1. 2015-2016 Training Session #8 for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and School Counselors Academic and Career Plans (ACP) of Study : Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary Education, Part II November 12, 2015 Virginia Department of Education

2. Agenda  Welcome and Introduction  Implementing the ACP, Part I Summary  Planning for Postsecondary Connections with the “End in Mind”  Using Labor Data and Research  Locating Resources for Postsecondary Preparation  Earning an Industry Credential: Graduation Requirement for Standard Diploma  Announcements Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary Education

3. ACP Session I Summary Academic and career planning requires a comprehensive and developmental process that includes a career assessment for each student. collaboration among students, parents, educators, school counselors, and business and industry. identification of key roles and responsibilities of partners. high-level support from school leaders. development of a timeline for implementation. locating and using a variety of resources.

4.  Grades K- 5  Career Awareness and Exploration  Goals - Clusters  Grades 6-8  Career Development and Planning  Clusters – Pathways  Interest Assessment as Critical Component  Grades 9-12  Career Focus and Experiences  Pathways - Credentials - Postsecondary ACP Session I Summary continued

5. Options  Four-Year College  Two-Year College  Trade School  Military  Apprenticeship  Entrepreneurship  Service Volunteer Postsecondary Preparation

6.  ACP  Rigorous Academic and CTE Courses  CTSO’s (Career Technical Student Organizations)  Dual Enrollment  AP/IB  Work Based Learning Experiences  CLEP (College-Level Examination Program)  Industry Credentials Postsecondary Preparation Middle/Secondary

7. Postsecondary Preparation cont.

8. Technical Assistance Document located at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/acade mic_career_plan/index.shtml Planning with “The End in Mind” Academic and Career Plan Guidelines and

9. Know occupational employment projections:  Labor Market Information (LMI) https://data.virginialmi.com/vosnet/Default.aspx https://data.virginialmi.com/vosnet/Default.aspx  Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco/www.bls.gov/oco/  Reports and Research Articles  Workforce Credentials: The Pathway to Virginia’s New Middle Class, Virginia Community Colleges, 9/1/15  Virginia Education Wizard Using Labor Data and Research

10. Workforce Credentials  For every one job that requires an advanced degree,  there are two jobs that require a bachelor’s degree,  and seven jobs that require postsecondary training that leads to an associate’s degree or industry- recognized credential beyond a high school diploma but not a four-year degree. BLS Occupational Handbook; Grey & Herr, (2006) Other Ways to Win: Creating Alternatives for High School Graduates. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press.

11. Workforce Development Gaps  The Skills Gap  The Affordability Gap  The Interest Gap  The Competitiveness Gap Workforce Credentials: The Pathway to Virginia’s New Middle Class Virginia Community Colleges, 9/1/15

13. Use Virginia Education Wizard www.vawizard.org

18. Occupation profile

19. Job outlook

20. Apprenticeships

21. Resume builder

22. Interview tips

23. Prepare for college

24. College Search

25. James Madison University

26. Test preparation

27. Paying for college

28. Paying for college continued  Comparing Costs  Award Estimator  Estimated Eligibility  Financial Aid Video  College Transfer  Mobile App wizard@vccs.edu

29. Beginning with 9 th grade class of 2013- 2014, a student must earn a career and technical education credential that has been approved by the Board of Education to graduate with a Standard Diploma. The credential could include, but not be limited to, the successful completion of an industry certification, a state licensure examination, a national occupational competency assessment, or the Virginia workplace readiness skills assessment; Requirement Industry Credentialing Requirement

30.  CTE students may earn student-selected verified credits by passing examinations for industry certification or licensure.  By increasing job opportunities for advancement in a chosen career path  By meeting the needs of a highly skilled workforce  By adding value to a transcript for higher education purposes or obtaining an entry-level position How Can Industry Credentials Help?

31.  By validating that the student has completed advanced educational preparation and verification of CTE business and industry competencies  By enhancing the student’s self-esteem through achieving national occupational competency standards recognized by business and industry  By building the “mosaic” of a robust resume  By identifying extended career pathways (Postsecondary) How Can Industry Credentials Help? continued

32. www.cteresource.org

34. Industry Credentialing

35. Industry Credentialing continued

36.  CTE Resource Center http://www.cteresource.org/about/  Career Planning Guide (CPG) http://www.cteresource.org/cpg/  RU College and Career Ready Magazine http://www.cteresource.org/verso/titles/r-u-ready- magazine-216 http://www.cteresource.org/verso/titles/r-u-ready- magazine-216  Ready or Not Teachers Resource http://www.cteresource.org/verso/titles/ready-or-not-a- teaching-companion-for-r-u-ready-211 http://www.cteresource.org/verso/titles/ready-or-not-a- teaching-companion-for-r-u-ready-211 Resources for Postsecondary Preparation

37.  Academic and Career Plan Webpage http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/aca demic_career_plan.shtml  Career Clusters and Pathways http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technica l/career_clusters/index.shtml  School Counseling and Guidance http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/school_counseling/ index.shtml http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/school_counseling/ index.shtml  Board of Education-approved exams & assessments http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technica l/path_industry_certification/index.shtml Resources for Postsecondary Preparation continued

38. Archived Presentations Evaluation: Please access the VDOE Web site VDOE/SREB School Counselor Training; Counseling for Careers: The New Paradigm Workshop: Superintendent’s Memo #264-15, dated October 23, 2015 Next Video Streaming Session Session 9: The 2016-2017 Perkins CTE Local Plan and Budget Submission, December 10, 2015, 1:30pm Announcements

39. Contact Information: Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education Services CTE@doe.virginia.gov 804-225-3370