CTE MONTH 2011 RESOURCE PACKET. giving our students the world. Miami-Dade County Public Schools Division of Career and Technical Education

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1 CTE MONTH 2011 RESOURCE PACKET MIAMI-DADE COUNTY giving our students the world PUBLIC SCHOOLS Miami-Dade County Public Schools Division of Career and Technical Education

2 WHAT IS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION? Career and technical education (CTE) prepares both youth and adults for a wide range of careers and further educational opportunities. These careers may require varying levels of education including industry-recognized credentials, postsecondary certificates, and two- and four-year degrees. CTE is offered in middle schools, high schools, area career and technical centers, community and technical colleges, and other postsecondary institutions. The most recent Report to Congress on the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act revealed that approximately 14 million students participated in secondary and postsecondary CTE programs during the school year. According to the U.S. Department of Education s Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), almost all high school students take at least one CTE course, and one in four students take three or more courses in a single program area. One-third of college students are involved in CTE programs, and as many as 40 million adults engage in short-term postsecondary occupational training. CTE is at the forefront of preparing students to be college- and career-ready. CTE equips students with: core academic skills and the ability to apply those skills to concrete situations in order to function in the workplace and in routine daily activities employability skills (such as critical thinking and responsibility) that are essential in any career area job-specific, technical skills related to a specific career pathway Within CTE, occupations and career specialties are grouped into Career Clusters. Each of the 16 clusters is based on a set of common knowledge and skills that prepare learners for a full range of opportunities. Further specialization is achieved through comprehensive Programs of Study, which align academic and technical content in a coordinated, non-duplicative sequence of secondary and postsecondary courses, and lead to an industry-recognized credential or certificate at the postsecondary level, or an associate or baccalaureate degree. mia Career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) are an integral part of CTE. CTSOs prepare young people to become productive citizens and leaders in their communities by providing unique programs of career and leadership development, motivation, and recognition for students enrolled, or previously enrolled, in CTE programs.

3 CTE Increases Student Achievement: A ratio of one CTE class for every two academic classes minimizes the risk of students dropping out of high school. (Plank et al, Dropping Out of High School and the Place of Career and Technical Education, 2005.) 81 percent of dropouts said that more real-world learning may have influenced them to stay in school. (Bridgeland et al, The Silent Epidemic, 2005.) The more students participate in CTSO activities, the higher their academic motivation,academic engagement, grades, career self-efficacy and college aspirations. (Alfeld et al, Looking Inside the Black Box: The Value Added by Career and Technical Student Organizations to Students High School Experience, 2007.) Students who complete a rigorous academic core coupled with a career concentration have test scores that equal or exceed college prep students. These dual-concentrators are more likely to pursue postsecondary education, have a higher grade point average in college and are less likely to drop out in the first year. (Southern Regional Education Board, Facts About High School Career/Technical Studies. ) CTE students are significantly more likely than their non-cte counterparts to report that they developed problem-solving, project completion, research, math, college application, work-related, communication, time management, and critical thinking skills during high school. (Lekes et al, Career and Technical Education Pathway Programs, Academic Performance, and the Transition to College and Career, 2007.) CTE Meets Individual and Community Economic Needs: According to the BLS, of the 20 fastest growing occupations, 10 require an associate s degree or less. Furthermore, of the 20 occupations with the largest numbers of new jobs projected for 2018, 13 require on-the-job training or an associate s degree. More than 80 percent of respondents in the 2005 National Association of Manufacturer s Skills Gap Report indicated that they are experiencing a shortage of qualified workers overall with 13 percent reporting severe shortages and 68 percent indicating moderate shortages. CTE plays a vital role in helping American business close this gap by building a competitive workforce for the 21st century. A person with a CTE-related associate degree or credential will earn an average of between $5,000 and $15,000 more a year than a person with a humanities or social sciences associate degree and those with credentials in high-demand fields such as healthcare can average almost $20,000 more a year. (Jacobson et al, Pathways to Boosting the Earnings of Low-Income Students by Increasing Their Educational Attainment, 2009.) According to the state of Washington, for every dollar spent on secondary CTE students, federal and state governments will receive seven dollars back in social security, Medicare, and federal and state taxes. (Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, Workforce Training Results-2006, January 2007.) The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the nation s largest education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. For more information visit ACTE s Web site at or call

4 CTE RESOURCES Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are an integral component of career and technical programs that provide students with skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen career field. Students have the opportunity to compete at the district, state and national levels for the promotion of teamwork, occupational excellence, leadership and citizenship. Miami-Dade County students actively participate in the Career and Technical Student Organizations listed below. Career Education Clubs of Florida (CECF) Diversified Education CECF promotes educational and civic programs and provides opportunities for students to compete and further enhance skills learned in the Diversified Cooperative Training (DCT) program. Improved cooperative spirit among students, parents and business community partners is achieved through jobrelated experiences and promoting in-depth probes of high-skill/high- wage careers. Once dedicated solely to the State of Florida, CECF has recently partnered at the national level with the Business Professionals of America (BPA), giving students even more opportunity to explore the leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills necessary in today s workplace. For more information, go to Delta Epsilson Chi - Association of Marketing Students (DECA) Marketing Education DECA s goal is to improve students educational and career opportunities in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. The club works with the business community to provide effective marketing education and integrate academic achievement with career and technical skills by linking classroom instruction with internship experience for career success. For more information, go to Florida Public Service Association (FPSA) Public Service Education Florida FPSA has been in existence since 1990 in the state of Florida. It s been the organization of choice for the Florida Department of Education to provide leadership training, explore career opportunities in the field of Public Service and host regional and state conferences for student members of FPSA. Students learn through demonstrating their skills in competitive events designed by career professionals in Public Service Education. For more information, go to

