Resources
The Outward Mindset — Arbinger Institute: Do you have an outward mindset? Do you see people as people and appreciate their needs, objectives and challenges? Or do you sometimes feel like you see people as objects and things that just get in your way? You do not think about their needs where they are coming from or the challenges they might be facing? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you are not abnormal. We all struggle to have an outward mindset.
If you have an inward mindset, you will know it in your gut as your behaviors will be all about protecting and advancing yourself. If you have an outward mindset, you will see behaviors that advance the collective. If you don’t want to betray your gut – get your hands on any one of the following books by the Arbinger Institute! Your mindset informs your behaviors and ultimately the results you get.
These books and the training that comes out of Arbinger Institute on the Outward Mindset has totally improved our culture. Further, they have materials for teachers/students that are outstanding. Find out more here. See links to books here.
I promise this will make you think differently about your classroom, colleagues, students, parents and those in your personal life.
Parents Enthusiastic About Skilled Trades Training in Wisconsin - National Home Builders Association
Did you know that you could reach out to regional/local industry associations to find employers in that region that might be interested in connecting with you CTE and career academy programs! There are associations, like Home Builders Association (HBA’s) who are looking to get engaged! If you are in a career academy or CTE programs, look up local associations in your industry to get connected!
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan interviewed Cheryl Carrier, Executive Director of Ford NGL on career academies for their Healthier Michigan Podcast at the Mackinac Policy Conference. The Mackinac Policy Conference is a unique gathering of political, community and business leaders annually hosted by the Detroit Chamber to discuss in collaborative dialogue on the State’s economic future. Learn more about the community-connected approach to developing wall-to-wall career academies in this podcast. Cheryl Carrier Interview on the academy model starts at 16:24.
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