In the middle school, Middle-REAL students set up a community and hold various jobs within this community while learning how the community works. REAL is effective because it is work-related learning experiences. This is a school-wide integrated career guidance and preparation program. This project will require students in grades 4-7 to compare the Aiea of the past to the Aiea of today. They will also be asked to predict Aiea's future.
Participants explore various resources and document the information on computer and in scrapbooks.
Mililani Complex STW-McDonald's Partnership's Workplace Readiness Training Business partners can help train teachers in workplace readiness and skills. Mililani McDonald's takes a two-day training session to each of the partner schools where teachers learn what businesses look for in their employees. This student internship helps guide and motivate students in career decisions. Defined as transferable skills, knowledge, and attitudes essential to an individual's success regardless of occupation or community setting, Core Abilities also incorporate character education which is required by the State Department of Education. Participants receive close to real-world experiences and exposure to technologies and work situations at school work sites and nonprofit agencies.