CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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1 GARLAND ISD CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION BOND GARLAND ROWLETT SACHSE

2 CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT IS CAREER EDUCATION? WHY CAREER EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT PROFESSIONS & CERTIFICATIONS CROSS-POLLINATION OF PROGRAMS POTENTIAL PROGRAMS BRIDGE TO COLLEGE & CAREER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

3 WHAT IS CAREER EDUCATION? BACK THEN Career education has taken on whole a new identity from what was previously considered preparation for the workforce. In the past, course offerings were limited to shop class and agriculture, focused on trades that supported a farming-based economy. While many of those skills are still relevant and included in CTE curricula today, programs are less agriculture-focused and better designed to prepare students for a higher level and entry into today s workforce. TODAY Career education today is preparing our students for the next step after high school graduation. The goal is to help them discover their interests and the educational pathway that can lead to success in high school, college or their chosen career path. Real world training for a profession requires hands-on learning, individualized study, college preparation and, potentially, certifications. The possibilities are vast. We are preparing students for various opportunities and want to give them the options to uncover their desired path for themselves.

4 WHY CAREER EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT Students are competing in a global economy and need the diverse opportunities that these programs provide. House Bill 5, passed by the Texas Legislature, requires school districts to provide career education based upon the endorsements identified in the bill S.T.E.M., Public Services, Arts and Humanities, Business and Industry, and Multi-disciplinary. COMPUTER ANIMATION Students need critical thinking skills. Preparation for students to being their career after high school. Preparation for students to be college-ready after graduation. PROFESSIONS & CERTIFICATIONS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN EARN CERTIFICATIONS IN PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING: CULINARY ARTS LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY Advertising Design Architecture Auto Cad Drawing Business Management Cisco Certification Computer Animation Computer Repair Cosmetology Culinary Arts Education Engineering Floral Design Forensic Science Healthcare Law and Public Safety Marketing and Sales Welding Certification Veterinarian Technician ADVERTISING DESIGN HEALTHCARE FORENSIC SCIENCE

5 CROSS POLLINATION OF PROGRAMS Increased CTE course offerings maximizes students exposure to potential career opportunities. The variety of programs offered and cross pollination help develop today s students into tomorrow s dynamic workforce. Potential cross pollination of these progams and career traning opportunities include: Culinary arts students may learn horticulture skills, understanding how to grow the food they cook. Engineering students can design a trailer they actually build in the welding shop. By running a cosmetology studio, students can learn valuable management and customer service skills. S.T.E.M. arts + humanities public services business + industry multi-disicplinary architecture construction HVAC auto collision/repair aircraft technology agriculture mechanics animal science computer maintenance computer programming engineering (PLTW) oil + gas welding audio/video production graphic arts animation culinary arts pre-medical/dental/nursing pharmacy technician law enforcement legal services cosmetology business financial services marketing advanced coursework A.P. I.B. dual credit

6 POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS Healthcare Advertising Design Cosmetology CAD Computer Animation Computer Repair Engineering Graphic Arts BRIDGE TO COLLEGE & CAREER COLLEGE READINESS Students can receive college credit in high school through these programs. Partnerships with local colleges provide advanced educational opportunities. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Students are trained and certified in their chosen field of work. Students are prepared to begin their careers immediately after graduation. Studies have shown that graduation and retention rates are increased with these programs. Culinary Arts Law & Public Safety Architecture & Construction Cisco Audio/Visual Veterinary Technician Special Education Career Center Career Awareness Training

7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IS THE EDUCATION MODEL OF A CTE CENTER? Students will stay in their existing high school. Students from all high schools will travel to the CTE center to take the center s advanced CTE classes with hands on learning opportunities. WILL STUDENTS BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES? As students are enrolled at their home campus, and only take advanced CTE classes at the CTE Center, they can be involved in almost any campus activity. The school district encourages engagement in multiple, relevant, exciting and educational learning activities. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TAKING A COURSE IN ONE OF THE CTE CENTER'S ACADEMIES? Students are engaged in multiple, relevant educational learning activities. There are also excellent opportunities to get involved in one of the career and technical education student organizations that is directly related to the course work. A CTE center offers students the opportunity to graduate with real-world experience and college credits and CTE students experience a portion of their chosen career fields before graduating from high school. IF STUDENTS ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING A CLASS OFFERED AT THE CTE CENTER, HOW SHOULD THEY PREPARE? Students should take introductory classes in their area of interest at their home campus during the 8th, 9th, and/or 10th grade school levels. They also need to meet with the counselor at their home campus regarding the required courses for graduation and work with them to develop an education plan as soon as possible. WHAT ABOUT TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE CTE CENTER? If a student is taking the morning session at the CTE center, district transportation will pick the student up at home, transport the student directly to the CTE center for the morning classes, then the school district will transport the student back to their home campus for the afternoon classes and back home at the end of the day. If a student is taking the afternoon session at the CTE center. District transportation will pick the student up at home in the morning and transport the student to their home high school campus for morning classes. Then district transportation will pick up the student at their high school and transport then student to the CTE center for the afternoon session. At the end of the school day district transportation will take the student directly home from the CTE center. If a student drives, the student will drive directly to the CTE center for the morning or afternoon session as per their individual schedules and drive to and from their home high school campus for morning or afternoon classes as per their individual schedule and in their personal vehicle. WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY AT THE CTE CENTER? If students have a morning session at the CTE center, they will start the day at this campus, traveling directly from home. Students participate in advanced courses with hands-on learning opportunities then return to their home campus in the afternoon for the remainder of the school day. If students have an afternoon session at the CTE center, they will start the day at their home campus then travel to the CTE center to take part in the advanced courses with hands-on learning opportunities. They will be transported directly home at the end of the school day.

8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ND 1 4 ROWLETT SACHSE The deadline for voter registration is October 6, Early voting begins October 20th and ends October 31st. For more information, visit North Houston Street Dallas, Texas