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New Career Pathways

New Career Pathways. USD 305 Salina Public Schools.

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New Career Pathways

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  1. New Career Pathways USD 305 Salina Public Schools

  2. In fall 2009, the Career Pathways Advisory Committee was assembled to gather recommendations for new pathways.STEM – Engineering was the highest recommendation by a significant margin.Manufacturing Production was one of the top 5 recommendations.

  3. The STEM Advisory Committee was formed in fall 2010 to research the costs of implementing this pathway.Much of the research focused on Project Lead the Way program as the curricular framework.The committee identified many challenges and barriers for Engineering but recommended that USD 305 implement this pathway if possible.

  4. In spring 2012 the Salina Chamber of Commerce, Salina Area Technical College, USD 305, and several local industries formed a partnership called the Employee Development Transition Project.The committee identified three high priority career fields that would require highly skilled workers in Salina within the next 5 years:1. Manufacturing Production, especially welding2. STEM – Engineering3. Construction, especially residential

  5. Largest 25 public school districts in Kansas (2011-12 headcount)

  6. ENGINEERS MACHINISTS Our community needs: WELDERS CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

  7. 12 new high school courses over the next 5 years 2 new courses 1 new course 3 new courses 5 new courses 1 new course

  8. Other staff development • Curriculum • Training: Project Lead The Way • Facilities upgrades • Equipment and technology • Resources • Certifications • Changing attitudes Adding new courses over the next 5 years: what will this take?

  9. Projected Costs • Curriculum development Approved pathways receive state vocational funding and support from Perkins Some materials may be donated by local industries USD 305 would receive stipends for graduates who earn recognized industry certifications • Equipment and technology • Supplies, resources, textbooks • Building materials • Professional development

  10. Concerns Will students enroll in these classes? Can teachers teach these classes? What will the classes look like? What renovation or expansion of facilities is needed? What are the ongoing costs?

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