1. WORKFORCE NEEDS What Employers ARE looking for
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2. WWW.NYSTTTA.ORG President - Phil Helmer
President - Phil Helmer
Phil is the Automotive Technology Teacher at Madison-Oneida BOCES.  He has been a CTE Teacher for the past seven years, with experience prior to teaching as a teacher assistant at Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES and experience as an ASE certified Master Technician.  Phil holds a MS in Vocational Education from SUNY Oswego and is pursuing his CAS at this time.
Vice-President - Valerie Charpentier
Valerie is a Cosmetology Teacher at Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES.  She has been teaching for the past 13 years, completed her BS in Vocational Education at Castleton State College in Vermont, and operated her own Salon prior to entering the teaching profession.
Treasurer - Frank Frazzitta
Frank has been a CTE Teacher at the Career and Technical Education Center for eight years.  Prior to that he worked in the auto body repair industry as a technician.  His experiences include countless hours in several high-volume collision repair facilities, as well as several restoration projects.  Mr. Frazzitta is a graduate of SUNY Albany where he received a degree in English Literature. 
Secretary - Dave Arntsen
Dave is a retired CTE Director, starting his career as a Construction Trades Teacher before moving into administration.  Dave holds a BS in Vocational Education and a MSEd in Education Administration from SUNY Oswego.  He previously served on the Board of Directors for ACTEA, and is now serving on the NYSACTE Board of Directors for NYSTTTA
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4. CTE Related

5. CDOS Standards ATTENDANCE PUNCTUALITY
WORKPLACE APPEARANCE 
TAKES INITIATIVE 
QUALITY OF WORK 
KNOWLEDGE OF WORKPLACE 
RESPONSE TO SUPERVISION 
COMMUNICATION SKILLS 
CDOS Standards
SOLVES PROBLEMS and MAKES DECISIONS 
COOPERATES WITH OTHERS 
RESOLVES CONFLICT 
OBSERVES CRITICALLY 
TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEARNING 
READS WITH UNDERSTANDING 
SOLVES PROBLEMS USING MATH 
HEALTH AND SAFETY 
TECHNOLOGY 

6.  12 Career Ready Practices National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc)
Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason.
Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.
Use technology to enhance productivity.
Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.

7. What are Employers Looking For ?
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8. dependability
Employers want employees who demonstrate dependability. Certain core expectations are required for all jobs, but dependability is probably at the top of the list. Employees show dependability by taking personal ownership of all aspects of their job, including being on time, dressing and working in a professional manner, and demonstrating a high level of commitment. Managers like dependable employees because they set and maintain clear expectations.
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9. Self-motivation
Employers want employees who are self–motivated. While the role of every manager is to motivate their employees, they appreciate and seek ones that create their own motivation. It makes a huge difference to have an employee that has an inner drive to organize their work versus one who needs constant guidance to perform day to day activities. Employers look for employees that have a level of self–motivation that will not require a high level of "hand- holding," as well as the ability to tackle the expected obstacles that arise in day to day business.
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10. enhance the organization
Employers seek individuals that will enhance their organization and their brand. They want to recruit people who are trustworthy, have solid reputations – inside and outside of work – and have a good work ethic. Great employees have a strong sense of what is appropriate in the workplace and outside, and they know how to balance the two.
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11. problem solvers
Employers want employees who rise to the occasion. A good employee gets the job done. A great employee gets the job done in spite of everything – including when priorities and schedules shift. They are self–motivated and can problem solve and think on their feet.
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12. team players
Employers want employees who are team players. No one can achieve "greatness" in an organization completely alone, and remarkable employees know this to be true. They are the consummate team player who can highlight their own successes, as well as praise others for theirs. These employees recognize that success is better achieved through team work, always.
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13. positive attitude
Employers want employees with a positive attitude. Great employees maintain a positive attitude, even during difficult situations. They tackle projects, both big and small, in a straightforward manner. If they have a sensitive issue to discuss, they do so in private. They promote a team spirit and good morale, and they are a pleasure to work with and be around; a trait that is often minimized as an essential job characteristic.
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14. Forbes Top ten 1. Ability to work on a team
2. Ability to make decisions and solve problems
3. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
4. Ability to communicate verbally with others
5. Ability to obtain and process information
6. Ability to analyze charts and graphs
7. Technical knowledge related to the job
8. Proficiency with computer software programs
9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports
10. Ability to influence others
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15. How do we make it happen ?
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16. Attendance, Time Management
Acceptance of Responsibility
Personal Appearance
On the job, NOT the Phone
Ability to Follow Instructions
Communication Skills
Initiative
Teamwork Skills
Acceptance of Supervision
Positive Attitude

17. Ideas for supporting Work Readiness
Model appropriate workplace behaviors
Focus on teaching work ethic day one
Grade work ethic behaviors as well skills on a daily basis
Stress the importance of attendance
Remind students that we are evaluating them constantly during the day
Include work readiness on employability profiles and review frequently
Develop and implement rubric assessment for work ethic
Involve representatives from Business and Industry with students
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20. Life/Career readiness Rubric generator
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21. How can NYSTTTA help you with the process ?
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22. Provide contact lists for quick access to other CTE Teachers
Facilitate collaboration through regional (Zone) and state (NYSACTE) initiatives
Provide contact lists for quick access to other CTE Teachers
Share ideas for instructional and assessment strategies
Internet site enhancements, what would work for you?
Post local job openings from employers you have partnerships with
Create and maintain an open line of communication
Facebook, Twitter, Goggle (hangouts or docs), etc.
Effectively and efficiently create user groups to facilitate sharing of ideas
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23. Thank you www.nysttta.org
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NY State Trade and Technical Teachers’ Association
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