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Building Career Clusters A 10-Step Blueprint for Career Clusters

Building Career Clusters A 10-Step Blueprint for Career Clusters. Dr. Douglas Moore Director of Guidance Columbus East High School 230 South Marr Road Columbus, IN 47201 moored@bcsc.k12.in.us (812) 376-4360 Marsha VanNahmen College & Career Program Director

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Building Career Clusters A 10-Step Blueprint for Career Clusters

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  1. Building Career Clusters A 10-Step Blueprint for Career Clusters Dr. Douglas Moore Director of Guidance Columbus East High School 230 South Marr Road Columbus, IN 47201 moored@bcsc.k12.in.us (812) 376-4360 Marsha VanNahmen College & Career Program Director Community Education Coalition PO Box 3000 One Noblitt Plaza Columbus, IN 47202-3000 mvannahmen@educationcoalition.com (812) 379-3175

  2. C4 Third Party Independent Evaluations • Objective (2000) • Identify quality indictors of successful Career Clusters, and • Evaluate effectiveness of C4 Career Clusters using those quality indicators as an assessment tool • Objective (2001) • Evaluate 3 new clusters and 2 pilot clusters using the C4 Career Cluster Implementation Model developed in 2000

  3. C4 - Columbus Area Career Connection • Brown, Bartholomew, Decatur, and Jackson Counties in South Central Indiana • Indiana Workforce Region 11

  4. Indiana Workforce Regions KEY Denotes Areas 1B, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11 & 14 Denotes Areas 3, 4, & 12 Denotes Areas 1A, 2, 6 & 10 Denotes Area 13 Denotes C4 Area

  5. 9 High Schools, 1 Adult Education Center, and 1 Alternative Program With a Regional Population of Over 7,000 Students • Brown County High School • Columbus East High School • Columbus North High School • Crothersville High School • Greensburg High School • Hauser High School • Seymour High School • South Decatur High School • North Decatur High School • McDowell Adult Education Center • Jefferson Alternative Program

  6. AGRI-SCIENCE AND BUSINESS CLUSTER Horticulture & Landscaping Small Animals & Horses Natural Resources Business Management Production Sciences BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE Entrepreneurship & Management Accounting Marketing International Business National Academy of Finance COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER Programming Networking Computer & Software Applications Operating Systems Web Design CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Mechanical & Electrical Systems Construction Management Architectural Design Interior Design Building Trades ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING CLUSTER Engineering CAD/CAM Project Lead the Way Precision Machining Welding/Fabrication Electronics Over 1,200 Students Enrolled in 9 Career Clusters • HEALTH OCCUPATIONS CLUSTER • Dental Assisting • Nursing & Allied Health • Medical Office • Veterinary Assisting • Central Service Technician • HUMAN SERVICES CLUSTER • Culinary Arts/Restaurant Dining • Nutrition/Foods • Cosmetology • Child Care • Law Enforcement • MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS CLUSTER • Printing & Production • Technical Graphics • Desktop Publishing • Video Broadcast Production • Digital Creation • TRANSPORTATION CLUSTER • Diesel • Electronics/Electrical Systems • Small Engine Technology • Engine Performance • Suspension & Steering 3 C4 DELIVERY SITES Columbus East High School Columbus North High School McDowell Adult Education Center

  7. School to Work Model • Develop an applied and integrated curriculum • Implement classroom-based developmental career guidance • Develop work-based learning opportunities • Create articulation between K-12 and post-secondary education • Work in partnership with business, industry, labor, parents, and the community • Provide professional development activities North Central Regional Kathleen Paris Educational Laboratory 1994

  8. C4 Career Cluster Implementation Model • Develop a strong sense of shared vision • Develop a common “core” of cluster CBI’s • Feature a defined leadership structure • Focus on attracting and accommodating diverse student populations • Develop an applied and integrated curriculum

