Benefits of an IT Academy:
There are many stakeholders who benefit from IT Academies: the student, the parent, the school, the workforce and the community.
Students
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Gain focus
Obtain Jobs
Increase options
Learn connections between disciplines of learning
Learn connections between school and career
Save time and money in articulated programs in post-secondary education
Discover the relevance of learning
Schools
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Increased community and business support
Improved attendance and grades
Effective public relations
Decreased dropout rate
Increased pursuit by students of post-secondary education
Increased parental involvement
Incorporates academic standards into career technical programs
Program appeals to a diverse group of students
Parents
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Increased involvement in school activities
Assistance with student's employment
Reduction in college expenses through articulation and scholarships
Local Business
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Opportunity to learn about local schools
Use of local services and facilities
Opportunity to give input in school programs
Well-trained workforce
Reduction in employee training expenses
Community
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Increased productivity by citizens
Improved morale of citizenry
Better use of facilities
Steps need to be put in place to evaluate the success of an academy. Data can be collected through observation, surveys, follow-ups, enrollment reports, graduation rates, dropout rates and formal and informal feedback from parents, students and employers.
