1. High School Counselors Conference 2015 Eve Nighswonger Director, Workforce Developmen t Sonoma County Economic Outlook + Career Technical Education Update

2. Sonoma County Industry Employment Projections 2010 - 2020 Information Financial Activities Education + Health Services Trade, Transportation, + Utilities Other Services Manufacturing Leisure & Hospitality Professional & Business Services Construction Economic Outlook

3. Projections for the County’s Economy Recovery will strengthen through 2015 Low unemployment = youth employment ops Hospitality + Tourism remains the largest sector Construction + Manufacturing growing fast Healthcare + Education + Public Services highest % of 55+ Education: HS: 86%; BA/BS: 32%; Advanced degrees: 12%

4. Career Pathways Trust Grant: Northern California Career Pathways Alliance (NCCPA) (6) counties: Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Marin, Mendocino, Lake Northern California Career Pathways Alliance (NCCPA) Increase # of career pathways Strengthen HS-CC articulation + CBE outcomes Expand HSCE opportunities HS GE + CTE teachers = contextualized learning College & Career Readiness Specialists: WBL opportunities students + teachers (6) counties: Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Marin, Mendocino, Lake Partnering HS + COE + CC + Industry Increase # of career pathways: HS - CC Strengthen HS-CC articulation + Credit by Exam (CBE) outcomes Expand concurrent enrollment opportunities Coordinate work-based learning for students + teachers

5. CTE UPDATE Hospitality: developing internships Electronics transforming to into Mechatronics Machine Tool changing up to Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships expanding: Roofing, Electrical, Plumbing/HVAC New HS-SRJC articulation: Photoshop Continue Credit by Exam (CBE): CHLD, IT, Video, Auto/Diesel Increase HSCE opportunities Sustainable Ag Summer Academy Summer Health Career Institute

6. 2014 Workforce Development Survey This survey was designed to provide local education and training organizations with a comprehensive assessment of employer needs.

7. Work Experience Learn. Earn. Achieve May repeat + earn up to 16.0 units Work 75 hours for each unit earned CSU transferable Instructor meets twice w/student + supervisor at work site 4 learning objectives + 4 hours activities + 3 page paper $8 handbook Customer service + communication + teamwork + adaptability = 21 st Century Skills for Success! Thank you, Counselors, for all you do!