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Animal Systems Cluster – Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources: CASE-- Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (Pilot) CareerTech –Agriculture Education I: Core CareerTech –Agriculture Education II: Core Pathway – Animal Systems: CASE-- Principles of Agricultural Science – Animal (Pilot) CareerTech – Equine: General Equine Assistant CareerTech –Veterinary Assistant NOCTI – Animal Systems NOCTI – Small Animal Science & Technology

Pathway –Animal Systems: American Association of Veterinary State Boards – Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) CareerTech –Equine: General Equine Assistant CareerTech –Veterinary Assistant NOCTI – Animal Systems NOCTI – Small Animal Science & Technology

Diagnostic Services Cluster – Health Science: Precision Exams/ National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE) Assessment & Certificate Program – National Health Science Assessment Pathway – Diagnostic Services: NOCTI – Diagnostic Services

Health Core: NOCTI – Diagnostic Services Precision Exams/ National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE) Assessment & Certificate Program – National Health Science Assessment Cardiovascular Technologist: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)—Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist Examination (RCES) Diagnostic Medical Sonographers: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)—Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Examination (RDMS)

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Electroneurodiagnostics: Credentials from the following organization: --American Board of Registration of EEG & EP Technologists [ABRET] --American Association of Electrodiagnostic Techs [AAET] --Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists [BRPT] Histotechnology: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)—Histotechnician Examination Medical Laboratory Technician: ASCP—Medical Laboratory Technician Examination Phlebotomy Technician: ASCP—Phlebotomy Technician Examination (PBT) ASCP—Donor Phlebotomy Technician Examination (DPT) Polysomnography Technology: National Commission of Certifying Agencies (NCCA)—Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Examination Radiologic Technology: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)—Radiologic Technologist Examination

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Early Childhood Education – Early Childhood Development and Services/ Teaching and Training (Birth to Grade 3)

Cluster –Human Services: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) – Broad Field Family and Consumer Sciences Pathway—Early Childhood Development and Services: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) – Early Childhood Education American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) – Education Fundamentals CareerTech –Early Care and Education –Teacher Assistant NOCTI – Early Childhood Education and Care – Basic NOCTI – Early Childhood Education and Care – Advanced NOCTI – Education and Training

Pathway—Early Childhood Development and Services: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) – Early Childhood Education American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) – Education Fundamentals CareerTech –Entry Level Child Care Teacher (ELCCT) CareerTech –Early Care and Education –Teacher Assistant Child Development Associate (CDA) Basic Assessment NOCTI – Early Childhood Education and Care – Basic NOCTI – Early Childhood Education and Care – Advanced NOCTI – Education and Training Pearson Education, Inc. – Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examination (MTLE) Basic Skills Exam – Basic Skills Pearson Education, Inc. – Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examination (MTLE) Pedagogy Exam - Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 3) Pearson Education, Inc. – Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examination (MTLE) Pedagogy Exam - Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 3) eFolio Electronic Portfolio, Early Childhood Education (This assessment would not be currently acceptable as a stand-alone, state-approved technical skill assessment but could be paired with one of the formal assessments listed above.)

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Engineering and Technology

Pathway: Engineering and Technology Certiport – Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Certification Certiport – Autodesk Inventor Certified User Certification Project Lead The Way (PLTW) – Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) End of Course Assessment Project Lead The Way (PLTW) – Principles of Engineering (POE) End of Course Assessment NOCTI – Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Engineering Technology

Pathway: Engineering and Technology Applied Engineering Technology: Certiport – Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Certification Certiport – Autodesk Inventor Certified User Certification NOCTI – Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology Project Lead The Way (PLTW) – Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) End of Course Assessment Project Lead The Way (PLTW) – Principles of Engineering (POE) End of Course Assessment SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Engineering Technology Automation & Robotics Technology: Certiport – Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Certification Certiport – Autodesk Inventor Certified User Certification NOCTI – Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Engineering Technology Computer Aided Drafting and Design: Certiport – Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Certification Certiport – Autodesk Inventor Certified User Certification NOCTI – Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Engineering Technology

