K-12 to Career/College with Futures for Kids

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1 K-12 to Career/College with Futures for Kids Presented by: Camille L. Goins, M.P.A., Ed.S. Scotland County Schools CTE Coordinator John Shaw, F4K Educational Director July 25, 2013 "Kids with a plan are more successful in school!" John Shaw

2 By the end of this session, you will Understand College and Career Readiness Understand the urgency of every student creating his/her Future Story College and Career Ready The Importance of Career Development The Career Development Coordinator s Role Tapping into students interest through online career exploration CTE Programs of Study; (Short-term; long-term goals) How to help students develop an individualized Program of Study

3 Career Clusters

4 Career and Technical Education Agricultural Education Business, Finance, and Information Technology Education Career Development Education Family and Consumer Science Education Health Science Education Marketing and Entrepreneurship Education Technology Engineering and Design Education Trade and Industrial Education

5 Career and Technical Ed Most careers in the next 10 years will require some education beyond high school but not a 4-year college degree. Many jobs that will be available in the next 10 years do not exist today due to technological advances that will occur.

6 Sense of Urgency

7 Urgent Need U. S. companies are recruiting and hiring engineers and nurses from India and China There are more students in China who speak English than there are total students in the US US companies have high tech, high wage jobs but no qualified workers to hire

8 Growing Problem Source: EPIC

9 Military 75% of America s young people are not qualified for the military due to Obesity No High School Diploma Have a criminal record "Among recent high school graduates who are eligible to apply, 30 percent score too low on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to be recruited." Source: US Task Force Report

10 Post-secondary Are college Freshmen prepared? High School Teachers 89% College Instructors 26% Freshmen needing Remediation Two Year College 51.7% Four Year College 19.9% Source: ACT

11 Employment 37% of employed 4-year college graduates are in jobs that require less than a high school diploma 48% of employed 4-year college graduates are in jobs that require less than a 4-year degree 13 Million Americans are Unemployed BUT 3.8 million jobs in the U.S. remain unfilled 53.6% of Bachelor s degree holders under 25 are jobless or underemployed Source: USDOL March, % of taxi drivers hold a 4-year degree In 1970 it was 1% Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

12 The College Major Matters Average College Graduation Rate Two Year Colleges in 3 years 29.1% Four Year Colleges in 5 years 36.6% College Retention Rate 2012 First to Second Year Two Year Colleges 55.5% Four Year Colleges 65.2% College Dropout Rate 2012 First to Second Year Two Year Colleges 44.5% Four Year Colleges 34.8% Source: ACT Survey

13 Top 10 Bachelor Degrees in the US 1. Business 2. General Studies 3. Social Science and History 4. Psychology 5. Health Professions 6. Education 7. Visual and Performing Arts 8. Engineering & Technology 9. Communications and Journalism 10. Computer and Information Science Source: National Center for Education Statistics

14 College and Career Ready

15 What is College and Career Ready College and Career Ready includes a broad rigorous curriculum that includes academics and technical education programs College and Career Ready students have the necessary knowledge and skills in reading and math without the need for remediation in a postsecondary or job training institution necessary for their selected career. An example of a successful CTE Program that would prepare students for high-tech, high-wage career fields that integrates College and Career Readiness would include rigorous academic and technical content, projectbased learning, student internships, and the opportunity for students to earn college credit Accountability Measurements College Readiness is measured by ACT Career Readiness is measured by WorkKeys Assessment Source: ACTE

16 The Importance of Career Career Development Development supports the national policy that emphasizes the importance of students being college and career ready provides the necessary knowledge and skills for a successful transition from school to work Effective comprehensive career development programs support the combination of curricular with extracurricular activities Include a variety of stakeholders (educators, counselors, parents, community members, and employers)

17 Career Development Coordinator s Role CDC s Help educators link the curriculum to the students interest and career goals Work with counselors to help provide career awareness to all students Provides a variety of resources to support the college and career readiness initiative Use technology to increase the delivery of career development to include e-portfolios, computer-assisted career guidance systems, and computer-based simulations. Technological tools help to increase the effectiveness of career development

