1. Opportunities for Students to Earn Industry Recognized Credentials

2. Increased Emphasis on Credential Opportunities for Students  Carl Perkins Act has tied federal funding to credential opportunities for students  NC Legislature set aside funds for student credentials

3. Why are credentials important? Fifty-five percent of hiring managers consider employee certification as a criteria for hiring and 46% of hiring managers consider employee certification as a criteria for promotion Industry-recognized credentials ensure that North Carolina students graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education with validated 21st century skills Credentialing makes a difference for NC high school students Validates knowledge of skill attainment Increases student confidence Often means higher earning potential Opens the door for networking in a career field Sets students apart from the competition Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning

4. A Few of the Credentials Available to Students  Adobe Certified Associate  ASE Automotive Service Technician Certification  Autodesk Certification  Career Readiness Certification  Certified Electronic Technician  Certified Internet Webmaster  Certified Nursing Assistant  Vetinary Assisting  Carolina Certified Plant Professional  Microsoft Office Specialist Certification  CompTIA A+ Essentials  CompTIA A+ Practical Application  SAS Base Programming for SAS 9  Pharmacy Technician Certification  ProStart Certification  ServSafe  EverFi & W!SE Financial  NCCER Core Certification

5. Wake County CTE Students Credential Data for 2014-2015 Green Hope3969 Panther Creek1189 Apex575 Cary485 Fuquay477 Millbrook448 Leesville409 Garner385 Middle Creek367 Sanderson331 Heritage257 Enloe239 Athens Dr180 Wakefield176 E Wake SIT173 Wake Forest162 Broughton154 Holly Springs114 Knightdale101 WYWLA34 SE Raleigh30 Phillips25 Rolesville22 E Wake Engineering18 E Wake Health Sci.13 Vernon Malone1 District Total 10,334

6. Obstacles for Students Earning Credentials  Teacher is the gatekeeper  Teacher not having attempted/earned the credential  Cost (in some cases)  Funding is not provided for 100% of students enrolled)

7. 2014-2015 CERTIPORT USAGE DATA July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015

8. Low Participation =  Less opportunities for students  Potential removal of the opportunity for students

9. What can you do?  Recognize students who are earning credentials  Recognize teachers who are giving credential opportunities to students  Ask teachers if they are giving students credential opportunities  Ask teachers if they have earned the credential and make a part of the PGP if they have not.  Make credential data a part of the conversation during teacher observation conferences and/or evaluations Other Ideas?

10. Any Questions?