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LAUNCH
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Business Analytics Strand
Business Analytics students pursue knowledge and develop skills in capturing and analyzing data to inform decision making. Students apply their learning through projects that require collaborative teams to solve problems and communicate results to business and industry partners.Courses: Statistics (1 credit), Business Management (1 credit), Mentorship (0.5 credits)
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Media Solutions Strand
Media Solutions students pursue knowledge and develop skills in graphic design, photography, videography, audio, social media, graphic web design and digital technologies. Students apply their learning through projects that require collaborative teams to solve problems and communicate results to business and industry partners.Courses: English 11 (Juniors)/Advanced Writing (Seniors) (1 credit), Social Media for Business (0.5 credits), Graphic Design (0.5 credits), Mentorship (0.5 credits)
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Behavioral Health Strand (1.5 credits - 2 trimesters)
Students investigate interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental health. They design innovative solutions to promote mental health and wellness.Courses: Developmental Psychology (1 credit), Mentorship (0.5 credits)
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Healthcare Solutions Strand
Students learn the skills that are required to be a Certified Nursing Assistant and gain an understanding of organ systems and their functions.Courses: Anatomy & Physiology (1 credit), CNA (1 credit/2 credits from BTC), Mentorship (0.5 credits)
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Skilled Building Trades - Build (4 credits)
The Skilled Building Trades strand will prepare students interested in careers in the skilled trades for various technology-related industries. It will expose students to the materials, tools, machines and processes used in light building construction. It uses a problem-based, hands-on learning approach to construction, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical, and uses the design process in building projects. Students will build a house.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, a light building/construction/
carpentry course and OSHA 10. Courses: Math for the Trades (1 credit), Light Building Construction (2 credit), Mentorship (1 credit)
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NEW! Skilled Building Trades - Renovation (4 Credits)
The Skilled Building Trades strand will prepare students interested in careers in the skilled trades for various technology-related industries. It will expose students to the materials, tools, machines and processes used in light building construction. It uses a problem-based, hands-on learning approach to construction, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical, and uses the design process in building projects. Students will remodel a house.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra, Geometry and OSHA 10. Some knowledge and experience of tools/construction preferred.
Courses: Math for the Trades (1 credit), Light Building Construction (2 credits), Mentorship (1 credit)
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NEW! Applied Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship (2.5 Credits)
The Applied Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship strand will provide advanced skills and knowledge in the use of metal machining, casting, welding and fabrication methods while developing and implementing a successful Cheesemaker Manufacturing business that will fabricate metal manufacturing projects for local businesses.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Metals 1 or Welding 1
Courses: Advanced Metals (1 credit), Manufacturing Entrepreneurship (1 credit), Mentorship (.5 credit)
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For More Information, Please See Below. For Questions, Please Contact Cara Carper At (608) 328-7572 Or Email
DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A PROJECT FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION?
LAUNCH projects should meet the following criteria:- Real world projects that are important, but aren't a number one priority. Consider items 7 through 9 on your to-do list.
- Problems/projects that don't already have a solution
- Projects that involve authentic problem solving and new idea development
- Projects that can be completed by a team of 3-5 students within 8-10 weeks
Cost – The only cost to your business or group will be the time you invest with our students in assisting with the projects.
Project Coach – Coaching is critical for a successful student project experience. Coaches will point our students in the right direction, help them structure their efforts productively, and provide them with the feedback they need in order to produce the best results. Project Coaches meet regularly with student groups throughout the project challenge process (approximately one hour per week for 8 to 10 week). Coaching may take place in-person, through online meetings, or at the Enterprise Center.
PROJECT EXAMPLES
Business Analytics project examples:- Research current customers and conduct outside market research by age to determine how a business could change their product offerings and marketing to attract different generations.
- Determine package shipping efficiencies from a cost perspective and make recommendations regarding how products are packaged. Build a tool to continually monitor shipping cost efficiencies.
- Research, design and build a sustainable database and dashboard. Modernize reporting.
- Research patient experience comments, divide them into actionable categories and make recommendations based on research.
- Calculate inventory utilization throughout the year and make recommendations regarding missed opportunities by not expanding inventory.
Media Solutions project examples:- Plan and develop a social media campaign that showcases a local business’s impact on its community and employees.
- How can a local branch of a nonprofit organization leverage social media to better inform the
- community of their work and mission?
- Generate a noticeable increase in website traffic and virtual monetary donations.
- Overhaul/upgrade website and develop a social media strategy to inform the public of business services and new team members.
Behavioral Health project examples:- How can an assisted living facility help patients with dementia and alzheimers experience less sundowning using sensory items?
- How can a local business encourage participation in employee wellness programs?
- Explore adolescents’ preferences for mental health education, including substance misuse, and develop solutions.
- Build community support for mental health campaigns to encourage neighbors to help neighbors.
- Identify and engage target groups in a Break the Stigma of mental health campaign.
Skilled Building Trades project examples:- Skilled Building Trades students will build a house as part of Green County Development Corporation's Home Construction Cooperative program.
Healthcare Solutions project examples:- Plan and host a respite day benefiting caregivers with children with medical disabillities.
- Create exercise videos appropriate for clientele.
- Create training videos for training your employees on specific tasks (i.e. with quizzes like Bloodbourne Pathogens).
- Create instructional videos regarding body mechanics (i.e. how to lift a heavy box, walking on ice).
- Create information (brochure, video, etc.) on what to expect pre-op or post-op, etc.
Applied Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship project examples:- Use industry jigs, fixtures and materials to fabricate components to meet quality standards.