Volume 1, Issue 1



Volume 1, Issue 1

SEPTEMBER, 2004

Welcome Readers:

We are the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Office of Career & Technical Preparation. Our agency is responsible for the administration of state and federal funds for career education programs in secondary and some post-secondary institutions. This newsletter is being developed to keep you informed about opportunities, new developments and other news you can use as it relates to the Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology (EMIT) pathway.

Questions, comments and/or suggestions regarding this newsletter, should be addressed to Patricia Talbott-Dills, Ed.D. 517-373-0359 or talbott-dillsp@

Students who follow the EMIT pathway are prepared for entry-level careers in the occupational field of their choosing. The four career clusters of the EMIT pathway are: Architecture & Construction; Manufacturing; Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. For specific information regarding pathways within these clusters, please visit our website: http:... other resources may be found at: (do not use spaces)

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Please note that some of the opportunities referenced in this newsletter are date sensitive. You are encouraged to log on to the referenced websites so that you and/or your students may respond in a timely manner.

YOUTH EXPO TO EXPLORE

ENGINEERING

AND SCIENCE CAREERS

The Michigan YES! (Youth Engineering and Science) Exposition will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2004 at the Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor. Companies and universities throughout Michigan will come together to excite students in grades 8-12 about education and careers in science and engineering. This tradeshow style event will feature exhibits and multi-media presentations. The Office of Career & Technical Preparation is partnering with Michigan Technological University to host this affair.

The Expo is being held in conjunction with the Bash at the Big House that will feature a game between the Michigan Tech and Grand Valley State football teams as they attempt to

break the NCAA Division II attendance record. Corporations, organizations, and individuals are sponsoring blocks of tickets to the Expo and they will be provided to students, teachers, and any chaperones, at No Charge. To date, 30 companies and organizations have indicated their participation by sponsoring over 9,000 youth tickets. 13 Michigan universities will also participate.

For further information, please visit the MichiganYES! Website at mtu.edu/yes. Registration packets and complete Expo information will be mailed to Michigan schools early in September.

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE for OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH

NIOSH is announcing the publication of a new safety CD-ROM (Publication #2004-101) entitled “NIOSH Safety Checklists Program for Schools and Other Safety Databases”. This program is based on 82 safety checklists that are derived from OSHA and EPA regulations. It is a guide to help you set up and run a safety and environmental program at vocational or technical schools. The FREE CDs are available by calling 800-356-4674 or on the web at

ELECTRIC!

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We recently reviewed a copy of an interactive CD for teaching Electricity & Electronics. The topics covered are: Basic Circuits; AC Circuits; Solid State: Op Amps; Digital Circuits; Power Supplies. Students at the licensed sites are able to test their knowledge of the subjects covered by responding to a series of interactive questions. The demonstration CD is FREE. Teachers of this subject matter can get a copy by contacting the company (ETCAI Products) at 800-308-0154 or . Copies are also available at the Michigan Center for Career and Technical Education (MCCTE): 800-292-1606

AUTOMOTIVE OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY

High school seniors who are interested in continuing their automotive training after graduation may want to consider applying for one of several post-secondary programs offered by Ford. These programs are being offered in conjunction with participating community colleges to allow technical and vocational students an opportunity to get on-the-job training at a sponsoring Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership while earning an Associates Degree. Log onto website to evaluate this and other vocational opportunities. If interested, you need to apply NOW, do not wait until after graduation!

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA

The AGC is an organization dedicated to the promotion of the construction industry. As such, they maintain a website that publicizes many of their activities and current items that may be of interest to instructors and students. To access their site, click on:



Go to “Research a Topic” then to “Education & Training”. Among other things, some of the topics covered there are Craft Training, Student Chapters, Student Competitions and a Calendar of Education Events.

THE HENRY FORD

JOB FAIR

For Detroit area students, The Henry Ford (Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, IMAX Theatre, Ford Rouge Factory Tour and the Benson Ford Research Center) is holding a Job Fair that will highlight part-time position openings at these facilities. It will be held on Sunday, September 26 from between 8:30am and 2:00pm at the Henry Ford Museum. This will be the last Fair held this year. The first step of their interview process requires the completion of a pre-employment questionnaire that must be completed in their Employment Office. For a current list of open positions, go to:

SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS

Do you know that approximately half of the population and about 46% of the labor force is comprised of women? Do you know that only 9% of these women are engineers? The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is a worldwide professional organization that is based in Michigan. They are dedicated to promoting an increased awareness of manufacturing engineering.

One of the many Programs SME offers is a Science Technology & Engineering Preview Summer Camp for Girls (STEPS). This one week residential camp provides students with an introduction to the world of technology and engineering. For fun, the young women participate in a number of other acitvities such as swimming, biking, movies, etc.

For further information about where these camps are located or information about how to create your own STEPS camp, visit the SME website at: cgi-bin/smeefhtml.pl? Also check them out for other opportunities such as scholarships for students studying manufacturing and technology programs.

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ENGINEERING NEWSLETTER

On another note, The American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) has recently launched an electronic newsletter that addresses the growing role of engineering in K-12 education. FREE OF CHARGE, Go

Engineering Newsletter explores the many ways that engineering can help teachers meet the challenge of making math and science come alive for students. Click on:

MICHIGAN SKILLS TRAINING CURRICULUM DATABASE (MIST)/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JOB TRAINING (EDJT)

The MIST database provides links to instructional modules that provide high-technology educational opportunities in high demand fields. The EDJT online curriculum modules are targeted at the following content areas: CAD; CNC lathe, CNC mill, Hydraulics, IT; Machining Technology, Math and Measurement, & PLC. Log on to these web sites to take advantage of this FREE resource: and . Both sites are maintained by MCCTE.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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Students concerned about the high cost of automotive repair tools may qualify for a scholarship to purchase a starter tool kit. AYES in collaboration with participating automobile dealerships and Snap-on-Tools are offering these scholarships that are worth nearly $2,900 to qualified students. For complete information and/or an application, contact the AYES Michigan State Manager, Mr. Robert Meehan at (989) 837-4360.

High school seniors entering degree programs at Schools of Architecture, contact:

AIA/AAF Scholarship Program,

Various scholarships available for engineers, contact: National Society of Black Engineers



If you are pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or Marketing, contact: UNCF/UPS Corporate Scholars Program,

Minority applicants with a 3.0 GPA pursuing a undergraduate: General; Graduate: Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Education Library Science program, contact: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,

Questions, comments and/or suggestions regarding this newsletter, should be addressed to Patricia Talbott-Dills, Ed.D. 517-373-0359 or talbott-dillsp@

The Office of Career and Technical Preparation complies with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Office of Career and Technical Preparation that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, height, weight, marital status, or disability shall be subjected to discrimination in any program, service or activity for which it is responsible, or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. Contact: Office of Civil Rights Administration Coordinator, Office of Career and Technical Preparation, P.O. Box 30712, Lansing, MI 48909. (517) 373-3373.

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