Vocational Service, Humble Rotary Provides Opportunity for Aspiring Architect
Humble Rotary Vocational Service Program Provides Opportunity for Aspiring Architect
Humble, Texas
March 9, 2015
Kingwood Park Senior, Drew Vincent, an aspiring Architect wanted to know more about Architecture before embarking upon his college studies. Humble Rotary’s goal was to develop a Vocational Service program where a Rotary member would provide the opportunity for a student to learn more about their business and or profession. Humble ISD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program has a goal is to ensure that students are prepared to succeed in their post-secondary education. President Susan Brodbeck initiated Humble Rotary’s program by contacting Humble ISD Superintendent (and Rotarian) Dr.Guy Sconzo for his guidance. Dr. Sconzo referred Susan to Dr. Marley Morris, Director of the CTE program for Humble ISD. Rotary Vocational Service Chair, Dr. Al Moore spearheaded the process. Carl Joiner(a Rotarian) and principal of Joiner Architects offered his associates Scott Brady and Joby Copley to work with and assist Drew during his second semester practicum at Joiner Architects.
Dr. Marley Morris said the match-up between CTE, Humble Rotary and Joiner Architects; “exceeded his expectations”. CTE Principal Bodie Wagener added: “CTE is looking forward to working with Humble Rotary, Joiner Architects and other Rotarian’s businesses in the future. We want to get an early start next August to match students with Rotarian’s businesses. It is a good fit when the young person becomes productive”. Principal Wagener stated: “Drew is very professional and very driven, he came to Joiner’s with good preparation having passed the Auto-CAD exam prior to the start of his practicum enabling him to learn more quickly to do the projects that Mr. Brady and Mr. Copley gave him.
Drew said that the practicum at Joiner Architects “was everything I wanted it to be, affording good experience and background information. Dr. Al Moore added that when starting in a specific profession the student must first “learn the lingo”. Just working at Joiner’s alongside Brady and Copley 7:30am to 10:30 AM three days a week has given Drew a huge benefit compared to other students who will begin their studies in college this coming fall. Joiner Architects has also extended an invitation for Drew to work for them this summer before he enters the University of Houston Architecture School.
One of many benefits of participating in the CTE program in pursuing a career path while in high school is to become more independent while “testing the waters”. It is NOT a failure if a student discovers a career path is NOT for them as it saves everyone time, money and effort. Director Dr. Marley Morris and Kristy Sparkey, the CTE Coordinator said that there are over 8000 plus students in the Humble ISD CTE program.
Launching this first CTE practicum as a part of Humble Rotary’s Vocational Service Avenue has demonstrated how helping young people advance fulfils a Rotary goal. “Rotary is very keen on advancing young people” said Assistant Governor Graham Sharp. Barbara Sharp, who heads up District 5890’s Vocational Committee, has been very interested and supportive of the undertaking of this Humble Rotary Vocational project. “Going forward we wish to encourage other Rotary Clubs and Districts to include this program as part of their Vocational Service.”
Many of the projects that Humble Rotary helps with involve a budget and some dollars. This project, thanks to Carl Joiner being receptive to opening his business to Drew Vincent and the CTE program, costs nothing. “The gift of one’s time is the greatest gift anyone can give”, Susan Brodbeck said, and that is the magic of Rotary – creating world peace and helping others one person at a time.
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