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For every parent who wants the very best for their children, there is one gift designed to provide higher self-confidence, better academic results and life-long achievement–early learning skills.

Numerous infant studies have proven that early readers have more confidence, higher self-esteem and generally perform better in school and later in life. According to a national panel of reading specialists and educators, most of the nation’s reading problems could be eliminated if children began reading at an earlier age.

Dr. Robert C. Titzer is an expert infant researcher who has taught tens of thousands of babies and toddlers worldwide to read for nearly twenty years. He says the current practice of starting to teach reading skills in Kindergarten is too late. “A child has only one natural window for language, from 3 months to age 5. The earlier a child is taught to read, the better they will read and the more likely they will enjoy it…”

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Brooks International presents Stedman Graham. http://www.brooksinternational.com . Stedman Graham is an accomplished author and success coach. He has written or co-written several educational books about management, marketing, and success building. An inspiring speaker, Graham speaks to organizations around the country on issues surrounding success, self-empowerment, and diversity. A commitment to education and lifelong learning is central to Stedman Graham’s philosophy. Graham is also a founder and former director of George Washington University’s Forum for Sport and Event Management and Marketing – the first of its kind in the country. The Forum provides academic programming, career training, and business and employment research in sports and related industries, with a focus on minorities and women. Graham is a sought-after speaker and lecturer. Based on the precepts of You Can Make It Happen and Build Your Own Life Brand, he annually delivers his message to over 100 corporations, colleges, universities, high schools and not-for-profit organizations. Clients include the U.S. Department of Education, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, and the U.S. Olympic Committee.

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This is why you can learn English more effectively.

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Vanguard Career Center currently has an enrollment of nearly 600 high school juniors and seniors. Students in a two year program can choose to attend Vanguard in one of two ways:

1) Attend Vanguard all day for academic and career training

2) Attend half days at Vanguard for career training and the second half of the day at their member school for academic classes.

In either situation, Vanguard students participate in after-school athletics or club-related activities at their member school.

Face the Facts

· 65% of the 145 million jobs in the U.S.
in 2005 will require technical training like that offered at Vanguard-Sentinel.

Your Path To Success

· 96.9% of students who completed one
of our programs became employed in their
field of study, pursued higher education in that field, or were employed or pursuing education in a related field.

· 13,000+ students have completed one
of our career paths.

· 97% of our students received their high school diploma while completing one of our career paths.

· 97% is the attendance rate for Vanguard-Sentinel students.

· 100% of Vanguard-Sentinel students have the opportunity to participate in career technical organizations, leading to regional, state and national competitions which help build leadership skills.

Get an Edge

Pre-apprenticeship Opportunities

Gain on-the-job experience, while attending school, with the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers (IBEW), Toledo Electrical Contractors ociation (TECA), Toledo Sheet Metal Workers, Toledo Ironworkers and their respective Joint Apprenticeship Training Councils.

School-to-Work Advanced Placement

Second year students attend school and refine their skills by being placed in the work setting.

Career Passport

Students who complete one of our programs receive a professional-looking Career Passport with information
about their accomplishments and an introductory letter from our Superintendent.

In-School Programs

Nearly 2,200 students receive Vanguard-Sentinel training in their home school through one of our 30+ on-site programs.

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