2. The Pruden Center for Industry and Technology
Redesign General Committee Report
Suffolk School Board
February 9, 2017
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3. Redesign General Committee
Dr. Deran Whitney, Superintendent
Dr. LaToya Harrison, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
Dr. Stenette Byrd III, Director of Secondary Leadership
Mrs. Pamela Connor, Director of Elementary Leadership
Mr. John Littlefield, Director of Technology
Mrs. Gail V. Bess, Coordinator of CTE and Adult Education
Mr. Andre Skinner, Director of the Pruden Center
Mr. Corey Hamlin, Supervisor of Alternative Education
Mr. Shawn Dickerson, Supervisor of Data & Research
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4. Redesign General Committee
Redesign Instructional Program to:
Meet the needs of students
Become more attractive to students
Support the current and growing needs of business/industry communities
Expand partnerships with local and regional business/industry communities
Align to Suffolk’s vision for diversity in targeted industries
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5. General Committee Report
Highlights from General Committee Planning Sessions
Input from Stakeholder Representatives
Summary of Job Market Outlook
Current Pruden Program Offerings
Proposed Pruden Program Offerings
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6. General Committee Planning Sessions
Held Brainstorming Sessions on Small/Big Ideas
Discussed Technical Center/School Site Visits
Identified Diverse Group of Stakeholders
Evaluated Input from Stakeholders
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7. Business and Industry Representatives Postsecondary Representatives
Hampton Roads Sanitation District
Lockheed Martin
Old Dominion University
Paul D. Camp Community College
Starr Motors
Suffolk Office of Economic Development
Suffolk Public Schools Project Lead the Way
Suffolk Workforce Development Center
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Department of Transportation
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8. Business/Industry Representatives Postsecondary Representatives
Input Included:
Continued Instructional Focus on:
Application of Math and Reading Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Work Ethics & Accountability
Workplace Readiness Skills
Being a Life-long Learner
Value of Industry Certifications
Growing Need in Cyber Security, Mechatronics, Programming/Coding, and Specialized Training
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9. Career Clusters Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
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10. Top Five Career Clusters (Growth Percentage)
Health Science
(27%)
Human Services
(26%)
Information Technology
(22%)
Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources
(16%)
Architecture & Construction
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11. Current Pruden Offerings
Architecture & Construction
Building Trades
Utility Heavy Construction
Welding
Human Services
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Education
Cosmetology
Health Science
Emergency Medical Technicians
Nurse Aide
Veterinary Assistant
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Auto Collision Repair
Auto Service Technology
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Information Technology
Geospatial Technology
Modeling & Simulation
Personal Computer Technology

12. The Pruden College & Career Academy
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13. Structural & Technical Enhancements
Structural Enhancements
Structural Enhancements
Phase I (Internal)
Store Front Entrance
Lobby/Display Area
Lounge Area
Main Office Suite
Phase II (External)
New Marquee
Building Curb Appeal
External Siding
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Technical Enhancements
Cabling
Wi-Fi
Servers

14. The Pruden College & Career Academy
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15. The Pruden College & Career Academy
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16. The Pruden College & Career Academy
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17. The Pruden College & Career Academy
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18. The Pruden College & Career Academy Instructional Programming
School Year
Forensic Technology
Computer Systems I with Cyber Security Infusion
Computer Systems II with Cyber Security Infusion
Network Administration I with Cyber Security Infusion
School Year
Cyber Security
Mechatronics I
Network Administration II with Cyber Security Infusion
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School Year
Mechatronics II
Manufacturing Systems II, Advanced

19. Increasing Enrollment Strategies
Principals’ and Counselors’ Hour
Establish Selection Criteria
Maximize Slot Capacity
Enrollment of 10th Grade Students
Increase School Tour Participation (9th & 10th)
Increase Dual Enrollment Awareness (6)
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21. Adult Education Center
Current Adult Education Courses
Nurse Aide
Cosmetology
Welding
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Emergency Medical Technician
General Education Degree Testing
Various Computer & Special Interests Courses
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22. Next Steps Continue Redesign Committee Meetings
Business Leaders/Partners Input
Evaluate programs yearly
Begin Implementation Process for New Course Offerings
Student Interests Surveys
Labor Market/Employment Data
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23. Questions and Comments