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Hot Topics: Career Clusters and
Pathways!
Brought to you by:
The Community College System (CCCS) and Career & Technical Education (CTE)
What in the world?Cluster:Pathway:CTE:Plan of Study:Post Secondary (PS):Workforce:LLCM:
ICAP:
What in the world?Cluster:Pathway:CTE:Plan of Study:Post Secondary (PS):Workforce:LLCM:
ICAP:
Category or grouping of careers
What to do to achieve a cluster
Career and Technical Education
What HS classes for chosen cluster
Education options after HS diploma
Our competitive global economy
Life Long Career Management:
it’s what you’re doing now!
Individual Career and Academic Plan:
it’s helping you get there!
L E A R NEARN LEAN
EAR
NEAR
REAL
ARE
RAN
?
Real Facts The Past: 1980’s and 90’s
* College Preparatory courses for about 35% of students
* Some CTE emphasis among students, which includes college-bound, postsecondary-bound, and non-college bound students
* 30% of students dropping out or finishing late with very low skills.
Real Facts The Present: A Policy Agenda of College and
Career “Readiness” for all.* All students encouraged to take college
preparatory academic classes, supported by better pre-school, K-8 courses, and structured remediation and credit recovery at the local level.
* Some growing awareness of the need for 21st Century Skills
* Some growing awareness of the value of integrated college and career planning, and the value of CTE for student engagement.
WHAT? Every student will follow a pathway that leads to career success.
HOW? Through seamless plans of study fostering academic and technical achievement.
WHY? To develop a globally competitive workforce for Colorado.
Real Choices
Why Pathways for Colorado? *Pathways are “For Real” (LEARN, EARN, LIVE)
*Pathways have you thinking about CLUSTERS!*Pathways are practical, authentic, relevant (ICAP)
*Pathways are about preparing young people for the “real world” of adulthood (POST SECONDARY)
*Pathways instill real skills such as teamwork, work ethic, and leadership (WORKFORCE READINESS)
Tips for Life:
• Know Yourself
• Make Good Choices
• Find What you Love, Love What you Do
• Sprint to the Finish – GRADUATE!• Build Relationships (Colleges &
Community)
Why CTE for Colorado?
• CTE is “For Real”• CTE is practical, authentic, genuine, relevant• CTE is about preparing young people for the
“real world” of adulthood• CTE instills real skills such as teamwork, work
ethic, and leadership• CTE is a real answer to Colorado’s need to
strengthen its workforce
Workforce Readiness
Pathway
Cluster
Spans All Grades
Elementary Career AwarenessMiddle Career ExplorationHigh Career
ConcentrationPost Secondary Career PreparationLifelong Career Advancement
High SchoolConcentration
All about the plan!
Build career navigation skills through problem solving.
Providing experiences that lead to knowledge based decisions
Preparation for next step
Great Jobs for CTE Grads• Dental hygienist $73,392• Aerospace engineering tech $58,962• Fashion designer $58,541• Construction supervisor $58,031• Cardiovascular tech
$53,557• Interpreter/translator
$53,243
Who next to you is in CTE?
• Someone who is in:
•FBLA
•DECA
•FFA
•HOSA
•SKILLSUSA
Cool Programs for Students
Some real Colorado CTE programs:– Biotechnology– Gunsmithing– Sports Medicine– Ski and Snowboard Business– Geographic Information Systems– Fire Science Technology– Sport Vehicle Technologies– Rural Entrepreneurship
Why Use A Plan Of Study?
Provides a road map for the student/parent
Increases student retention Connects Career Path Courses
with Core Academic Courses Prevents going the
“The fireworks begin today.
Each diploma is a lighted match.
Each one of you is a fuse”
~Ed Koch
* 238,000 new and replacement jobs expected over next 5 years.
* Equates to ~47,600 jobs per year!
* We know that 60% of those jobs require a certificate or a 2-year degree = 28,560
* We produced 12,800 students with a certificate and/or 2-year degree in 2007!
* We need more students on a Path to Career Success!
Real Impact
Where do you find help?
* Your School Counselor
* Your CTE Teacher
* Your CIC Account:www.collegeincolorado.org
• FREE guidance website for CO
• www.cccs.edu• Colorado Community College System
YOUwill succeed
and achieve!
Q & ALauren “LJ” Jones, MA NCC
CTE-Career Guidance Trainer and Specialist
720-858-2825