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School-to-Career
At Hope Street
Academy, we are concerned not just with a student's performance in the
classroom, but also with their success once they graduate and move into
the "real world". The School-to-Career program helps students
plan for their future by offering several services and programs:
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JobFetcher
by cjonline.com:
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HSA
has partnered with the Topeka Capital Journal and their website,
cjonline.com, to offer online
job searching and other employment services. JobFetcher is an employment
search tool that allows students to search available positions and
openings across the area and the nation. Also available is the "My
Wizard" resume builder and other services such as interview
tips, company profiles, and news and features from employment professionals.
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| Work
Study Program: |
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This
program enables students to earn elective credit while working.
Students, along with their parent/guardian and work supervisor are
required to sign an Out-of-School Employment Agreement.Students
are responsible for submitting copies of their paycheck stubs and
work schedules on a weekly basis. A site visit and quarterly evaluation
are completed with the student's supervisor. Students earn 0.5 elective
credit per semester for meeting these minimum requirements.
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| Career
Focus Internships: |
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This
program enables student exposure to careers of interest. In conjunction
with Careers I (employability skills class), students may spend
class time with employers in the community. Goals, attendance tracking,
work schedules, on-site visits, and evaluations are completed during
the student's placement. Students must be enrolled in Careers I
and provide their own transportation during placement.
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| Job
Opportunities Board: |
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This
bulletin board was developed to assist students in locating job
opportunities in the community. Information is updated a minimum
of twice weekly and offers different tips and suggestions in obtaining
employment. Mr. Wiley is available to help students develop resumes
when needed.
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