0. Presented by: Ginger Booton GA Work Ready Consultant October 23, 2009
Georgia Career Pathways
And
Georgia Work Ready Regions
Presented by:
Ginger Booton
GA Work Ready Consultant
October 23, 2009

1. Career
Pathways 1

2. Career Pathway
Is a coherent, articulated sequence of rigorous academic and career/technical courses, usually beginning in the 9th grade and leading to a diploma, associate degree, baccalaureate degree and beyond. 2

3. www.careerclusters.org HANDOUT – 2 sides Show you a NATIONAL MODEL lst3

4. www.careerclusters.org 79 Pathways within the 16 USDOE Career Clusters4

5. 62 Pathways 5

6. Georgia 11 Program Concentrations
Federal 16 Clusters
Agriculture
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture, Construction,
Communications & Transportation
Architecture & Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Arts & Humanities
Business & Computing
Business, Management & Administration
Finance
Information Technology
Culinary Arts
Hospitality & Tourism
Education
Education &Training
Engineering & Technology
Manufacturing
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Human Services
Health Science
Government & Public Safety
Government & Public Administration
Law & Public Safety
Healthcare Science
Marketing, Sales & Service
Market, Sales & Services 6

7. Group 2 Work Ready Regions
Agribusiness
Advanced Manufacturing
Bioscience
Energy
Logistics 7 7

8. Georgia Program Concentrations
Agriculture
Arts & Humanities
Architecture, Communications & Transportation
Business & Computer Science
Culinary Arts
Education
Engineering & Technology
Family & Consumer Sciences
Government & Public Safety
Healthcare Science
Marketing, Sales, & Services 8

9. Career Pathways in Program Concentrations
Engineering & Technology
CONCENTRATION
Electronics
Energy Systems
Engineering
Engineering Graphics & Design
Manufacturing
Career Pathways in Program Concentrations
This slide represents the HEALTHCARE SCIENCE CONCENTRATION and the PATHWAYS aligned to that concentration. Each pathway has curriculum framework organized as Georgia Performance Standards and integrated with both RELATED math and Language Arts academic standards. In addition, the framework includes CTAE Foundational Skills. 9

10. Manufacturing Pathway
Foundations of Manufacturing and Material Science
Robotics and Automated Systems
Production Enterprise
This slide represents three sequenced classes in the Manufacturing Pathway for students entering the 9th grade in the “ONE RELATED” class is not required for the new graduation rule. The new graduation rule has CTAE listed as an “elective” with Modern Language/Latin and Fine Arts. CLICK 10

11. This two-page document represents an individual education and career planning tool including both secondary and postsecondary elements for students and their family. 11

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15. Career Pathways are
ROAD MAPS. 15

16. All jobs require more than a high school diploma.

17. Career Pathways can help increase graduation rates.
Career Pathways give students relevance. 17

18. Group 2 Work Ready Regions
Agribusiness
Advanced Manufacturing
Bioscience
Energy
Logistics 18 18

19. Secondary- Grades 9-12

20. GA Work Ready Industry Clusters and Peach State Career Pathways
Agribusiness
Advanced Manufacturing
Bio Science
Energy
Logistics
Crosswalked 20

21. Georgia Work Ready Industry Sectors Aligned with Peach State Career Pathways
GA Work Ready Industry Sector
GA Career Pathways
Advanced Manufacturing
Primary:
Manufacturing
Electronics
Engineering
Secondary:
Transportation Logistical Support (Ground/Marine)
Transportation Logistical Operations (Ground/Marine)
Aircraft Support
Engineering Graphics and Design
Collision Repair 21

22. Georgia Work Ready Industry Sectors Aligned with Peach State Career Pathways
GA Work Ready Industry Sector
GA Career Pathways
Agribusiness
Primary:
Agribusiness Management
Agriscience
Animal Science
Secondary:
Plant Science. Horticulture
Bio Science
Biotechnology Research & Development
Veterinary Science
Diagnostic Services
Manufacturing 22

23. Georgia Work Ready Industry Sectors Aligned with Peach State Career Pathways
GA Work Ready Industry Sector
Peach State Career Pathways
Energy
Primary:
Energy Systems
Logistics
Secondary:
Transportation Logistical Support (Ground/Marine)
Transportation Logistical Operations (Ground/Marine) 23

24. Post Secondary

25. Technical College Systems of GA
Broad range of career opportunities through a variety of certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs; continuing education programs; and economic development programs.
Certificate- 6 months to 1 year
Diploma- 1-2 years
Associate Degree- 2 years 25

26. Technical College System of GA
28 Technical Colleges, two university system technical divisions, and 31 satellite campuses
Mission
The Technical College System of Georgia provides technical, academic, and adult education and training focused on building a well-educated, globally competitive workforce for Georgia. 26

27. University System of Georgia

28. Documenting Career Pathways

29. Documenting Career Pathways
Gather data on what Career Pathways as aligned with your strategic industry are currently offered and planned for the future in each Work Ready Region
Work with your Work Ready Region to ensure local high schools align their career pathway offerings with regional industry sectors
Workshops in regions for administrators, counselors, teachers on industry sectors
Awareness that secondary students are the emerging workforce 29

30. Education Liaison
To assist the Work Ready Region Team Leader in gathering information identifying all resources from secondary (high schools) and post secondary (technical colleges and four year colleges/universities) located in the Work Ready Region in regards to available GA Career Pathways 30

31. Skills Needed Organized Understanding of GA Work Ready Initiative
Knowledge of GA Strategic Industries and GA Work Ready Industry Clusters
Ability to meet deadlines
Computer Skills
Familiarity of GA Education System both secondary and post secondary 31

32. Time Line of Project November 2009 - December 2009
Identify the Education Liaison
January April 2010
Training of Education Liaisons
Gather Information
April 2010
Begin Documenting Career Pathways 32

33. Questions? 33

34. Ginger Booton 706-845-2070 ext. 235 bootongn@troup.org
Thank you!
Ginger Booton
ext. 235 34