2. Increasing Results in Performance Measures Initial Targeted Programs & Certs: Computer Information Technology Computer Programming & Analysis Networking Technology Engineering Technology Initial Targeted Programs & Certs: Computer Information Technology Computer Programming & Analysis Networking Technology Engineering Technology (Above are AS degrees with related CCCs and have designated industry certifications)

3. “The List” www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/pdf/1213CreditInvent.pdf www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/pdf/1213CreditInvent.pdf www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp

4. Increasing Results in Performance Measures 2014-2015 CAPE Postsecondary Industry Certification Funding List http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/542 3/urlt/1415psicfl.pdf http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/542 3/urlt/1415psicfl.pdf

6. Cat Nip!

7. Cat Nip = $$ for Testing FEE (aka Testing Scholarship) Perkins Budget Code 68001

8. In 2008-09 we had a “plan” Testing Scholarship Budget Assigned Testing Center Located… but it was not affiliated w/ the College Communicated Benefits w/ Students & Faculty Distributed scholarship applications Students signed up for scholarships & tested

9. 2008-2010 CompTIA Testing Results A+ Certs w/ Scholarships: 31 Passed / 5 not passed A+ Certs NO Scholarships: 15 Passed / 2 not passed Network + with Scholarships: 5 passed / 9 not passed / 4 no report Network + NO Scholarships: 10 passed Security + NO Scholarships: 5 Passed

10. 2009 – 2010 Plan “B” is approved Keep the Testing Scholarships Add a Testing Specialist Position in the Perkins Budget Test Students on Campus No More Self Reporting Issues (For ALL Students - Scholarship & Non-Scholarship)

11. July 2012 to May 2013 Testing Results CompTIA 53 Attempted / 34 Passed / 19 not passed CISCO 1 Attempted / 0 Passed / 1 not passed Microsoft Office Systems (MOS) “Bundle” 16 Attempted/ 7 Passed / 9 not passed

12. (continued) July 2012 to May 2013 Testing Results MSSC 67 Attempted / 50 Passed /16 not passed NABCEP 8 Attempted / 6 Passed / 2 not passed ASE 30 Attempted/23 Passed / 7 not passed

13. Get Certified. Get a Good Job. There were 250,000 open IT jobs in January 2013 in the U.S. alone! By 2020, over 750,000 new IT jobs will be created. (The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013) IT jobs are expected to grow by 22%. (CompTIA IT Industry Outlook, 2013) Demand is high for qualified, knowledgeable IT professionals.

14. Get Certified. Get a Good Job. 86% of hirers say IT certifications are a priority. IT hiring managers place a high or medium priority on IT certifications during the job candidate evaluation process, according to a 2011 CompTIA survey.

15. Get Certified. Get a Good Job. The national average CompTIA A+ certified tech salary in 2010: $50,364 IT professionals with certifications on their résumés command better jobs, earn higher salaries and have more doors open to new multi-industry opportunities.

16. Get Certified. Get a Good Job. In a rapidly evolving field like technology, employers can find it difficult to pinpoint the job candidates with the right knowledge and skills to fill these positions. CompTIA certifications are vendor-neutral credentials that cover the specific tasks and knowledge required for IT jobs, and are well- recognized in the industry.

17. Get Certified. Get a Good Job. “My students were beating four-year college students for jobs. The big question was why. I started contacting companies and found out that certification carried a lot of weight.” Terry Hand CIS Instructor, Ogeechee Technical College

18. Get Certified. Get a Good Job. “Certification was very heavily emphasized for the whole organization. It was required to maintain employment and to move up the career ladder.” Alex Fogel Sr. IT Professional, Ricoh & Samsung

19. Companies That Hire CompTIA Certified Pros Below are a few of the corporations and government organizations that recommend or require CompTIA certifications for their IT staff or partners.

20. Exam Price Comparison

21. Scholarship Form – Industry Cert Testing

22. Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Exam MSSC Certification relates to: Engineering Technology Program Careers such as: Electronic Assembler Manufacturing Aeronautics Tech MSSC & FLATE A Great Partnership!

23. Need More Information? Jerry Lawson, Assessment Specialist Industry Certification Exams 321-433-5562 lawsonj@easternflorida.edu