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new courses & programs
NORTHLAND ACCESS (NACS) PROGRAM
The Northland Advanced Career Studies Program (Northland Access) provides high school students professional, innovative and entrepreneurial education through professional based learning opportunities. Access students are immersed in professional environments engaging in curriculum developed by industry professionals and program instructors--ensuring what is taught in the classroom is relevant to the workforce. Learning is enhanced by project work direct from industry partners who engage to mentor students and ensure timely, accurate and real project results. Learning at NACS is real-time, real-world and hands-on. Emphasis is placed on developing professional skills, such as communication and collaboration, which employers deem highly important to individual success.
Access is open to students from the school districts of: Kearney, Liberty, North Kansas City, Park Hill, Platte County and Smithville.
Students participating in the charter year of the Northland Access program can choose from one of three tracks: Advanced Manufacturing (FORD), Computing
and Technology (CERNER) or Health Care (NORTH KC HOSPITAL). In half-day sessions, Junior and Senior students travel from their school to a local
business where “classes” are hosted. During this time, students experience a blended model of instruction and project work.
The NACS model is designed to give students access to work in an environment where professionals work every day. Formal instruction is minimal, some learning will happen in real-time and students will collaborate across teams and subject areas to complete a project or program goal.
For a brochure about this new program - CLICK HERE
MCC-BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM
MCC-Business & Technology and North Kansas City Schools have developed a new program option for students eager to build skills in two high-skill, high-demand technical career fields:
Engineering Technology and Design and Industrial Technology. Both programs give you a head start toward a college certificate or degree and put you in a good
position to qualify for paid internships and for jobs with Kansas City area
companies. Students completing the program can earn 15-20 college credit hours
for two years of participation.
The Details
Who: These programs are open to current sophomores who will be juniors, from the North Kansas City School District, who have expressed an interest in the featured career pathways. There are only 18 spots open for the entire North KC School District.
Where: Metropolitan Community College-Business & Technology campus, 1775
Universal Avenue, Kansas City, Mo., 64120. Your school district will provide
transportation from your high school to the campus.
When: The programs start on Aug. 19, 2013, and will run according to the MCC academic calendar (www.mcckc.edu). You will be on campus from 8-10:30 a.m.,
Monday-Friday. Students enrolling in the program be at the Business and
Technology Campus in the mornings (1st and 2nd Blocks) and at Staley HS in the
afternoons (for lunch and 3rd and 4th Blocks)
Transportation: School bus transportation to and from MCC-BTC will be provided by the North Kansas City School District.
Cost: NKC School District will cover all costs associated with the program (tuition, books and fees).
Why: By participating in an Early College program, you will
Earn college credit – and save time and money toward completing a college
degree. Gain academic skills needed to succeed in college-level coursework
Clarify your career interests and goals – and develop a plan so you know
where you’re going Build the skills that can help you land a paid internship or entry-level job right out of high school and put you on the path to a rewarding
career.
CLICK HERE FOR THE MCC-BUSINESS & TECH EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM
WEBSITE
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW)
COMPUTER SCIENCE & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING COURSE
Project Lead The Way announces a new, full-year course to be piloted in the Fall 2013. The course, falling within PLTW’s Pathway to Engineering, is a project - and
problem-based, with students working in teams to develop computational thinking
and solve open-ended, practical problems that occur in the real world. The
course aligns with the College Board’s new CS Principles framework. The course
is not a programming language course; it aims instead to develop computational
tools that foster creativity. Students completing the course will be
well-prepared for a first course in Java or other object-oriented language.
Please visit this website and view the video on www.code.org for an
insight on the advantages of learning to code.
Any student who is remotely interested in business or information technology careers would benefit from this class. The course is designed to teach problem solving, and promote analytical and creative thinking skills. Ideally the course would be used as a precursor to computer programing class. By the year 2020 the demand for
computer science jobs will far exceed the number of trained employees. Concepts
taught in this course will introduce the basics of meeting the demand of those
computer science careers.
OTHER COURSE DETAILS:
* There are no pre-requisites to take the class, although students should be very strong in any of these areas: math, science, business, or technology.
* Students currently enrolled in Algebra II or higher are ideal candidates for the
class.
* Students who are analytical thinkers and problem solvers.
