STUDENT SERVICES
| Jennifer Harrison | C.T.E. Director/Principal | |
| Timothy Rigling | C.T.E. Principal | |
| Dorothy Jones | Secretary | |
| Jodie Nunn | Secretary | |
| Laura Thebo | Career Services Coordinator | |
| Wendy Iltis | Student Advocate | |
| Jillane Ray | Career Development Technician | |
| Randy Stephan | Custodial |
| Our
Student Services office offers a variety of career guidance opportunities along with information on school and district wide
activities.
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| Career Development Technician | The
function of the Career Development Technician is to assist local school
districts with implementing and maintaining career education,
preparation and development activities for all students K-12, in Mecosta
and Osceola counties. Activities include assisting in the high
schools with testing and assessments used to develop individual
Educational Development Plans and assisting with the planning and
organizing of major events such as, Career Day, Military Day,
College Night, and "Get Your Career In Gear". They also
prepare prospective students for enrollment in the Career Center
programs, assist counselors with career decision making activities, and
assist teaching staff with career education classroom presentations,
employability skills and pos-secondary opportunities.
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| NCA
Accreditation
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The
Mecosta-Osceola Career Center has been an accredited member of the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1993. In March
of 1995, the MOCC was granted candidacy as an NCA Outcomes school.
In December of 1999, the MOCC was granted Outcomes Endorsement.
This distinction evolves from a commitment by the school staff to a plan
of continuous improvement of student performance. The current
Mecosta-Osceola Career Center School Improvement Plan was developed as
an integral part of the NCA Outcomes accreditation process. The
MOCC staff developed three long-range school improvement goals during
the 2001-2002 school year. The goals are as follows:
Goal I All students will make improved career choices school wide Goal II All students will improve career-related dependability skills throughout the school Goal III All students will have increased opportunities to participate in a career-related job placement Staff development continues to be conducted, changes or interventions in teaching methods will be implemented and tools to measure student progress will be adopted for all three goals. In the spring of 1999, the Mecosta-Osceola Career Center staff was recognized by the Michigan Jobs Commission for their success with a site based management approach to school improvement. At that time the work ethics initiatives in particular were sited as our school and instructors received the Governor's Innovators To Watch Award, presented by Governor John Engler during a statewide conference in June of 1999.
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| Work Ethic Initiative |
The Mecosta-Osceola Career Center has worked
with local employers to identify work ethics and develop a definition in
terms of observable or measurable behavior. They have also developed
an evaluation process and grading system to help instructors implement
work ethics evaluation as part of the secondary classroom. A total
of thirteen major work ethics were identified in the three categories of
dependability, attitude and initiative. Each of the work ethic
titles has two to four brief descriptions to determine daily points earned in each area for each student. The composite total of
daily work ethics points make up 30% of the student's evaluation and
letter grade.
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| Job Hunt Success Workshop |
A four day employability skills workshop aimed to assist students on focusing on a chosen career and provide instruction in application, resume and portfolio development, cover letter writing, and interviewing techniques. |
| Work-Based Learning |
Upon completion of the employability skills workshop and with recommendation from the student's instructor, students may be eligible to apply for a variety of work based learning opportunities including job shadow, work exploration, co-op and apprenticeships. This is a capstone experience with concurrent enrollment in a career-technical program. |
| Articulation |
Many Career Center programs offer articulation with Ferris State University, Baker College, Davenport University and Mid Michigan Community College. Students enrolled in articulated programs may earn college credit and save money on future tuition costs.
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| District Wide Activities |
Many district wide activities for various grade levels are available at the Career Center. Activities that are available to area students include "Get Your Career In Gear" a one day event where freshmen have the opportunity to listen and talk with professionals from business and industry and Career Center tours for students from our sending schools.
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| Honor Cords Celebration |
MOCC students are honored for academic
achievements in their program areas with honor cords. The cords
are recognized by all sending high schools as part of the home school
commencement dress. Students receiving honor cords must have
maintained a 3.50 g.p.a. or higher and have an instructor recommendation
in their respective program during their two years they have been
enrolled at the Career Center. Honor cord recipients are invited
to attend a MOCC awards celebration in the spring of their senior year,
as well as being acknowledged at their home school graduation. The
MOCC staff believes students should be acknowledged for outstanding
excellence and welcome the opportunity to recognize those who meet the
honor cord criteria.
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| Robert
D. Miller Scholarship \
and MOCC Scholarships |
The Robert D. Miller Scholarship and the MOCC Scholarships are awards based on Career Center grades, attendance, school/community service, extra curricular activities, leadership, employment, work ethic and a short self-inventory. Graduating seniors that have completed at least one year at the Career Center and are going to pursue post-secondary training/education are encouraged to apply. Applications are available through the counseling office and must be turned in to the counseling office prior to March 31 of the current school year.
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