Why Career and Technical Education?

2. Why Career and Technical Education?

3. Transformation of old Vocational Education into the new CTAE

4. Why Career and Technical Education? • The average high school graduation rate for students concentrating in CTAE programs is higher compared to an average national graduation rate.

5. Graduation Rate Comparison

6. Why Career and Technical Education? • 81% of dropouts said “more real world learning” may have influenced them to stay in school • Relevance brings Rigor

7. Why Career and Technical Education? • Experts project 47 million job openings in the decade ending 2018. About one-third will require an associate’s degree or certificate, and nearly all will require real-word skills that can be mastered through CTAE. • CTAE Video

8. Why Career and Technical Education? • Relevance • The need for students to become proficient in program areas is essential- Student retention in school • Certification • Certification is a mark of excellence- It adds credibility to the program • Students/Parents • Certification is an investment into their career- It qualifies students for higher paying jobs • Community • By investing in the future of the students it prepares them for industry standards

9. Why Career and Technical Education? • Relevance • The need for students to become proficient in program areas are essential- Student retention in school • Berrien High School has developed small learning communities centered around ALL CTAE Program areas • Teachers • Certification is a mark of excellence- It adds credibility to the program • Teachers now use this as a recruitment tool for gaining additional students into their programs • Students/Parents • Certification is an investment into their career- It qualifies students for higher paying jobs • Students can now be more competitive in the job market. • Community • The community will help invest in the future of the students while preparing them for industry standards • Community Organizations funded over 50% of the 2011-12 EOPA’s with certifications

10. What is End of Pathway Assessments? • A measurement mechanism to ascertain the level of technical skill attainment on behalf of its career pathway completers. • Berrien students can leave high school with valuable industry credentials • National industry certifications, • National occupational assessments, and • State license and state developed assessments

11. Career Academies • BHS Career Academies are a part of a reform initiative to increase all students’ achievement and prepare students for a career path based on their interest, including postsecondary opportunities. • Small learning communities which involve a cohort scheduled group of students receiving instruction from an interdisciplinary team of teachers. • Students chosen career theme interest • Increases student’s interest, and in turn performance

13. Certifications available at BHS • Agricultural Education • Plant Science/Horticulture Career Pathway • Georgia Green Industry Association Jr Certification Level I • Georgia Green Industry Association Jr Certification Level II • Agricultural Mechanics Career Pathway • Agricultural Mechanics Assessment • American Welders Society Certification Level I & II • Forestry/Natural Resources Career Pathway • Forest Products and Processing

14. Certifications available at BHS • Health Care Science • Therapeutic Services Pathway: (Nursing Career Specialty) • Certified Nursing Assistant- CNA • Therapeutic Services-Medical Services Pathway • Pharmacy Technician

15. Certifications available at BHS • Business Education • Administrative/Information Support Career Pathway • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) • Small Business Development Career Pathway • Assessment of Skills and Knowledge for Business • Interactive Media Pathway • Adobe web Communication using Dreamweaver CS5

16. Certifications available at BHS • Family and Consumer Science • Nutrition and Food Science Career Pathway • Nutrition, Food, and Wellness Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification • ServSafeCertification • Teaching as a Profession Career Pathway • Early Childhood Education Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification

17. Certifications available at BHS • Broadcast Video Production • Television Video Production Skills Connect Assessment • Adobe Premiere • www.berriennetwork.com

18. Bulletin Boards

23. Study Apps for Smart Phones • CNA study link • QR codes given to students

24. Study Apps for Smart Phones • Ag Mechanics study link • QR codes given to students

25. Ag Mechanics EOPA Study App

26. Ag Mechanics EOPA Study App

27. Ag Mechanics EOPA Study App

28. Ag Mechanics EOPA Study App

29. Ag Mechanics EOPA Study App

30. Ag Mechanics EOPA Study App

31. Ag Mechanics EOPA Study App

32. Ag Mechanics EOPA Study App

33. Ag Mechanics EOPA Study App www.berrienctae.org

34. Ag Mechanics EOPA Study App www.berrienctae.org

35. Ag Mechanics EOPA Study App www.berrienctae.org

36. Berrien CTAE EOPA Pass Rate

38. Is all of this worth it?

39. Mark Morgan CTAE Director Berrien High School 229-686-7428 mark.morgan@berrien.k12.ga.us www.berrienctae.org