1. Onslow County Summit on Work and the Workforce Identifying Workforce Courses of Study Dr. Lesley F. Eason Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Continuous Improvement Onslow County School System March 2, 2016

2. Onslow County School System: The Mandates OCS Purpose To educate students for a successful future OCS Vision Excellence in Education OCS Mission The Onslow County Schools community will prepare students to be globally competitive leaders and responsible citizens. NC Vision Every public school student will graduate ready for post secondary education and work, prepared to be a globally engaged and productive citizen.

3. Onslow County School System: Data Rich and Data Informed Onslow County: Education Level of Available Workforce Candidates as of February 15, 2016 Source: Labor and Economic Analysis Division, Economic Analysis

4. Onslow County School System: Addressing Local Needs Highest Estimated Annual Percent Change in Openings in Southeastern NC 2012-2022 (Rank by greatest need) – Biomedical Engineers – Personal Care Aides – Helpers (brick masons, marble setters, etc.) – Personal Financial Advisors – Helpers- electricians – Brokerage Clerks – Statisticians – Occupational Therapists Source: Labor and Economic Analysis Division, Economic Analysis

5. Onslow County School System: Addressing Local Needs Highest Estimated Annual Percent Change in Openings in Southeastern NC 2012-2022 – Brick Masons and Block Masons – Diagnostic Medical Sonographers – Physical Therapist Assistants – Financial Services Sales Agents – Marriage and Family Therapists – Home Health Aides Source: Labor and Economic Analysis Division, Economic Analysis

6. Onslow County School System: Addressing Local Needs Highest Estimated Annual Openings in Southeastern NC 2012-2022 (Rank by greatest #) – Combined food preparation and serving workers – Retail salespersons – Waiters/ waitresses – Cashiers – Registered nurses – Home health aides – Nursing Assistants – Customer service representatives – Childcare workers – Laborers Source: Labor and Economic Analysis Division, Economic Analysis

7. Onslow County School System: Striking a Critical Balance Workforce Data/ Student Voice and Aspirations Survey results from current 7 th graders; Graduating Class of 2021 Fall, 2015 Approximately 800 respondents Sex% of Respondents Female49.6% Male50.4%

8. Onslow County School System: Striking a Critical Balance Student Voice and Aspirations

9. Sports and Entertainment Marketing Medical STEM Aerodynamics Computer Science Broadcast and TV Production Culinary Automotive Technology Law and Public Safety Cosmetology Onslow County School System: Avenues of Opportunities Linked to Career Pathways Striking a Critical Balance: According to our Students ( Rank Order by Most Requested)

10. Onslow County School System: Workforce Development through Opportunity Employment/ Regional Data and Need: – Career- and College-Ready – Awareness/ Involvement OCS Goal 1: – Every student in the Onslow County School System has a personalized education and graduates from high school prepared for work, further education and citizenship. Contact: – Lesley.eason@onslow.k12.nc.us