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How might we increase the number and readiness of high school graduates with an interest in IT-related careers? (Please include WHO should be involved and WHAT would be done in as much specificity as possible.)

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1	Enhance availability of IT career information for middle and high school students in career centers or counseling rooms. Posted by Sharon June 25, 2008, 9:35 AM comments (0)	13 ratings 3.92 average
2	Utilize already existing organizations (Scouts, 4H, Computer Clubs) in High Schools and have them work on projects that members could recieve college credit. While the details (below) of how I see this effort are sketchy, utilizing existing organizations and meeting existing needs are the keys.The projects could sponsored by local businesses, community not for profits, local governments. The local organizations (with their adult advisors) would be responsible for securing a sponsor and the college granting credit could assist with technical expertise. Technical expertise could be provided from the sponsor or community member, but evaluated by the college advisor.This would give HS students experience, contact with technical experts and give them college credits. Posted by Ronald Grimm July 3, 2008, 8:47 AM comments (1)	10 ratings 3.9 average
3	Post secondary educators and employers could work together to increase education and training opportunities for the relatively small number of high school teachers who work in IT related disciplines. This could be in the form of subsidized formal training, summer externship programs, support for peer-to-peer assistance, etc. (Idea is paraphrased version from Mark Rawlings, who teaches computer networking in St. Paul schools.) Posted by BLindberg June 17, 2008, 9:37 AM comments (0)	13 ratings 3.69 average
4	Market to younger students, and their parents & families (esp underrepresented populations) what types of IT jobs they could do when they grow up. Posted by Kate Southwick June 30, 2008, 3:53 PM comments (0)	10 ratings 3.6 average
5	Center representatives and business could sponsor an "IT Champion" to develop and then offer informative, interactive, and fun presentations in middle and high schools, on IT from a woman's perspective. Posted by Sharon June 19, 2008, 6:40 AM comments (0)	12 ratings 3.5 average

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Improve integration of technology as a tool in schools at the earliest levels.
Posted by Sharon June 25, 2008, 9:35 AM comments (1)

7 ratings

Education and business could work together to establish an apprenticeship program in which students would get course credit for working while they gain real-work experience.
Posted by Sharon June 19, 2008, 6:46 AM comments (0)

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Outreach to high and middle school students and teachers in the form of educational IT workshops anad extracuricular activities. These could be conducted by volunteer college students and professors.
Posted by Sharon June 25, 2008, 9:19 AM comments (0)

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Center representatives and business leaders can help educate high school students on the types and potential of IT career paths available to them by interaction with high school IT instructors and counselors using the Center's IT Career Guide as a reference tool.
Posted by Sharon June 19, 2008, 6:07 AM comments (0)

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Promote industry financial investment in high school and middle school projects where funding may be lacking.
Posted by Sharon June 25, 2008, 9:27 AM comments (0)

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This is an excellent idea. It would be helpful if industry would financially support initiatives such as this (through scholarships or fellowships), as cost seems to be a big issue in getting things like this going.
Posted by Guest281171 June 18, 2008, 7:32 AM comments (0)

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Create a web portal linking 6 12 schools and Minnesota high-tech industry that would allow schools to ask for help in IT education.
Posted by Sharon June 25, 2008, 9:29 AM comments (1)

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Create a database containing a list of what organizations and programs are available to enhance IT education.
Posted by Sharon June 25, 2008, 9:27 AM comments (0)

5 ratings

Promote industry financial investment in high school and middle school projects where funding may be lacking.
Posted by Sharon June 25, 2008, 9:24 AM comments (0)

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Promote industry financial investment in high school and middle school projects where funding may be lacking.
Posted by Sharon June 25, 2008, 9:25 AM comments (0)

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