Shelton School District Career and Technical Education Program 31 Director: Pat Cusack

Presentation purpose School Board review and approval of CTE program including; Enrollment, and revenue Program of Study 5 year plans CTE publicity

CTE Programs Over 70 different classes in : Business Education Family Consumer Science Technical Education Natural Resources Agriculture Education New Market Skills Center offers 20 additional classes

New CTE programs Pre-Engineering Technology at OBJH this class provides exploratory activities using a variety of technologies from computers to wind and solar models with an emphasis on career opportunities and student leadership. STEM Physical Science at OBJH this class provides exploratory activities in physical science including alternative fuels.

Advisory Committees A key component of all CTE programs is local and general advisory committees. In Shelton we maintain 9 local committees made up from business and industry experts, students, parents and in some cases higher education reps. Shelton S.D. is a member of the general South Sound Council a 2 county consortium of CTE programs along with business and industry representatives.

Enrollment District-wide over 2,150 students a day participate in CTE classes SHS = 1,440 plus OBJH = 650 plus CHOICE = 60 plus New Market Skills Center 47

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CTE revenue sources State (OSPI) 2.5 million Federal (Carl D. Perkins grant) $50,000 High Demand Grant $25,000 Tech Prep from SPSCC $3,000 FCCLA grant $900

Program of Study As required by the Federal Carl D. Perkins Act in partnership with local community colleges. A guidance tool that illustrates potential pathways to post-secondary training and/or career. Includes academic courses in combination with CTE classes and misc. activities that lead to a successful high school experience. (sample in board packet)

5 year CTE program plans (sample included in board packet) Includes all aspects of CTE program requirements Curriculum review, EALR’s & GLE’s Materials, equipment, facilities, community involvement, tech prep, student leadership, and professional development.

Career Expo November 4 SHS Over 40 vendors with table displays! 10 Breakout sessions in various career pathways! Participation from SHS, Olympic College, OBJH, and Mary M. Knight High School Students experience basic career readiness activities like; dressing for success, hand shaking, seeking job and career information etc. For many this is a highlight of their high school career.

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Industry Certifications Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) SP2 Safety Training All Data (Automotive) NAPA Electrical Systems Pro (Auto) NCCER Carpentry & Welding

“Value Added” CTE Programs College credit via: Tech Prep Over 1000 college credits earned in saving thousands of dollars in tuition, books and fees. Olympic College South Puget Sound CC Seattle Central CC

Business/Community Partnerships 130 local and regional organizations provide support for CTE programs. Support includes: Classroom volunteers, advisory committee members, employers, internships, scholarships and donations.

New Market Skills Center Current enrollment SHS 39 students CHOICE has 8 Students study in a wide variety of programs, usually something different or not offered in Shelton.