1. Forsyth Tech Perkins End of Year Evaluation 2015-16

2. Perkins funding made a difference at our college by:  Professional development in high-skilled areas for faculty  Mobile App development  NCPN (National Career Pathway Network)  Upgrade technology for hands-on lab for students  UFED Analyzer  DEA computer lab for digital effects and animation  Support start-up of new motorcycle program

3. Our college’s best practice using Perkins funds is:  Promotion of career exploration and information  Tech Showcase for HS counselors and teachers  Highlighted CCP pathways  Counselors' meeting with presentations by technical area Deans  Support tutoring for CTE students (Example: BIT lab)  High school career coaches

4. College Perkins Team NameTitleEmailPhone Dr. Joel WelchVP of Instruction jwelch@forsythtech.edu3367347182 Kimberly BryantDirector of Educational Partnerships kbryant@forsythtech.edu3367347236 Dr. Jewel CherryVP of Student Services jcherry@forsythtech.edu3367347297 Pam ShorttDean of Business and Information Technology pshortt@forsythtech.edu3367347224 Ann WattsSr. Director of Off-Campus Centers awatts@forsythtech.edu3365935402

5. 1. We strengthened the academic, career and technical skills of our students by:  Unique updated technology  Forensic work station  UFED analyzer  Real life and hands-on applications  Simpad for paramedics  Alternate light kit for criminal justice  Equipment for real-life training for BLET

6. 2. We link career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the post-secondary level:  Tech showcase  High school career coaches  Development of new CCP career pathway in cybercrime  Counselors’ meeting of Forsyth and Stokes County  Tours of technical program areas by high school students and faculty  Global Entrepreneurship/Finance Academy  Development of collision and repair cohort of Stokes County students

7. 3. We provided students with strong experience in, and understanding of all aspects of an industry by:  Industry and national certifications  Davis I-tech Center (CISCO, Security Plus,CompTIA)  ASE testing (Auto Service Excellence)  American Welding Society  NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills)  MSSC (Manufacturing Skill Standards Council)  BLET certification  Paramedic certification

8. 4. We developed, improved or expanded the use of technology in career and technical education by:  The use of tablets for mobile application development

9. 5.We provided professional development by:  Android mobile development training for faculty  Data analytics training for faculty  NCCIA (NC Computer Instructors Association)  NAFnext (National Accreditation Foundation)  CompTIA conference  NCPN (National Career Pathways Network)

10. 6. We developed and implemented evaluations of our career and technical education by:  Each technical program has specific program outcomes and assessments  Capstone courses with outcome-based rubrics  Assessment checklists

11. 7. We initiated, improved, expanded and modernized quality career and technical education programs including relevant technology by:  Providing professional development for new technology  Expanding CTE options  New cybercrime pathway  New collision and repair cohort  Addition of motorcycle maintenance technology  Expanded welding to include AAS option  High school career coaching program

12. 8. We provided services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope and quality as evidenced by:  Services  ADA counseling for special populations  TEAS testing and advising for health programs  Tutoring for CTE students in learning center  BIT tutoring lab (Business Information Technology)  Assistance to CTE students and faculty in Instructional Technology Lab  Tours to technical programs

13. 9. We provided activities to prepare special population students who are enrolled in CTE courses by:  Tours by special population students to the Transportation Technology Center  Information sessions to promote interest in STEM careers for students  2 female students attended the Women in Cybersecurity conference  5 females highlighted at gradation celebration of the Transportation Technology programs

14. Closing Thoughts  Perkins funding is crucial to success of technical programs to insure that the programs are up-to-date with the latest knowledge and trends  Increases the ability to meet workforce demands and industry standards  Strengthens the community and future employees  Provides opportunities for hands-on training in high-skill areas  Provides clarity of pathway options for students as they transition from secondary to post-secondary education and the workforce  Provides funding to maintain high standards and skills for faculty in technical programs