Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century

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Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century - STAKEHOLDER

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a term that applies to schools and educational programs that specialize in the skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies and career preparation.

Which CTE program area aligns most closely to your business or organization? *

AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Introduction to Ag, Basic Ag Science, Ag Business and Management, Natural Resources, Plant Science, Animal Science, Ag Mechanics, Ag Biotechnology

ARTS AND COMMUNICATION - Commercial and Advertising Art, Commercial Photography, Digital Graphics, Graphic Communications, Audio/Video Production

FINANCE AND BUSINESS SERVICES - Accounting, Information Processing, Computer Concepts, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management, Introduction to Business, Business Law

HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY - Athletic Training, Medical Terminology, Orientation to Health Occupations, Pharmacy Tech, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Insurance Coding, Physical Therapy, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Surgical Technology

HUMAN AND PUBLIC SERVICES - Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Child Care, Early Childhood, Education, Interior Design, Hospitality, Nutrition and Wellness, Culinary Occupations

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Computer Programming, Computer Networking, A+, Web Page Development

MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING, AND TRADES - Drafting, Principles of Engineering, Introduction to Engineering, Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Electrician, Heavy Equipment, Wood Machining, Machine Tool, Welding, Sheet Metal, Aircraft Technician, Automotive Technology, Small Engines, Auto Collision and Repair, Industrial Maintenance

How well prepared are recent high school graduates to meet your needs as an employer? *

Not Prepared

Somewhat Prepared

Prepared

Well Prepared

Please add detailed comments on NOT PREPARED and SOMEWHAT PREPARED capabilities, to ensure we better understand your needs.

What are the obstacles between education and industry partnering on career and technical education initiatives. Please check all that apply. *

Time

Cooperation

Access to teachers, counselors, students Insurance Requirements

Federal Law

School and business schedules do not coincide

Lack of follow-through

Ability to provide work-based learning experiences based on company size

Ability to provide work-based learning experiences based on lack of company manpower or time

Student Transportation

Required

Please share other obstacles not listed or provide an explanation.

Career and technical education programs are designed to provide quality experiences for students through the use of partnerships. Please share your awareness on the level of accomplishment of the education and industry partnerships *

Not Started

Started

On-Going

There is a formal structure to the partnership, such as advisory board, business round table, career pathway committee

Partners include a range of stakeholders including educators, industry, community, and workforce development

Partners provide input on curriculum, technical, academic and employability skills being taught

Partners suggest which industry credentials should be offered

Partners share employment opportunities and clarify skills needed to fulfill openings

Partners provide work-based learning experiences for students, such as job shadowing, internships, field trips, career speakers, project advisors, skill judges

Partners provide insight on equipment and facilities, to make sure they are consistent with industry standards

Not Started

Started

On-Going

There is a formal structure to the partnership, such as advisory board, business round table, career pathway committee

Partners include a range of stakeholders including educators, industry, community, and workforce development

Partners provide input on curriculum, technical, academic and employability skills being taught

Partners suggest which industry credentials should be offered

Partners share employment opportunities and clarify skills needed to fulfill openings

Partners provide work-based learning experiences for students, such as job shadowing, internships, field trips, career speakers, project advisors, skill judges

Partners provide insight on equipment and facilities, to make sure they are consistent with industry standards

Identify what high school students should gain from their participation in CTE programs? *

Academic skills (Math, English, Science)

Technical skills

Essential Employability skills (Ethics, Teamwork, Communication, etc.)

Industry credential(s)

College credit(s)

Required

Please share any other skill or experience that a student should gain from their participation in career and technical education programs.

What specific academic skills are high priority for your business or organization?

What specific technical skills are high priority for your business or organization?

Select any Essential Employability Skill components as they relate to your business or organization

PERSONAL ETHIC includes integrity, respect, perseverance and positive attitude

WORK ETHIC includes professionalism and dependability as it relates to timeliness, attendance and commitment

TEAMWORK includes critical thinking and effective and cooperative work skills

COMMUNICATION includes active listening and the ability to comprehend instruction, and communicate clearly in verbal, written material

Please share any other Essential Employability Skill that is of importance to your business or organization that is not listed above.

What current job position(s) are the most difficult to fill for your company and what level of training and/or certifications are preferred for that/those position(s)? *

Do you anticipate any new job positions in the near future that will be difficult to fill? If so, what are those positions and what level of training and/or certifications will be needed?

Please share your contact information: (Name, Company, Address, City/Town, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, Email Address, Phone Number) *

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