Mike Morris spoke to us about his new direction after teaching high school choir--SENCAP.  The Southeast Nebraska Career Academy Program (SENCAP) is a program offered by SCC that allows high school students the opportunity to take college courses (earning college credit) while still in high school.  There are 10 different areas offered ranging from business and healthcare, to agriculture.  The program started 8 years ago and has grown to 45 schools around southeast Nebraska and 800 participating students.

 

Mike is a point of contact between the school districts, SCC, and the students.  He works to "recruit" juniors and seniors to register for classes and mentors them during their classes and assigns one assignment a week per the academy's requirements.  It's a great way for students to figure out what they enjoy or want to do as a career while still in high school.  The student can earn as many credits as they would like to which not only prepares them for college, but it alleviates some of the cost associated with it.  SCC covers half of the tuition and the school district covers the other half (many times with the Perkins grant).  Some schools even purchase the book for the student! 

 

If you or anyone you know could benefit from having Mike speak at the school, or student directly, feel free to reach out to him!  It is good to hear ways Crete and surrounding communities are helping students discover additional options for them after high school. (Photo and copy courtesy Janelle)