Tribal Alignments for Career Pathways Southwest Pathways Conference Scottsdale, AZ 4 May 2016

CTE SUCCESS is linked to EMPLOYER/INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT REOCCURINGDIVERSEORGANIC

The BIG benefit for both Industry and CTE Learners… EXPOSURE! INDUSTRY BENEFITS Previously untapped applicant pool Builds bridges, relationships with tribal communities Input in development of qualifications of workforce Follow through on diversity / inclusion values of company CTE LEARNER BENEFITS Gain valuable connections/ relationships / opportunities with industry/employers Develop skills to navigate both tribal and non-tribal work world Enhances career assessment process ---Brings clarity Fosters hope, confidence, commitment to CTE training

Pascua Yaqui Tribe NACTEP Career Ctr. Industry/Employer Engagement Strategies REOCCURING ** DIVERSE ** ORGANIC PYT Industry / Employer Engagement Fostering Relationships Career Readiness Career Exploration / Decision Making Job Placement

Pascua Yaqui NACTEP Career Ctr. Employer Engagement Strategies FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS Employer Thank You Notes Attending Industry Association Networking Events Graduation Invites Weekly Employer Intros

Pascua Yaqui NACTEP Career Ctr. Employer Engagement Strategies CAREER READINESS Employer resume critiquing and coaching Mock interview events Industry Advisory Councils

Pascua Yaqui NACTEP Career Ctr. Employer Engagement Strategies Career Exploration/Decision Making Pre-CTE training Industry Meet and Greets Career Exploration Field Trips Job Shadowing (Prior to training) Career Show and Tell

Pascua Yaqui NACTEP Career Ctr. Employer Engagement Strategies Job Placement Graduation Industry Meet and Greets Internships (paid/ unpaid)

Questions To Ponder Is engagement weekly? Is engagement with staff only? CTE learners only? Both? Are there opportunities for organic/unstructured engagement? Has industry/employer confirmed value?

2014 REPORT The State of Career Technical Education: Employer Engagement in CTE The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium