1. Secondary Programming
KALAMAZOO RESA
INSPIRING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Secondary Programming
Jason Luke

2. Secondary Programming is broader than CTE
Secondary Programming Committee
Chaired By Karen McPhee and includes about 30 school leaders
Secondary Programming is broader than CTE
Early/Middle College
Education for Employment
Education for the Arts
Young Adult Program
Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU)
Jason Luke

3. Why?
“Everybody is a Genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” ~Albert Einstein
Jason Luke

4. Labor Market Demand
Jason Luke

5. True Ratio of all Jobs in our Economy1 2 7
Jason Luke
Master’s degree or more
University degree
1-year certificate or 2-year degree

6. Kalamazoo RESA Secondary Programming
Available to all 9th-12th grade students in Kalamazoo County.
Majority of students enrolled are in 11th-12th grade.
Karen

7. Education for Employment
EFE offers career and technical education courses to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s careers- Robotics, Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Welding, Computer Science, Aviation, Vet Science, etc.
2567 high school students
38 programs
159 class sections
191 students in CO-OP/Internship placements
Karen

8. Bryan and Karen

9. What does Kalamazoo RESA do to help prepare kids for this economy?
Bryan and Karen

10. Career & Technical Education (CTE) Enrollment Comparison by County
Allegan
Berrien
Branch
Calhoun/Barry
Cass
Kalamazoo
St. Joseph
Van Buren
Cameron Buck

11. CTE Programs for Comparison
Agricultural Science/ Natural Resources/ Animal Science
Automotive (Tech, Body Repair, Diesel)
Aviation Technology
Computer Technology
Construction Trades
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Drafting
Education
Electrical (Wiring)
Engineering & Robotics
Graphics & Communications
Health Careers
HVAC & Plumbing
Manufacturing
Public Safety
Web Design
Woodworking
CTE Programs for Comparison
Cameron Buck

12. Countywide 10th-12th Grade Enrollment
Cameron Buck

13. Countywide CTE Enrollment (18 programs)
Cameron Buck

14. Countywide CTE Enrollment as % of Total 10th-12th Grade Enrollment (18 programs)
Cameron Buck

15. Countywide CTE Enrollment Trend (18 programs)
Cameron Buck

16. Statewide CTE Enrollment Trend (18 programs)
Cameron Buck “Going PRO” campaign, Legislation to increase participation in CTE, K-12 Career Edcuation
Source: MI CTE Reports, Michigan Department of Education

17. EFA/EFE Enrollment Trend
EFE Total Enrollment: 3.7% enrollment decrease
EFE Non-Shareable Programs: 19.6% increase in enrollment
EFE Shareable Programs: 30.7% decrease in enrollment
594 out of 985 students are leaving their home school building

18. Southwest Prosperity Region
Long Term Forecasts
Cameron Buck

19. Q&A
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