Overview, Leadership and Presentation
What is an Academy?
It is an integrated academic program with a career emphasis that specifically makes connections between school and the future. Students in SHAPE are prepared for employment and/or entrance into college or training programs as they fulfill all the requirements for high school graduation and beyond. This program will prepare students to meet their S.H.A.P.E. career goals as they consider entrance into the Job Market, Technical Schools, Community Colleges and/or Four Year Colleges and Universities.
Opportunities for Students in S.H.A.P.E.
Within the Classroom
- Career awareness
- Guest speakers
- Integrated curriculum
- Project-based learning
In the Workplace
- Field trips
- Job-shadowing
- Mentors
- Workshops
- Internships
- Paid employment
We Need Your Help!
Do you have contacts within the SHAPE careers? Would you be willing to be a guest speaker in our classes? Do you know of job shadowing/internships opportunities for our students? Do you have access to supplies to help our students train for their chosen careers? Are you interested in helping our SHAPE family? If so, please contact [email protected].
Examples of Careers in S.H.A.P.E
Entry Level
- Certified Nursing Asst.
- Diagnostic Imaging Tech.
- Home Health Companion
- Mental/Dental Receptionist
- Occupational Therapy Aide
- Pharmacy Clerk
- Sports Medicine Aide
- Veterinary Assistant
Technical Level
- Animal Health Tech.
- Dental Hygienist
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Record Tech.
- Nurse (LVN, LPN)
- Paramedic/EMT
- Personal Trainer
- Sports Trainer
Professional Level
- Chiropractor
- Dentist
- Dietitian
- Health/PE Educator
- Hospital Admin.
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Psychologist/Psychiatrist
- Registered Nurse
- Sports Therapist
- Sports Psychologist
- Veterinarian
shape recruitment pp.pdf (PDF)
Student_Leadership_Descriptions_.docx (DOCX)