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| South Allegheny TFIM Students Visit Guardian Industries |
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Students in TFIM at South Allegheny visited Guardian Industries in Floreffe on Jan. 18. The students listened to a presentation on the History of Guardian, learned about products that are made at the plant (specifically how glass is made for vehicles), and gained valuable insight into the work positions and educational backgrounds of the employees. The students then toured the plant - viewing glass production, instruments and tools on the assembly line. Each group consisted of three students and one employee. After the tour, the students were treated to lunch and a question & answer period.
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| Beth Center Organizes Career Fair |
| South Allegheny TFIM Students Visit Triangle Tech & California University |
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The South Allegheny TFIM members participated in two school tours to complete their Peer-To-Peer Project. The first was a trip to Triangle Tech in the North Side area of Pittsburgh. The second trip took them to California University of Pennsylvania.
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| Beth Center's TFIM Visits Community College of Allgheny County |
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On Wednesday, October 19, Mrs. Stanek, TFIM Advisor for Beth Center, along with Mrs. Sabatini, a parent chaperone, accompanied 21 TFIM students on a field trip to CCAC - South Campus to learn about the College and all of the benefits of attending CCAC. Click here for the full story and photos.
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| TFIM Conference brings together 400 students and educators |
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The Consortium for Public Education's career exploration program, The Future Is Mine, brought together 400 attendees from 25 high schools in April for an annual Student Leadership Conference that began with site visits at 17 workplaces and concluded with some thoughts on what it takes to be a leader. To learn more about them and everything in between, click here.
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| TFIM team honored by City Council |
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Pittsburgh City Council made a proclamation honoring the Pittsburgh Carrick High School team that participates in The Consortium for Public Education's career exploration and student leadership program, The Future Is Mine (TFIM). To learn more about the team's achievements, click here.
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| Beth Center's TFIM Teams Explore Careers & Report Out |
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Beth Center's TFIM team chose to do research projects on a career of interest to them. Various career fields were explored - Journalism, Forensics, Administrative Management, Graphic Design, Medical Assistant, Social Work, U.S. Marine Corps, Photography, Veterinary Assistant, Child Care, Animal Conservation Specialist, Teaching, and Healthcare.
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| East Allegheny Visits Logan Middle School |
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On Feb. 11, 2011 the East Allegheny TFIM team went to Logan Middle School to complete their Peer to Younger Peer project. The presentation focused on the 8th grade students and the opportunities they will have next year when they come to the high school.
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| Beth Center's TFIM Team Helps Their 7th Graders Improve Social Skills |
| Another TFIM team tries its hand at a Hear Me! project |
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Pittsburgh Brashear High School students participating in The Consortium for Public Education's career exploration program, The Future Is Mine (TFIM), used Carnegie Mellon University's (CMU) Hear Me! project as the springboard for a cross-cultural exchange. To learn more, click here.
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| Steel Valley's TFIM Team Hosts "Ask the Graduate" For Freshmen |
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On January 6, 2011, Steel Valley's TFIM (The Future is Mine) hosted an "Ask the Graduate" day for the high school freshmen. TFIM invited several recent Steel Valley Alumni to come back and speak to the freshmen about their successes, failures, and eye opening experiences that have made them who they are today.
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| Parkview Towers Residents Enjoy the Wii With the SV TFIM Team |
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On Dec. 2, 16 TFIM members went to Parkview Towers to play Wii with senior citizens and donate $120 that they had raised from the 2nd annual Turkey Bowl held in late November. The funding was meant to give the seniors an opportunity to purchase new games, controls, and equipment for their Wii.
"I had never played Wii before, I had a lot of fun!" said Senior Jimece Pollard.
The SV TFIM team didn't want to forget about their furry friends without a home either. They raised $275 worth of donations for Fallen Timbers Animal Shelter in Elizabeth through it's "Santa Paws" project. Dry and Wet dog/cat food, treats, litter, carriers, and toys were collected for the animals. On Dec. 11 they visited the shelter, passed out the donations and spent time with the animals; walking, playing, and cuddling with them for two hours.