* With successful completion of the course, students will earn 1.0 Practical Art Credit.
The Northland Advanced Career Studies Program (Northland Access) provides high school students professional, innovative and entrepreneurial education through professional based learning opportunities. Access students are immersed in professional environments engaging in curriculum developed by industry professionals and program instructors--ensuring what is taught in the classroom is relevant to the workforce. Learning is enhanced by project work direct from industry partners who engage to mentor students and ensure timely, accurate and real project results. Learning at NACS is real-time, real-world and hands-on. Emphasis is placed on developing professional skills, such as communication and collaboration, which employers deem highly important to individual success.
Access is open to students from the school districts of: Kearney, Liberty, North Kansas City, Park Hill, Platte County and Smithville.
Students participating in the charter year of the Northland Access program can choose from one of three tracks: Advanced Manufacturing (FORD), Computing
and Technology (CERNER) or Health Care (NORTH KC HOSPITAL). In half-day sessions, Junior and Senior students travel from their school to a local
business where “classes” are hosted. During this time, students experience a blended model of instruction and project work.
The NACS model is designed to give students access to work in an environment where professionals work every day. Formal instruction is minimal, some learning will happen in real-time and students will collaborate across teams and subject areas to complete a project or program goal.
For a brochure about this new program - CLICK HERE
MCC-BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM
MCC-Business & Technology and North Kansas City Schools have developed a new program option for students eager to build skills in two high-skill, high-demand technical career fields:
Engineering Technology and Design and Industrial Technology. Both programs give you a head start toward a college certificate or degree and put you in a good
position to qualify for paid internships and for jobs with Kansas City area
companies. Students completing the program can earn 15-20 college credit hours
for two years of participation.
The Details
Who: These programs are open to current sophomores who will be juniors, from the North Kansas City School District, who have expressed an interest in the featured career pathways. There are only 18 spots open for the entire North KC School District.
Where: Metropolitan Community College-Business & Technology campus, 1775
Universal Avenue, Kansas City, Mo., 64120. Your school district will provide
transportation from your high school to the campus.
When: The programs start on Aug. 19, 2013, and will run according to the MCC academic calendar (www.mcckc.edu). You will be on campus from 8-10:30 a.m.,
Monday-Friday. Students enrolling in the program be at the Business and
Technology Campus in the mornings (1st and 2nd Blocks) and at Staley HS in the
afternoons (for lunch and 3rd and 4th Blocks)
Transportation: School bus transportation to and from MCC-BTC will be provided by the North Kansas City School District.
Cost: NKC School District will cover all costs associated with the program (tuition, books and fees).
Why: By participating in an Early College program, you will
Earn college credit – and save time and money toward completing a college
degree. Gain academic skills needed to succeed in college-level coursework
Clarify your career interests and goals – and develop a plan so you know
where you’re going Build the skills that can help you land a paid internship or entry-level job right out of high school and put you on the path to a rewarding
career.
CLICK HERE FOR THE MCC-BUSINESS & TECH EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM
WEBSITE
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW)
COMPUTER SCIENCE & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING COURSE
Project Lead The Way announces a new, full-year course to be piloted in the Fall 2013. The course, falling within PLTW’s Pathway to Engineering, is a project - and
problem-based, with students working in teams to develop computational thinking
and solve open-ended, practical problems that occur in the real world. The
course aligns with the College Board’s new CS Principles framework. The course
is not a programming language course; it aims instead to develop computational
tools that foster creativity. Students completing the course will be
well-prepared for a first course in Java or other object-oriented language.
Please visit this website and view the video on www.code.org for an
insight on the advantages of learning to code.
Any student who is remotely interested in business or information technology careers would benefit from this class. The course is designed to teach problem solving, and promote analytical and creative thinking skills. Ideally the course would be used as a precursor to computer programing class. By the year 2020 the demand for
computer science jobs will far exceed the number of trained employees. Concepts
taught in this course will introduce the basics of meeting the demand of those
computer science careers.
OTHER COURSE DETAILS:
* There are no pre-requisites to take the class, although students should be very strong in any of these areas: math, science, business, or technology.
* Students currently enrolled in Algebra II or higher are ideal candidates for the
class.
* Students who are analytical thinkers and problem solvers.
* With successful completion of the course, students will earn 1.0 Practical Art Credit.