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Director reports 30 co-op placements, SkillsUSA trips and Keystone recognitions at Mifflin County Academy
Summary
The director reported 30 active cooperative education placements across multiple programs, upcoming SkillsUSA competition travel, and Keystone degree recognitions; facilities work included asbestos removal and replacements of locks and furniture.
The director reported the academy currently has 30 cooperative education placements with students working at approximately 25 local businesses across multiple career and technical programs.
The director provided a program-by-program breakdown: 4 students in auto mechanics, 2 in collision repair, 4 in construction, 1 in cosmetology, 1 in precision machining, 5 in early childhood, 8 in electrical, 4 in health professions, and 1 in mechatronics. "We're very pleased with where we are, today," the director said.
The director described one elementary-school placement as a test run in an autistic classroom; students placed there completed the same onboarding clearances and trainings required of paraeducators. The director said academy staff are coordinating HIPAA and FERPA training for early childhood and health professions students with Vector Training and named Lucas Broadbent as a contact at that provider.
The director said several students will compete at the SkillsUSA regional competition on Jan. 21 in Altoona and that the academy presented Keystone degrees and jackets at the farm show; because a planned field trip was canceled due to snow, the director said staff are considering presenting jackets at a future lunch board meeting so students can be recognized.
On facilities, the director reported that on Dec. 30 the district completed asbestos removal in machining and construction areas and that custodial staff are washing ducts to improve heating efficiency. The director also reported the delivery of a new air wash base and chairs and that the facility is in the process of standardizing door locks across the building.
Board members asked routine questions about placements and job outcomes. The director said the district tracks co-op outcomes and cited an example in which a former co-op student was later hired and became a co-op supervisor with the employer.
No formal board action was taken on the director's report; items were presented for information and operational update.
