2013-2014 Training Session #12 for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and School Counselors Academic and Career Pla

1. 2013-2014 Training Session #12 for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and School Counselors Academic and Career Plans (ACP) of Study: Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary Education, Part III February 13, 2014 Virginia Department of Education

2. Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary Education Agenda Welcome and Introduction Implementing the ACP, Parts I and II Summary Planning for Postsecondary Connections with the “End in Mind” Using Labor Data and Research Locating Resources for Postsecondary Preparation Earning an Industry Credential: New Graduation Requirement for Standard Diploma Next Steps

3. ACP Session I Summary • Academic and career planning requires • a comprehensive and developmental process • that includes a career assessment for each • student. • collaboration among students, parents, educators, • school counselors, and business and industry. • identification of key roles and responsibilities • of partners. • high-level support from school leaders. • development of a timeline for implementation. • locating and using a variety of resources.

4. ACP Session II Summary • Grades K- 5 • Career Awareness and Exploration • Goals - Clusters • Grades 6-8 • Career Development and Planning • Clusters – Pathways • Interest Assessment as Critical Component • Grades 9-12 • Career Focus and Experiences • Pathways - Credentials - Postsecondary

5. Postsecondary Preparation Options Four-Year College Two-Year College Trade School Military Apprenticeship Entrepreneurship Service Volunteer

6. Postsecondary Preparationcontinued ACP Rigorous Academic and CTE Courses CTSO’s (Career Technical Student Organizations) Dual Enrollment AP/IB Work Based Learning Experiences CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) Industry Credentials

7. Postsecondary Preparation cont.

8. Planning with “The End in Mind” Academic and Career Plan Guidelines and Technical Assistance Document located at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/academic_career_plan/index.shtml

9. Using Labor Data and Research Know occupational employment projections: Labor Market Information (LMI) https://data.virginialmi.com/vosnet/Default.aspx Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco/ Reports and Research Articles Georgetown University- Center on Education and Workforce: Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018 http://www9.georgetown.edu/grad/gppi/hpi/cew/pdfs/HelpWanted.ExecutiveSummary.pdf

11. Use Virginia Education Wizard www.vawizard.org

16. Occupation profile

17. Job outlook

18. Apprenticeships

19. Resume builder

20. Interview tips

21. Prepare for college

22. College Search

23. James Madison

24. Test preparation

25. Paying for college

26. Paying for collegecontinued Comparing Costs Award Estimator Estimated Eligibility Financial Aid Video College Transfer Mobile App wizard@vccs.edu

27. Industry CredentialingDiploma ChangesHouse Bill 1061 and Senate Bill 489 Beginning with 9th grade class of 2013-2014, a student must earn a career and technical education credential that has been approved by the Board of Education to graduate with a Standard Diploma.  The credential could include, but not be limited to, the successful completion of an industry certification, a state licensure examination, a national occupational competency assessment, or the Virginia workplace readiness skills assessment; 

28. How CanIndustry Credentials Help? CTE students may earn student-selectedverified credits by passing examinations for industry certification or licensure. Through exploration of critical job roles and skill sets By increasing job opportunities for advancement in a chosen career path By meeting the needs of a highly skilled workforce By adding value to a transcript for higher education purposes or obtaining an entry-level position

29. How CanIndustry Credentials Help? continued By validating that the student has completed advanced educational preparation and verification of CTE business and industry competencies By enhancing the student’s self-esteem through achieving national occupational competency standards recognized by business and industry By building the “mosaic” of a robust resume By promoting CTE program improvement By identifying extended career pathways (Postsecondary)

30. Industry Credentialing

31. Industry Credentialing

32. Resources for Postsecondary Preparation • CTE Resource Center http://www.cteresource.org/about/ • Career Planning Guide (CPG) http://www.cteresource.org/cpg/ • RU College and Career Ready Magazine http://www.cteresource.org/verso/titles/r-u-ready-magazine-216 • Ready or Not Teachers Resource http://www.cteresource.org/verso/titles/ready-or-not-a-teaching-companion-for-r-u-ready-211

33. Resources for Postsecondary Preparationcontinued • Academic and Career Plan Webpage http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/academic_career_plan.shtml • Career Clusters and Pathways http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/career_clusters/index.shtml • School Counseling and Guidance http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/school_counseling/index.shtml • Board of Education-approved exams & assessments http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/path_industry_certification/index.shtml

34. Academic and Career Plans of Study, Part III Send questions to Joseph Wharff at CTE@doe.virginia.gov Wrap Up • Archived Presentations • Evaluation: Please access the VDOE Web site • VDOE/SREB School Counselor Training; Counseling for Careers: The New Paradigm Workshop: • March 24, 2014 (Roanoke) and • March 25, 2014 (Richmond) • Registration, SUPTs Memo 025-14 • http://www.doe.virginia.gov/administrators/superintendents_memos/2014/025-14.shtml

35. March Video Streaming Training Session Announcements Session 13: End-of-Year Financial Reports March 13, 2014 1:30pm

36. Contacts Lolita B. Hall Director 804-225-2051 CTE@doe.virginia.gov Anne Rowe George Willcox CTE Coordinator CTE Coordinator 804 225-2051 804 225-2051 CTE@doe.virginia.govCTE@doe.virginia.gov Joseph Wharff School Counseling Career Connections 804-225-3370 Joseph.Wharff@doe.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Education P. O. Box 2120 Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120 CTE Website: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/