CAREER & TECHNICAL
EDUCATION (CTE) PLANNING
DOCUMENT
DRAFT
2013-2018
Career opportunities…
today and tomorrow!
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Planning DOCUMENT
2013-2018
CAREER & TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
PLAN
West Kern Community College District
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
2
Demographics
3
Economic Outlook & Growth
5
Industry Profiles
6
Skills Analysis & Business Needs
7
Employment Outlook
8
CTE Education Related Programs
Accounting
Administrative Services
Court Reporting
Criminal Justice Administration
Criminal Justice Administration – Corrections
Dental Hygiene
Direct Support Education
Early Care, Education, & Family Studies
Energy Technology
General Business
Industrial Health & Safety
Information Technology & Management
Management
11
12
13
14
16
18
19
20
21
23
24
25
26
Summary of Program Needs
27
Summary of Programmatic Areas to be Strengthen
28
Summary of Programmatic Areas for Possible Future Development
29
Industry Sector Areas for Possible Growth
30
Conclusion/Summary
31
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INTRODUCTION
Career & Technical Education
Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs
prepare students to enter the workforce with the
academic and vocational skills needed to compete
successfully in the job market. At Taft College, CTE
provides offerings that meet student needs,
interests, abilities, and aspirations and responds to
actual or anticipated 21st century opportunities for
employment, advanced education, and practical life
application. CTE programs promote best practices
that enhance instructor effectiveness to improve
student life-long achievement and encourage
responsible career choices. Programs align with
industry and academic standards. Taft College
personnel communicate regularly with business and
industry partners to ensure programs meet the
demands of the new economy.
CTE Mission
To be a provider of quality career and technical
education to enable students and employers to
compete in a global market economy and be
productive members of society.
Planning Process
The West Kern Community College District Career & Technical Education (CTE) Plan was
developed through a collaborative process. Information was gathered using the
following sources:
- Discussions and meetings with Taft College faculty and staff
- Discussions and meetings with business and community partners
- Survey conducted of businesses in the community
- Programmatic information from each CTE program
- Data as compiled through EMSI and other publicly available sources
Career & Technical Education Advisory Committees
The program advisory committees provide significant support and expert
recommendations on topics related to curriculum and industry standards. These
advisory committees meet at least twice a year and in some cases each quarter to
discuss ways to support related CTE programs. Advisory committees serve to provide
support to ensure the District is continuously addressing the needs of employers and
industry. The advisory committees include:
 Court Reporting Advisory Committee
 Business & Management Advisory Committee
 Early Care, Education, & Family Studies Advisory Committee
 Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee
 Energy Technology Advisory Committee
 Industrial Health & Safety Advisory Committee
Purpose of the Plan
This plan is designed to provide background, current
status, and recommendations for actions regarding
the career and technical education programs the
college will provide for its students. It is a framework
for decision making regarding how to best design,
implement, enhance and maintain the District’s
career & technical education infrastructure over the
next five years. This plan will be a living document,
reviewed regularly and updated every three years,
with a comprehensive review every five years.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
West Kern
The total population in West Kern in 2012 was
21,722 of which 32.1 percent of the population was
between the ages of 20 and 39 years of age.
Approximately 28.3 percent are between the ages of
0 and 20 years old with 25 percent of the population
is between the ages of 40 and 59 years old (Figure
2.1). For purposes of this CTE plan, the communities
of West Kern include the following zip code areas:
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93224
93251
93252
93268
93276
Figure 2.1: West Kern Population
Fellows
McKittrick
Maricopa
Taft
Tupman
2012 Bakersfield Population
Distribution
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
Figure 2.2: Bakersfield Population
West Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
Bakersfield total population in 2012 was at 544,658 of which 34 percent were between ages of 0
and 19 years old. Approximately 28 percent of Bakersfield’s population was between the ages of
20 and 39 years old in 2012. Just over 24 percent of the population was between the ages of 40
and 59 years old (Figure 2.2).
