Has What You Learned in High School Helped You Get a Job?
While some graduates may say "no" to this question, graduates of Central Educational Center in Coweta County, Georgia would say "yes."
This publicly funded charter school that opened in August 2000 has to meet state standards like all public schools, but it is different in a number of ways.
First, because the goal of CEC is to help provide a skilled workforce, they tailor their curriculum to needs of their business community.
Second, the school is organized based on a business model. Mark Whitlock is the CEO, not the principal. Teachers are directors and students are team members.
Third, they partner with Western Central Technical College where students can take college courses with college professors, earn college credits and learn advanced technical skills. The emphasis is on work-based learning.
Fourth, they have partnerships with about 200 local businesses, such as Vista Care, a hospice provider. This way students participate in internships, job shadowing and apprenticeships.
And finally, students receive grades for their skills, but also a work ethic grade.
Do you think this is model that would benefit your community?
Labels: charter school, vocational education, work-based learning
posted by Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D. @ 8:44 AM
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