  9. C4 Career Cluster Implementation Model(Continued) • Implement classroom-based developmental career guidance • Create articulation between K-12 and post-secondary education • Develop work-based learning opportunities • Work in partnership with business, industry, labor, and the community • Provide professional development activities

  10. Develop a Strong Sense of Shared Vision • As a group of diverse professionals (professional educators), how did you come to define the vision and direction for your combined cluster? • What short-term and long-term goals (2 year/5 year) have you set for your cluster? (accreditation, articulation, CTA) • What (hopes/expectations/direction) do you see for the future of this cluster? (facilities, additional programs, etc.) • How do you resolve differences among yourselves when conflicts arise regarding blending of courses and programs in your cluster?

  11. Develop a Common “Core” of Cluster CBI’s • Were there many common or duplicate standards among the CBI’s from the former individual courses? • How have you screened these CBI’s to develop a “common core”? (i.e. soft skills, safety, etc.) • How did you identify and prioritize the competencies that you included in your “common core” of CBI’s? • What competencies do you expect every student in your cluster to possess?

  12. Feature a Defined Leadership Structure • What leadership style (naturally/logically/comfortably) emerged as your group began to work together as a cluster? • How did that happen? • Have you consciously recognized a leader or leadership style, do you delegate within the group or do some personalities simply take on responsibility? (i.e. communication, budget) • Does the group as a whole function well/efficiently with this leadership style? • If not, what steps are underway to re–define the leadership style/role?

  13. Focus on Attracting and Accommodating Diverse Student Populations • What recruiting techniques do you employ to attract students of varying ability levels? • How do you modify your lesson plans/teaching methods to accommodate a variety of learning styles/ability levels? • How do you make your material challenging yet appropriate for all students/ability levels? • How do you structure your classroom to make it a comfortable learning environment for all students? (climate) • What support system/steps do you have in place when a motivated student is struggling to be successful in your cluster?

  14. Develop an Applied and Integrated Curriculum • What techniques do you use to integrate classroom curriculum into practical, real-world applications? • When developing the cluster, how did you identify the most critical concepts and weave those throughout the curriculum? • How do you help your students understand the application of those most critical concepts? • What advice would you give other clusters on curriculum integration and application?

  15. Implement Classroom-based Developmental Career Guidance • How did you create and build your career guidance framework? • What tools do you use with your students to help them select their career pathway within the cluster? (e.g. interest inventories) • How do you stay current with employers, post-secondary institutions and/or other stakeholders on their requirements and expectations for students coming out of your program? • What advice would you give other clusters in developing their classroom career guidance framework?

  16. Create Articulation Between K-12 and Post-secondary Education • What have you learned from your experiences in formulating articulation agreements? • What advice would you give other clusters in preparing articulation agreements? • What articulation agreements do you have in place?

  17. Develop Work-based Learning Opportunities • What do you view are the most purposeful work-based learning opportunities for your students? • Do you coordinate facility visits for your entire class or are students free to visit facilities applicable for their individual career choice? • Are all your students required to job shadow in their field of interest? • When and how much time are your students expected to spend at their job site and how does that change as they advance through your program? • What advice would you give other clusters in developing work-based learning opportunities?

  18. Work in Partnership with Business, Industry, Labor and the Community • How have you built alliances and relationships with the professional industry throughout the different Region 11 communities? • What obstacles have you encountered while attempting to involve your program in local industry? • What civic activities are your students involved in? • What professional organizations do your students have exposure to or involvement with? • What advice would you give other clusters in partnering with the community?

  19. Provide Professional Development Activities • What opportunities does C4 provide for you to update your skills and keep current in your profession? • Do you attend conferences and workshops regarding new regulations or innovations in your field? • How difficult is it to keep your instructional skills honed while still staying current on changes in your specific profession? • What advice would you give instructors in other clusters on professional development?

  20. How Can I Use This In My Program? • To design and develop new Career Pathways and Career Clusters • To evaluate and assess existing Career Pathways and Career Clusters • To establish rating criteria to evidence continuous improvement

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