5 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) - Business Technology Education FBLA is an association of students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. With the idea of bringing business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs, FBLA encourages members to develop projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business and community. Strengthening the confidence of students in themselves and facilitating the transition from school to work is a major objective when assisting students in the establishment of their career paths. For more information, go to Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Family & Consumer Science Education FCCLA is an organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns and offer members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential by developing skills for life-planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal communication necessary in the home and workplace. For more information, go to Future Farmers of America (FFA) Agriscience Education FFA is an agriscience education program built on the three core areas: classroom/laboratory instruction, supervised agriscience experience programs and FFA student organization activities/ opportunities. FFA represents the relevancy to the core areas offering students opportunities that change lives and prepares students for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. FFA uses agriscience education to create real-world success. Agriscience teachers become advisors to local FFA chapters. Each chapter s program of activities is designed with the needs of the students in mind and based in a well-integrated curriculum. For more information, go to

6 Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Health Science Education HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation and recognition exclusively for students enrolled in health science education programs. The organization is committed to providing students with knowledge beyond the basic technical skills required for entry into the health care field by addressing rapidly changing health care system needs. In addition to technical skills, students learn to play a leadership or participant role as a member of a health care team. For more information, go to Technology Student Association (TSA) Technology Education TSA is an organization devoted exclusively to the needs of students with a dedicated interest in technology. TSA is assisted by a support system of educators, alumni, parents and business leaders who believe in the importance of a technologically literate society, and in providing members with exciting competitive events and leadership opportunities. The Florida Technology Student Association (FL-TSA) has a membership of 171 middle and high school chapters, affiliated with over 20,000 student members. For more information, go to SkillsUSA Industrial Education SkillsUSA is an organization serving students enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations. By providing quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development, SKillsUSA prepares high performance workers with an emphasis on high ethical standards, superior work skills and life-long education, not forgetting the understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community service activities. SkillsUSA includes regional, state and national competitions in which students demonstrate the occupational and leadership skills they are learning. For more information, go to

7 Popular CTE Websites Association for Career and Technical Education Florida Association for Career and Technical Education (FACTE) U.S. Department of Education/Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) Career Information Related Sites America s Career InfoNet Career Builder Network Career Cruiser Career Voyages Careers.org Federal Jobs Digest Florida NEXT Magazine Florida Ready to Work Job Profiles Making It Count NationJob.com True Careers Workforce Innovation

8 Education Related Sites Florida Student Financial Aid Campus Tours FACTS.org Florida Choices Florida s Industry and Occupational Employment Projections KnowHow2Go Government Related Sites Bureau of Labor Statistics Dictionary of Occupational Titles Florida Department of Education Occupational Information Network (ONet) Occupational Employment Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections U.S. Department of Labor Career Pathways Related Sites The Florida Career Pathways Network National Career Pathways Network

9 CTE Month Trivia Questions 1. Find four celebrities that have graduated from a CTE program. 2. What is the main federal legislation that funds career and technical education programs? 3. What is the nation s largest not-for-profit education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers? 4. Who are your Congressional Representatives from the House and Senate? 5. Name all the Career and Technical Student Organizations. 6. Write a letter to a Congressional member about the importance of CTE in your life. 7. Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper about CTE Month. 8. Write two paragraphs about the importance of CTE in your life. 9. How many students are enrolled in career and technical education in the U.S.? 10. Find three CTE articles related to your state. 11. Which state agency runs your CTE program? 12. What are the fastest growing jobs, according to the U.S. Department of Labor? 13. Which city is home to the first career academy in the United States? Bonus: What is the name of the school? 14. How many members are on the House Education and Labor Committee? 15. What year did the Association for Career and Technical Education change its name from the American Vocational Association? 16. What percentage of high school students take one vocational course? 17. How many career academies are there in the United States? 18. Who was the founder of career guidance in 1908? 19. Where was Carl Perkins from? 20. Where is the Association for Career and Technical Education located? 21. What is the name of the President/Executive Director for your state association of ACTE? 22. What do the initials OVAE stand for? 23. For how much did Congress fund the Carl D. Perkins Act during FY 2008? 24. Find one television show or movie that corresponds to each of the 16 career clusters: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (AFNR) Architecture and Construction (AC) Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications (ATC) Business, Management, & Administration (BMA) Education & Training (ET) Finance Government and Public Administration (GPA) Health Science (HS) Hospitality & Tourism (HT) Human Services (HS) Information Technology (IT) Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (LPSCS) Manufacturing Marketing, Sales and Service (MSS) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (TDL) 25. What is the cost of a student membership from ACTE? 26. How many ACTE Divisions are there? 27. True/False: CTE Month was recognized on the House floor during CTE Month List 5 skills that CTE students learn in class. 29. What law did President Woodrow Wilson sign in 1917, which started federal funding for vocational education?

