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Where We’ve Been. Where We’ve Been. Where We’ve Been. Findings from Gap Analysis conducted by Dr. Jim Stone, Director, National Research Center for Career & Technical Education: Our current CTE programs are not preparing students for high-growth, high-demand jobs
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Where We’ve Been • Findings from Gap Analysis conducted by Dr. Jim Stone, Director, National Research Center for Career & Technical Education: • Our current CTE programs are not preparing students for high-growth, high-demand jobs • Many of our high schools are offering the same CTE career pathways, causing redundancy in low-demand fields • The school facilities are not adequate to support the types of CTE programs being offered or that need to be offered, and • The instructional models are not innovative in providing students opportunities for internships, student-run businesses or student organizations to support the career pathways
Where We’ve Been Based upon data from the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, 2013 Students
Where We Are Labor Market Demand:
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Where We Are Labor Market Demand:
Where We Are Longitudinal Graduation Rates:
Where We Are Headed • Innovative High School Programs: • aligned to local labor market demand • partnered with specific, invested business partner(s) • delivering postsecondary credit and/or industry-recognized certification • providing internship, job shadow and field experiences • including student-based enterprise • leading to stackable credentials
Where We Are Headed A comprehensive four-year program of study, integrating: 1. A college-preparatory academic coreemphasizing real-world applications 2. A technical core of three or more courses meeting industry standards; providing certification and/or dual credit 3. A systemic and integrated approach to work-based learning Personalized student supports—academic counseling, social-emotional and college and career guidance