Career Academy
Emmetsburg, Estherville, and Spirit Lake
What is NACEP?
Accrediting body of concurrent enrollment programming (the HLC of High School Partnerships)
*without this accreditation we cannot offer concurrent enrollment classes*
How many unduplicated high school students took Iowa Lakes dual-credit courses in the Spring of 2023?
1,002
What is the biggest event that High School Partnerships hosts?
Career Day
2023 = 396 students
Which CTE discipline has the most high school students enrolled?
Health
What certification do students need to complete prior to starting a CTE program?
OSHA training
What year did Iowa Lakes get their re-accreditation approval?
2023
Accreditation rotation is every 7 years
How many unduplicated students took Iowa Lakes dual credit courses in the Fall of 2022?
945
How many on-campus meetings with our high school personnel does the High School Partnerships department host?
12
What does the Pre-Employment Transition Coordinator (IVRS) do for high school partnerships?
The PTC works with students on job exploration, self-advocacy, and guidance on career and college exploration for students who are on IEPs or 504 plans in certain area high schools.
How many on campus Career Academy programs do we offer?
17
How often does a required high school Site Visit occur in a concurrent enrollment class?
Every three years on a veteran teacher
Two consecutive semesters on a new teacher and then every three years after that
Which area high school enrolls the most students in Iowa Lakes courses?
Spencer
On average, how many area high school students attend Exploration at Emmetsburg and Estherville campuses?
250
What do the Career & College Transition Counselors/Coaches do for high school partnerships?
The purpose of the CCTC's is to help students with FAFSA completion, college applications, scheduling college visits, and scholarship opportunities.
What campus received the 1 million dollar CAIF grant, and what programs are offered?
Spirit Lake; Patient Care, Ag Production, Electrical, and HVAC
Per NACEP standards, what requirements must be met for a high school instructor to teach concurrent enrollment?
Exactly the same as an Iowa Lakes full-time faculty in their respective discipline.
Which high school grade level had the most enrollment during the 2022-2023 academic year?
Juniors
Which High School Partnerships sponsored events have business partners attend?
Career Day and Agriculture Day
Advising, orientation, password resets, Accuplacer testing, mock interviews
What area high schools offer Career Academy programs in their high schools?
Algona (Broadcasting and Auto Tech) & Spencer (Health)
How many pieces of evidence were submitted for the application?
201
How much revenue was generated through dual credit and concurrent enrollment in the 2022-2023 academic year?
$1,133,399.63
What middle school events does High School Partnerships host?
Manufacturing Day (SERT) and Middle School Career Day (EB)
What grants does High School Partnerships manage and maintain for our high school partners?
RPP (Regional Planning Partnership)
Perkins V