 - 293 Students)

Mat-Su Valley: Mat Su Middle College School & MSU/UAA (Est. 2016 - 210 Students)

Fairbanks: North Star College & UAF

(Est. 2021 - 40 Students)

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Enrollment:

Students participating in middle college will retain their “affiliate” school enrollment *Must be enrolled in a Brick/Mortar school program - ie: SoHi, KCHS, Homer, etc

Students apply for KPMC through the KPBSD website.

Students must meet the eligibility requirements for Middle College:

High School 11th or 12th graders
2.5 or higher GPA
Placement test into college level coursework

WRTG 111 OR
Math 105

Participation in KPMCS Mentoring and Seminar course.

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Next Steps:

Applications for Semester 2 open October 2nd- December 6th.

Visit the College & Careers Website for more info: https://kpbsd.org/

KPC staff will reach out to facilitate placement testing, advising, and help students build Spring schedules.

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Current Opportunities!

Apply HERE

KPC/KBC: Students are currently enrolled in CNA, Welding, Process Technology, Art, and MORE!
AVTEC: Young Mariners Nautical Course (10 spots, $200 fee).
ETT/ EMT Possibly Kenai (S2) (KPC course also available).
PWSC: Tech Learners Courses *Contact Beth Swaby for KPBSD options.
iChoice: Computer Sciences, Intro to Education (EdRising) Current Offerings
Workforce Development Center (WDC): Auto, Welding, CAD/CAM
Additional courses offered at individual schools! Just ask!

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What does CTE look like in KPBSD?

Each school offers a variety of classes. Not all classes are currently offered at all sites.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Nautical Skills, Introduction to (AVTEC) [WW736]
Power Mechanics 1 [II785]
Marine Technology (AVTEC) [WW735]
Natural Resources Technology [II825]

Architecture & Construction Architecture & Construction

*CAD/CAM [II950]
Construction / Manufacturing Woods [II915]
Construction Manufacturing Metals [II920]
*Drafting 1 / 2 /3[II740] [II745] II750
Construction 1/2/3 4? [II725] [II730] [II735]
Welding 1 /2 ¾? [II775] [II780]
Woodworking 1 / 2 (Middle School) [II706] [II710]

A/V Technology & Communications

*Computer Applications 1/2/3 (iChoice) [BB765] [BB770] [BB775]
*Digital Photography 1 & 2 [AA795] [AA870]

Business, Management & Administration

Keyboarding (iChoice) [DBB705]
*Employability Skills (iChoice)[II930]
Accounting 1 & 2 [BB710] [BB715]
Commercial / Yearbook Publishing [BB750]
Desktop Publishing 1 [BB755]

Education & Training

Introduction to Education (EdRising) [HH840]
Development as a Professional Educator (EdRising) [HH855]
Education Culture for Learning (EdRising) [HH850)

Human Services

Culinary Arts 1 & 2 [HH735] [HH740]
Foods & Nutrition 1 / 2 [HH725] [HH730]
Child Development 1 /2 [HH750] [HH755]
Consumer Education [HH705]
Family & Consumer Science [HH710]
Nutrition of Food [HH800]

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What does CTE look like in KPBSD?

Each school offers a variety of classes. Not all classes are currently offered at all sites.

Health Science

Certified Nursing Assistant (KPC)[HH770]
Emergency Trauma Technician [HH780]
Medical Terminology 1 & 2 [HH786] [HH786]
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (KPC) HH775

Manufacturing

*CAD/CAM [II950]
*Power Mechanics 1 / 2 [II785] [II790]
Welding 1/ 2/3/4 [II775] [II780] [II960] [ II965}

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Engineering, Introduction to (PLTW)[II940]
Robotics [BB480]
Engineering, Principles of (PLTW) [II925]]

Information Technology

Computer Science Principles (iChoice) [DBB725]
Web Programming (PWSC/ iChoice)[BB900] [BB905]
PWSC Tech Learner Courses (iChoice)
Computer Applications 1 / 2/ 3 (iChoice) [DBB765] [DBB770] [DBB775]

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Intro to Automotive [11970]
Automotive Tech 1/2/3 [II971] [II972] [II973]
Small Engine Repair (Yamaha)

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Justice 1 / 2 [HH825] [HH830]
Criminal Justice, Introduction [HH790]

*Criminal Forensics

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Future

Opportunities!

Spring CNA @ KPC -

Fridays 8-5pm + 2 Week Practicum

CTE Intensive / Camps - We are looking for instructors and topics for hands-on CTE Camps

RiggSafe / Scaffolding / OSHA / ETT / FF1 and more!

KPC - Personal Finance, Astronomy, Geography, Geology & Biology w/ Labs, Create Writing, Welding, Process Tech, etc.

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Outside Organizations

UAF CTC Programs: https://www.ctc.uaf.edu/

Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District: https://kpedd.org/

https://kenaipeninsulaworkforce.org/

Alaska General Contractors: www.webuildalaska.com

UAF RAHI Summer Program

https://www.uaf.edu/rahi/

UAF Mining and Petroleum Training MAPTS

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AKCIS - Career Planning - Students access through KPBSD/ Clever Link

https://acpe.alaska.gov/PLANNING/AKCIS

*MS - EdRising MS Curriculum, AKCIS Jr. and Kids2College

Scholarship Folder - Find local scholarships or state & National ones related to your career interests.

APS Information - Start this conversation in Middle School!

https://acpe.alaska.gov/FINANCIAL-AID/AK-Performance-Scholarship

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Questions?

Presented by:

Annaleah Karron

KPBSD College & Career Readiness Coordinator

akarron@kpbsd.k12.ak.us