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Population Projections
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State & County
Age Group
Total
(All ages)
Preschool
Age
(0-4
years)
School
Age
(5-17
years)
College
Age
(18-24
years)
Working
Age
(25-64
years)
Young
Retirees
(65-74
years)
Mature
Retirees
(75-84
years)
Seniors
(85 or
more
years)
The population of West Kern is not expected to grow
significantly over the next 5 years (Fig 2.3).
However, Kern County’s population is expected to
CA
40,643,643
2,713,450
6,738,870
3,940,305
21,198,305
3,619,206
1,709,680
723,827
reach over one million by 2020 (Fig 2.4).
Kern
1,057,440
85,584
215,252
112,885
518,416
77,960
34,829
12,514
Source: California Department of Finance
Fig 2.3 West Kern Population Projection
Demographic
2012 Population 2018 Population
Males
12,557
12,669
Females
9,165
9,181
Total
21,722
21,850
Source: EMSI Complete Employment - 2012.4
Figure 2.4: California & Kern County Population Projections by 2020
Change
112
16
128
Figure 2.5 Kern County Population Project By Gender
2012
Population
2018
Population
Males
448,024
482,641
Females
419,694
452,320
Total
867,718
934,961
Source: EMSI Complete Employment - 2013.1
Kern County Racial/Ethnic Population Distribution:
July 1, 2010
Kern County’s population distribution by gender is
expected to be at the same rate by 2018 with 52
percent in males compared to 48 percent in females
(Fig 2.5). However, Kern County’s white and
American Indian/Alaskan Native (Non-Hispanic)
population is expected to experience a slight
decrease by the year 2018 (Fig 2.6). All other
race/ethnicity groups are expected to experience
slight to modest growth. The Hispanic population is
expected to be at 53 percent of the total population
of Kern County by the year 2018. Currently, the
Hispanic population of Kern County is just over 50
percent.
Demographic
Population Estimates and Projections – Racial/Ethnic Population Distribution
Change
34,617
32,626
67,243
July 1, 2020
American Indian.......................................0.8%..............................0.7%
Asian, Pacific Islander..............................3.8%..............................4.0%
African American.......................................5.6%..............................5.7%
White......................................................43.3%............................39.1%
Multirace..................................................1.3%.............................1.2%
Latino.....................................................45.2%............................49.3%
Source: Pocket Facts 2011-2012, Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Fig 2.6: Kern County Population Projections By Race/Ethnicity
2012
Population
2018
Population
White, Non-Hispanic
322,292
312,695
Black, Non-Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan Native, Non-Hispanic
Asian, Non-Hispanic
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic
Two or More Races, Non-Hispanic
White, Hispanic
Black, Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic
Asian, Hispanic
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic
Two or More Races, Hispanic
Total
46,362
5,951
35,854
1,103
15,563
397,228
8,595
17,726
5,877
1,277
9,890
867,718
48,094
5,852
40,392
1,290
27,483
443,596
10,490
22,966
7,598
1,606
12,899
934,961
Demographic
Change
(9,597)
1,732
(99)
4,538
187
11,920
46,368
1,895
5,240
1,721
329
3,009
67,243
Source: EMSI Complete Employment - 2013.1
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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK & GROWTH
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Figure 2.8: Projected Employment by Industry
The top three private business sectors in Kern
County are agriculture, health care, and oil & gas
production/energy (Fig 2.7). The highest percentage
of employment growth will be in the health care
services followed by professional support services.
Agriculture is expected to experience a slight
decrease in employment growth between now and
2018. Manufacturing and transportation/warehousing
employment is expected to grow to 24.60 percent
(combined) (Fig 2.8).
