Business Teachers Association October 22, 2004 State Education Department Update Jon Greenwalt (518)

High School Graduates: What Do We Know? 63% attend college 67% who attend, attend 4-year colleges 21% become business majors – the largest college major

$$ Value of Education Holders of Associate’s Degrees earn 25% more than a person who holds only a high school diploma Holders of Bachelor’s Degrees earn about 40% more than those with only a high school diploma The earnings potential of high school dropouts and those with only a high school diploma have declined dramatically

Where Do They Work? Fastest growing occupations are found in so called “white collar office employment” These jobs are also generally the best paid These “white collar” jobs are managers, accountants, editors, and marketers Office occupations make up 39% of all jobs These organizations require high levels of interpersonal and problem solving skills

What Skills Will Students Need? Basic Skills – Reading, Writing, Math Knowing How to Learn Knowing How to Communicate Being a Creative Thinker & Problem Solver Possessing High Level Interpersonal Skills Ability to Show Leadership Ability to Set Goals Occupational Competencies

Business & Marketing Network Approximately 1500 business teachers connected to the State Education Dept. In 30 counties, more than 50% of the teachers belong to the network Major communication tool for my monthly newsletter and other announcements

Business Teachers/Students YearTeachersStudents , , , , ,080

E-Commerce Business Economics Web Page Design Marketing Cluster Finance Business Math Business Law Increasing Enrollments 2001 vs. 2003

Courses Holding Their Own Accounting Elementary Keyboarding Cisco Networking

New Courses in Business Sport Management Business of Music Government & Business Corporate Communications

How Can We “Grow” Business Education Offer a “program” of study, not a “menu” of courses Keep your courses and programs “cutting edge” Introduce a new course at least every other year Capitalize on the use of specialized courses

How Can We “Grow” Business Education (cont.) Offer college credit for high school courses Include student leadership, work experience, and/or a business club as part of your program Plan for your future – See Business & Marketing Education Marketing Plan

Trends in Business Ed Keyboarding is moving downward in the K-12 system Computer technology has become a part of previous “theory” type courses Research indicates that students who participate in career planning activities are more motivated and interested in school

Students are interested in the “new” curriculum CTE Approval Process has gained more interest in home schools Trends in Business Ed (cont.)

CTE Latest Approvals Buffalo CSD - CISCO Spencerport HS - Office Technology Camden HS - Accounting, Marketing & Management and Computer Info Systems Canastota HS - Accounting, Marketing & Management and Computer Info Systems

2 nd Semester Work Curriculum Revision of the high school Accounting curriculum Curriculum Revision of the high school Business Law curriculum Teleconferences

Summer 2005 Summer Workshops Summer Seminar on Sports Management/Sports Marketing

Business Teachers Association October 22, 2004 State Education Department Update Jon Greenwalt (518)