KTC + MRS Update: Where We Were and Where We're Going

Where we were: 
On Monday March 28th, we told 62 students that based on their behavior and completion of assignments in both my ELA/Career Prep program and their content area class, that they were recommended for the possibility of paid summer employment with Kent ISD and Michigan Rehabilitation Services.

Out of the 62, we were only allowed to have 30 students in the paid summer employment program and that the spots would be on a first-come first-serve basis.  Dr Kiley, the Work Based Learning Staff, and myself recommended the students take MRS employment packets home during Spring Break so they could complete it, have parents sign, and to allow them time to get their social security card, birth certificate, or state I.D. around so that a copy could be submitted to MRS.

Where we are now: 
Currently, as of Friday 4/22/2016, we have 30 applications in and some more on the way.  MRS was so pleased with the turn out that they are also allowing us to take 3-4 more (34 total).  Some students were so motivated to get this job, that we had one student turn their packet in the day after the meeting!

I am so proud of our students and the effort they are showing.  MRS is even hoping to partner with us more next year and offer us support in some areas where they have more expertise.  It is a very exciting time!  Thank you to the students and the parents for being open to this possibility!