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Electrical Engineering Technician Technology: National Instruments (NI) – Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) Certification Examination Manufacturing Engineering Technician: Certiport – Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Certification Certiport – Autodesk Inventor Certified User Certification NOCTI – Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Engineering Technology Pre-Engineering: Certiport – Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Certification Certiport – Autodesk Inventor Certified User Certification NOCTI – Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Engineering Technology Project Lead the Way/ Pathway to Engineering: Project Lead The Way (PLTW) – Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) End of Course Assessment Project Lead The Way (PLTW) – Principles of Engineering (POE) End of Course Assessment

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Facility & Mobile Equipment Services

Pathway: Facility & Mobile Equipment Services Auto Service Technology/ Automotive Technician: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in partnership with AYES, NATEF & SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – ASE Certification in Automobile

Suspension and Steering

Brakes

Electrical/Electronic Systems

Engine Performance

Engine Repair

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Manual Drive Train and Axles

Heating and Air Conditioning

Maintenance and Light Repair **One or more assessment satisfies the requirement for Technical Skill Attainment CareerTech –Automotive: Brakes Technician CareerTech –Automotive: Electronics/Electricial Systems Technician CareerTech –Automotive: Engine Performance Technician CareerTech –Automotive: Heating & Air Conditioning Technician CareerTech – Automotive: Suspension & Steering Technician CareerTech – Automotive: Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle Technician CareerTech – Automotive: Engine Repair Technician

Pathway: Facility & Mobile Equipment Services Auto Service Technology/ Automotive Technician: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in partnership with AYES, NATEF & SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – ASE Certification in Automobile

Suspension and Steering

Brakes

Electrical/Electronic Systems

Engine Performance

Engine Repair

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Manual Drive Train and Axles

Heating and Air Conditioning

Maintenance and Light Repair **One or more assessment satisfies the requirement for Technical Skill Attainment CareerTech –Automotive: Brakes Technician CareerTech –Automotive: Electronics/Electricial Systems Technician CareerTech –Automotive: Engine Performance Technician CareerTech –Automotive: Heating & Air Conditioning Technician CareerTech – Automotive: Suspension & Steering Technician CareerTech – Automotive: Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle Technician CareerTech – Automotive: Engine Repair Technician

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CareerTech – Automotive: Manual Drive Train and Axles Technician NOCTI – Automotive Technician - Core NOCTI – Automotive Technician - Advanced Collision Repair: CareerTech – Auto Body: Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair Technician CareerTech – Auto Body: Damage & Appraiser/ Estimator Technician NOCTI – Collision Repair Collision Repair & Refinishing: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in partnership with AYES, NATEF & SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – ASE Certification in Collision Repair and Refinish

Painting and Refinishing

Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair

Mechanical and Electrical CareerTech – Auto Body: Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair Technician CareerTech – Auto Body: Painting & Refinishing Technician CareerTech – Auto Body: Damage & Appraiser/ Estimator Technician NOCTI – Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology

CareerTech – Automotive: Manual Drive Train and Axles Technician NOCTI – Automotive Technician - Core NOCTI – Automotive Technician - Advanced Collision Repair: CareerTech – Auto Body: Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair Technician CareerTech – Auto Body: Damage & Appraiser/ Estimator Technician NOCTI – Collision Repair Collision Repair & Refinishing: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in partnership with AYES, NATEF & SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – ASE Certification in Collision Repair and Refinish

Painting and Refinishing

Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair

Mechanical and Electrical CareerTech – Auto Body: Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair Technician CareerTech – Auto Body: Painting & Refinishing Technician CareerTech – Auto Body: Damage & Appraiser/ Estimator Technician NOCTI – Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology

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Equipment & Engine Technician: Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) Certification Tests (7 tests are available: 2-Stroke, 4-Stroke, Electrical, Drivelines, Compact Diesel, Generator, and Reel Technology) Heavy Equipment Maintenance: CareerTech – Heavy Equipment Maintenance: Heavy Equipment Mechanic NOCTI – Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Repair Marine Service: SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Marine Service Technology Medium/ Heavy Truck (Diesel) Service: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in partnership with AYES, NATEF & SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – ASE Certification in Medium/ Heavy Truck (Diesel) Service