10 CTE Month Trivia Answers 1. Bob Villa, Emeril Lagasse, Bobby Flay, Sandra Lee, Marc Jacobs (fashion designer, NY High School of Art and Design), Amy Hecklering (film director, NY High School of Art and Design), George Lucas, Venus Williams (athlete/fashion designer, Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale) are examples. 2. Carl D. Perkins Act ( 3. The Association for Career and Technical Education ( 4. You can find it by going to CapWiz and entering your Zip code at 5. Business Professionals of America (BPA), DECA, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization (PAS), National Young Farmer Educational Association (NYFEA), SkillsUSA, Technology Student Association (TSA), The National FFA Organization and Affiliate (FFA) 6. To find your congressional member you can visit 7. To find your local paper visit and type in your Zip code at 8. Activity for student to reflect on the importance of CTE. 9. There are approximately 15 million students enrolled in CTE as of the school year. 10. Students will search for three articles. 11. It s either the Workforce Investment Boards or the Department of Education, depends on your state. (Jason is there a site we can put here?) 12. You can find the answer at the Bureau of Labor Statistics: Philadelphia Bonus: Edison High School members ( 15. December % of high school students take at least one vocational course, according to the 2004 NAVE Final Report ( 17. Over 1,600 career academies, according to CASN ( 18. In 1908, Frank Parsons established the first vocational guidance clinic and outlined the basic principals of vocational guidance, cementing him as the founding father of vocational psychology. ( 19. Kentucky 20. Alexandria, VA 21. To find the answer visit OVAE stands for the Office of Vocational and Adult Education. 23. During FY 2008 Perkins received $1.27 billion in funding. 24. Here are a list of possible shows/movies that fit into each cluster: AFNR: Farmer Wants a Wife, Sideways, Brothers & Sisters, Hell s Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares AC: Extreme Home Makeover ATC: So You Think you can Dance?, American Idol, Sports Night, lots of old shows: WKRP in Cincinnati, Mary Tyler Moore, Devil Wears Prada, Ugly Betty, 30 Rock, America s Got Talent BMA: The Apprentice, Working Girl, The Office, House, Brothers and Sisters, Fawlty Towers ET: Stand and Deliver, Mr. Holland s Opus, Freedom Writers, Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader Finance: Pursuit of Happyness, Wall Street GPA: The West Wing, The American President, Dave, 24 HS: ER, Grey s Anatomy, Private Practice, House, Scrubs HT: Top Chef, Kitchen Nightmares, The Love Boat, Suite Life of Zach and Cody, Las Vegas, Fantasy Island, Travel with, Food Network TV HS: Judging Amy (could be law, too), Super Nanny IT: Pirates of Silicon Valley, 24

11 LPSCS: Law and Order, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, CSI, CSI: NY, CSI: Miami, 24, Homeland Security, Judging Amy, Law and Order: SVU, Chuck, Miami Vice, Criminal Minds, The Mentalist, NCIS, Without a Trace, The Unit, Cops, Lie to Me, Manufacturing: How It s Made, Life on Mars, The A-Team, MSS: Sell Your House, Flip this House, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, House Hunter, Buy Me, Mad Men, Brothers and Sisters, The Bob Newhart Show, The Apprentice, Project Runway, Working Girl, America s Next Top Model, The Apprentice, Celebrity Apprentice STEM: Pi, Nerd Girls, CSI, NUMB3RS, Bones, ER, Criminal Minds, NCIS, Fringe, TDL: Ice Road Truckers 25. Student Membership is $10 per year ( divisions ( 27. True: CTE Month was recognized on the House floor during CTE Month Thinking outside of the box, leadership skills, teamwork skills, time management, hands-on skills, job interviewing/workplace skills 29. The Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act ( Week of January 31, February 4, percent of dropouts said that more real-world learning may have influenced them to stay in school. Week of February 7, February 11, 2011 CTE is offered in middle schools, high schools, area career and technical centers, community and technical colleges, and other postsecondary institutions. Week of February 14, February 18, 2011 Students who complete a rigorous academic core coupled with a career concentration have test scores that equal or exceed college prep students. These dual-concentrators are more likely to pursue postsecondary education, have a higher grade point average in college and are less likely to drop out in the first year. Week of February 21, February 25, 2011 CTE is at the forefront of preparing students to be college- and career-ready. CTE equips students with: core academic skills and the ability to apply those skills to concrete situations in order to function in the workplace and in routine daily activities employability skills (such as critical thinking and responsibility) that are essential in any career area job-specific, technical skills related to a specific career pathway M-DCPS CAREER PATHWAYS TRANSITIONING EVERYONE DIVISION OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION 1100 N.W. 71 STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA PHONE FAX