Jump Start Summer 2022 Programs

TOPS UNIVERSITY AND JUMP START STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR OUR JUMP START SUMMER PROGRAMS!

Transportation will NOT be provided to any Jump Start courses this year.

Please apply early, seating is limited. TPSS rising Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and the Class of 2022 from any TPSS public school may apply for programs. Some programs have age and prerequisite restrictions. Applicant names will be submitted to their school for principal and teacher approval. Preference will be given to those students that have never participated in the program before and those that do not currently have a statewide basic credential. All classes will be face-to-face, Monday through Thursday, with additional online assignments required. Clinical times may vary. Applications will be emailed directly to student email accounts and require parent and student digital signatures.

Student stipends will be determined based on credentials earned, attendance, and participation.
Students in courses will complete the IRS W-9 and be issued a 1099.
Students in CTE Internships will complete an IRS W-4, L-4, and have deferred compensation, with federal and state taxes withheld.
Students will complete temporary employment forms or vendor setup forms.
Students should allow at least 3 weeks for course workshop stipend payments, and internship payments will be made after July 26.

At the discretion of the instructor, students will be dismissed for lack of effort, discipline issues, or attendance. Students will earn 1/2 or 1 Carnegie unit for successful completion of the course and meeting the required instructional minutes.

Please email questions to karley.cooper@tangischools.org.

Available Programs

Program 1: Adobe Certified Professional (SHS, LHS, HHMS, and PHS locations)

June 1 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
We will assign your school location after exact enrollment is known.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $522.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Students can earn $50 for earning one Adobe Certified Professional Statewide Basic Credential.
Students can earn $50 for earning an Adobe Certified Professional Statewide Advanced Credential.
The total possible stipend for this program is $622.
Students successfully completing the course will earn 1/2 Carnegie unit.

Program 2: Autodesk Certified User (IHMS and HHMS locations)

June 1 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
We will assign your school location after exact enrollment is known.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $522.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Students can earn $50 for earning Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User.
Students can earn $50 for earning Autodesk Inventor Certified User.
The total possible stipend for this program is $622.
Students successfully completing the course will earn 1/2 Carnegie unit.

Program 3: AUTO 1801, Engine Mechanics & Related Problems, ASE Automotive Program (NTCC Florida Parishes in Greensburg)

June 6 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $522.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Students must be at least 16 years of age.
Students can earn $100 for earning their ASE Student certification in Engine Mechanics & Related Problems.
The total possible stipend for this program is $622.
Students successfully completing the course will earn 1 Carnegie unit.
This course is a dual enrollment course with NTCC Florida Parishes.

Program 4: AUTO 1101, Introduction to Technology & Service, ASE Automotive Program (NTCC Hammond)

June 6 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $522.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Students must be at least 16 years of age.
Students can earn $100 for earning their ASE Student certification in Engine Mechanics & Related Problems.
The total possible stipend for this program is $622.
Students successfully completing the course will earn 1 Carnegie unit.
This course is a dual enrollment course with NTCC Hammond.

Program 5: Certified Logistics Associate and Certified Logistics Technician (KHMS location)

June 1 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $522.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Students can earn $50 for earning the Certified Logistics Associate Statewide Basic Credential.
Students can earn $50 for earning the Certified Logistics Technician Statewide Basic Credential.
The total possible stipend for this program is $622.
Students successfully completing the course will earn 1/2 Carnegie unit.

Program 6: HCOR 1211, HCOR 1214, & HMDT 1170, Certified Nursing Assistant (NTCC Florida Parishes in Greensburg)

June 6 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Students will attend 2 additional weeks for clinical rotations. The dates and times will vary according to the clinical site.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $913.50.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Students must have a CPR certification before the first date of clinicals. CPR training could be scheduled on a Saturday.
Students must be at least 17 years of age by June 6, 2022.
Clinics and hospitals will require the COVID vaccination, proof of immunizations including the TB skin test, drug screen, physical, and background check.
Students will earn $100 for passing both the written and skills exams.
The total possible stipend for this program is $1,013.50.
Students successfully completing the required hours will earn 1 Carnegie unit.
These courses are dual enrollment courses with NTCC Florida Parishes.

Program 7: HCOR 1211, HCOR 1214, & HMDT 1170, Certified Nursing Assistant (NTCC Hammond)

June 6 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Students will attend 2 additional weeks for clinical rotations. The dates and times will vary according to the clinical site.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $913.50.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Students must have a CPR certification before the first date of clinicals. CPR training could be scheduled on a Saturday.
Students must be at least 17 years of age by June 6, 2022.
Clinics and hospitals will require the COVID vaccination, proof of immunizations including the TB skin test, drug screen, physical, and background check.
Students will earn $100 for passing both the written and skills exams.
The total possible stipend for this program is $1,013.50.
Students successfully completing the required hours will earn 1 Carnegie unit.
This courses are dual enrollment courses with NTCC Hammond.

