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End of Pathway Assessments

End of Pathway Assessments. Douglas County School System 2012 - 2013. End of Pathway Assessments are national industry-developed certifications, national occupational assessments, state licensures or state issued certificates.

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End of Pathway Assessments

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  1. End of Pathway Assessments Douglas County School System 2012 - 2013

  2. End of Pathway Assessments are • national industry-developed certifications, • national occupational assessments, • state licensures or • state issued certificates. • The assessments determine the knowledge, skill and understanding gained by the student in the career pathway. • The assessments also provide pathway completers the opportunity to earn certification or certificates that are recognized throughout the state and nation. What are End of Pathway Assessments?

  3. What Assessments are Offered in DCSS?

  4. What Assessments are Offered in DCSS?

  5. What Assessments are Offered in DCSS?

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  8. Administrative/Information Support Pathway • Administrative Services Manager • Bachelor Degree needed • $68,016 annual salary • 420 annual average openings in Georgia • Executive Secretary and Administrative Assistant • Moderate On-the-Job Training needed • $37,378 annual salary • 1,620 annual average openings in Georgia • Legal Secretary • Post-Secondary Vocational Award needed • $36,338 annual salary • 270 annual average openings in Georgia • Medical Transcriptionist • Post-Secondary Vocational Award needed • $30,514 annual salary • 130 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

  9. Skill Connect Assessments are 100% industry driven and defined. • Animations allow assessment of a broader range of competencies than available paper-based or text-only assessments. The assessments are rigorous and relevant. • Developed by industry experts. Designed to meet the needs of education and industry. • Real-time assessment capability allows immediate grading and validation on student performance to standards and competencies. Includes instructor reports and printing of a certificate when the student achieves a successful score. • Assesses employability and technical skills in more than 40 unique areas Benefits of Skills USA Certification

  10. Architectural Drafting Skills Connect • Online • 50 questions • 60 minutes to complete • Minimum passing score: 65% • Competencies to be tested • Video Demonstration • Sample Questions Details about the Test

  11. Architectural Drawing & Design Pathway • Architect • Moderate-Term On-the-Job Training needed • $29,099 annual salary • 110 annual average openings in Georgia • Architectural and Civil Drafter • Post-Secondary Vocational Training needed • $42,078 annual salary • 80 annual average openings in Georgia • Mechanical Drafter • Post-Secondary Vocational Training needed • $42,141 annual salary • 40 annual average openings in Georgia • Surveying and Mapping Technician • Moderate-Term On-the-Job Training needed • $29,099 annual salary • 110 annual average openings in Georgia • Surveyor • Bachelor Degree needed • $42,349 annual salary • 110 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

  12. Skill Connect Assessments are 100% industry driven and defined. • Animations allow assessment of a broader range of competencies than available paper-based or text-only assessments. The assessments are rigorous and relevant. • Developed by industry experts. Designed to meet the needs of education and industry. • Real-time assessment capability allows immediate grading and validation on student performance to standards and competencies. Includes instructor reports and printing of a certificate when the student achieves a successful score. • Assesses employability and technical skills in more than 40 unique areas Benefits of Skills USA Certification

  13. Television Video Production Skills Connect • Online • 50 questions • 60 minutes to complete • Minimum passing score: 65% • Competencies to be tested • Video Demonstration • Sample Questions Details about the Test

  14. Broadcast Video Production Pathway • Audio and Video Equipment Technician • Long-Term On-the-Job Training needed • $40,498 annual salary • 80 annual average openings in Georgia • Broadcast News Analyst • Bachelor Degree needed • $57,845 annual salary • 20 annual average openings in Georgia • Broadcast Technician • Associate Degree needed • $35,443 annual salary • 50 annual average openings in Georgia • Radio and Television Announcer • Long-Term On-the-Job Training needed • $34,445 annual salary • 50 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

  15. The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) assessment gives students: • Immediate, individualized feedback upon completion of the assessment. • Competency validation to document your knowledge and skills and to improve employability. • Recognition and value through industry-recognized pre-professional certifications. • An advantage in obtaining articulated credit or credit-by-exam at post-secondary institutions. Benefits of AAFCS Certification