Industry
Employment
2008
Projected
Employment
2018
Growth
Percentage
Professional Services
25,000
31,300
25.20%
Healthcare Services
23,600
33,300
41.10%
9,600
10,700
11.50%
Energy and Natural Resources
10,700
11,400
6.50%
Manufacturing
13,700
15,500
13.10%
Agriculture
49,600
48,800
-1.60%
Transportation/Warehousing
Source: 2012 Kern Economic Development Corporation Market Overview
Figure 2.7: Kern County Top Private Employers
Company
Business
Type
No. of
Employees
Grimmway Enterprises
Agriculture
4,600
Giumarra Vineyards
Agriculture
3,500
Mercy & Memorial
Hospitals
Wm. Bolthouse Farms
Health Care
3,053
Agriculture
2,350
San Joaquin
Community Hospital
Chevron
Hospital
2,100
Oil Production
1,500
State Farm Insurance
Insurance
1,269
Paramount Citrus
Agriculture
1,000
Aera Energy LLC
Energy
950
Kaiser Permanente
Health Care
850
Rio Tinto MineralsBorax
Sun World
Chemicals
813
Agriculture
800
Target Distribution
Center
Frito Lay
Retail
Distribution
Food
Processing
661
632
Fig 2.9 illustrates the potential employment growth in West Kern in comparison to Kern
County and California. There is an anticipated 14.3% employment growth in West Kern.
Based on Fig 2.9, the percentage of job growth in West Kern is greater than Kern
County and the state of California over the next five years.
Figure 2.9: Regional Trends – Employment Growth
Region
●
West Kern
●
Kern County
●
State
2012 Jobs
2018 Jobs
%
Change
9,599
10,977
14.3%
372,652
416,474
11.8%
20,631,126
22,600,352
9.5%
Source: 2012 Kern Economic Development Corporation Market
Overview
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INDUSTRY PROFILES
Energy
The energy sector has been a primary component to
the Kern County economy.
Energy contributed $8.3 trillion (34 percent) to Kern’s
private sector gross domestic product. Kern County is
the largest oil producing county in the State, with an
estimated 70 percent of all California’s oil reserves
Wind and solar energy are an ever-increasing
industry in Kern County. Kern County is home to one
of the state’s largest wind energy developments,
producing about 40 percent of California’s total windgenerated power (2012 Kern County Labor Market
Study, Kern Economic Development Corporation).
Agriculture
Agriculture is a core industry sector in Kern County.
It continues to be a hub of value-added agriculture in
the United States. In 2010, this sector contributed
$5.0 trillion (21 percent) to Kern’s private sector
gross domestic product (2012 Kern County Labor
Market Study, Kern Economic Development
Corporation).
Some of the largest food manufacturing companies
in the nation rely on Kern County to grow, package,
and distribute food products around the world. The
number of jobs in this sector has increased by 18
percent over the last decade, and Food
Manufacturing alone has increased by 63 percent
(2012 Kern County Labor Market Study, Kern
Economic Development Corporation).
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manufacturing jobs and the increase was seen primarily in this sub-industry (2012 Kern County
Labor Market Study, Kern Economic Development Corporation).
This is a growing industry sector in Kern County given the county’s location and proximity to Los
Angeles and to San Francisco markets and the rest of the nation.
Healthcare Services
The healthcare services sector brought in more total wages to Kern County employees than any
other service industry. In 2010, the healthcare services sector contributed $1.7 trillion (7
percent) to Kern’s private sector gross domestic product. There are more than 1,300 businesses
and private practices paid more than $1.0 trillion in healthcare wages during 2010.
In 2011, an estimated 14,000 individuals were employed in healthcare, including physicians,
dentists, health technicians and aides, and other skilled occupations. This figure is up 34 percent
from 2001. The growth is attributed to the growing and aging population in the area and across
the nation. Healthcare makes up 8 percent of all private-sector jobs in Kern County (2012 Kern
County Labor Market Study, Kern Economic Development Corporation).
Water Technology & Treatment Services
With the energy and agriculture being the foundation and key industry sectors in Kern County,
water technology & treatment services and resources is a significant key area for industrial
support in Kern County. With an increasing population, the retirement of the baby boomer
generation, and an increased focus on environmentally sustainable business practices are
expected to boost demand for water and wastewater treatment services, according to the
California Employment Development Department. As new treatment plants are constructed to
meet this increased demand, new Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator
jobs will become available.
The typical pay range for water and liquid waste treatment plant operators in California is from
$49,000 to $76,000. There are approximately 350 annual job openings in this field annually in
California.