Program 8: Emergency Medical Responder (IHMS)

June 1 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $522.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Students can earn $100 for earning the Emergency Medical Responder Statewide Basic Credential.
Students must be present on Day 1 of the class for Orientation.
Students must be present on Day 2 of the class for the CPR (BLS Course).
Students must be 16 years of age by June 30.
Students must have a 1.85 cumulative GPA and maintain a 2.0 GPA in the course.
Student must possess a Louisiana Driver's License, Social Security Number, or other State Issued ID.
Students must pass a written exam and psychomotor skills exam.
Extra assignments will be required online after the scheduled class time.
The total possible stipend for this program is $622.
Students successfully completing the course will earn 1 Carnegie unit.

Program 9: HEMS 1110 & HEMS 1170, Emergency Medical Responder (NTCC Hammond)

June 6 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $522.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Students can earn $100 for earning the Emergency Medical Responder Statewide Basic Credential.
Students must be present on Day 1 of the class for Orientation.
Students must be present on Day 2 of the class for the CPR (BLS Course).
Students must be 16 years of age by June 30.
Students must have a 1.85 cumulative GPA and maintain a 2.0 GPA in the course.
Student must possess a Louisiana Driver's License.
Students must pass a written exam and psychomotor skills exam.
Extra assignments will be required online after the scheduled class time.
The total possible stipend for this program is $622.
Students successfully completing the course will earn 1 Carnegie unit.
These courses are dual enrollment courses with NTCC Hammond.

Program 10: Louisiana MicroEnterprise (IHMS location)

June 1 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $522.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Students can earn $100 for earning the Louisiana Statewide Basic Louisiana MicroEnterprise Credential.
Louisiana MicroEnterprise requires that students be rising Juniors, rising Seniors, or a member of the Class of 2022 to earn the Statewide Credential.
Enrollment preference will be given to students that have earned the MicroEnterprise Regional (Emerging) Credential.
The total possible stipend for this program is $622.
Students successfully completing the course will earn 1/2 Carnegie unit.

Program 11: NCCER Electrical Level 1 (PHS location)

June 1 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $913.50.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Students can earn $100 for earning the NCCER Electrical Level 1 Statewide Basic Credential.
Enrollment preference will be given to students that have earned the NCCER Core Credential.
The total possible stipend for this program is $1,013.50.
Students successfully completing the course will earn 1 Carnegie unit.

Program 12: NCCER Welding Level 1 (AHMS, IHMS, and PHS locations)

June 1 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $913.50.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Students can earn $100 for earning the NCCER Welding Level 1 Statewide Basic Credential.
Enrollment preference will be given to students that have earned the NCCER Core Credential.
The total possible stipend for this program is $1,013.50.
Students successfully completing the course will earn 1/2 Carnegie unit.

Program 13: Operation Spark Level 1 (IHMS location)

June 1 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $522.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Extra assignments will be required online after the scheduled class time.
Students must have earned at least two computer or business credentials.
Students can earn $100 for earning the Fundamentals of JavaScript, Functional Programming, and Web Development, Level 1, Statewide Basic Credential.
The total possible stipend for this program is $622.
Students successfully completing the course will earn 1 Carnegie unit.

Program 14: Operation Spark Level 2 (IHMS location)

June 1 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $522.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Extra assignments will be required online after the scheduled class time.
Students must have earned the Fundamentals of JavaScript, Functional Programming, and Web Development, Level 1, Statewide Basic Credential.
Students can earn $100 for earning the Fundamentals of JavaScript, Functional Programming, and Web Development, Level 2 Statewide Advanced Credential.
The total possible stipend for this program is $622.
Students successfully completing the course will earn 1 Carnegie unit.

Program 15: Pharmacy Technician (LHS location)

June 1 through June 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $522.
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Extra assignments will be required online after the scheduled class time.
Students must be rising Juniors, rising Seniors, or Class of 2022 Seniors.
Students can earn $100 for earning the Pharmacy Technician Certification (ExCPT).
The total possible stipend for this program is $622.
Students successfully completing the course will earn 1 Carnegie unit.

Program 16: Medical Assistant Internships

Clinical sites will determine the dates and times of the internships.
The stipend for attending all hours of instruction will be $913.50
Students will be docked $7.25 per hour for each missed class hour.
Students successfully completing 75 internship hours will earn 1/2 Carnegie unit.
Internships require that students must be 18 years of age and have passed the CCMA Exam.
We are working to provide shadowing experiences for students 17 years of age.
Students must have a CPR certification before the first date of clinicals. CPR training could be scheduled on a Saturday.
Clinics and hospitals will require the COVID vaccination, proof of immunizations including the TB skin test, drug screen, physical, and background check.

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