  16. Culinary Arts Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification • Online • 80 questions – 70 items scored • 60 minutes to complete • Minimum passing score: 65% • Competencies to be tested • More information/sample questions Details about the Test

  17. Culinary Arts Pathway • Chef and Head Cook • Work experience needed • $31,304 annual salary • 110 annual average openings in Georgia • Dietician/Nutritionist • Bachelor Degree needed • $42,619 annual salary • 80 annual average openings in Georgia • Food Scientist and Technologist • Bachelor Degree needed • $55,869 annual salary • 10 annual average openings in Georgia • Food Services Manager • Work experience needed • $46,384 annual salary • 400 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

  18. Skill Connect Assessments are 100% industry driven and defined. • Animations allow assessment of a broader range of competencies than available paper-based or text-only assessments. The assessments are rigorous and relevant. • Developed by industry experts. Designed to meet the needs of education and industry. • Real-time assessment capability allows immediate grading and validation on student performance to standards and competencies. Includes instructor reports and printing of a certificate when the student achieves a successful score. • Assesses employability and technical skills in more than 40 unique areas Benefits of Skills USA Certification

  19. Advertising Design Skills Connect • Online • 50 questions • 60 minutes to complete • Minimum passing score: 70% • Competencies to be tested • Video Demonstration • Sample Questions Details about the Test

  20. Graphic Design Pathway • Prepress Technicians and Workers • Post-Secondary Vocational Award needed • $35,443 annual salary • 40 annual average openings in Georgia • Printing Machine Operators • Moderate On-the-Job Training needed • $33,509 annual salary • 220 annual average openings in Georgia • Public Relations Specialist • Bachelor Degree needed • $48,672 annual salary • 120 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

  21. Students can become CIW-certified and, in many cases, even earn college credit. • With CIW job-role certifications, students can: • Obtain the skills and credentials to succeed in your career. • Validate and specialize in defined job-role skills. • Add industry-recognized credentials to your résumé. • Increase your salary-earning and job capabilities. • Distinguish yourself and earn advancement within your organization. • Keep your skills up-to-date in the evolving technology world. Benefits of CIW Certification

  22. CIW Site Development Associate Exam • Online • 30 questions • 30 minutes to complete • Minimum passing score: 63% • Competencies to be tested • Video Demonstration Details about the Test

  23. Interactive Media Pathway • Computer Specialist • Associate Degree needed • $55,640 annual salary • 80 annual average openings in Georgia • Desktop Publisher • Post-Secondary Vocational Training needed • $30,680 annual salary • 30 annual average openings in Georgia • Graphic Designer • Bachelor Degree needed • $44,034 annual salary • 160 annual average openings in Georgia • Multi-Media Artist and Animator • Bachelor Degree needed • $44,554 annual salary • 40 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

  24. ELCCT (Entry Level Child Care Training) certification gives you the tools to build a brighter future. • Achieve industry-recognized certification • Boost your workforce resume • Differentiate yourself from other applicants • Gain valuable experience and confidence • Heighten your earning potential • Prepare yourself for a successful future Benefits of ELCCT Certification

  25. Early Care & Education: Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) • Online • 55 questions • 60 minutes to complete • Minimum passing score: 70% • Competencies to be tested Details about the Test

  26. Early Childhood Education Pathway • Elementary School Teacher • Bachelor Degree needed • $46,888 annual salary • 2,590 annual average openings in Georgia • Kindergarten Teacher • Bachelor Degree needed • $45,969 annual salary • 330 annual average openings in Georgia • Preschool Teacher • Post-Secondary Vocational Training needed • $24,419 annual salary • 500 annual average openings in Georgia • Special Education Teacher • Preschool, Kindergarten or Elementary • Bachelor Degree needed • $46,358 annual salary • 450 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

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  28. Business Financial Management • Online • 106 questions • 120 minutes to complete • Minimum passing score is based on a national average and changes year to year • Competencies to be tested Details about the Test

