Background

The TIEP was started in 1995 to motivate and provide comprehensive training for all 11th and 12th grade students to provide a competitive work force. The TIEP is continuing to develop and implement five main programs in Tracy schools: Interview workshop, job shadowing, total quality management, externships, and Hire Me First Certificate.

Through these school-to-career programs, students:

develop employment communication skills and work ethic
expand their career horizons through job exploration
experience real-time academic and/or vocational training and internships

The TIEP has continued an open dialogue between employers and educators on coordinating related curriculum to universal employment requirements. School administrators, teachers, parents, business leaders and employees are working together to integrate school-based and work-based learning through programs. A goal is to implement this training and hands-on experience in the middle and elementary schools as well.

Partners

The following individuals, businesses, government officials, and schools are active participants in the Tracy Industry Education Partnership

Bank of Stockton
Boys & Girls Club of Tracy
City of Tracy
Costco Depot
Defense Depot San Joaquin
Duncan Russell High School
Grupe Company
Inland Container Corporation
Jefferson School District
Merrill F. West High School
Pacific Gas & Electric
Putt, Fallavena, Willbanks & Puttman
San Joaquin County Office of Education
San Joaquin Delta College
San Joaquin Partnership
Stan Morri Ford
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Tracy Adult School
Tracy Federal Credit Union
Tracy High School
Tracy Press
Tracy Unified School District
Union Bank of California
Wal-Mart
Worknet
Wright Environmental Services, Inc.

Hire Me First Certificate

The Certificate Program is a two year program designed to provide students with tangible proof of specific demonstrated competencies through their own efforts to prepare for employment. Examples of some requirements include on-time class attendance, computer literacy, oral and written communications skills, job shadowing and internship and Total Quality Management activities.

Job Shadowing

The Job Shadowing Program provides students with hands-on job-site visits relaying fundamental knowledge of the job tasks. This integration of learning experiences involving students with employers encourages students to make more informed decisions about career choices. It also provides motivation through the learning process.

Awards

Association of California School Administrators-Partners in Excellence
California Foundation for Commerce and Education Partnership Award