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Career Connect is back!
Hello Polars,
We hope you enjoy this Career Connect update intended for staff, students and families.
Fall Events
- Build My Future
- Career Connect Day
- Andersen Windows
- Renewal by Andersen
- Xcel Energy
- WIN Sessions
- Youscience
- ACE Mentor Program
- North Grad
- 916 Career and Tech Student of the Month
WIN sessions offer students a chance to learn about careers
Build My Future
Renewal by Andersen
North and Tartan students attended a tour and demo at Renewal by Andersen in Roseville. The demo showed students the detailed steps of window installation.
Xcel Energy
Career Connect Day
More than 100 North and Tartan 10th grade students attended the Career Connect Day at St. Paul's River Center. Our students were able to learn about careers in every career field.
Explore Andersen
North grad, Enrique Flores, returns as an Andersen employee taking part in the Explore Andersen Q&A Panel. They informed students about the organization and entry points within several careers. Students will tour Andersen Bayport this winter.
2022 North Graduate HIRED at Andersen Windows & Doors
Enrique Flores connected with Andersen through a WIN visit during his Senior year, and this fall was hired into the Maintenance Tech Apprentice Program. In this role, he is learning how to provide mechanical support and preventative maintenance for production and fabrication equipment. Enrique will be utilizing the tuition reimbursement program to continue his technical training and education in 2023.
Classes that supported Enrique's career:
Woodworking tech I-III, IS woods, Carpentry home construction, Small engines I-II, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vocational auto
Inspirational teachers: Mr. Kiihn, Mr. Moran, Mr. Zupko
They go above and beyond and make learning enjoyable and fun!
Advice to students:
“Find something you really enjoy doing, make a plan and take initiative!”
916 Career & Tech Medical Careers Students of the Month for October & November
Marianna Coreas-Recinos: Medical Careers
A Student of the Month is characterized the professional skills of Leadership, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Engagement, and Communication. This is what her teacher had to say:
Marianna's quick thinking was instrumental in the safety of a fellow classmate who was having a medical emergency. Her compassion and caring attitude toward others and her ability to think on her feet will make her a great nursing assistant.
Felicity Vang: Nail Technology and Esthiology
This student has the ability to be a great leader. She completes work and deadlines with proficiency. I'm am happy to have her as a student.
Diamond Bowman- Medical Careers
Diamond is ready to actively engage in our class every single day. She is an active participant in HOSA and is also our Student Ambassador! She is passionate about healthcare and comes in each day ready to learn and to help her classmates. Keep up the great work!
Upcoming Events
January WIN Sessions will offer an Elective Showcase format. More information to come.
January 11th -916 Career and Tech information session will be held during WIN in the cafeteria
10 grade students take YouScience Discovery Tool in Biology Classes
This October, 10th grade students were given the opportunity to take an online self-discovery tool called YouScience. Self-Discovery is the first step in the career planning process.
New this year, 10th grade students created a career planning folder and loaded documents to assist them in planning their future.
Finish or see your results: youscience.com/login
User name: student email (ex: 12345@isd622.org)
Password: PolarsMMDD (MM=Month Born, DD= Day Born)
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Stanley (bstanley@isd622.org)
ACE Mentor Program: Starts December 12th
The ACE Mentor Program is open to any 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.
The first meeting is set for December 12th at Tartan High School, room 112 from 3:30-5:00. They will continue to meet every Monday through March.
There is still time to join! Sign up/ACE Mentor Website
If you have any questions contact Mrs. Stanley bstanley@isd622.org
Contact Mrs Stanley
Office Hours: Every Tuesday: 7:30am-8:00am, and 2:45pm-4:00pm
Email: bstanley@isd622.org
Website: https://www.isd622.org/Page/15183
Phone: 651.748-6086
Contact Mrs Funk
Email: dfunk@isd622.org
Phone: 651.748-6071