  29. Financial Management -Accounting Pathway • Accountants and Auditors • Bachelor Degree needed • $54,330 annual salary • 1,090 annual average openings in Georgia • Bookkeeping/Accounting/Auditing Clerks • Moderate-Term On-the-Job Training needed • $29,619 annual salary • 1,490 annual average openings in Georgia • Budget Analysts • Bachelor Degree needed • $58,698 annual salary • 30 annual average openings in Georgia • Tax Examiner, Collector and Revenue Agent • Bachelor Degree needed • $43,909 annual salary • 70 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

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  31. W!SE Financial Literacy Certification • Online • 16 Survey questions • 50 Certification Test questions • Untimed • Minimum passing score is based on a national average and changes year to year • Competencies to be tested Details about the Test

  32. Financial Management Services Pathway • Actuary • Bachelor Degree needed • $84,822 annual salary • 30 annual average openings in Georgia • Brokerage Clerk • Moderate-Term On-the-Job Training needed • $30,597 annual salary • 30 annual average openings in Georgia • Financial Analyst • Bachelor Degree needed • $80,787 annual salary • 210 annual average openings in Georgia • Real Estate Sales Agent • Post-Secondary Vocational Award needed • $38,334 annual salary • 500 annual average openings in Georgia • Securities/Commodities Sales • Bachelor Degree needed • $81,536 annual salary • 100 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

  33. Skill Connect Assessments are 100% industry driven and defined. • Animations allow assessment of a broader range of competencies than available paper-based or text-only assessments. The assessments are rigorous and relevant. • Developed by industry experts. Designed to meet the needs of education and industry. • Real-time assessment capability allows immediate grading and validation on student performance to standards and competencies. Includes instructor reports and printing of a certificate when the student achieves a successful score. • Assesses employability and technical skills in more than 40 unique areas Benefits of Skills USA Certification

  34. Criminal Justice Skills Connect • Online • 50 questions • 60 minutes to complete • Minimum passing score: 65% • Competencies to be tested • Video Demonstration • Sample Questions Details about the Test

  35. Law & Justice Pathway • Corrections Officer • Moderate-Term On-the-Job Training needed • $27,498 annual salary • 470 annual average openings in Georgia • Forensic Science Technician • Associate Degree needed • $35,818 annual salary • 20 annual average openings in Georgia • Lawyer • First Professional Degree needed • $115,960 annual salary • 460 annual average openings in Georgia • Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer • Long-Term On-the-Job Training needed • $35,402 annual salary • 910 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

  36. Marketing Education Manager Trainee certification gives you the tools to build a brighter future. • Achieve industry-recognized certification • Boost your workforce resume • Differentiate yourself from other applicants • Gain valuable experience and confidence • Heighten your earning potential • Prepare yourself for a successful future Benefits of Marketing Education Manager Certification

  37. Marketing Education Manager Trainee • Online • 55 questions • 60 minutes to complete • Minimum passing score: 70% • Competencies to be tested Details about the Test

  38. Marketing & Management Pathway • Chief Executive • Bachelor Degree plus experience needed • $155,168 annual salary • 850 annual average openings in Georgia • Human Resources, Training and Labor Relations Specialist • Bachelor Degree needed • $53,061 annual salary • 150 annual average openings in Georgia • Marketing Manager • Bachelor Degree plus experience needed • $94,307 annual salary • 310 annual average openings in Georgia • Marketing Research Analyst • Bachelor Degree needed • $61,464 annual salary • 210 annual average openings in Georgia • Personal Financial Advisor • Bachelor Degree needed • $75,754annual salary • 470 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

  39. Immediate, individualized feedback upon completion of the assessment. • Competency validation to document your knowledge and skills and to improve employability. • Recognition and value through industry-recognized pre-professional certifications. • An advantage in obtaining articulated credit or credit-by-exam at post-secondary institutions. Benefits of Pre-PAC Certification

  40. Nutrition, Food & Wellness Pre-Professional Certification • Online • 80 questions – 70 items scored • 60 minutes to complete • Minimum passing score: 65% • Competencies to be tested • More information/sample questions Details about the Test