Transportation, Logistics, and Advanced
Manufacturing
Kern County’s manufacturing jobs have increased
significantly over the past decade. Food production
makes up more than 40 percent of the county’s
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SKILLS ANALYSIS & BUSINESS NEEDS
To determine workforce development and training
needs of businesses and organizations, an online
survey was conducted in February 2013.
Figure 2.10: Workforce Development Needs & Preparation
In summary the survey results included the
following:
I.
II.
III.
Of the areas of business/technical writing,
mathematics, reading & writing, and
computer application skills (word, excel,
etc.,) the top two areas for workforce
development preparation and needs were:
a. Computer application skills
b. Reading & writing (Fig 2.10).
In the areas of technical skills and
knowledge, the top two workforce
preparation areas/skills were in:
a. Troubleshooting (determining causes
of operating errors and deciding
what to do about it)
b. Equipment Selection (determining
the kinds of tools and equipment
needed to do a job)
Number of respondents: 25 (out of 45) = 56% response rate
In the areas of soft skills, the top two needs
were in:
a. Attitude (ability of employees to
demonstrate a positive attitude in
the workplace)
b. Values & Ethics
The survey response rate was 56 percent
representing 22 different organizations and
businesses in Kern County. While the sample is small,
the results of the survey represent what typically has
been shared by employers and businesses in Kern
County.
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EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
West Kern
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Fig 2.11a: Jobs with annual openings in West Kern
The majority of the annual job openings with 10 or
more positions in West Kern are related to the oil &
gas industry (Fig 2.11). These positions range from
operators and roustabouts to supervisors of trades/
extraction workers to derrick hands. With the
exception of cashiers, all of these positions with 10
or more annual openings in West Kern earn on
average of between $16 and $28 dollars per hour,
which is twice to three times more than the California
minimum wage. The California minimum wage is $8.
With these jobs, most require short-term to
moderate term training and not necessarily an
associate or bachelor’s degree.
Source: EMSI Complete Employment - 2013.1
Fig 2.11b Median hourly wage in West Kern
Kern County
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With jobs with over 100 annual openings making at
least $15 per hour, tractor/truck driving has close to
400 annual openings followed by nurses and
teachers (Fig 2.12a). Given Kern County’s significant
industry base of agriculture, energy, distibution
industries the need tractors and truck drivers for the
transportation of goods to other parts of the country
becomes a reality. For most of these positions with
the exception of teachers, require short to moderate
training and/or an associate’s degree.
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Fig 2.12a: Annual Job Openings Greater than 100 Positions:
Positions in Kern with equal or greater than 100 annual openings making $15 or more per hour
For these positions, the median hourly wage is more
than $15, which almost doubles that of the Califonia
minimum wage of $8. Registered nurses earn the
most with over $42 per hour followed by correctional
officers at $35 with elementary school teachers at
approximately $30 per hour. Maintenance and repair
workers make just over $15 per hour with
electricians at just above $25 (Fig 2.12b)
Source: EMSI Complete Employment - 2013.1
Fig 2.12b. Positions Making $15 or more per hour (with annual openings of over 100 per year)
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CTE EDUCATION RELATED PROGRAMS
ACCOUNTING
Division: Applied Technologies
Division Chair: Kanoe Bandy
Program Mission Statement
To demonstrate the usefulness of accounting
information in all type of organizations and begin
preparing students from diverse backgrounds for
professional careers in accounting by offering highquality instruction emphasizing technical
competence, communication, critical thinking,
interpersonal awareness, and ethical practices.
Program Description
By completing this degree or certificate prepares
students in the fundamentals in theory, practices and
principles of accounting cycles for unincorporated
and corporate forms of business, financial, and
managerial accounting theory. The major provides
skills in entry level accounting positions.
Only 14 degrees have been awarded during the past
7 years, usually producing two each year. The
accounting program is important to the community
and the business program as the need for
accountants continues as retirees continue to leave
the profession. Accounting courses are common for
other degrees which continue to make cross
communications important for student success in the
business area.
