Changing the Culture of
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
April, 2013
Dr. Kathy D’Antoni
Dr. Sherri Nash
Pathways to Prosperity: Meeting the Challenge of
Preparing Young Americans for the 21st Century
February 2011
The Georgetown Center projects that 14 million job
openings—nearly half of those that will be filled by workers
with post-secondary education—will go to people with an
associate’s degree or occupational certificate.
Many of these will be in “middle-skill” occupations such as
electrician, and construction manager, dental hygienist,
paralegal and police officer. (page 2)
Pathways to Prosperity: Meeting the Challenge of
Preparing Young Americans for the 21st Century
February 2011
27 percent of people with post-secondary
licenses or certificates—credentials short
of an associate’s degree—earn more than
the average bachelor’s degree recipient.
Pathways to Prosperity
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news_events/features/2011/Pathways_to_Prosperity_Feb2011.pdf
WV Career Technical Education
CTE - 50.1%
College and Career Ready
•What are the industry employment needs
(occupational demand)?
•How can we assist students in identifying and
preparing for careers that match their passion?
•What are employers recommending in preparing
students for success in the workplace?
•How can we help teachers, administrators & students
locate online learning resources that align to CTE skill
sets and NXG WV content standards and objectives?
•How can employers locate CTE credentialed
graduates to hire?
CTE Program Planning
What are the industry employment
needs (occupational demand)?
STRATEGIC COMPASS
•Health Care
•Social Assistance
•Administrative Support
•Educational Services
•Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
•Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
•Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
•Management of Companies and Enterprises
How can we assist students in
identifying and preparing for careers
that match their passion?
MY STRATEGIC COMPASS
http://westvirginia.strategiccompass.com/
How can we assist students in
identifying and preparing for careers
that match their passion?
Content Skill Set Profile
SN0110 Power, Structural and Technical System
Career Preparation Skills
Power, Structural and Technical System student will:
http://careertech.k12.wv.us/AgriculturePOS.html
relate skills and abilities to possible career pathways.
explain methods of goal development.
discuss methods of time management and task coordination.
practice professionalism in punctuality, appropriate dress, task completion, etc.
investigate methods of supervision such as giving and receiving feedback and
instruction.
Standard
met
iwrc
•What are employers recommending
in preparing students for success in
the workplace?
SIMULATED WORKPLACES
•Operates like a business/industry site
Models “Soft Skills”
•Students assume workplace role
•Application and interview process
•Orientation, Policies and Procedures Guide
•Focus on company’s bottom line, stock value
•Attendance, Project-completion
•Drug testing
•Business/Industry evaluation teams
How can we help teachers,
administrators & students locate
online learning resources that align
to CTE skill sets and NXG WV content
standards and objectives?
in|site
http://wvde.state.wv.us/insite/
How can employers locate CTE credentialed
graduates to hire?
Employer Portal
http://careertech.k12.wv.us/ep.html
Pathways to Prosperity: Meeting the Challenge of
Preparing Young Americans for the 21st Century
February 2011
The United States now has the highest
college dropout rate in the industrialized world
• 56% complete a bachelor’s degree
• 30% complete an associate’s degree
Student Loan Debt
Need for Career Awareness
• A philosophy shift is needed to transition from
the mindset of traditional “vocational”
education to 21st century “career and
technical” opportunities leading to
employment, credentials, and postsecondary
education.
Thank you!
kdantoni@access.k12.wv.us
sherri.nash@access.k12.wv.us