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New Jersey’s Green Program of Study: Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy

New Jersey’s Green Program of Study: Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy. March 2010. National Project -- NJ Goals. Meet emerging demands for green workforce Collaborate to develop a model that can be shared statewide

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New Jersey’s Green Program of Study: Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy

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  1. New Jersey’s Green Program of Study:Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy March 2010

  2. National Project -- NJ Goals • Meet emerging demands for green workforce • Collaborate to develop a model that can be shared statewide • Test new CTE model -- “programs of study” linking secondary/postsecondary education • The project is supported under the National Research Center for Career and Technical Education, PR/Award No.VO51A070003 administered by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education.

  3. Development Team • State education and workforce officials • CTE educators • Community college representatives • Industry representatives

  4. Green Program of Study Will Include: • Academic content • Work-readiness and technical skills • Job-specific skill development • High school to college sequence • Dual credit opportunities

  5. Focus on the Energy Efficiency Sector Linkages to existing collegiate programs and apprenticeships • Architecture/design • Engineering • Energy utility technicians • Building trades Will incorporate “green” skills and knowledge

  6. Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy Three pathways have common foundations & broad applicability to the workforce • Architecture/design • Green construction • Energy efficiency

  7. Sustainable Architecture & Design Careers in • Architecture • Engineering • Design • CAD/Drafting • Land-use planning • Public policy Key industry partner: Green Building Council

  8. Green Construction Careers in: • Residential/commercial construction • Project management • Energy efficiency • Trade specialties • Building safety and inspection Key industry partner: NJ Building Trades Council

  9. Energy Efficiency Careers as: • Utility managers • Energy auditors/raters • Engineers • Meter installation and technicians • Energy installation, repair & maintenance technicians • IT/Computer specialists Key industry partner: PSE&G

  10. Foundational Content (Grades 9-12) • Academic content -- language arts, math, science, social studies • Sustainability, environmental science, energy efficiency, and renewable energy • Work readiness skills • Cross industry skills

  11. Industry and Job-Specific Content Industry-focused content for 3 pathways – design, construction, and energy Non-duplicated sequence of courses/content delivered in: • Grades 11-12 • Collegiate study • Apprenticeship Leads to industry certifications

  12. Next Steps • Create industry advisory groups for each pathway • Engage additional schools and colleges • Identify course sequence and credentials for each pathway • Identify linkages with existing/developing collegiate programs • Train teachers • Begin implementation in September 2011

  13. Opportunities for Colleges • A pipeline of well-prepared students • Improved transition, retention & completion • Reduced need for remediation • Meets local and statewide economic needs • Statewide articulation • Strengthen apprenticeship pathway to college

  14. Opportunities for School Districts • Provides direction for adding/ upgrading “green” CTE programs • Eliminates need to “reinvent the wheel” • Can be customized for specific needs • Improved student achievement • Challenges CTE stereotypes

  15. Opportunities for Students • Prepared for college-level study • Increased relevance, engagement & achievement • College credit earned during high school • Reduced college cost and time-to-degree • Opportunities for work-based learning • Increased readiness for work and career knowledge

  16. Opportunities for Employers/Economy • Supports growth of a green jobs economy • Prepares a high-skill workforce • Builds STEM pipeline • Develops 21st century skills • Reduces need for employer-sponsored basic skills training

  17. State-Level Opportunities • Quality program of study model • Single approval process • Raises the profile of CTE in New Jersey • Will align to the Governor’s Energy Plan

  18. More Information Contacts: Judy Savage, Executive Director NJCCVTS 609-392-6222 js@judysavage.net Marie Barry, Director of CTE, NJ Department of Ed. 609-633-0665 marie.barry@doe.state.nj.us

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