Current and Future September 2010

Class of 2013 Graduation day Aaron made this table in shop Shaheen Ming and Bobbie Gran’s house Skills Competition in Calgary

CTS Student Compass CTS Grade BIT – business, administration, finance & information technology HRH – health, recreation & human services MDC – media, design & communication NAT – natural resources TMT – trades, manufacturing & transportation CTF (middle years junior high) MY/JH Grade 5-9 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION HUMAN SERVICE RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY NOC management art, culture, recreation and sport agriculture, forestry, oil and gas business, finance & administration Health human service management natural and applied science processing, manufacturing and utilities sales and service trades, transport and equipment operators

Business Computing Science Enterprise and Innovation Financial Management Information Processing Marketing and Management Networking Cosmetology Foods Health Services Legal Studies Tourism Computer Technology Design Studies Fashion Studies Agriculture Energy and Resources Environmental Stewardship Forestry Wildlife Construction Electro-Technologies Fabrication Logistics Mechanics Curriculum revision, development and implementation Resource selection, acquisition, and development ( E ) ( E ) ( E ) ( E ) ( E ) ( F ) ( F ) ( F ) ( F ) ( F ) TMT HRH

Credentialed Pathways Credentialed pathways can provide students with post- secondary and/or business and industry credentials. Examples Medical First Responder CompTIA Network+ Child Development Assistant Adobe Certified Expert in Illustrator CS4 AB Conservation and Fishing Education Program Welder First Period Apprenticeship Hairstylist Journeyperson

Specialized Skill Pathways Specialized skill pathways can provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitude for employment or further education. These pathways can be customized to meet student, school, or community program needs. Examples Health Care Aide Autobody Pre-Engineering

Work Underway 2010/2011 Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) Pilot CTS Program of Studies Implementation – HRH, MDC, NAT clusters Career and Technology Centre Prototype open with 4 programs External Partnerships and Credentials

Next Steps Elementary School Principals’ Symposium, fall 2010 Partners’ Symposium, winter 2011 Expansion of parent engagement and communication CFT Program of Studies implementation, 2012 Completion of construction of the CT Centre prototype with additional credentialed programs Planning for next Centres, Affiliate Sites Development of a Regional Strategy