Forsyth Tech Perkins End of Year Evaluation

Perkins funding made a difference at our college by:  Professional development in high-skilled areas for faculty  Mobile App development  NCPN (National Career Pathway Network)  Upgrade technology for hands-on lab for students  UFED Analyzer  DEA computer lab for digital effects and animation  Support start-up of new motorcycle program

Our college’s best practice using Perkins funds is:  Promotion of career exploration and information  Tech Showcase for HS counselors and teachers  Highlighted CCP pathways  Counselors' meeting with presentations by technical area Deans  Support tutoring for CTE students (Example: BIT lab)  High school career coaches

College Perkins Team NameTitle Phone Dr. Joel WelchVP of Instruction Kimberly BryantDirector of Educational Partnerships Dr. Jewel CherryVP of Student Services Pam ShorttDean of Business and Information Technology Ann WattsSr. Director of Off-Campus Centers

1. We strengthened the academic, career and technical skills of our students by:  Unique updated technology  Forensic work station  UFED analyzer  Real life and hands-on applications  Simpad for paramedics  Alternate light kit for criminal justice  Equipment for real-life training for BLET

2. We link career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the post-secondary level:  Tech showcase  High school career coaches  Development of new CCP career pathway in cybercrime  Counselors’ meeting of Forsyth and Stokes County  Tours of technical program areas by high school students and faculty  Global Entrepreneurship/Finance Academy  Development of collision and repair cohort of Stokes County students

3. We provided students with strong experience in, and understanding of all aspects of an industry by:  Industry and national certifications  Davis I-tech Center (CISCO, Security Plus,CompTIA)  ASE testing (Auto Service Excellence)  American Welding Society  NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills)  MSSC (Manufacturing Skill Standards Council)  BLET certification  Paramedic certification

4. We developed, improved or expanded the use of technology in career and technical education by:  The use of tablets for mobile application development

5.We provided professional development by:  Android mobile development training for faculty  Data analytics training for faculty  NCCIA (NC Computer Instructors Association)  NAFnext (National Accreditation Foundation)  CompTIA conference  NCPN (National Career Pathways Network)

6. We developed and implemented evaluations of our career and technical education by:  Each technical program has specific program outcomes and assessments  Capstone courses with outcome-based rubrics  Assessment checklists

7. We initiated, improved, expanded and modernized quality career and technical education programs including relevant technology by:  Providing professional development for new technology  Expanding CTE options  New cybercrime pathway  New collision and repair cohort  Addition of motorcycle maintenance technology  Expanded welding to include AAS option  High school career coaching program

8. We provided services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope and quality as evidenced by:  Services  ADA counseling for special populations  TEAS testing and advising for health programs  Tutoring for CTE students in learning center  BIT tutoring lab (Business Information Technology)  Assistance to CTE students and faculty in Instructional Technology Lab  Tours to technical programs

9. We provided activities to prepare special population students who are enrolled in CTE courses by:  Tours by special population students to the Transportation Technology Center  Information sessions to promote interest in STEM careers for students  2 female students attended the Women in Cybersecurity conference  5 females highlighted at gradation celebration of the Transportation Technology programs

Closing Thoughts  Perkins funding is crucial to success of technical programs to insure that the programs are up-to-date with the latest knowledge and trends  Increases the ability to meet workforce demands and industry standards  Strengthens the community and future employees  Provides opportunities for hands-on training in high-skill areas  Provides clarity of pathway options for students as they transition from secondary to post-secondary education and the workforce  Provides funding to maintain high standards and skills for faculty in technical programs