1. CTE 8 th Grade Recruiting Parent Night 2015-16

2. “Applied” academics (Relevance/Rigor) ◦Academic Credit  PA/Fine Arts list  Science Credit Application opportunities (Relationship) ◦CTSO - leadership/scholarship/Competitions ◦Internships, shadowing, business and industry Postsecondary opportunities ◦ Dual enrollment ◦ Articulated credit Industry Certifications (Rigor) – Career Readiness – Articulated credit – Graduation Requirements What is Career and Technical Education?

3. Why Career Tech Ed? More than 70% of secondary CTE concentrators pursue postsecondary education after high school. Involvement with CTE minimizes the risk of students dropping out of high school. High school students involved in CTE are more engaged, perform better and graduate at higher rates. High school students involved in CTE have less disciplinary referrals. Students in CTE programs are more likely to earn a standard diploma. Students involved in CTE are less likely to be involved in bullying.

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6. What are Industry Certifications Industry Certifications are credentials that your child can receive by passing a 3 rd party assessment after completion of specific CTE coursework. Students can obtain a Merit designation on his/her diploma through obtaining an Industry Certification. Industry Certifications demonstrate that your child has met industry standards for knowledge and skills. Industry Certifications make your child more employable.

7. What is STEM? Science Technology Engineering Math Applied Interdisciplinary

8. Who are these programs available to? All incoming 9 th graders at Trenton or Bell Students may attend magnet programs at either school, with school-to-school transportation provided by the district.

9. How do I get into a program? Must submit an application by deadline – Wednesday, March 16 DUE Student will be interviewed – Professional attire Notifications: asap

10. Academy Overview Academy of Construction and Engineering – Construction (THS) – Drafting (THS) – Engineering (THS & BHS) Academy of Health Related Professions – Allied Health Assisting (BHS) – Nursing Assistant: Acute and Long-Term Care (BHS) – Emergency Medical Responder (BHS) Academy of Agriscience & Natural Resources – Agritechnology (THS and BHS) – Agricultural Biotechnology (THS) – Technical Agriculture Operations (BHS) Academy of Information Technology – Applied Information Technology (THS) Business Program (BHS) Criminal Justice Operations Program (BHS) J.R.O.T.C Program (BHS)

11. CTE ConstructionEngineeringDraftingHealthAgritechnologyBiotechnology Technical Ag Operations Business Information Technology Criminal JusticeJROTC

12. Academy of Construction & Engineering Construction (THS) Program Sequence of Courses Building Construction Technologies 1 Building Construction Technologies 2 Building Construction Technologies 3 *Honors Credit Industry Certification(s): NCCER Carpentry Level 1 Through this program, you are able to earn up to 9 college credits! This will save you $1,072.17 in tuition and fees. You must take 3 courses to be considered a Program Concentrator. Careers: Maintenance and Repair Workers, Construction Workers Salary Range: $20,109 - $56,439

13. Academy of Construction & Engineering Drafting (THS) Program Sequence of Courses Drafting 1 *Honors Credit Drafting 2 *Honors Credit Drafting 3 *Honors Credit Drafting 4 *Honors Credit Industry Certification(s): AutoCAD Certified User Through this program, you are able to earn up to 4 college credits! This will save you $636.52 in tuition and fees. You must take 3 courses to be considered a Program Concentrator. Careers: Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary Range: $50,160 - $79,300

14. Academy of Construction & Engineering Engineering (THS and BHS) Program Sequence of Courses Applied Engineering Technology 1 *Honors Credit Applied Engineering Technology 2 *Honors Credit Applied Engineering Technology 3 *Honors Credit Advanced Technology Applications *Honors Credit Industry Certification(s): AutoCAD Certified User AutoCAD Certified Professional (pending) Certified SolidWorks Associate Through this program, you are able to earn up to 3 college credits! This will save you $1,043.78 in tuition and fees. You must take 3 courses to be considered a Program Concentrator. Careers: Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Civil Engineer, Aerospace Engineer Salary Range: $82,710 - $103,870

15. Academy of Health Related Professions Nursing Assistant (BHS) Program Sequence of Courses Health Science Anatomy & Physiology *Honors Credit Health Science Foundations *Honors Credit Nursing Assistant 3 *Honors Credit Industry Certification(s): Certified Nursing Assistant Through this program, you are able to earn up to 14 college credits! This will save you $1,844.32 in tuition and fees. You must take 3 courses to be considered a Program Concentrator. Careers: Nursing Assistants, Healthcare Support Workers, Other Salary Range: $18,072 - $31,421

16. Academy of Health Related Professions Allied Health Assisting (BHS) Program Sequence of Courses Health Science Anatomy & Physiology *Honors Credit Health Science Foundations *Honors Credit Allied Health Assisting 3 Industry Certification(s): Pending Through this program, you are able to earn up to 14 college credits! This will save you $1,844.32 in tuition and fees. You must take 3 courses to be considered a Program Concentrator. Careers: Healthcare Support Workers Salary Range: $18,072 - $31,421