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| Elizabeth Forward TFIM Holds PowderPuff Game |
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On November 1st, 2010, the Elizabeth Forward TFIM team successfully completed their Peer to Peer Project, which was Elizabeth Forward?s first PowderPuff Game since the 1980?s! Approximately 80 junior and senior girls participated as well as the following clubs/ student groups: Class of 2012, Class of 2013, Class of 2014, French Club, SADD, Varsity Softball, Marching Band, and Screen Printing.
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| Bethlehem Center TFIM Hosts College/Career Fair |
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On Thursday, November 18, "The Future Is Mine" Team at Bethlehem Center High School hosted a peer-to-peer project as a College/Career Fair for juniors and seniors in the high school gym.
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| Helping children find their voices |
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Fourth-graders at Cox-Donahey Elementary School shared stories and even talked about concerns that can be difficult to voice when a group of Brownsville Area High School students took some time to listen as part of the Hear Me! project. To learn more, click here.
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| West Mifflin Walks For The Cure |
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Students from The Future Is Mine organization at West Mifflin High School conducted their 1st Annual TFIM Walk For The Cure as their Peer-to-Peer project on Saturday, May 22, 2010 Click here to read their article.
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| Clairton TFIM Students Witness an Open Heart Surgery |
| Monessen TFIM Team Teaches Junior Achievement Classes |
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For the past six weeks, students from the Monessen TFIM team have been teaching classes in the 7th grade at Monessen Middle school. Click here to read their article.
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| California Area TFIM Team Visits WVU |
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This March, California Area High School TFIM students went to West Virginia University for their Peer to Professional (Individual) Project. While at WVU, the California students were given a tour of campus.
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| Steel Valley's 'Pennies for Emily' campaign raises $7,850.65! |
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As the "Pennies for Emily" campaign came to a close on Feb. 19th, Pennies were counted, money was tallied, and the Steel Valley School District raised a total of $7850.65 ($940.00 was collected by Steel Valley staff in a "Denim for Emily" Day held on February 19th, where staff paid $5 to wear jeans for the day, supported by Dr. Kinavey) for Kindergarten student, Emily Hyland, who is in need of a seizure alert dog. This dog will cost the family $15,000.00 according to Ms. Hyland, Emily's mother. Already raising approximately $10,000.00 on their own, the money raised by the district will be enough for Emily to receive her dog! Additional funds raised will be placed in an account at a Veterinary Hospital of the family's choosing.
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| Digital Media Symposium gives students and teachers a chance to learn together |
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A student attending the Digital Media Symposium discusses photographs with Steve Mellon.
Carl Kurlander went to Duke University when he graduated from high school, declaring a pre-med major and fully expecting to go on to medical school once he finished his bachelor's degree. Instead, he wrote a screenplay that became a hit movie, St. Elmo's Fire, and set off for Hollywood and a career in filmmaking.
His professional life is somewhat of an object lesson for kids in high school, a showcase example that education and careers don't always follow straight-line paths.
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| Welcome The Future Is Mine |
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The Future Is Mine believes students should be given the tools they need to drive their careers - from the right academic opportunities, to navigating the world of work.
What is The Future Is Mine?
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| Website Design and Security Tools |
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"Is Facebook safe? How can I make my own web site? How does the Internet
even work?
If you've wondered about any of these things, click below to download
information developed especially for TFIM participants by IST students
at Penn State Greater Allegheny. These online workshops were created
especially with high school students like yourself in mind, and besides
explaining the basics of what a network is and how to create your own
professional-looking web site, they provide links to useful online
resources and career information."
Please visit the Penn State GA web site if you are interested in learning more about the IST program.
Usability & Website Design
Networking & Security
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| How TFIM Relates to PA State Standards |
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A common misconception about The Future Is Mine Student Project is that it is an extra-curricular activity and, therefore, the program's activities should not take place or interfere with the school day. In an effort to dispel that notion, a careful analysis of the Pennsylvania Academic Standards has been done in relation to the goals, activities, skills and concepts covered in TFIM.
