July 2013 INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS FOR YOUR STUDENTS (AND YOU!)

 Thousands of certifications available in the United States with a variety of purposes  Some industry certifications are too robust to be completed at the secondary level  Most programs have an entry point examination that is a significant stepping stone toward completion of the certification program  Other types of examinations verify industry standard knowledge and can be taught as a part of a secondary level Career and Technical Education program SO MANY OPTIONS

 Complete certification  Pathway examinations  State licensures THREE TYPES TO CONSIDER

 A complete industry certification program  Examination leading to a nationally recognized industry certification from a specific testing entity  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)  Some certification entities may refer to their examinations as complete certifications  Part of a formal certification track which requires multiple examinations for full program certification  Microsoft Office Specialist  Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer COMPLETE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

 Exams constitute one or more entry level exams in a specific industry certification  Automotive Service Excellence  A+/CompTIA  Important students understand that obtaining an entry-level certification is a first step in exploring job related skill sets while working toward achieving more advanced certification levels PATHWAY EXAMINATIONS

 A state-issued professional license  required state examination before entry into a specific occupation  usually requires additional training and credentialing  normally represents validation of the essential skills needed for a specific job as determined by a state licensing agency  Many other state issued licensures are beyond the scope of secondary-level coursework  Pharmacy Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse STATE LICENSURE

 AFNR  Beef Quality Assurance Certification  Certified Welder (AWS)  Commercial Applicator Certification  Architecture & Construction  Certified SolidWorks Associate  Drafter Certification  OSHA Safety Certification  Arts, AV Technology & Communication  Adobe Certified Associate  HTML Developer  Java Developer  Business Management & Administration  Concepts of Finance  Fundamental Business Concepts  Education & Training  First Aid/CPR  Finance  Concepts of Finance  Health Science  Certified Nursing Assistant  Medical Administration  Hospitality & Tourism  ServSafe  ProStart Program Certification  Human Services  First Aid/CPR  Information Technology  A+ CompTIA Certification  Microsoft Office Specialist  Manufacturing  Certified Welder  Marketing  Fundamental Marketing Concepts  STEM  Electronics Systems Associate  Transportation, Distribution & Logistics  Automotive Service Excellence CLUSTER EXAMPLES

 A+/CompTIA Certification (A+ Essentials)  Adobe Certified Associate  C-Tech Home Professionals  C-Tech Network Cabling Specialists  C-Tech Voice Communications Professionals  Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician  Cisco Certified Network Associate  HTML Developer  JavaScript Developer  Microsoft Office Specialist  Project Management Professional INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

 A portable credential that demonstrates achievement and a certain level of workplace employability skills  Applied Mathematics  Locating Information  Reading for Information  Measures real world skills that employers believe are critical to job success  Test questions are based on situations in the everyday work world  Measures work-related behaviors—or soft skills  Prediction about an individual's success at work or in training  Will be required of all South Dakota Students in NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE

 Guarantees a minimum skill level commensurate with current industry demand through a process that realistically and reliably tests competencies  Added value to a transcript for higher education purposes or obtaining an entry-level position in the technical job market and increased opportunities for advancement in a chosen career path  Enhanced self-esteem for students through achieving national occupational competency standards recognized by business and industry BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION FOR STUDENTS

 Positive publicity within the community and among local businesses  Assures a standard minimum level of competency for quality service  Provides an opportunity for ongoing professional development BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION FOR LOCAL CTE PROGRAMS

 Ask the following:  Are there any specific curricular requirements of the industry certification?  Are there any required qualifications for the instructor?  Does the student have to meet any specific qualifications or pre-requisite courses before taking the exam?  How long is the certification good for?  Are there multiple tests the students has to take?  Does the exam have to be proctored off site?  How much does the exam cost?  Can the exam be re-taken?  Align curriculum to industry standards  Educate students about the value of the certification and corresponding opportunities HOW CAN I INCLUDE AN INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION IN MY CLASS(ES)?

 Industry certifications do not guarantee entry into a specific occupation  Certification exams can be expensive CHALLENGES OF INCLUDING INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

HOW CAN I GET CERTIFIED?

VARIETY OF VENDORS OFFER CERTIFICATION EXAMS

CORPORATE TRAINING AT SD TECHNICAL INSTITUTES

 Energy Industry  CETP: Certified Employee Training Program  Continuing education for those in the Propane Industry  Pole Climbing/Pole Top Rescue Certification  Powerline and telecom industry participants  Tower Climbing Certification  wind industry, tower-erectors, tower service technicians  Underground locating and marking  City, counties, electricians  Apprenticeship Curriculum and Management  MTI students  Municipal energy workers  Northwestern Energy MITCHELL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

 Construction/Manufacturing Industry  HERs: Home Energy Rater Certification  Building Construction and Heating/Cooling technicians  Electric Code Training for license renewal  Electrical Workers – (apprentice, journeyman, Contractors, inspectors)  OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certification  Construction and General industry workers  Arc Flash/LOTO  EPA required ESCO certifications  Heating/Cooling Technicians or those working with refrigerants  NATE Certification  training approved by North American Technician Excellence for continuing education to maintain credentials for HVACR certification  CDL: Commercial Driver Licensing  training, testing and preparation for licensure of truck drivers  AWS Welder Certification and Welder qualification for most welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW)  ServSafe – Culinary Students and Industry Participants MITCHELL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

 Technology Related Certifications  CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Administrator  Training, testing and preparation for those who want to become a CCNA  Certification test center  Microsoft applications  CompTIA  Pearson Vue Testing Center  NREMT  GED  Pan Testing Center  USPS  TSA  FBI  Serv Safe MITCHELL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

 Doug Greenway  Director of Corporate Education  Mitchell Technical Institute  Phone:   Erin Larsen  Career Cluster Specialist  SD DOE  Phone:  QUESTIONS?