Your STEM Classes and the World of Work

And Why Is It Drawing So Much High-Profile Attention

STEM An initiative for securing America’s leadership in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics fields Identifies promising strategies for strengthening the educational pipeline that leads to STEM Careers

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8 of 10 Best Jobs - STEM 10 Dental Hygienist - Science 9 Accountant - Math 8 Statistician – Math 6 Mathematician – Math 4 Biologist - Science 3 Computer Systems Analyst - Technology 2 Software Engineer – Engineering 1Actuary - Math

STEM Careers STEM careers are concentrated in the following fields: Agriculture, Agricultural Operations and Related Sciences Computer and Informational Sciences and Support Services Engineering and Engineering Technologies Biological and Biomedical Sciences Mathematics and Statistics Physical Sciences and Technologies

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CTE’s Role in STEM STEM intensive careers are being taught in CTE areas. Rigor and relevant Mentoring Career and Technical Student organizations Work based learning opportunities Job shadowing internships

What’s Your Role as a Educator? Help students understanding what are STEM careers and what people in those careers do Teacher advisement Support Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Support CTE training programs for all students Promote Nontraditional involvement Implement Career Clusters

Career Clusters An approach that gives students a broader understanding of the world of careers. Connects what is learned in school to what is needed for success in college and careers.

Career Cluster Framework Career Path Career Cluster Career Pathway Program of Study Plan of Study

Tying It All Together Elementary - Career Awareness PATHS

Tying It All Together Intermediate & Middle School Career Exploration PATHS & CLUSTERS

Tying It All Together High School Career Preparation and Application 2 Pathways within STEM: Engineering and Technology Science and Math CLUSTER & PATHWAYS

What Cluster? What Pathway? What Path? Nontraditional for? Engineering and Technology

What Cluster? Nontraditional for? What Pathway? What Path? Design/Pre-Construction

What Cluster? What Pathway? What Path? Nontraditional for? Diagnostic Services

What Cluster? What Pathway? What Path? Nontraditional for? Plant Systems

Career Cluster Model Pathways

Career Cluster Model Occupations

Career Cluster Model Knowledge & Skills

What Expectations are Outlined by the K&S Statements Foundation Academic Expectations Essential Knowledge and Skills Cluster (Foundation) Knowledge and Skills Pathway Knowledge and Skills  All secondary students are expected to meet state academic standards.  Essential Knowledge and Skills apply to careers in all clusters and pathways.  Cluster Knowledge and Skills apply to all careers within a particular cluster.  Pathway Knowledge and Skills apply to all careers within a particular career pathway. Source: Careerclusters.org

The Big Picture

Aligning Opportunities

Personal Plans MSIP An individual planning system is in place.

Cool Websites The Fun Works … for Careers You Never Knew Existed Math Moves U I Was Wondering – Women’s Adventure in Science Know It All - When Will I Use Math? - Engineer Girl -

Educational Resources PDE/BCTE Math Council - me/integrated-math-resources Vocational Information Center Teacher’s Domain - STEM Equity Pipeline National Research Center for Career and Technical Education – The Math-in-CTE -

Resources Missouri Center for Career Education – State Career Clusters Initiatives – Missouri Connections – Department of Elementary & Secondary Education – Department of Higher Education – Missouri Economic and Research Information Center –

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