September 2022 Newsletter

WPISD CTE/CCMR Department Newsletter

From the Desk of Adlena Jacobs, Coordinator of CTE/CCMR

For the 2022-2023 School year, the CTE/CCMR department will continue to strategically align department initiatives, activities, and district wide campaigns to meet and exceed the following goals:

Student Academic Success

Increase the percentage of graduates who meet at least one college, career, or military readiness indicators with in the A-F accountability framework

Students, families, and community Connections

Increase student participation, experiences and service opportunities to ensure 90% of students are connected with areas of interest

In the newsletter

We will give you College, career and Military Readiness Events and Resources, CTE programs of Study news, and Instructional Support resources from the desk of Shari Huffman our CTE instructional team Leader

WIlls point High School CTE webpage

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Oct. 21st

College Fair: More information on registration coming soon.

Colleges scheduled to come:

East Texas Baptist University, Lincoln Tech, Louisiana State University of Alexandria, Marines, North East Texas Community College, SMU, Southern Arkansas University, Texas State University, Texas Tech University, The University of Texas at Dallas, The University of Texas at Tyler, Trinity valley Community College, The University of Texas at Austin, Kilgore College, University of Texas at Arlington, Sam Houston State University, McMurry University, Northwest Lineman College, University of North Texas, UTI, U.sArmy, University of Louisiana Monroe

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College and Career

Students should be active and ready to get on to schoolinks. This is a tool that students can use to help guide them to prepare for college and career initiatives

Programs of study

We are guiding our community and teachers about what is offered at the campus level. visit the schools website department updates

TSI testing

INFORMATION FOR TSIA2 PREPARATION & TESTING

Texas Success Initiative (TSIA2)

The Texas Success Initiative is a state-legislated program designed to improve student success in college. Based on performance, a student may either be enrolled in a college level course that matches skill level or be placed in the appropriate developmental course or intervention to improve skills and prepare for success in college-level courses.

Not all students need to take the TSIA2. There are several ways to be exempt. Qualifying for a TSI Assessment exemption means that you can enroll in any entry-level college course without restrictions. A student is exempt from TSI requirements in all areas only if the student meets one of the following test conditions. Students may not combine scores from different administrations of the same test.

Dates are coming to you soon.

Passing scores and updates click here

More Information on TSIA and how to prepare

HSF Virtual College 101

Sep 24, 2022 12:00 CST -HSF College 101:Online - Zoom

HSF’s College 101 is a free, bilingual, 3-hour, college preparation program, held virtually in various time zones, designed to help students (6th – 12th grade), and their parents, prepare, plan, and pay for a college education. Topics include preparing for and applying to college, researching financial aid and scholarship opportunities, understanding the real cost of a college education, maximizing the college experience, and successfully transitioning to a career after college. Sessions will be presented in both English and Spanish.

Si prefiere la sesión en español, por favor regístrese aquí.

Registration is free

Sep 24, 2022 12:00 CST -HSF College 101:Online - Zoom

El programa de College 101, organizado por HSF, es un taller gratuito y virtual que ayuda a padres y estudiantes de nivel de secundaria y preparatoria, a planificar, aplicar, y financiar una educación universitaria. Los talleres se llevarán a cabo virtualmente en varias zonas horarias. Las presentaciones serán dadas por expertos, y cubrirán los siguientes temas: cómo prepararse para aplicar a la universidad, cómo buscar y aplicar por ayuda financiera, incluyendo becas; cómo maximizar la experiencia universitaria; y cómo prepararse para una carrera exitosa después de la universidad.

Registration is free

Internships

YTEXAS SUMMIT Sept. 30th 10am-3pm

CTE department Information Technology Students and Business Management Students will explore the advantages of having an Internship. WPISD has parntered with YTEXAS,

This event will bring our students, employers, and key organizations together to learn how we can help make this issue a competitive advantage for Texas.

Texas is the state of the future! Our state’s population has increased 70% over the last 10 years and is projected to double in size, exceeding 50 million residents, by the year 2050. Companies from across the globe are relocating and expanding into every corner of the Lone Star State. Why? ….because of our unrelenting desire to innovate, our wide open and diverse economy, our welcoming and friendly nature, and most importantly, that anyone can make anything happen here! On September 30, 2022 YTexas is putting Texas on display at AT&T Stadium!

For more information click here

Students will:

5 hours of networking
On-field exhibitors
YTexas Pick Til You Win Contest
Punt, Pass, Kick, Run and Catch Contest
Lunch & dessert options from various Texas regions
Mobile App (field map, attendees & vendors)
On-Field InfoLounges

CEO Interviews
Punt, Pass, Kick, Catch and Run Fitness Challenge
Star Meetups
Deal Lounge

INFOLOUNGE SHOWCASE

National Security & Defense
Artificial Intelligence powered by IBM Technologies
Bitcoin Mining powered by Develop Abilene.
Rural Real Estate powered by R2G Barndominiums
SUMMIT HALF-TIME SHOW and Student Mentoring Session with Texas Workforce Commission
The Race to space powered by the Brownsville Incentives Corporation featuring SpaceX
Intelligent Infrastructure & Autonomous Systems

Students: Looking for and Internship?

Texas Internship Challenge #TXINTERNS

Texas Motor Speedway

Free outing for girls, ages 10-14, and adult chaperones at NASCAR Cup Series in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday, September 25, 2022.

Free chartered bus transportation, race tickets, lunch and a full day of behind-the-scenes STEM education and female empowerment.

Celebrate National Daughters day with signing up for STEM event to empower our girls at WPISD

Registration

Career Girls

Learn what it takes to get into college from women experts in education and the college admissions process. Highlights include:

Thursday, September 22

Discover how to write about your achievements and the power of presenting your authentic self to college admissions officers from women experts who work at LinkedIn.

Friday, September 23

Find out what it's really like to apply to college from high school students from Career Girls' Girls Advisory Board.
Develop your own “countdown to college” timeline and identify your ideal college major based on your interests.

Saturday, September 24

Discover the different ways to pay for college and the benefits of special programs and how they can offset college costs.
Work with our team of preparing for college guides, including a high school guidance counselor and college administrators.

Audience: Girls aged 10-15

Camp Schedule:
9/22: 3:45 pm - 5 pm Pacific Time/6:45 pm - 8 pm Eastern Time
9/23: 4 pm - 5 pm Pacific Time/7 pm - 8 pm Eastern Time
9/24: 10 am - 11:15 am Pacific Time/1 pm - 2:15 pm Eastern Time

This camp is free of charge and is geared towards girls ages 10-15.

Event and future event Registration