  41. Nutrition & Food Science Pathway • Chef and Head Cook • Work experience needed • $31,304 annual salary • 110 annual average openings in Georgia • Dietician/Nutritionist • Bachelor Degree needed • $42,619 annual salary • 80 annual average openings in Georgia • Food Scientist and Technologist • Bachelor Degree needed • $55,869 annual salary • 10 annual average openings in Georgia • Food Services Manager • Work experience needed • $46,384 annual salary • 400 annual average openings in Georgia • Health Education • Master Degree needed • $53,290 annual salary • 90 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

  42. Skill Connect Assessments are 100% industry driven and defined. • Animations allow assessment of a broader range of competencies than available paper-based or text-only assessments. The assessments are rigorous and relevant. • Developed by industry experts. Designed to meet the needs of education and industry. • Real-time assessment capability allows immediate grading and validation on student performance to standards and competencies. Includes instructor reports and printing of a certificate when the student achieves a successful score. • Assesses employability and technical skills in more than 40 unique areas Benefits of Skills USA Certification

  43. Cosmetology Skills Connect • Online • 50 questions • 60 minutes to complete • Minimum passing score: 70% • Competencies to be tested • Video Demonstration • Sample Questions Details about the Test

  44. Personal Care Services – Cosmetology Pathway • Salary ranges from $15,530 to $42,460per year. In order to obtain a license in cosmetology, nail technology, or skin care in the state of Georgia, students must complete the requirements listed below. Please contact the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology for more information. • Requirements: • COSMETOLOGIST: 1500 Hours, • Apprenticeship 3000 Hours • HAIR DESIGN: 1325 Hours, • Apprenticeship 2650 • ESTHETICIAN: 1000 Hours, • Apprenticeship 2000 Hours • NAIL TECHNICIAN: 525 Hours, • Apprenticeship 1050 Hours Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

  45. Demonstrate your knowledge and skills – show what you know! • Learn about your strengths and areas that need improvement. • Receive a score report and/or certificate for your career portfolio. • Explore the potential for earning college credit. • Gain feedback before taking expensive certification/licensure exams. Benefits of NOCTI Certification

  46. Fundamental Business Concepts • Online • 100 questions • 100 minutes to complete • Certified High Achiever – 70% • Certified High Achiever, Exemplary Performance– 90% • Competencies to be tested Details about the Test

  47. Small Business Development Pathway • Advertising and Promotion Manager • Bachelor Degree needed • $76,898 annual salary • 60 annual average openings in Georgia • Chief Executive • Bachelor Degree plus work experience needed • $155,168 annual salary • 850 annual average openings in Georgia • Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialist • Bachelor Degree needed • $50,877 annual salary • 440 annual average openings in Georgia • Social and Community Service Manager • Bachelor Degree needed • $59,904 annual salary • 100 annual average openings in Georgia • Training and Development Manager • Bachelor Degree needed • $79,498 annual salary • 60 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

  48. Demonstrate your knowledge and skills – show what you know! • Learn about your strengths and areas that need improvement. • Receive a score report and/or certificate for your career portfolio. • Explore the potential for earning college credit. • Gain feedback before taking expensive certification/licensure exams. Benefits of NOCTI Certification

  49. Fundamental Marketing Concepts • Online • 100 questions • 100 minutes to complete • Certified High Achiever – 70% • Certified High Achiever, Exemplary Performance– 90% • Competencies to be tested Details about the Test

  50. Sports & Entertainment Marketing Pathway • Marketing Manager • Bachelor Degree needed • $94,307 annual salary • 310 annual average openings in Georgia • Marketing Research Analyst • Bachelor Degree needed • $61,464 annual salary • 210 annual average openings in Georgia • Public Relations Specialist • Bachelor Degree needed • $48,672 annual salary • 120 annual average openings in Georgia • Recreation Worker • Short-Term On-the-Job-Training needed • $21,570 annual salary • 260 annual average openings in Georgia Back to chart Bottom line Pathway Completion & Certification can lead to…

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