17. Academy of Health Related Professions Emergency Medical Responder (BHS) Program Sequence of Courses Health Science Anatomy & Physiology *Honors Credit Health Science Foundations *Honors Credit Emergency Medical Responder 3 *Honors Credit Industry Certification(s): Emergency Medical Responder Through this program, you are able to earn up to 14 college credits! This will save you $1,844.32 in tuition and fees. You must take 3 courses to be considered a Program Concentrator. Careers: Emergency Medical Responder, Healthcare Support Workers, Ambulance Drivers and Attendants Salary Range: $19,030 - $37,483

18. Academy of Agriscience and Natural Resources Agritechnology (THS and BHS) Program Sequence of Courses Agriscience Foundations *Honors Credit Agritechnology 1 Agritechnology 2 Industry Certification(s): Certified Agricultural Technician Through this program, you are able to earn up to 6 college credits! This will save you $809.78 in tuition and fees. You must take 3 courses to be considered a Program Concentrator. Careers: Agricultural and Food Service Technicians Salary Range: $24,086 - $57,704

19. Academy of Agriscience and Natural Resources Agricultural Biotechnology (THS) Program Sequence of Courses Agriscience Foundations *Honors Credit Agricultural Biotechnology 2 *Honors Credit Agricultural Biotechnology 3 *Honors Credit Industry Certification(s): Agricultural Biotechnology Certification Through this program, you are able to earn up to 8 college credits! This will save you $1,018.04 in tuition and fees. You must take 3 courses to be considered a Program Concentrator. Careers: Biological Technicians, Animal Scientists, Soil and Plant Scientists Salary Range: $40,395 - $118,981 This area will experience a 55% growth rate in the next five years!

20. Academy of Agriscience and Natural Resources Technical Agriculture Operations (BHS) Program Sequence of Courses Agriscience Foundations 1 Technical Agriculture Operations 2 Technical Agriculture Operations 3 Industry Certification Agricultural Mechanics Certification Industry Certification(s): None Careers: Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians, Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary Range: $23,309 - $49,175

21. Academy of Information Technology Applied Information Technology (THS) Program Sequence of Courses Digital Information Technology Web Technologies *Honors Credit IT Systems and Applications *Honors Credit Multimedia Technologies *Honors Credit Industry Certification(s): Adobe Certified Associate – Visual Communications with PhotoShop (Creative Cloud) Adobe Certified Associate – Rich Media Communications with Flash (Creative Cloud) Through this program, you are able to earn up to 3 college credits! This will save you $725.39 in tuition and fees. You must take 3 courses to be considered a Program Concentrator. Careers: Computer User Support Specialists, Internet / Web Design, Computer Programming, Marketing, Graphic Design, Database Processing and Administration, Software Development, Computer Systems Analyst, IT Manager Salary Range: $45,537 - $126,273

22. Business Technology Program Administrative Assistant (BHS) Program Sequence of Courses Digital Information Technology Administrative Office Technology 1 Business Software Applications 1 Digital Design 1 Industry Certification(s): Microsoft Office Specialist Through this program, you are able to earn up to 9 college credits! This will save you $1,367.17 in tuition and fees. You must take 3 courses to be considered a Program Concentrator. Careers: Computer User Support Specialists, Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, Desktop Publishers, Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary Range: $24,248 - $54,780

23. Criminal Justice Program Criminal Justice Operations (BHS) Program Sequence of Courses Criminal Justice Operations 1 Criminal Justice Operations 2 Criminal Justice Operations 3 *Honors Credit TBA Criminal Justice Operations 4 *Honors Credit TBA Industry Certification(s): Criminal Justice (National Occupational Competency Testing Institute) *Pending Through this program, you are able to earn up to 6 college credits! This will save you $756.78 in tuition and fees. You must take 3 courses to be considered a Program Concentrator. Careers: Compliance Officers, Miscellaneous Protective Service Workers, Forensic Science Technicians, Paralegals and Legal Assistants, Parking Enforcement Workers Salary Range: $26,441 - $58,068

24. J.R.O.T.C. JROTC (BHS) Program Sequence of Courses Leadership Education 1 Leadership Education 2 Leadership Education 3 Leadership Education 4 Extracurricular Activities Color Guard Drill Team Academic Team Honor Guard Adventure Training (Raiders) Marksmanship Team Benefits of JROTC Program completion will allow students who enroll in the military to enter two pay grades and ranks higher than those without program completion. Many colleges give advance standing and credit for JROTC completers. Opportunity for ROTC scholarships and service academy appointments. Program prepares students for leadership roles. Two years of JROTC satisfies the requirement for one credit of Physical Education (HOPE).

25. Guidance Counselors Trenton – Alanna Susi MS – Erin Whitaker HS Bell – Xina Leggett MS – Dana Collins HS

26. Reminders Visit all programs Ask instructor to initial your card when all of your questions have been answered Turn in your card in the back but be sure to include your name and number on the back Pick up an application if you do not already have one Submit application by Wednesday