NEW JERSEY’S GREEN PROGRAM OF STUDY: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND ENERGY March 2010

National Project -- NJ Goals 1. Meet emerging demands for green workforce 2. Collaborate to develop a model that can be shared statewide 3. Test new CTE model -- “programs of study” linking secondary/postsecondary education  The project is supported under the National Research Center for Career and Technical Education, PR/Award No.VO51A administered by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education. 

Development Team  State education and workforce officials  CTE educators  Community college representatives  Industry representatives

Green Program of Study Will Include:  Academic content  Work-readiness and technical skills  Job-specific skill development  High school to college sequence  Dual credit opportunities

Focus on the Energy Efficiency Sector Linkages to existing collegiate programs and apprenticeships Architecture/design Engineering Energy utility technicians Building trades Will incorporate “green” skills and knowledge

Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy Three pathways have common foundations & broad applicability to the workforce  Architecture/design  Green construction  Energy efficiency

Sustainable Architecture & Design Careers in Architecture Engineering Design CAD/Drafting Land-use planning Public policy Key industry partner: Green Building Council

Green Construction Careers in: Residential/commercial construction Project management Energy efficiency Trade specialties Building safety and inspection Key industry partner: NJ Building Trades Council

Energy Efficiency Careers as: Utility managers Energy auditors/raters Engineers Meter installation and technicians Energy installation, repair & maintenance technicians IT/Computer specialists Key industry partner: PSE&G

Foundational Content (Grades 9-12)  Academic content -- language arts, math, science, social studies  Sustainability, environmental science, energy efficiency, and renewable energy  Work readiness skills  Cross industry skills

Industry and Job-Specific Content Industry-focused content for 3 pathways – design, construction, and energy Non-duplicated sequence of courses/content delivered in: Grades Collegiate study Apprenticeship Leads to industry certifications

Green Skills & Cross-Industry Knowledge Workplace Competencies & 21 st Century Skills Academic Competencies Personal Effectiveness Sustainable DesignGreen ConstructionEnergy Efficiency Job requirements Occupational Skills Occupational Knowledge:  Architect  Engineer  Designer Occupational Knowledge:  Trades  Project manager  Contractor Occupational Knowledge:  Utility technician  Engineer  Energy auditor Design/Building Industry Knowledge Construction Industry Knowledge Energy Industry Knowledge

Next Steps Create industry advisory groups for each pathway Engage additional schools and colleges Identify course sequence and credentials for each pathway Identify linkages with existing/developing collegiate programs Train teachers Begin implementation in September 2011

Opportunities for Colleges A pipeline of well-prepared students Improved transition, retention & completion Reduced need for remediation Meets local and statewide economic needs Statewide articulation Strengthen apprenticeship pathway to college

Opportunities for School Districts Provides direction for adding/ upgrading “green” CTE programs Eliminates need to “reinvent the wheel” Can be customized for specific needs Improved student achievement Challenges CTE stereotypes

Opportunities for Students Prepared for college-level study Increased relevance, engagement & achievement College credit earned during high school Reduced college cost and time-to-degree Opportunities for work-based learning Increased readiness for work and career knowledge

Opportunities for Employers/Economy Supports growth of a green jobs economy Prepares a high-skill workforce Builds STEM pipeline Develops 21 st century skills Reduces need for employer-sponsored basic skills training

State-Level Opportunities Quality program of study model Single approval process Raises the profile of CTE in New Jersey Will align to the Governor’s Energy Plan

More Information Contacts: Judy Savage, Executive Director NJCCVTS Marie Barry, Director of CTE, NJ Department of Ed.