Diesel Engines

Electrical/ Electronic Systems

Brakes

Steering & Suspension CareerTech – Medium/Heavy Duty Truck: Diesel Engine Repair Technician CareerTech – Medium/Heavy Duty Truck: Preventative Maintenance Inspection Technician CareerTech – Medium/Heavy Duty Truck: Electrical System Repair Technician NOCTI – Diesel Technology

Equipment & Engine Technician: Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) Certification Tests (7 tests are available: 2-Stroke, 4-Stroke, Electrical, Drivelines, Compact Diesel, Generator, and Reel Technology) Heavy Equipment Maintenance: CareerTech – Heavy Equipment Maintenance: Heavy Equipment Mechanic NOCTI – Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Repair Marine Service: SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Marine Service Technology Medium/ Heavy Truck (Diesel) Service: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in partnership with AYES, NATEF & SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – ASE Certification in Medium/ Heavy Truck (Diesel) Service

Diesel Engines

Electrical/ Electronic Systems

Brakes

Steering & Suspension CareerTech – Medium/Heavy Duty Truck: Diesel Engine Repair Technician CareerTech – Medium/Heavy Duty Truck: Preventative Maintenance Inspection Technician CareerTech – Medium/Heavy Duty Truck: Electrical System Repair Technician NOCTI – Diesel Technology

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Motorcycle Service: CareerTech – Motorcycle Technician SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – MotorCycle Service Technology Recreational Vehicle Service: SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Power Equipment Technology Small Gas Engine Service: CareerTech – Gasoline Engine Mechanic NOCTI – Small Engine Technology SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Power Equipment Technology

Motorcycle Service: CareerTech – Motorcycle Technician SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – MotorCycle Service Technology Recreational Vehicle Service: SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Power Equipment Technology Small Gas Engine Service: CareerTech – Gasoline Engine Mechanic NOCTI – Small Engine Technology SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Power Equipment Technology

Marketing Management

Cluster – Marketing: A*S*K Business Institute – Marketing Concepts CareerTech – Marketing Education: Manager Trainee CareerTech – Marketing Education: Sales/ Marketing Associate College Level Examination Program(CLEP) – Principles of Marketing MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Standard Marketing (3 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Standard Marketing (4 credit)

Cluster –Marketing: A*S*K Business Institute – Marketing Concepts CareerTech – Marketing Education: Manager Trainee CareerTech – Marketing Education: Sales/ Marketing Associate College Level Examination Program(CLEP) – Principles of Marketing Educational Testing Services (ETS) Marketing Education Test Code 0561, Praxis Series MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Standard Marketing (3 credit)

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MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Accelerated Marketing (2 credit) SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Customer Service Pathway: CareerTech – Marketing Education: Manager Trainee

MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Standard Marketing (4 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Accelerated Marketing (2 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Accelerated Marketing (3 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Accelerated Marketing (4 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Honors Ready Marketing (3 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Honors Ready Marketing (4 credit) SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Customer Service Pathway: CareerTech – Marketing Education: Manager Trainee NOCTI – General Management

Merchandising Cluster – Marketing: A*S*K Business Institute – Marketing Concepts College Level Examination Program(CLEP) – Principles of Marketing MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Standard Marketing (3 credit)

Cluster –Marketing: A*S*K Business Institute – Marketing Concepts College Level Examination Program (CLEP) – Fundamentals of Marketing Educational Testing Services (ETS) Marketing Education Test Code 0561, Praxis Series

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MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Standard Marketing (4 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Accelerated Marketing (2 credit) SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Customer Service Pathway: CareerTech – Marketing Education: Manager Trainee CareerTech – Marketing Education: Sales/ Marketing Associate NOCTI – Retail Merchandising

MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Standard Marketing (3 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Standard Marketing (4 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Accelerated Marketing (2 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Accelerated Marketing (3 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Accelerated Marketing (4 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Honors Ready Marketing (3 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Honors Ready Marketing (4 credit) SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Customer Service Pathway: CareerTech – Marketing Education: Manager Trainee CareerTech – Marketing Education: Sales/ Marketing Associate NOCTI – Retail Merchandising

