New Richland One Career Magnet Programs Enrolling for 2018-19
April 16, 2018
From kindergarten through 12th grade, Richland One is on the fast track to preparing its students for careers in well-paying, in-demand jobs in engineering, tourism, government and entrepreneurship.
Thanks to a $15 million federal magnet schools grant, this fall the district will offer career readiness programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Parents can start enrolling their children now. The programs, which will be based at Bradley Elementary, W.G. Sanders Middle and W.J. Keenan High schools, are open to all Richland One students. Bus transportation will be provided to all students enrolled in the programs.
Elementary-Level Career Awareness Magnet
Parents, does your child have an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you want to give your youngster a head start on learning about various careers? In addition to an outstanding academic foundation, students enrolled in this program will learn about careers from local business leaders, through virtual tours, on-site tours of businesses and job shadowing.
“The students in the career awareness magnet will be introduced to a unique learning experience with an emphasis on project-based learning, leadership development and career awareness,” said Bradley Elementary Principal Kezia Myers.
How to enroll: Contact Bradley Elementary School Principal Kezia Myers at 738-7200 or [email protected].
Middle School Career Exploration Magnet
Parents, has your child expressed an interest in several careers, but needs some help narrowing his/her choices? At the middle school level, students will be able to connect what they learn in the classroom to real-world experiences through job shadowing, career fairs and college tours. Sixth-graders enrolling this fall will do a special project with the Historic Columbia Foundation to explore historical architecture. Students enrolled in the program will have their own designated classrooms on campus.
W.G. Sanders Middle School Principal Andrenna Smith emphasizes the long-term benefits of the program. “Skills for career development, which will be introduced in the elementary grades and refined at each level, will serve as lifelong goals, preparing students for those skills needed beyond high school or their post-secondary plans.”
How to enroll: Contact W.G. Sanders Middle School Principal Andrenna Smith at 738-7577 or [email protected].
High School Career Academies
W.J. Keenan High School, which has a long-standing tradition of excellence in science, math, engineering and robotics, will kick off the first year of the career readiness program by focusing on engineering. In partnership with the University of South Carolina and Midlands Technical College, a rigorous curriculum based on high standards will include pre-engineering courses and an opportunity for students to take college-level courses during their high school career. Career academies related to the fields of hospitality/tourism, government and entrepreneurship will be added in 2019-2020.
How to enroll: Contact W.J. Keenan High School Principal Vondre’ Whaley at 714-2500 or [email protected].