18 Tapping Into Student Career Interests Career Development/Special Populations Coordinators working with School Counselors Middle School Interest Inventories Individual Career Counseling Use technology to increase the delivery of career development Create four-year high school plans or Programs of Study

19 Online Career Exploration

20 What is Futures for Kids (F4K) Online career-exploration- assessments, learning styles Aligns student goals to a program of study Helps educators understand student s career goals Partnerships from school to career to post-secondary education Prepares students with the skills to be successful in the 21 st Century workforce Engages students in career development while keeping parents informed via the parent portal Supports the National Career Development Standards that inspire careers among our youth

21 Futures for Kids (F4K) Benefits for Students Electronic portfolio that links college and career readiness Explore careers to assist in making informed decisions Register for high school courses Allows students and parents to match course selections to career interests Search for postsecondary opportunities and scholarships Connect with employers from around the state- online mentors Resume Builder Transition activities for exceptional children Work-based Learning Opportunities ACT/SAT Preparations

22 Using Futures for Kids

23 Student Electronic Portfolios

24 Student s Portfolio Options

25 Online Assessments

26 Career Matchmaker

27 Career Matchmaker by Education Level

28 Matchmaker Results Specific to Student

29 Career Options

30 Careers of Interest

31 Programs of Study

32 Creating 4-Year Plans

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34 Include your local CTE Foundation, Enhancement, General Electives and CCP courses Source: Scotland County Schools CTE

35 Source: Scotland County Schools CTE

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38 Secondary Diploma

39 Secondary Diploma

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41 CTE Cluster Guides

42 Cluster Guide Sheets Source: Scotland County Schools CTE

43 Cluster Guide Sheets Source: Scotland County Schools CTE

44 Cluster Guide Sheets Source: Scotland County Schools CTE

45 Postsecondary Opportunities

46 Post-secondary Opportunities Specific to Career

47 Post-secondary Opportunities Comparing Schools

48 Post-secondary Opportunities Side-by-Side Comparisons

49 Making the Connection CTE College Academics Careers

50 Work-based Learning Opportunities

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52 NC Top 50 Occupations with the Most Openings by Education Level Source: Careeronestop

53 NC Top 50 Occupations with the Most Openings by Education Level Source: Careeronestop

54 NC Top 25 Highest-Paying Occupations by Education Level Source: Careeronestop

55 NC Top 25 Highest-Paying Occupations by Education Level Source: Careeronestop

56 Career Planning Activities

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59 Setting Goals

60 Career Development Grades K-5

61 Futures for Kids/Career Cruising: Elementary Program ccspark An elementary-focused development tool that uses a fun, educational role-playing game called Sparkdale to help younger students learn about careers, life-planning, and social skills.

62 Elementary Program ccspark ccspark! helps students acquire early career development concepts and foster critical thinking skills, through an ageappropriate approach to National Career Development Standards. Some key components: Kindergarten to Grade 2 content is focused on building a solid sense of self and awareness. Grades 3 through 5 include career development curriculum that focuses on skills for school success Personal Learning Style Assessment Reinforce the concept of personal decision-making, students are exposed to 6 Core Career Paths Activities and Lesson Plans Unique student portfolio

63 Why Choose Futures 4 Kids (F4K)

64 Futures 4 Kids Press Release SAS EVAAS for K-12 study: Futures for Kids program raises student Achievement RALEIGH & CARY, NC (Sep. 05, 2012) - A new study of student data confirms that students using Futures for Kids (F4K) make more progress than their peers, based on higher End-of-Course (EOC) and End-of-Grade (EOG) test scores. Results were especially strong in key STEM areas such as mathematics. Using SAS Education Value-Added Assessment System (EVAAS ) for K-12 to analyze a cross section of schools and students across North Carolina, researchers found participating students benefit in several interrelated academic areas. Complete article available at

65 Every student needs a Future Story A student who consistently talks about their future will be successful in school!

66 Help Students Write Their Future Stories- Explore Careers Questions?

67 CONTACTS For Additional Support Scotland High School Futures for Kids District Lead Mrs. Camille L. Goins, M.P.A., Ed.S. CTE Coordinator ext Futures 4 Kids Educational Director John Shaw johns@f4k.org