RCI ppt for school board

Welcome:

Welcome Mr. & Mrs. Kern Mrs. Carothers Mrs. Snowden

What’s Happening in Education:

What’s Happening in Education Low Test Scores School Vouchers Budget Cuts Teacher Furloughs Drop-out Rates

Why? :

Why? Disengaged Students - Apathy Classroom Disruption/Poor Attendance Failure Credit Recovery

“Kick kids into gear when it comes to careers” February 13, 2011 :

“Kick kids into gear when it comes to careers” February 13, 2011 Even in a recession, local jobs go vacant because young people lack the know-how employers need, write GREGORY G. DELL'OMO and DAVID J. MALONE of Robert Morris University Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11044/1124807-109.stm#ixzz1FvUKfZNN Particularly in demand locally are management occupations requiring skills that cut across specific industries, so institutions need to provide students with good communication skills, intercultural competence, the ability to work in teams and confidence in making ethical decisions.

Send Your Child to College!!!:

Send Your Child to College!!! 50% of all oncoming freshman fail to graduate in six (6) years!! "Diplomas and Dropouts" was prepared for the American Enterprise Institute on Public Policy based on data from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Sports & Entertainment Management/Marketing Fashion Merchandising/Marketing Travel and Tourism Beaver Falls High School MARKETING PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Our Rationale:

Our Rationale Course of study is relevant Increase student interest and engagement Attracts diverse student demographics Hones in on soft and hard skills Encourages dependability, integrity, communication, teamwork, decision-making Occupational skills like advertising, marketing, finance, accounting , etc Affords opportunity for real-world learning Classroom and internships Our “Blended” approach increases student success.

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Sports and Entertainment Management Geneva BFHS Athletic Department Travel and Tourism Travel Agency, Beaver Falls Holiday Inn, Beaver Falls Fashion Merchandising Bridal Shop, Beaver Falls Clothing stores, Beaver Valley Mall Possible Internships

Sports & Entertainment Management Course Description:

Sports & Entertainment Management Course Description Focus is on the management of venues, sports, musicians, artists and events Designed to provide future managers with a solid business foundation in addition to knowledge of the many facets of the Sports & Entertainment industries National and regional growth in the Sports & Entertainment sector of the economy has created a need for this course and it is recognized in over 100 college and university business programs across the nation

Jobs Available :

Jobs Available Sports Manager or Agent Sports Information Director Event Manager Sports Announcer Sports Broadcaster Public Relations Specialist Marketing Managers & Directors Meeting and Convention Planners Gaming Supervisors and Managers Sports Instructors Coaches Sales (sports) – Representatives & Managers Umpires, referees

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Employment change. Wage and salary jobs in arts, entertainment, and recreation are projected to grow about 15 percent over the 2008-18 period, compared with 11 percent for all industries combined. Moderate employment growth is expected in the gaming industry, spurred by the recent growth in the number of casinos on American Indian reservations and the introduction of slot machines at racetracks. Employment in museums, historical sites, and similar institutions is expected to grow as these institutions increasingly create exhibits and provide services that appeal to the public. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-2009 Edition Job Outlook

Travel and Tourism Course Description :

Travel and Tourism Course Description The purpose of this program is to prepare students for entry-level employment in the travel and tourism industry. The travel and tourism industry as addressed in this program includes travel agencies, airlines, travel tourism trade organizations, car rental companies, rail and bus companies, cruise lines, tour companies, and public sector convention/visitor bureaus. Learning activities will include activities in a simulated job environment using hands-on experiences and equipment appropriate to the program content.

Jobs Available :

Jobs Available Travel Counselor Airline/Car Rental/Rail and Bus/Cruise Line/Tour Company Reservation Agent Outside Sales Representative Convention and Visitors Bureau Representative Convention/Conference Planner Travel Trade Organization Secretary/Membership Representative Travel Agency Cruise Specialist/Meeting Planner Car Rental Service Agent Customer/Passenger Service Representative Ground Service Account Representative Cruise Line Sales Representative Airline Marketing Assistant Convention & Conference Sales/Marketing Representative Tour Sales/Marketing Representative Tour Operations Agent & Itinerary Planner

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Employment of meeting and convention planners is expected to grow 20% over the next 2006-2016 decade, faster than the average for all occupations. As businesses and corporations become increasingly international, meetings and conventions have become even more important. In organizations that span the country or the globe, the periodic meeting is increasingly the only time the organization can bring all of its member together. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-2009 Edition Job Outlook

Fashion Merchandising Course Description :

Fashion Merchandising Course Description This course is designed for students interested in the fashion industry and the merchandising of fashion. Topics include an overview of the fashion industry, evolution and movement of fashion, career development, merchandising, risk management, promotion, and fashion show production. Marketing simulations, projects, teamwork, FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide many opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Jobs Available :

Jobs Available

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Overall, the number of wage and salary jobs in clothing, accessory, and general merchandise stores is expected to increase 11 percent over the 2008–18 period, on par with the 11 percent increase projected for all industries combined. Growth of this industry is extremely dependent on consumers' spending habits and the health of the economy. Growth will be the result of an increasing number of consumers and will keep in line with the overall growth of the economy. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-2009 Edition Job Outlook