Training Session #8 for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and School Counselors Academic and Career Plans (ACP) of Study : Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary Education, Part II November 12, 2015 Virginia Department of Education

Agenda  Welcome and Introduction  Implementing the ACP, Part I Summary  Planning for Postsecondary Connections with the “End in Mind”  Using Labor Data and Research  Locating Resources for Postsecondary Preparation  Earning an Industry Credential: Graduation Requirement for Standard Diploma  Announcements Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary Education

ACP Session I Summary Academic and career planning requires a comprehensive and developmental process that includes a career assessment for each student. collaboration among students, parents, educators, school counselors, and business and industry. identification of key roles and responsibilities of partners. high-level support from school leaders. development of a timeline for implementation. locating and using a variety of resources.

 Grades K- 5  Career Awareness and Exploration  Goals - Clusters  Grades 6-8  Career Development and Planning  Clusters – Pathways  Interest Assessment as Critical Component  Grades 9-12  Career Focus and Experiences  Pathways - Credentials - Postsecondary ACP Session I Summary continued

Options  Four-Year College  Two-Year College  Trade School  Military  Apprenticeship  Entrepreneurship  Service Volunteer Postsecondary Preparation

 ACP  Rigorous Academic and CTE Courses  CTSO’s (Career Technical Student Organizations)  Dual Enrollment  AP/IB  Work Based Learning Experiences  CLEP (College-Level Examination Program)  Industry Credentials Postsecondary Preparation Middle/Secondary

Postsecondary Preparation cont.

Technical Assistance Document located at mic_career_plan/index.shtml Planning with “The End in Mind” Academic and Career Plan Guidelines and

Know occupational employment projections:  Labor Market Information (LMI)  Occupational Outlook Handbook  Reports and Research Articles  Workforce Credentials: The Pathway to Virginia’s New Middle Class, Virginia Community Colleges, 9/1/15  Virginia Education Wizard Using Labor Data and Research

Workforce Credentials  For every one job that requires an advanced degree,  there are two jobs that require a bachelor’s degree,  and seven jobs that require postsecondary training that leads to an associate’s degree or industry- recognized credential beyond a high school diploma but not a four-year degree. BLS Occupational Handbook; Grey & Herr, (2006) Other Ways to Win: Creating Alternatives for High School Graduates. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press.

Workforce Development Gaps  The Skills Gap  The Affordability Gap  The Interest Gap  The Competitiveness Gap Workforce Credentials: The Pathway to Virginia’s New Middle Class Virginia Community Colleges, 9/1/15

Use Virginia Education Wizard

Occupation profile

Job outlook

Apprenticeships

Resume builder

Interview tips

Prepare for college

College Search

James Madison University

Test preparation

Paying for college

Paying for college continued  Comparing Costs  Award Estimator  Estimated Eligibility  Financial Aid Video  College Transfer  Mobile App

Beginning with 9 th grade class of , a student must earn a career and technical education credential that has been approved by the Board of Education to graduate with a Standard Diploma. The credential could include, but not be limited to, the successful completion of an industry certification, a state licensure examination, a national occupational competency assessment, or the Virginia workplace readiness skills assessment; Requirement Industry Credentialing Requirement

 CTE students may earn student-selected verified credits by passing examinations for industry certification or licensure.  By increasing job opportunities for advancement in a chosen career path  By meeting the needs of a highly skilled workforce  By adding value to a transcript for higher education purposes or obtaining an entry-level position How Can Industry Credentials Help?

 By validating that the student has completed advanced educational preparation and verification of CTE business and industry competencies  By enhancing the student’s self-esteem through achieving national occupational competency standards recognized by business and industry  By building the “mosaic” of a robust resume  By identifying extended career pathways (Postsecondary) How Can Industry Credentials Help? continued

Industry Credentialing

Industry Credentialing continued

 CTE Resource Center  Career Planning Guide (CPG)  RU College and Career Ready Magazine magazine magazine-216  Ready or Not Teachers Resource teaching-companion-for-r-u-ready teaching-companion-for-r-u-ready-211 Resources for Postsecondary Preparation

 Academic and Career Plan Webpage demic_career_plan.shtml  Career Clusters and Pathways l/career_clusters/index.shtml  School Counseling and Guidance index.shtml index.shtml  Board of Education-approved exams & assessments l/path_industry_certification/index.shtml Resources for Postsecondary Preparation continued

Archived Presentations Evaluation: Please access the VDOE Web site VDOE/SREB School Counselor Training; Counseling for Careers: The New Paradigm Workshop: Superintendent’s Memo #264-15, dated October 23, 2015 Next Video Streaming Session Session 9: The Perkins CTE Local Plan and Budget Submission, December 10, 2015, 1:30pm Announcements

Contact Information: Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education Services