An article focusing on the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District’s employability transcripts program was published in the May issue of “Connections,” a magazine for the National Career Pathways Network. The article is written by Tawni Boman, R-7 career exploration instructor, and Elaine Metcalf, R-7 career coordinator.

Employability transcripts were developed by the R-7 School District during the 2008-09 school year and are designed to help high-school students compete for jobs, apply for scholarships and prepare for the transition from school to career.
The new transcripts are available for students who are graduating in May 2011 and beyond. Sophomores and freshmen may request the transcripts by completing a form at their high school’s guidance office.

The new program was developed as part of the district’s emphasis on connecting all students to their future. The high schools will also continue to offer academic transcripts, which are used when students apply to colleges and universities.
The employability transcripts emphasize career preparedness through selection of an area of focus, dependability through record of attendance in school, career readiness academic skills through ACT WorkKeys scores, supervised internship programs and technical skill attainment through national certifications.

The national publication article focused on the R-7 School District’s efforts to engage future workers during this challenging economic time. Also included was information about the district’s focused learning efforts from eighth grade through senior year. The article is available at

http://www.cordonline.net/connections/19_3/19_3_boman_transcripts.htm.

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