Greetings!
The Milwaukee Talent Dividend initiative is founded on the belief that the promotion and ongoing support of educational and career pathways will bear fruit for both business leaders and students alike. In this edition of our newsletter, we examine both the research and experiences that support this belief. I encourage you to take some time to review the articles, videos and surveys and draw your own conclusions. As we approach the holiday season and the end of the year, I would like to thank the many partners who have become the Milwaukee Talent Dividend network. Collectively, we have accomplished much in terms of research and relationship building in 2011. On behalf of the project team, we are grateful for your active participation and look forward to continued progress in 2012. Welcome to the Talent Dividend!
Sincerely,
Scott Jansen
Talent Dividend Director
Office: (414) 905-0107
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The Survey Says...
The Milwaukee Talent Dividend team is currently coordinating three different surveys, all of which are designed with talent development and career pathways in mind.
The first is our Regional Council survey which will provide baseline information regarding our network partners and programs. The survey will be conducted in December using Survey Monkey and will establish the data for use in developing future collaborations and strategies.
The second is our regional student survey which will be administered by UWM's Center for Urban Initiatives and Research in January through our secondary education networks. The survey is designed to identify high school student career and college aspirations, effective career and college preparation programs as well as the student's view of support systems required for future success.
The third survey is being developed in concert with MiKE (Innovation in Milwaukee) to identify regional design and technology programs in our secondary and postsecondary systems. The objective is to build the career and talent pathways to the MiKE internship programs for design and technology. Learn more about the MiKE pathway and decide if you "like MiKE".
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CLASP Report on Federal Legislation
The Adult Education and Economic Growth Act (AEEGA) was introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2011 by Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (TX-15). The bill (H.R. 2226) would amend the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) to encourage the use and availability of career pathways for low-skilled adults, strengthen the focus of adult education on postsecondary and career success, increase the number of adult education students receiving marketable postsecondary credentials, and modernize the adult education system to meet the needs of 21st century jobs. Under current law, the most prevalent model of adult education focuses on the GED as the ultimate goal. Yet passing the GED does not denote college readiness and may take the lowest-skilled students years to accomplish. AEEGA puts incentives in place to help ensure students in adult education are well-prepared for postsecondary education, not just receipt of a GED or secondary school diploma.
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Are All Internships Created Equal?
According to a survey from the National Association of College and Employers (NACE), not so much. The survey findings suggest 4 secrets to creating good internship programs.
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6th Grade Student Talks Technology
Take a moment to watch this short video from the TEDx Manhattan Beach conference where a 6th grade student explains his accomplishments to date in mobile application development and his plans for the future. Is it ever too early to encourage students to think about career pathways and possibilities for their future? Sorry Justin Bieber!
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Save the Date
The next Zone Council event is set for January 23rd and we have secured two passionate national presenters:
 Katherine von Jan is the CEO of RadMatter, the digital talent scout matching students and companies for epic success. RadMatter is the place for students to tackle real challenges for the most coveted companies in the world - and earn recognition in the marketplace.
 Jonathan Cropper is a highly respected media and marketing strategist and entrepreneur. Currently, he is the founder of Futurlogic, a next generation, online education company. Its focus is developing best-in-class online schools in alliance with major brand sponsors.
Be sure to save the morning of January 23rd in your calendar. Meeting specifics will follow in the coming weeks.
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Partner News and Events
All students must be ready for college- A perspective from Dr. Gregory Thornton, Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.
Clusters as a growth strategy- Can regional talent development fuel economic growth? Take a look at what local industry leaders are saying.
Junior Achievement moves into new offices.
What do school counselors think of their role in the current education system? Based upon a comprehensive survey conducted by the National Office for School Counselor Advocacy, eight out of ten counselors surveyed believe the current system is not preparing students for college and career success. Read more.
Milwaukee strives to educate a new kind of water-industry boom town.
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