College, Career, and Workplace Readiness

Individual Career and Academic Plan

Students use an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) as a planning tool to set goals and build their College, Career, and Workplace (CCWR) portfolio of evidence.  Students engage with Market Value Assets, DESE Certification/Credentialing, Qualifying Assessments and/or foundational learning as evidence in end-of-course exams that support their ICAP.  The level of student engagement with this learning is as follows.

 

We can then have the following listed under the College, Career, and Workplace Readiness: Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP), Market Value Assets (MVA), DESE Certification/ Credentialing, Qualifying Assessments, End of Course Exams

 

Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)

 

A “roadmap” to help students develop the awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and skills to create their own meaningful pathways to be success-ready graduates.

At JSD, we expose our 7th graders to the ICAP to assist with career exploration and career goal planning.  All 8th-grade students develop an ICAP and then review their plan annually as they progress through high school.
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Market Value Assets

A cornerstone experience that prepares a student for future learning and employment. MVAs are authentic previews of the world of work or post-secondary education.  While the professional and academic worlds are ever-changing, the outgrowths students develop when they work on authentic projects with real employers and mentors are durable enough to benefit them throughout their lives.

 

Market Value Assets include an internship or client-connected project experience, college credit, industry certification, or entrepreneurial experience that supports future success in the workplace, college, and/or in other professional pursuits.

What are Market Value Assets?

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Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a program that provides students with hands-on learning in biomedical sciences, computer science, and engineering.  It helps students develop skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, preparing them for future college and career paths.  PLTW is unique in its approach, offering students at Jennings not only skills for college courses and real-world occupations but also providing them with exclusive opportunities to earn Market Value Assets (MVAs), such as college credits, completing internships, apprenticeships, client-connected projects, and receiving scholarships.  These opportunities enhance their career readiness and provide a competitive edge. 
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We proudly collaborate with a variety of respected institutions and organizations. Here are a few:

  • Washington University School of Medicine

  • HOSA – Health Occupations Students of America

  • Indiana University Indianapolis

  • World Wide Technology – St. Louis

  • Missouri University of Science and Technology

  • St. Louis Community College

  • Saint Louis University School of Law – Forensic Medicine and Medicine

  • Saint Louis Zoo – Education, Research, and Animal Science Department

  • Girls Excelling in Math and Science (GEMS)

  • Society for Science Foundation – Washington, D.C.

  • University of Missouri–St. Louis

These partnerships enrich our programs, provide unique learning opportunities, and connect our students with leading experts across science, technology, medicine, and education.

Program Overview: This four-year program, established in 2013, has served a total of 571 students, enabling them to explore topics such as human medicine, physiology, genetics, and public health.

 

Student Benefits: PLTW equips students with practical knowledge and skills in biomedical science, as well as in-demand skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication. The program not only prepares students for college courses and real-world occupations but also provides them with opportunities to conduct research, compete, and vie for scholarships, ensuring their readiness for the future.

 

Achievements: Students at PLTW have made us proud by winning first place in national science competitions and earning scholarships for their research. Some have even started their own biomedical companies or graduated with professional medical degrees, a testament to the program's quality. Students can also earn college credits for PLTW courses, further enhancing their academic journey.

Program Overview: This program, established in 2022, has served 154 students. Students work on collaborative projects to develop computer science knowledge and skills like creative thinking and communication. The courses focus on real-world challenges and teach computational thinking, not just coding.

 

Student Benefits: The program prepares students for future college courses and real-world occupations. Through the STEM Club, students can explore emerging technologies, such as AI and cybersecurity. Students can also earn college credits for these courses.

 

Achievements: Students have won local science competitions. The program's team also participated in a competition with World Wide Technology (WWT), gaining hands-on experience in problem-solving and enhancing their skills

Program Overview: Established in 2013, this program has served 600 students to date. Students are encouraged to adopt a problem-solving mindset and engage in real-world challenges.

 

Student Benefits: The program helps students become better collaborators and thinkers, preparing them with skills for any career path. Students can engage in enriching programs, such as the STEM Club, to explore emerging technologies and participate in design challenges that foster innovation. Students may also be able to earn college credits for their PLTW courses.

 

Achievements: The program's team placed third in a regional WWT competition, which enabled them to connect with industry professionals and gain hands-on experience that mirrored real engineering challenges.

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JOBS for America's Graduates (JAG)

Jennings School District has offered the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program since 2015, helping students at Jennings Educational Training School (JETS), Jennings Senior High School, and College Prep Academy build the skills employers value most. JAG Specialists guide students through hands-on projects, leadership development, workplace visits, and community service, while teaching 37 key competencies. Since its launch, JAG has served over 1,050 students across the district.

 

A key component of the program is preparation for the ACT WorkKeys assessment and the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), which validates real-world workplace skills and can be used to earn college credit. Jennings students have achieved high success rates, with many earning Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum NCRC levels. Since 2018, 602 seniors have graduated with the NCRC, helping them transition into college, apprenticeships, the military, or the workforce with ongoing support from their JAG Specialist.

 

JAG students also excel outside the classroom, winning national and state awards, participating in career development conferences, and engaging in community service projects such as school beautification, tree planting, and street adoption. The program continues to prepare students for success in both academics and professions, making a lasting impact on our community.
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Department-approved measures (qualifying assessments) are represented by the following:  ACT®, SAT®, WorkKeys®, ACCUPLACER®, and ASVAB. Scores on any of these assessments count toward the College and Career Readiness Assessment calculation.
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Standards-based tests that measure specific skills defined for each content area by the state of Missouri.  Required exams are:  English Language Arts II, Algebra I, Biology, and Government.

 

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The student graduation rate is calculated by data submitted through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's core data platform. The score is calculated based on the percentage of students who complete an educational program that meets the graduation requirement of 24 credits. Students may complete requirements in 4 but no more than 7 years in Missouri. LEAs' required reporting aligns with DESE’s current practice (4-year and 5-year).
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The Follow-Up rate measures the extent to which the students of an LEA or school pursue gainful opportunities after graduation. Points in this category are awarded to graduates who meet one of the five identified categories in the indicator: college enrollment, trade/technical school, employment, military service, and/or National or Community Service or Peace Corps.
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A DESE-approved Industry Recognized Credential (IRC) is defined as a portable, recognized credential that validates an individual has successfully demonstrated skill competencies in a core set of content and performance standards in a specific set of work-related tasks, a single occupational area, or a cluster or related occupational areas.

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