The Consortium for Public Education wholly understands the academic challenges a student faces when not present in the classroom, as does your colleague(s) who acts/act as the TFIM Advisor in your school. However, TFIM is an equally valuable tool in preparing our young people for the real world and it is sometimes necessary for a student to be excused from class. Please help to support the work of the TFIM students as they create experiences for their peers in preparation for life after high school.
It's our hope that after reviewing this information, you will feel comfortable in supporting the efforts of the TFIM Student Project Team.
Click here to download the list of PA State Standards that relates to TFIM goals, activities, skills and concepts.
Click here to view the PA Academic Standards for Career Education and Work.
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Please take a moment to join TFIM's newest network that will keep you updated on all things TFIM! Please encourage your friends and colleagues to sign up as well.
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| Elizabeth Forward TFIM Coordinates 2nd PowderPuff Game |
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On November 4th, the Elizabeth Forward TFIM team successfully completed their Peer to Peer Project, which was Elizabeth Forward?s second PowderPuff Game! Approximately 90 junior and senior girls participated as well as the following clubs/student groups: Class of 2012, Class of 2013, Class of 2014, Class of 2015, Interact, SADD, Varsity Softball, Marching Band, Tech-Ed, Varsity Baseball and Yearbook.
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| Brashear's TFIM Team Learns About Careers at the Pittsburgh Zoo |
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On October 18, 2011, The Future Is Mine group at Brashear High School went on a behind the scenes tour to learn about careers at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. Click here for the full story and photos.
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| East Allegheny Presents "Opportunities for Your Future" |
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On Wednesday May 25th the East Allegheny Future Is Mine team presented their Peer-to-Peer project, "Opportunities for Your Future", to the 11th grade students. Some of the career possibilities that they highlighted were teacher, chef, doctor, vet tech, dentist and the military.
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| Steel Valley Implements Junior Achievement at Park Elementary |
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Through the months of April and May, forty-one The Future Is Mine members from Steel Valley High School attended Park Elementary and implemented the Junior Achievement program to students grades 1-5.
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| Brownsville TFIM Team Visits Cox-Dohaney |
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Brownsville's TFIM team had their Big Brother/Big Sister Day at Cox-Dohaney - and it was a huge success.
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| CWCTC Presents Amazing Jobs in Our Area |
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The group from Central Westmoreland CTC toured Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, and when they returned they designed a flyer for the trade areas and are working on the large bulletin board in the main student area. Click here to see their handy work.
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| South Allegheny T.F.I.M. Duquesne University Trip |
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The South Allegheny TFIM team was able to take 26 T.F.I.M. students to Duquesne University on November 12th. At the campus they divided into two groups for campus tours. During the tour students viewed classrooms, dorms, cafeteria, athletic centers, etc. When the tour was over the students met an advisor, and gained valuable information about college requirements such as....high school classes needed for college, SAT scores, Grants/Scholarships, applications, grades, etc.
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| 2nd Annual SV Turkey Bowl Another Success! |
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On Nov. 23rd 48 Teachers and Students participated in the 2nd annual Turkey Bowl at Campbell Field from 3:00-5:00pm raising a total of $120.00 for a local senior home, Parkview Towers on Main Street. Under the leadership of Steel Valley High School Teachers, Mr. Patrick Loughran and Mr. Alan Francis, the two teams battled each other for another winning title. With a 38-40 victory, Mr. Loughran?s White Team prevailed. "Ultimately, the students and staff were on the field for more than just a game. They came out to support local seniors and have fun while doing it. The excitement on the field was incredible." said organizer, Ryan Dunmire- The Future is Mine Advisor.
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| Pittsburgh Carrick's TFIM team offers peers a leg up on The Pittsburgh Promise |
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Educators at Pittsburgh Carrick High School enlisted students participating in The Consortium for Public Education's career exploration program, The Future Is Mine (TFIM), to pilot a peer-mentoring project that could help more ninth graders achieve The Pittsburgh Promise.
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| 2nd Annual Extreme Home Makeover: Steel Valley Edition |
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Thanks to a grant from The Grable Foundation, on Fri., May 21, 63 Steel Valley High School students grades 9-12 volunteered for the 2nd Annual Extreme Home Makeover: Steel Valley Edition ran and organized by Shawn McCallister, Anthony Natale, and Ryan Dunmire.
