CTE is preparing students for life after high school. In today’s world, the most sought-after employees will exhibit skills in three major areas: Strong academic and thinking skills. Strong technical skills in the field. Employability skills such as the ability to do teamwork and communicate effectively.

Enhances academic achievement by providing real- world relevance Enhances academic achievement by providing real- world relevance Provides opportunities to explore multiple pathways and better career decisions Provides opportunities to explore multiple pathways and better career decisions Provides opportunities to enhance academic achievement for all students Provides opportunities to enhance academic achievement for all students Creates more focused and engaged learners Creates more focused and engaged learners Provides a framework for curriculum alignment (middle school-high school-post secondary) Provides a framework for curriculum alignment (middle school-high school-post secondary) Assists in developing a highly qualified workforce Assists in developing a highly qualified workforce

84% of high school students anticipate earning a college degree Students who anticipate a degree are unlikely to prepare for a career following high school More than 50% of students who begin college do not earn a degree Rosenbaum, J.E. (2002). Beyond Empty Promises: Policies To Improve Transitions into College and Jobs. U.S.;Illinois:42.

Sixteen Clusters Six Career Fields Career Focused Programs

The jobs tied to the CTE programs offered at Pinkerton Academy are among the highest grossing and fastest growing occupations in New Hampshire according to the Carsey Institute Veterinarians – Animal Science Network Systems Analyst – Computer Technology Program Medical Assistants – Health Science Technology Financial Analysts – The Academy of Finance Office Clerks, General – Business Technology Program Landscaping and Groundskeeping – Horticulture Program New Hampshire Employment security economic and labor market information bureau, “2007 NH Occupation Employment and Wages - Statewide.”

A plan designed by the student to make sure what he/she learns is useful in their life. A plan designed by the student to make sure what he/she learns is useful in their life. The pathway will help put things in focus, giving a better idea of options for success. The pathway will help put things in focus, giving a better idea of options for success.

Counselors use clusters/pathways to help students explore options Counselors use clusters/pathways to help students explore options Curriculum is made relevant BY DESIGN! Curriculum is made relevant BY DESIGN! Parents can learn what academic and technical courses their children need; better preparation for college and work. Parents can learn what academic and technical courses their children need; better preparation for college and work. Employability, academic and technical skills are enhanced Employability, academic and technical skills are enhanced

A Career Clusters Interest Survey available at the CTE table when you enter the fair. A simple Career Clusters Interest Survey available at the CTE table when you enter the fair.

A trademark of CTE is the close partnerships that the department maintains with businesses. Each of the 18 approved career focused programs, as well as programs under consideration have an Advisory Committee. These twenty-two committees are comprised of hundreds of practitioners and post-secondary partners who represent the occupational fields upon which the CTE programs are based. The practitioners assist classroom instructors with program development and selection of equipment. This professional input ensures that our staff maintains real-time links with the world of work.

Pinkerton CTE Contacts , ext Jack Grube, Director Jack Grube, Director Tracy Untiet, Assistant Director Tracy Untiet, Assistant Director Doug Cullen, Career Coordinator Doug Cullen, Career Coordinator