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Professional Sales Cluster – Marketing: A*S*K Business Institute – Marketing Concepts College Level Examination Program(CLEP) – Principles of Marketing MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Standard Marketing (3 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Standard Marketing (4 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Accelerated Marketing (2 credit) SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Customer Service Pathway: CareerTech – Marketing Education: Sales / Marketing Associate NOCTI – Retail Merchandising

Cluster – Marketing: A*S*K Business Institute – Marketing Concepts College Level Examination Program(CLEP) – Principles of Marketing Educational Testing Services (ETS) Marketing Education Test Code 0561, Praxis Series MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Standard Marketing (3 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Standard Marketing (4 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Accelerated Marketing (2 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Accelerated Marketing (3 credit) MBA Research & Curriculum Center – Honors Ready Marketing (3 credit) SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Customer Service Pathway: CareerTech – Marketing Education: Sales/ Marketing Associate NOCTI – Retail Merchandising

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Printing Technology Pathway: Printing Technology CareerTech – Advertising & Design: Copy Center Technician CareerTech – Advertising & Design: Production Artist CareerTech – Graphic Communications: Digital Prepress Technician CareerTech – Graphic Communications: Offset Press Operator CareerTech – Photographer Certiport – Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop Certification NOCTI – Advertising and Design NOCTI – Graphic Production Technology NOCTI – Visual Communications and Multimedia Design PrintED/ SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Advertising Design PrintED/ SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Digital File Preparation/ Digital File Output PrintED/ SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Graphic Communications PrintED/ SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Offset Press Operations/ Binding & Finishing

Pathway: Printing Technology CareerTech – Advertising & Design: Copy Center Technician CareerTech – Advertising & Design: Production Artist CareerTech – Graphic Communications: Digital Prepress Technician CareerTech – Graphic Communications: Offset Press Operator CareerTech – Photographer Certiport – Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop Certification NOCTI – Advertising and Design NOCTI – Graphic Production Technology NOCTI – Visual Communications and Multimedia Design PrintED/ SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Advertising Design PrintED/ SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Digital File Preparation/ Digital File Output PrintED/ SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Graphic Communications PrintED/ SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Offset Press Operations/ Binding & Finishing

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PrintED/ SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Screen Printing SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Photography

PrintED/ SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Screen Printing SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Photography

Visual Arts Pathway: Visual Arts CareerTech – Advertising & Design: Graphic Designer CareerTech – Advertising & Design: Illustrator CareerTech – Advertising & Design: Production Artist CareerTech – Photographer Certiport – Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop Certification NOCTI – Advertising and Design NOCTI – Visual Communications and Multimedia Design PrintED/ SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Advertising Design SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Photography

Pathway: Visual Arts CareerTech – Advertising & Design: Graphic Designer CareerTech – Advertising & Design: Illustrator CareerTech – Advertising & Design: Production Artist CareerTech – Photographer Certiport – Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop Certification NOCTI – Advertising and Design NOCTI – Visual Communications and Multimedia Design PrintED/ SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Advertising Design SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Photography

Foundation Knowledge and Skills

Internship/ Work Experience/ Mentorship/ Youth Apprenticeship ACT, Inc. – National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Applied Mathematics

Locating Information

Reading for Information **One or more assessment satisfies the requirement for Technical Skill Attainment

College/ Adult Internship ACT, Inc. – National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Applied Mathematics

Locating Information

Reading for Information **One or more assessment satisfies the requirement for Technical Skill Attainment

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ACT, Inc. – WorkKeys/ Key Train Academic Assessment NOCTI – 21st Century Skills for Workplace Sucess NOCTI – Workplace Readiness NOCTI – Career Skills (Workplace Readiness for Middle School) SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Customer Service SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Employability

ACT, Inc. – WorkKeys/ Key Train Academic Assessment NOCTI – 21st Century Skills for Workplace Sucess NOCTI – Workplace Readiness SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Customer Service SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System – Employability