Industry Readiness Classes

 

There are four Industry Readiness classes:

Professional Skills, Financial Literacy, Manufacturing and Scientific Research. Upon graduating from the 12 for Life program, all students will have completed these classes.  These classes are a requirement in order for students to receive academic credit for their work.

At the beginning of each semester, students are assigned a group letter  (A, B, C, D, etc.). Students in each group will be assigned to attend one of the Industry Readiness classes for each 9 weeks. All Senior students will attend Professional Skills/Post-Graduation Portfolio classes during the spring semester of the year they are to graduate.

All students will complete the Manufacturing/Scientific Research classes throughout the year, culminating with an End of Pathway Assessment and the opportunity to obtain the Certified Manufacturing Associate certification.

 

Industry Readiness Classes are required as follows:

1st Shift Students attend Monday through Friday 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM.

2nd Shift Students attend Monday through Friday 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM.

3rd Shift Students attend Monday through Friday 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM.

 

*** Fridays are reserved for Guest Speakers and will be announced on a weekly basis.  There may be Fridays in which Industry Readiness class will not take place.

 

Industry Readiness Class Group Rosters are posted in the Student Break Area on the Communication Station Bulletin Board

Scientific Research

Students will learn how to use equipment used in manufacturing such as calipers, micrometers, and digital microscopes. Students will learn how wire is made, the importance of measuring accurately and precisely. Students who complete one year of Scientific Research will receive credit in science. This science credit can be used as the students' fourth required science class for graduation. 

Manufacturing and Technology

Course work in the Manufacturing and Technology rotation class is designed to prepare students for their certification in Manufacturing Technology. Students who have earned credit for Manufacturing 1 and Manufacturing 2, and are enrolled in Manufacturing 3 will take the End of Course Pathway Assessment (EOPA), which is the Precision Exam certification in Manufacturing Technology. 

Professional Skills

12 for Life incorporates the Georgia Best Employability Skills Training into our Professional Skills Curriculum. Some of the most common topics that are covered in Professional Skills are punctuality, dependability, honesty, work ethic, work relationships, building a positive work record, general communication skills, resume building, and interview skills. Professional Skills culminates in the seniors creating their personal resume and then participating in the 12 for Life Networking Fair each spring. At this fair, students will interact with 15 to 20 local businesses. In addition to the Networking Fair, seniors will participate in mock interviews hosted by Southwire's human resources department. 

Financial Literacy

Students will develop and evaluate a spending and savings plan while applying rational decision making to personal spending and saving choices. Students will be trained in the use of the "Envelope Budgeting System" where they will learn how to break down monthly payments into weekly deductions from their pay. Additional topics covered in Financial Literacy include credit cards, payday loans, car title pawn, compound interest, and investments.