1. Your STEM Classes and the World of Work

2. And Why Is It Drawing So Much High-Profile Attention

3. STEM An initiative for securing America’s leadership in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics fields Identifies promising strategies for strengthening the educational pipeline that leads to STEM Careers

5. 10 Best Jobs of 2010 10 Dental Hygienist 9 Accountant 8 Statistician 7 Paralegal Assistant 6 Mathematician 5 Historian 4 Biologist 3 Computer Systems Analyst 2Software Engineer

6. Actuary

7. 8 of 10 Best Jobs - STEM 10 Dental Hygienist - Science 9 Accountant - Math 8 Statistician – Math 6 Mathematician – Math 4 Biologist - Science 3 Computer Systems Analyst - Technology 2 Software Engineer – Engineering 1Actuary - Math

9. STEM Careers STEM careers are concentrated in the following fields: Agriculture, Agricultural Operations and Related Sciences Computer and Informational Sciences and Support Services Engineering and Engineering Technologies Biological and Biomedical Sciences Mathematics and Statistics Physical Sciences and Technologies

13. Startling Statement Answers 1. 15.6% (MERIC) 2. 13% (MERIC) 3. 12.7% (MERIC) 4. 19.9% (MERIC) 5. 30% (MERIC) 6. $68,824 (MERIC) 7. $101,349 (high due to large # of skilled medical professionals within this skill area along with their high numbers of employment - MERIC) 8. $67,556 (MERIC) 9. $64,083 (MERIC) 10. Increasing (MERIC) 11. Two (MERIC; MO Women’s Council) 12. 24% (MERIC; MO Women’s Council) 13. 19% (MERIC; MO Women’s Council) 14. 50% (MERIC; MO Women’s Council) 15. 80,000 (MERIC; MO Women’s Council)

16. CTE’s Role in STEM STEM intensive careers are being taught in CTE areas. Rigor and relevant Mentoring Career and Technical Student organizations Work based learning opportunities Job shadowing internships

17. What’s Your Role as a Educator? Help students understanding what are STEM careers and what people in those careers do Teacher advisement Support Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Support CTE training programs for all students Promote Nontraditional involvement Implement Career Clusters

18. Career Clusters An approach that gives students a broader understanding of the world of careers. Connects what is learned in school to what is needed for success in college and careers.

19. Career Cluster Framework Career Path Career Cluster Career Pathway Program of Study Plan of Study

20. Tying It All Together Elementary - Career Awareness PATHS

21. Tying It All Together Intermediate & Middle School Career Exploration PATHS & CLUSTERS

22. Tying It All Together High School Career Preparation and Application 2 Pathways within STEM: Engineering and Technology Science and Math CLUSTER & PATHWAYS

25. What Cluster? What Pathway? What Path? Nontraditional for? Engineering and Technology

26. What Cluster? Nontraditional for? What Pathway? What Path? Design/Pre-Construction

27. What Cluster? What Pathway? What Path? Nontraditional for? Diagnostic Services

28. What Cluster? What Pathway? What Path? Nontraditional for? Plant Systems

29. Career Cluster Model Pathways

30. Career Cluster Model Occupations

31. Career Cluster Model Knowledge & Skills

32. What Expectations are Outlined by the K&S Statements Foundation Academic Expectations Essential Knowledge and Skills Cluster (Foundation) Knowledge and Skills Pathway Knowledge and Skills  All secondary students are expected to meet state academic standards.  Essential Knowledge and Skills apply to careers in all clusters and pathways.  Cluster Knowledge and Skills apply to all careers within a particular cluster.  Pathway Knowledge and Skills apply to all careers within a particular career pathway. Source: Careerclusters.org

33. The Big Picture

34. Aligning Opportunities

35. Personal Plans MSIP 6.9.3 An individual planning system is in place.

38. Cool Websites The Fun Works … for Careers You Never Knew Existed www.thefunworks.org www.thefunworks.org Math Moves U www.mathmovesu.comwww.mathmovesu.com I Was Wondering – Women’s Adventure in Science www.iwaswondering.com www.iwaswondering.com Know It All - www.knowitall.orgwww.knowitall.org When Will I Use Math? - www.whenwilliusemath.comwww.whenwilliusemath.com Engineer Girl - www.engineergirl.orgwww.engineergirl.org

39. Educational Resources PDE/BCTE Math Council - http://sites.google.com/site/pdebctemathcouncil/home/ho me/integrated-math-resources Vocational Information Center - www.Khake.com/page94.html www.Khake.com/page94.html Teacher’s Domain - www.teachersdomain.orgwww.teachersdomain.org STEM Equity Pipeline - http://www.stemequitypipeline.org/Resources http://www.stemequitypipeline.org/Resources National Research Center for Career and Technical Education – The Math-in-CTE - http://136.165.122.102/mambo/ http://136.165.122.102/mambo/

40. Resources Missouri Center for Career Education – www.mcce.org www.mcce.org State Career Clusters Initiatives – www.careerclusters.org www.careerclusters.org Missouri Connections – www.missouriconnnections.org www.missouriconnnections.org Department of Elementary & Secondary Education – www.dese.mo.govwww.dese.mo.gov Department of Higher Education – www.dhe.mo.gov www.dhe.mo.gov Missouri Economic and Research Information Center – www.missourieconomy.orgwww.missourieconomy.org

41. STEM in MS