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A Special Note to Counselors

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As educators, we certainly understand the importance of training beyond high school and the value of higher education. That being said, we are fooling ourselves if we think that college is appropriate for ALL students. There are many students who do not have the money for college, who do not have the desire to go to college, and who enjoy working with their hands and seeing the fruits of their efforts! There ARE other avenues! Community colleges, trade schools, apprenticeships, and certificates are all evidence of higher learning and are all available to qualified students. Also, as educated professionals, we understand that just because somebody goes to college and possibly goes deep into debt to do so; there is no guarantee that they will find employment in their field of study.

The following video outlines the need for skilled labor throughout construction.

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Potential Student Identifiers

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Students who do well in construction related careers are typically:
       
  • Kinesthetic Learners (learn best hands-on)
  • Personable and Outgoing
  • Hard Working
  • Often on Sports Teams
  • Reliable
  • Have Great Attitudes



Success Indicators

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As a cluster, we have also gone into more depth and have developed a list of Success Indicators. These are traits or skills that a young student may possess that are a real benefit for them as they enter our classes. Although we do not have any prerequisites for entering our cluster, consider some of these points when counseling a student who displays an interest in our programs. These are really the skills that a student should possess as they leave us and enter the workforce. This is what we teach and preach.

Personal Skills
Great Attitude
Professionalism
Good Attendance
Dependability
Thinking Skills
Good Problem Solving Ability
Ability to Locate Information
Ability to Make Sound Decisions
Ability to Think Critically
Work Ethic
Motivated
Productive
Ability to Self Manage
Ability to Work in Any Conditions
Academic Skills
Proficient in Math
Proficient in Reading
Proficient in Writing
Proficient Computer Skills
Soft Skills
Polite
Respectful
Display Integrity
Ability to Work in Teams
Work Skills
Dress Industry Appropriate
Wear Required Safety Equipment
Be Prepared with Personal Tools
Ability to Climb
Ability to Lift and Carry
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The link below is for Mike Rowe's site.

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