1. Career & Technical Education

2. The 4 C’s of CTE Critical Thinking Communication Creativity
Collaboration

3. What is Career & Technical Education?
Business & Information Technology (Business)
Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS)
Marketing Education
Technology and Engineering (Tech Ed)

4. Business and Information Technology
Students are provided opportunities to complement their academic preparation while exploring a variety of careers and learning skills and concepts in the areas of computer applications and solutions, accounting, business law and business management, entrepreneurship and principles of business and marketing.
Briar Woods High School Business Teachers:
Nancy Cooley
Chris Starke
Angela Woodward

5. Business Class Offerings at BWHS
COURSE#
COURSE NAME
CREDIT
GRADE
PREREQUISITES
821000
Introduction to Business & Marketing 1
9-11
none
828001
Computer Information Systems
9-12
828002
Advanced Computer Information Systems
10-12
830000
Accounting
831000
Advanced Accounting
11-12
835700
Business Law
0.5
836700
Business Management
839001
Design, Multimedia & Web Technologies
894101
Introduction to Cyber Security

6. Business Club: FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit education association of students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields.
The FBLA-PBL Mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
The FBLA chapter at Briar Woods implements professional, community service, and fundraising activities that prepare students for competition at a local, regional, and national level.

7. Business Club: FBLA Must be enrolled in a business class
Briar-Woods FBLA Activities
Fall Leadership Conference
Ice Cream Social
Officer Training – FBLA Headquarters
Comfort Cases Service Project
President’s Dinner – Harrisonburg, Virginia
Christmas Service Project for Project Ask
FBLA Day with the Washington Wizards
Region Competition – Lord Fairfax Community College
State Competition – Reston, Virginia
IIIs Bosom Buddies Service Project
Closing Social
National Competition – Baltimore, Maryland

8. Business: Apple Federal Credit Union
Falcon Branch is a Student-Run Credit Union of Apple Federal Credit Union. It in an actual branch that is run entirely by students. Apple Federal Credit Union is a full-service credit union headquartered in Fairfax, VA, that serves educators, students, and their families.
Students taking Accounting and Advanced Accounting have an opportunity to work at the Briar Woods Branch.
Branch of the Year Under Two Years 2012
Ribbon Cutting

9. Business Industry Certifications:
Students in ALL business courses will have the opportunity to take the Workplace Readiness industry certification
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is the credential required by academia and business, recognized globally as the premier credential chosen by individuals seeking to validate their knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the Microsoft Office applications.
Students taking Computer Information Systems will have the opportunity to obtain the following certifications during the course:
MOS Word
MOS Excel
MOS PowerPoint
MOS Access

10. Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS)
Facilitate student progress toward a set of unifying goals in the areas of academic achievement, cultural and environmental issues, health and safety, individual and family relations, leadership and workplace ethics, and application of technology.
Briar Woods High School FACS Teachers:
Diane Breinig
Maryanne Valleau

11. FACS Class Offerings at BWHS
COURSE#
COURSE NAME
CREDIT
GRADE
PREREQUISITES
844003
Introduction to Early Childhood 1
9-12
none
844001
Early Childhood Education I
10-12
Recommended: Human Development
845002
Early Childhood Education II
11-12
846700
Fashion Design & Merchandising
0.5
875101
Introduction to Culinary Arts
9-11
845700
Gourmet Foods
846000
Human Development
840700
Independent Living
847700
Introduction to Housing & Interior Design
820700
Leadership Development
844004
Introduction to Teacher Cadet
9-10
844002
840002
840006
Teacher Cadet Program
Teacher Cadet DE 11 12
3.0 GPA, application process, essay, teacher recommendation

12. FACS: Preschool at The Woods
The ABC’s of Early Childhood Education Intro,
I & II
Amazing
Beginning
Curiosity

13. FACS: Preschool at The Woods

14. FACS Clubs: Educators Rising
Educators Rising provides middle and high school students with opportunities to explore teaching as a career option. It helps students gain a realistic understanding of the nature of education and the role of the teacher.
What Educators Rising can do for you:
Raise Awareness – Promote excellence – Enhance Leadership Skills
Build Self-Confidence – Become a Role Model

