Shannon Boyer, Work Based Learning Coordinator

 50 % with no profitable career  60 % of US Jobs require at least an Associates Degree  56 % of College Students Graduate with a Bachelors Degree within a 6 year window  Skilled Tradesmen, Manufacturing, Apprentices

 Top Projected Jobs for Personal care aides 2. Home health aides 3. Biomedical engineers 4. Brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, tile and marble setters 5. Carpenters 6. Veterinary technologists and assistants 7. Reinforcing iron and rebar workers 8. Physical therapist assistants 9. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters 10. Meeting, convention, and event planners Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook and Career Guide to Industries

 Approximately 5000 jobs remain unfilled due in part to the “skills gap” in Georgia

 89% of all First Time Hires lose their job due to a lack of SOFT SKILLS  CTAE Fills a critical need both state and nationally

 Each course teaches SOFT skills/employability skills Discipline and Character Attendance and Punctuality Teamwork and Work habits Productivity and Academic Performance Organization and Responsibility Attitude and Respect Self-Management and Time Management Oral and Written Business Communication Skills Appearance and Professional Image Social Media Ethics

 Students do NOT have to have a pathway to graduate  Students are STRONGLY encouraged to complete a pathway  More employable with a concentration/interest  More marketable with completion designation  More opportunity community and school wide in upper level CTAE courses  High School is also a time for interest exploration

 First course in Technology/Engineering Pathway  Hands on projects  Problem solving and technical skills  History, systems and processes of invention and innovation  Teacher: Mr. Tyler Putnam

 First course in Graphic Design Pathway  Eligibility for Copy Shop Intern as Junior or Senior  Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator  Teacher: Ms. Valerie Webb

 First in the Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Pathway  Automotive skills  Prepares you for a career in the automotive field  Teacher: Coach Steve Corrigan

 First in the Entrepreneurship Pathway  Business concepts applicable to everything  Program Certified by SHRM  Teacher: Coach Tim Graves

 First course for  Allied Health Pathway  Sports Medicine  Basic first aid, CPR, legal & ethical responsibility, human growth & development, safety and infection control  Teacher: Coach Phillip Hardy

 Part of the Marketing Communications and Promotions  Communication in workplace  Teambuilding  Personal branding  Selling Strategies  Basic marketing concepts Price, product, promotion, place  Teacher: Mrs. Camille Spradley

 First course in the pathway for Audio and Video Technology and Film  Basic equipment knowledge  Script writing  Production and Programming  Recording and editing  Studio Production  Teacher: Mr. Tyler Putnam

 Juniors & Seniors  Internships  Apprentices  Employment  Work Permit Changes  On Campus Opportunities

 Copy Shop Internship  School Store Internship  Video Broadcast Staff  Yearbook staff (CAHISCO)  CHIPPER – Newspaper Staff  Sports Medicine Staff  Get Involved: Clubs  FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)  HOSA (Healthcare Occupation Student Association)