Prerequisite Skills Screening
Students should be reading
on an 8th grade level and mathematically
computing at a 6th grade level as evidenced
by scores on standardized achievement
tests. Competency levels were determined
by the reading and math requirements of
entry jobs in high-tech manufacturing.
It is important that students can perform
at this level so they will not experience
frustration or, worse, failure with the
program.
Interest Screening
A match between student interests
and personal goals with program topics
and learning objectives also ensures a
good "fit" into the EnterTech
Training Program. Your organization may
provide career counseling or assessments
through skill/interest inventories, career
maps, or individual vocational plans.
Or, consider an informal interview with
the student to discover their employment
goals and interests, and to discuss with
them how these match to the EnterTech
program objectives.
Motivation Screening
Is the student ready and committed
to completing a training course and transitioning
to employment? Students may be unprepared
for training and work due to inexperience,
life issues and support needs. Therefore
it is recommended that a personal interview
accompanied with biographical information
gathering be used in screening potential
learners.