15. FACS Industry Certifications
Early Childhood II National Certification AAFCS & Para Pro
Education Fundamentals (Teachers for Tomorrow) AAFCS & Praxis Core
Workplace Readiness Skills Testing (all courses)

16. Marketing Education Intro to Business & Marketing Sports Marketing
Advanced Marketing
Field Trips * Fun * Project Based Learning
Briar Woods High School
Marketing Teachers:
Renae Sterling
Heather VanDyke

17. Marketing Class Offerings at BWHS
COURSE#
COURSE NAME
CREDIT
GRADE
PREREQUISITES
821000
Introduction to Business & Marketing 1
9-11
none
821100
Sports, Entertainment, & Recreation Marketing
10-12
Introduction to Business & Marketing recommended
822100
Marketing Non-Co-Op
822000
Marketing Co-Op 2
11-12
Screening Conference & Introduction to Business & Marketing recommended
823100
Advanced Marketing Non-Co-Op 12
Marketing Non-Co-Op OR Marketing Co-Op
823000
Advanced Marketing Co-Op

18. Marketing Club:
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
DECA members become:
Academically Prepared for college and careers in marketing, finance, hospitality or management
Community Oriented & Professionally Responsible
Experienced Leaders

19. Marketing: The Falcons’ Nest Open Every Day 8:40 – 9:10AM
Gold Certified School Based Enterprise
Operated by Marketing Education students

20. Marketing Industry Certifications
NRF – Customer Service & Sales
NRF – Advanced Customer Service & Sales
The NRF’s mission is to advance the interests of the retail industry through advocacy, communications and education.

21. We Are - Marketing We Are – FUN! We Are – Project Based Learning
We Are – Always Open - Room 403/405
We Are – DECA!

22. Technology Education Erik Kittelson Charles Scudder
Provides experiences that lead to the development of technologically literate people. At the elementary school level, students are introduced to technology and begin learning to use it in the classroom. At the middle school level, students considering a career in technology may explore the subject in several overview courses.
At the high school level, students take courses to prepare them for technical & professional of higher education programs, in the areas of STEM, engineering or architecture.
Briar Woods Teachers:
Erik Kittelson
Charles Scudder

23. Tech Ed Class Offerings at BWHS
COURSE#
COURSE NAME
CREDIT
GRADE
PREREQUISITES
810000
Aerospace Science I 1
10-12
None- Must be 10th Grade
810500
Aerospace Science II
11-12
Aerospace Science 1
852000
Materials & Processes
9-12
none
852400
Manufacturing Systems I
852800
Manufacturing Systems II
Manufacturing Systems 1
851000
Production Systems 12
Manufacturing Systems 2
853000
Technical Drawing & Design
853500
Engineering Drawing & Design
854000
Architectural Drawing & Design
854500
Advanced Drawing & Design
Architectural Drawing & Design or Engineering Drawing & Design
856000
Technology Foundations
None
857000
Technology Transfer
858000
Technology Assessment

24. Technology Student Association
TSA: Prepares students by offering leadership opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering.
TSA students:
Apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and math concepts.
Gain leadership and problem solving skills that can be used in college and the work force.
Compete in Regional, State, and National competitions
Video Game Design
Robotics and Automation
Engineering Design
System Control

25. Tech Ed Industry Certification
Autodesk Certified User Exam
CAD students have the opportunity to complete entry level industry certifications within each course
Autodesk AutoCAD User Certification
Autodesk Inventor User Certification
Autodesk Revit Architecture User Certification

26. CTE Classes:
Prepare students for college and university level coursework
Develop skills for successful entry into workplace
Focus on critical 21st century skills that Fortune 500 companies identify as most important for gaining employment: Communication, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Creativity
Offer student organization affiliation that develop leadership skills and lead to scholarship opportunities
Industry Certifications

27. Celebrate Today, Own Tomorrow! Sign up for a CTE Course Today!