The document provides information about the kickoff and orientation for the Summer Careers Academy program taking place on June 2, 2022. The agenda includes a reception, orientation, and introduction of the 2022 cohort of pre-apprentices and employer representatives. The inaugural program, called "Building Our Future," is an 8-week registered youth apprenticeship in the skilled construction trades. It offers classroom training and a paid work experience to help youth and young adults ages 16-24 gain skills and credentials for careers in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and HVAC.

1. SUMMER CAREERS ACADEMY
Kickoff and Orientation
June 2, 2022
#SummerCareersAcademy

2. 4:30pm - 5:00pm: Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm: Program
● Segment 1 (~20 minutes): Orientation to the Summer Careers Academy and the
inaugural program in the skilled trades, called “Building Our Future.”
● Segment 2 (~25 minutes): Introduction of 2022 cohort (Pre-apprentices and one
representative from each employer organization)
● Name and Affiliation
● One thing you look forward to about the Academy
● One question that you would like addressed
● Segment 3 (~10 minutes): Q&A
6:00pm: Adjourn
Agenda

3. Summer Careers Academy
Mission: To connect residents, especially young adults (ages 16-24) who are underrepresented and
underserved, with new skills and paid work experiences in compelling career pathways.
Vision: All residents in our community have access to exciting, high paying careers and receive support
along the way to achieve their dreams, and our community has a dynamic talent pipeline that delivers
value for our residents, employers, and economy.
Values:
● We are committed to our shared vision and believe cross-sector collaboration is critical to our success.
● We are committed to justice and equity, and believe establishing a level playing field and inclusive
environment is a fundamental component of our programming.
● We are committed to honesty and integrity, and believe that is reflected in our ethical operations,
trustworthy fiscal management, and transparent annual reporting.
● We are committed to evidence-informed decision making and believe quantitative and qualitative data
are essential for our continuous improvement.
● We are committed to quality and demonstrate this both in the way we work as an organization and the
professional pride and work ethic we instill in the classroom among our participants.

4. Summer Careers Academy Steering Committee

5. Building Our Future
What: The inaugural program of the Summer Careers Academy is “Building Our Future,” a registered
youth apprenticeship program in the skilled construction trades.
How: This eight-week summer career training program offers youth and young adults, ages 16-24,
with free in-classroom training and a paid work experience at $12 an hour and
When: The inaugural program is managed by the Home Builders of Durham, Orange, and Chatham
Counties and will take place from June 14, 2022 - August 5, 2022.
Careers: The training is focused on careers in the skilled trades, including carpentry, plumbing,
electrical, masonry, and heating and air conditioning.
Cohort: The 2022 cohort includes 17 diverse Pre-apprentices and a dozen employers from small,
mid-size, and large private companies and public organizations with occupations across the skilled trades.

6. Building Our Future
In-the-Classroom Learning
Curriculum: National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core construction
curriculum.
● Industry-recognized and widely-adopted.
● Prepares students for construction careers, including occupations in carpentry, plumbing, electrical,
masonry, and HVAC-R repair.
● Streamlined academic experience from K-12 through college.
Certificates & Credentials: Students who complete “Building Our Future” will earn:
★ Construction Core high school credit and CTE Internship course credit
★ NCCER certificate
★ OSHA-10 Certificate
★ First Aid/CPR certificate
★ College scholarships
★ Prior learning credit towards the college-level skilled trades apprenticeship programs
Bottom line: The Academy prepares participants for immediate full-time employment and/or a registered
apprenticeships so they can continue to earn and learn in their chosen career.

7. Employers are providing paid work experiences that are
structured for on-the-job learning
Building Our Future
On-the-Job Learning

8. Building Our Future
Schedule
Duration: 8 weeks, from Tuesday, June 14th through Friday, August 5th.
1st Week (June 14-17): In the classroom at Cedar Ridge High School from 8:30am-4:00pm.
Following 7 Weeks (June 20-Aug 5) : In the classroom Mondays and Fridays, on job sites
Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays with hours determined by the employer.
Exception: Fourth of July week (July 4-8) is off.

9. 1) Attendance: Attend all in-the-classroom and on-the-job programming. There is only
one excused absence permitted during the Academy.*
2) Academics: Pass all NCCER Core Construction modules, including but not limited to
Introduction to Hand Tools, Power Tools, and Construction Drawings.
3) Work Experience: Complete all assignments, including the Apprenticeship Agreement
Forum, Career Development Plan, Resume, Weekly Journal, Time Sheet, Reflection
Paper, Presentation, and Evaluation Forms from Employer.
Building Our Future
Expectations for Pre-apprentices

10. 1) Paperwork: Ensure the NC Department of Labor Youth Employment Certificate is
complete (aka, work permit; if your worker is under the age of 18), and complete the
mid-session and final evaluation of your student.
2) Provision: Provide a meaningful and structured work experience for your student,
mentor them, and communicate your expectations clearly (please don’t assume the
student already knows what you expect).
1) Participation: Participate in the employer working group sessions to give us feedback
throughout the summer and complete the pre- and post-survey that is part of our
comprehensive evaluation plan.
Building Our Future
Expectations for Employers

11. Action: Each Pre-Apprentice and one representative from each employer organization will
take only 30 seconds to introduce themselves.
Please stand and share:
1) Your name and affiliation
2) One thing you are looking forward to about the program
3) One question you still have
Segment 2: Introductions

12. Segment 3: Questions & Answers
Summer Careers Academy

13. Closing
Key Dates:
● Tuesday, June 14, 2022: First day of in-classroom training!
● Tuesday, June 21, 2022: First day on job sites!
● Friday, August 5, 2022: Graduation!
Pre-apprentices: Contact Patricia Harris with any questions or concerns at 919-545-4133
(cell).
Employers: Contact Heather Kasey with any questions or concerns at 919-357-2878 (cell).
All: Visit www.SummerCareersAcademy.com and join the online conversation with
#SummerCareersAcademy.