Training Session #8 for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and School Counselors Academic and Career Plans (ACP) of Study : Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary Education, Part II November 12, 2015 Virginia Department of Education Agenda Welcome and Introduction Implementing the ACP, Part I Summary Planning for Postsecondary Connections with the End in Mind Using Labor Data and Research Locating Resources for Postsecondary Preparation Earning an Industry Credential: Graduation Requirement for Standard Diploma Announcements Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary Education ACP Session I Summary Academic and career planning requires a comprehensive and developmental process that includes a career assessment for each student. collaboration among students, parents, educators, school counselors, and business and industry. identification of key roles and responsibilities of partners. high-level support from school leaders. development of a timeline for implementation. locating and using a variety of resources. Grades K- 5 Career Awareness and Exploration Goals - Clusters Grades 6-8 Career Development and Planning Clusters Pathways Interest Assessment as Critical Component Grades 9-12 Career Focus and Experiences Pathways - Credentials - Postsecondary ACP Session I Summary continued Options Four-Year College Two-Year College Trade School Military Apprenticeship Entrepreneurship Service Volunteer Postsecondary Preparation ACP Rigorous Academic and CTE Courses CTSOs (Career Technical Student Organizations) Dual Enrollment AP/IB Work Based Learning Experiences CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) Industry Credentials Postsecondary Preparation Middle/Secondary Postsecondary Preparation cont. Technical Assistance Document located atmic_career_plan/index.shtml Planning with The End in Mind Academic and Career Plan Guidelines and Know occupational employment projections: Labor Market Information (LMI) https://data.virginialmi.com/vosnet/Default.aspx https://data.virginialmi.com/vosnet/Default.aspx Occupational Outlook Handbook Reports and Research Articles Workforce Credentials: The Pathway to Virginias New Middle Class, Virginia Community Colleges, 9/1/15 Virginia Education Wizard Using Labor Data and Research Workforce Credentials For every one job that requires an advanced degree, there are two jobs that require a bachelors degree, and seven jobs that require postsecondary training that leads to an associates degree or industry- recognized credential beyond a high school diploma but not a four-year degree. BLS Occupational Handbook; Grey & Herr, (2006) Other Ways to Win: Creating Alternatives for High School Graduates. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press. Workforce Development Gaps The Skills Gap The Affordability Gap The Interest Gap The Competitiveness Gap Workforce Credentials: The Pathway to Virginias New Middle Class Virginia Community Colleges, 9/1/15 Use Virginia Education Wizard Occupation profile Job outlook Apprenticeships Resume builder Interview tips Prepare for college College Search James Madison University Test preparation Paying for college Paying for college continued Comparing Costs Award Estimator Estimated Eligibility Financial Aid Video College Transfer Mobile App Beginning with 9 th grade class of , a student must earn a career and technical education credential that has been approved by the Board of Education to graduate with a Standard Diploma. The credential could include, but not be limited to, the successful completion of an industry certification, a state licensure examination, a national occupational competency assessment, or the Virginia workplace readiness skills assessment; Requirement Industry Credentialing Requirement CTE students may earn student-selected verified credits by passing examinations for industry certification or licensure. By increasing job opportunities for advancement in a chosen career path By meeting the needs of a highly skilled workforce By adding value to a transcript for higher education purposes or obtaining an entry-level position How Can Industry Credentials Help? By validating that the student has completed advanced educational preparation and verification of CTE business and industry competencies By enhancing the students self-esteem through achieving national occupational competency standards recognized by business and industry By building the mosaic of a robust resume By identifying extended career pathways (Postsecondary) How Can Industry Credentials Help? continued Industry Credentialing Industry Credentialing continued CTE Resource Center Career Planning Guide (CPG) RU College and Career Ready Magazinemagazine-216magazine-216 Ready or Not Teachers Resourceteaching-companion-for-r-u-ready-211teaching-companion-for-r-u-ready-211 Resources for Postsecondary Preparation Academic and Career Plan Webpagedemic_career_plan.shtml Career Clusters and Pathwaysl/career_clusters/index.shtml School Counseling and Guidanceindex.shtmlindex.shtml Board of Education-approved exams & assessmentsl/path_industry_certification/index.shtml Resources for Postsecondary Preparation continued Archived Presentations Evaluation: Please access the VDOE Web site VDOE/SREB School Counselor Training; Counseling for Careers: The New Paradigm Workshop: Superintendents Memo #264-15, dated October 23, 2015 Next Video Streaming Session Session 9: The Perkins CTE Local Plan and Budget Submission, December 10, 2015, 1:30pm Announcements Contact Information: Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education Services