1. Career Pathways: Everything but the Kitchen Sink

2. Funding
CCPT
CTEIG
Perkins
LCAP

3. What is High Quality CTE?

4. High Quality CTE Sequence of Courses
Updated Curriculum/CTE Model Curriculum Standards
Articulation, UC ‘a-g’ and/or Industry Certification
Integration of Core Academics and CTE

5. High Quality CTE Equipment/Supplies
Master Schedule Allows Completion of a Pathway
Leadership Embedded/CTSO’s
Work-Based Learning Experiences

6. High Quality CTE Career Exploration/Career Planning
Response to Changing Economy
Industry Partnerships
Data used for Continuous Improvement

7. High Quality CTE
CTE Credentialed teachers and regular CTE staff meetings
Professional Development for Teachers and Administration
Flexible schedules/after-school opportunities

8. Employer Engagement Partnership
Educators and business people working together  toward a shared goal designed to benefit students  while at the same time , achieving goals unique to  each partner.

9. Employer Engagement The Old Days…… Identify the Problem
Design the Solution
Find Partners 

10. Employer Engagement Today Design the Solution Identify The Problem
Design the Solution
Identify The Problem
Find Partners

11. Employer Engagement Advisory Committees Required by: Carl D. Perkins
CTE Incentive Grant
Education Code 8070
“The governing board of each school district participating in a career technical education program shall appoint a career technical education advisory committee to develop recommendations on the program and to provide liaison between the district and potential employers.
The committee shall consist of one or more representatives of the general public knowledgeable about the disadvantaged, students, teachers, business, industry, school administration, and the field office of the Department of Employment Development.” .

12. Employer Engagement: Advisory Committee Members
Industry Leaders
“Mover and Shaker”
Community Leaders
Association Executive  Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Workforce Investment Board
Economic Development
Hospitals
City Administration
Government Agencies
WorkAbility/TPP
Parents
Employment Development Department

13. Employer Engagement: Role of Advisory Committee Members
Help determine what CTE programs are  offered in a district
Assist teachers with WBL activities
Evaluate the effectiveness of the CTE program
Curriculum
Facilities
Themes
Align to local industry associations
Assist with classroom PBL or project assessments

14. Employer Engagement: Role of Advisory Committee Members
Identify needed industry skills and  knowledge
Provide technical assistance
Serve as guest speakers and host industry tours (not field trips)
Provide externships for  teachers/administrators
Assist with CTSO activities and events

15. Employer Engagement: How to Engage
Review facilities
Review student data and industry data
Review curriculum and ask for recommendations  
Establish and Review Student Competencies
Ask for HELP?
Work-Based Learning Activities
Guest Speakers
Industry Tours
Job Shadow Days
Internships
Mentor Events

16. College and Career Readiness Indicator: What’s Next?
Industry Certifications
Work-Based Learning Experiences

17. Certifications Industry Certifications 3rd Party Assessments
Employer Developed Competencies
Ask what they think you need to consider before opening a new pathway

18. Industry Recognized Certifications
Developed by Industry
Employer Recognized
Verifies student has met a skills standard
Ask what they think you need to consider before opening a new pathway

19. 3rd Party Assessments Developed by a 3rd Party NOCTI Precession Exams
Skills Assessment
Why use a 3rd Party Assessment?
Employer Recognized?
Ask what they think you need to consider before opening a new pathway

20. Local Employer Driven Student Competencies
Identify Priorities
Align Course Outline
Create Certificate
Teacher Role
Ask what they think you need to consider before opening a new pathway

21. Online Resources O.C Career Readiness Hub Nepris
California Career Zone
Work-Based Learning Tool Kit

22. Developing CTE Course Outlines and Model Curriculum Standards
Course Outlines are Current
Align to CTE Model Curriculum Standards
Use Employer Advisory Committee to Identify Local Needs
Templates
Ask what they think you need to consider before opening a new pathway

23. Developing CTE Course Outlines and Model Curriculum Standards
Don’t Reinvent the Wheel
ROP’s/CTE Programs
UCOP A-G
Community College Course ID Site
Ask what they think you need to consider before opening a new pathway

24. What are the biggest challenges faced by the group?

25. Resources
Google Folder

26. Career Pathways: Everything but the Kitchen Sink
Contact:
Tammie Holloway, Orange County Department of Education