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Students from The Future Is Mine organization at West Mifflin High School conducted their Peer-to-Younger-Peer project entitled Who?s Who at the Zoo on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Homeville Elementary School with approximately 78 third graders. Click here to read their article.
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| When I Grow Up, I Want To Be a... |
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On Monday, May 3, 2010, the Beth Center TFIM Team visited Beth Center Elementary School and conducted their Peer-to-Younger-Peer Project entitled, "When I Grow Up, I Want To Be a . . . . ." Presentation. Click here to read their article.
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| Past, Present, and Future Project at Steel Valley |
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Approximately 60 Park Elementary 5th grade Students and 24 Steel Valley High School TFIM students, joined together on May 4th in a collaborative learning experience about our area's past in TFIM's "Past, Present, and Future" Peer-to-Younger-Peer project. Click here to read their article.
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| Middle School Step Up Day at Steel Valley |
The Future Is Mine collaborated with Mr. Walsh, Middle School Principal, and Sue Large, Middle School guidance counselor, in preparation for the Middle School "Step Up Day" that was held on Tuesday, March 30th.
During this day, all sixth grade students participated in various activities that taught teamwork, communication, the differences between right and wrong, what diversity is, and goal setting. Sessions were planned and presented by twenty-five high school students in small sessions to achieve a better understanding through hands on activities. Discussions were held to ensure the understanding of the topics by the students. "It was a learning experience for us all," said Senior Emily Doyle, "The kids had fun but also learned what communication really is and the importance of it."
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| Beth Center Creates Web Pages |
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Bethlehem Center's TFIM team is creating Wetpaint sites for their Individual Projects.
Click here to view Chelsea Brewer's site.
Click here to view Michael McVicker's site.
Click here to view James Volcheck's site.
Click here to view Sara Lewis's site.
Click here to view Heather Olson's site.
Click here to view Nicole Jay's site.
Click here to view Cameron Matesich's site.
Click here to view Samantha McVicker's site.
Click here to view Matt Johnson's site.
Click here to read an article about their projects.
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| Interested In Being an Elementary School Teacher? |
| Steel Center TFIM Team Showcases their School |
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Steel Center A.V.T.S. TFIM students developed their own two minute presentation along with visual aides. Presentations were made on Fri., Jan. 15th at Duquesne Middle School's auditorium.
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Calling All TFIM Alumni:
What are you wearing now? |
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We would like to create a database with TFIM Alumni contact, employment, and education information. This information will be used in a database to help better meet the career exploration needs of our current TFIM students. If you are interested in connecting with TFIM students to share some insight on your career exploration journey, serve as a panelist or guest speaker at a TFIM participating school, or even allow a student/s to interview you, please complete the TFIM Alumni registration form.
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Do you have a question, comment, or suggestion that might fall under one of these categories:
- Ask the Graduate
- Career Stats
- Is It TFIM Worthy?
- Networking Opportunities
- Technical Assistance
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Who Can I Contact in My Community
If so, Student's Forum is a place for you to share your ideas and questions about TFIM with other TFIM students. We created this area to provide a place for TFIM students to share best practices, ask for help and keep in touch with fellow TFIM students. The message boards are updated within 24 hours. All questions and comments are approved by a staff member and then will be posted. Please read the rules before you post on the Student's Forum page.
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| Does TFIM Help Students Get Into College? |
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Only in the sense that TFIM encourages all students to pursue some kind of post-secondary education, whether it's a bachelor's degree, associates degree, apprenticeship program, or other training/certification. We are dispelling the myth that 'getting into a good college' insures success. TFIM believes that knowledge of one's learning style, work style, passion in life, aptitudes, and creating a tool kit of skills to be added to and transferred during one's career path is the foundation of preparing for life after high school.
Go to the What's Out There For Me page to find out more information about FastWeb. FastWeb can help students make the decisions that shape their lives: choosing a college, paying for college, and finding jobs and internships.
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