Aligning College and Career Readiness Efforts to Meet Changing Landscape of Post-Secondary Realities The I m Ready Approach El Paso Independent School District and Center for Career and Technology Education located in Southwest Texas on the Mexico Border
The times, they are a-changin, and I m Ready Bob Dylan s lyrics have never been more relevant as educators face new mandates for preparing students for both college AND career readiness. Join this session to learn how El Paso ISD is helping students and supporting local labor market needs using a Personalized Career Readiness System and its progressive Center for Career and Technology Education elective magnet program that offers applied academics, job readiness skills development, and personalized instruction.
Rio Grande Border Demo Ethnicity EPISD Texas Hispanic 81.3% 48.9% White, not Hispanic 12.0% 33.0% Black, not Hispanic 4.90% 14.0% Other, not Hispanic 1.80% 4.10% Programs EPISD Texas ESL/ Bilingual 22.7% 16.1% Career & Tech 30.0% 21.3% Gifted & Talented 9.60% 7.60% Special Education 8.30% 9.00% Econ Disadvantaged 68.9% 59.0%
Bill Symonds Pathways to Prosperity Texas Support of Career Ready Learners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcb_behvtk8&feature=youtu.be
EPISD s "I'm Ready" Model 7th Grade Interest Inventory and Career Investigation ** Identify their proposed secondary dream 8th Grade College and Career Readiness Plan ** Identify their endorsement ** Create personal Program Of Study 11th /12th Grade Participate in advanced courses ** Utilize Strategic Compass for Labor Market Information 9th / 10th Grade Commit to their Program Of Study ** Utilize EDUCONOMYTool (Soft Skills / Career Readiness)
HB5 and EPISD and CCTE All plans require a solid Foundation and lead to a bright future I n f i n i t e p o t e n t i a l t o w a r d s c o l l e g e a n d / o r c a r e e r g o a l s! Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Public Services STEM MULTI- DISCIPLINARY 1 advanced math credit, 1 advanced science credit, and 2 additional. elective credits Foundational Graduation Plan 4 Credits in English, 3 credits in math, 3 credits in science, 3 credits in social studies, 2 credits in LOTE 1 credit in fines arts, 1 credit in PE, 5 credits in electives *EPISD requires all students to take Algebra II
CCTE Endorsements Foundation (Minimum) Endorsements (30 Options) Distinguished Achievements Acknowledgements (27 Opportunities) Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Public Services STEM Multi-disciplinary
EPISD College and Career Readiness Planner
EPISD College and Career Readiness Planner
EPISD College and Career Readiness Planner
EPISD College and Career Readiness Planner
EPISD College and Career Readiness Planner
EPISD College and Career Readiness Planner Offers Parents and Student to see
EPISD College and Career Readiness Planner Offers Parents and Student to see
In order to be Ready, one needs to be willing to take a leap of faith CCTE Website Innovative Courses with high popularity: (STEM) GIS (Business & Industry) Vet Tech (Business & Industry) IT Work-study (Public Services) Pharmacology (Business & Industry) Marketing [CTED]
In order to be Ready, one needs to be willing to take a leap of faith and land on one s feet ready to run Student Point of View: (Business & Industry) Vet Tech (Public Services) Pharmacology (Public Services) Law Enforcement
CCTE s Current Performance Acknowledgements A.K.A. Added Values Within the 3 Endorsements offered: For outstanding performance: Dual credit course opportunities (9 Programs / 76 Credit hours) For earning a nationally or internationally recognized certification or licenses: Business & Industry Certifications / Licenses (9 programs / 29 opportunities) Public Service Certifications / Licenses (9 programs / 7 opportunities) STEM Certifications / Licenses (2 programs / 2 opportunities)
Implications for future SUCCESS! EPISD / CCTE will increase the opportunities for Added Values Dual Credit and Articulated course work opportunities State and National Certification and Licensure opportunities Partnerships for non Paid and Paid Internship opportunities Scholarship and tuition assistance opportunities from Business Leaders
Meeting the Changing Landscape and Realities of Local Economy John Costilla
A More Demanding Labor Market 1973 2013 The Passport to the American Dream: In 1973, the Passport was High School Diploma. *72% of the workforce had no more than a high school degree In 2013, the Passport is Education beyond High School *Nearly 60% of today s workforce has at least some college. Source: Center on Education and the Workforce, Georgetown University
College and Career Ready There are plenty of jobs in manufacturing, but too few people with the necessary skills. Prepare Career Ready Learners
Readiness: Linking Education Directly to Economy DEMAND employment, wages, & projections Business & Industry Occupations & Jobs People & Talent industry, occupation, & program PATHWAY knowledge, skills, & abilities SUPPLY
Developing a 21 st Century Learner & Workforce
The workforce of the El Paso Region is primarily employed by 16 different industries. Of those industries, the three with the largest total employment are: Health Care and Social Assistance (NAICS 62) Accommodations and Food Service (NAICS 72) Administrative/Support and Waste Management (NAICS 56) El Paso County is the westernmost county in Texas. Its bordering counties: Doña Ana County, New Mexico west, northwest Otero County, New Mexico northeast Hudspeth County, Texas east Guadalupe, Chihuahua Mexico south Juárez, Chihuahua Mexico southwest Práxedis G. Guerrero, Chihuahua, Mexico southeast High Wage Industries The best-paying industries in the region are: Utilities Administrative/Support and Waste Management Professional, Scientific and Technical
STEM Supply & Demand in El Paso County
STEM In Demand in El Paso County
Industry Clusters Employment Change/Growth
Aligning Career Interest to Local Demand and Career Readiness Skills
What is the right goal for the U.S.? College for All needs to be broadened to mean a meaningful post-high school credential for all Education and Career Pathways should reflect the skills needed by industry/economy. A meaningful credential can be earned in many ways: Community college/technical college Apprenticeships The military/community service Four year college
College and Career Ready Career Planning & Exploration College Readiness Resource Credential & Certification Support Attitudinal & Behavior Skills
Career Readiness with WIN 110 Student in Three Classes Computer Repair Electrical Trades Graphic Animation 77 Students earned Soft Skills Certificate Preparing for a Pathway to Prosperity View at Current Jobs/Growth in El Paso / Texas Career Readiness Course aligned to Occupation Soft Skills Development with online course
About Dr. Royce Avery rdavery@episd.org Presenters A life-long educator with classroom, building and district level experience in the Woodsboro, Lubbock, Waco and Aransas Pass Independent School Districts, as well as the Texas Education Agency, Dr. Avery joined the El Paso Independent School District in 2013 and serves as the Chief School Officer, Area 2. He received his undergraduate degree from Rice University, and holds a Master s degree in educational leadership and administration from Texas A&M. Dr. Avery earned his Ed.D., in educational administration and supervision from the University of Texas at Austin. About Eric Winkelman ejwinkel@episd.org Eric has spent his 29 years as an educator in the El Paso Independent School District. He began his career as a technology education teacher. As an administrator he has held the role of energy manager, middle school assistant principal, 16 years as Principal at the Center for Career and Technology Education and the past eight years as Director of Career and Technical Education. About Matthew D. Farley mdfarley@episd.org Matthew received a bachelor s degree in English Literature from the University of Texas at El Paso. Later, he continued at UTEP to earn his master s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration. He is currently a doctoral candidate at New Mexico State focused on Career Readiness existing in the light of College Readiness knowing the historical suppression of Vocational / Career and Technical Education. He currently serves as the Principal at the Center for Career and Technology Education. About John M. Costilla jcostilla@winlearning.com John is a consultant with WIN Career Readiness and supports districts across the country.
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