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 Leadership Marshfield for the Youth- Alternative High School (AHS)

This venture has established an environment for students giving them the chance to discover many different careers and other opportunities in Marshfield.  Through this program, students visit different organizations in the community.  The goal is that the students will find a new appreciation for their community and recognize career opportunities in the Marshfield area.  This is the fourth year this program has been in operation.   In addition to this program Pathway Partners has secured funding for 2011-12 to send these students to the YMCA monthly for an exercise program.

 Emotionally Disabled/ Learning Disabled & Cognitive Disabilities (ED/LD & CD)

Pathway Partners has been coordinating community outings for special needs and at-risk youth from the School District of Marshfield.  Outings, such as these, make the job training and community resources instruction taught in classes more real for students who may learn best in ways different from their peers.  Some of these opportunities have led to students applying to and interviewing and accepting jobs within the Marshfield Community.  This is the fourth year this program has been in operation.  In addition to this program Pathway Partners has secured funding for 2011-12 to send these students to the YMCA monthly for an exercise program.

 Pathways at Marshfield Middle School

At-risk middle school students are taught life skills through group mentoring at Marshfield Middle School. This is the fourth year this program has been in operation at Marshfield Middle School.

Career Exploration Columbus Catholic Schools (CCS)

Middle school student were given the Career Clusters Interest Inventory.  Surveys were tabulated and results were analyzed. The student’s results will help us prepare a schedule of guest speakers monthly.  The goal is to help student begin career exploration at an early age.  Speakers will discuss their area of expertise with students and explain how to obtain a career in their field.  This is the third year Pathway partners has been at Columbus Schools.

Health Career Forums

This new project was launched during the spring of 2011 at Marshfield High School.  Pathway Partners saw a need for more education on health career guidance; because of a waiting list for health career mentors.  The intent is to bring guest speakers into the Exploring Health Career classroom on a monthly basis, in collaboration with classroom curriculum.  These speakers discuss and provide hands on activities for prospective student in the health career field.  Students are able to ask questions and get a feel for many different health related careers.  All students are invited and able to attend the presentations.

Mentoring Works!!

Your participation can:

1. Improve a student's attendance and academic performance and reduce detentions
2. Improve a student's self-confidence, attitude and communicational skills
3. Aid a student to develop a successful career/life plan
4. Help a student reach their full potential

	Any MHS student is welcome in the program
	Students can refer themselves or be referred by their teachers, parents, or guidance counselors by completing the Student Application and returning it to Leah Boon , Pathway Partners Director.

Transition From School to Career

Success Stories 

Amelia & Leah

The Learning Experience

I have been involved in the Pathway Partners program since the beginning of the 2008 school year until present; I have been positively affected by my mentor.  The Pathway Partners program matched me with my mentor, Leah Boon, because I work for her as the Pathway Partners Co-Op Student.  Leah is helping me with college, career decisions, and is a big part in helping me find volunteer opportunities.  Leah and I have gone on three job shadows, which have greatly impacted my decision about my future.  Leah's commitment and dedication is something I admire, and find very comforting.  Pathway Partners has provided me the best experience I could ask for and the program has been very beneficial.

John & Joey

More than a Mentor

My involvement in Pathway Partners has affected my life in many positive ways; from my everyday social interactions to my education and future.  My mentor helped me learn to control and recognize when I am making the wrong choice and how I can only fix it myself.  By discussing my studies and career explorations with my mentor, I was better able to choose a school that would benefit my area of interest.  My mentor took time to listen to me and he took great interest in everything I had to say.  John, my mentor, helped me to understand that I am the only one in charge of my self and that in life I only have two choices..."to do or not to do".  There are not always rewards and incentives for the right choices but there are consequences for the bad choices.  John made me see the whole picture of myself and Pathway Partners provided me the opportunity to expand my future goals.

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