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Students completing their course of study will exhibit high standards of professional practice
by demonstrating ethical and social responsibilities in a multi-cultural, team oriented, rapidly
changing environment.
Program Goals
 Update textbooks for economics and business math.
 Review and revise the business machine calculations course.
 Map the accounting and certificate program across two years to make sure courses are
offered to complete the programs.
 Map the course, program, and institutional student learning outcomes in one document to
more easily evaluate and refine them in the review process.
 Overhaul the business math course.
 Hire new faculty member in the business department.
Figure3.1: Associate Degree Enrollment by Academic Period
AS in Accounting
70
69
66
68
65
Enrolled
Students
60
2010
2011
2012
Enrollment numbers reflect those who have declared this program as their major but may not yet be taking
core courses in the program.
Program Learning Outcomes
 Students completing their course of study will be
able to use accounting information to make
informed decisions about management,
operations, and investments in organizations
 Students completing their course of study will
demonstrate competency in preparing financial
information for all levels of stakeholders in
organizations
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Program Needs
a. Personnel: The hiring of a new full-time
business faculty member is in progress (Fall
2013). Staff support personnel to provide
administrative support.
b. Facility: Current needs are being met
c. Equipment & Technology: Current needs are
being met
Areas to be Strengthened
 Hiring and availability of accounting tutors to
support students in the program
 The program is not growing in comparison to
other areas. Thus, the need to increase the
number of students in the program & the
number who complete program requirements.
 Several textbooks need to be improved
Areas for Possible Future Development –
 Counseling students about the benefits and
challenges with taking classes via distance
learning
Kern County Job Growth
2013 Jobs
2018 Jobs
Change (2013-2018)
Percent Change (2013-2018)
4,591
5,038
447
9.8%
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Kern County
2013
Jobs
2018
%
Change
Jobs
Change
Billing & Posting Clerks
1,023
1,138
115
11
$15.88
Payroll & Timekeeping
Clerks
578
629
51
9
$17.19
Tax Preparers
120
99
-21
-18
$24.74
2,870
3,172
302
11
$18.82
Bookkeeping & Auditing
Clerks


2018 Avg.
Hourly Wage
The average hourly wage in Kern County is $19.16 – compare to the state
is $1.24 less.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
State of California
2013
Jobs
2018
%
2018 Avg.
Change
Jobs
Change Hourly Wage
Billing & Posting Clerks
57,867
62,145
4,278
7
$18.20
Payroll & Timekeeping
Clerks
23,323
24,218
895
4
$20.97
Tax Preparers
7,334
7,316
-18
0
$22.51
9,095
5
$19.91
Bookkeeping & Auditing
Clerks


181,084 190,179
The average hourly wage in the state is $20.40 – compare to the county is
$1.24 more.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Division: Applied Technologies
Division Chair: Kanoe Bandy
Program Mission
The mission of the Administrative Services
department is to prepare students for employment in
administrative services. We value the foundation
skills and training that can prepare students for
employment as office and support personnel.
Program Description
This program provides individuals with foundation
educational training and skills in general office
principles, procedures, and operations. The program
will prepare students to enter entry to mid-level
positions in places of business and organizations as
office and support personnel. Students may earn an
associate in science degree or one of the three
certificate options in the Administrative Services
Program.
There are a low number of individuals graduating
from the program either receiving an associate
degree or a certificate.
Program Learning Outcomes
 Students completing their course of study will be
able to design and complete professional
documents to support communication across the
business environment.
 Students completing their course of study will be
to effectively perform routine, clerical,
administrative, and business functions.
 Students completing their course of study will
exhibit appropriate dress, professional attitude
and customer relations.
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Figure 3.2: Associate Degree Enrollment by Academic Period
AS Administrative Services
35
30
30
23
25
20
15
Enrolled Students
10
10
5
0
2010
2011
2012
Enrollment numbers reflect those who have declared this program as their major but may not yet be taking
core courses in the program.
Program Needs
a. Personnel: Courses are being taught by existing faculty
b. Facility: Program courses are being offered through existing classrooms
c. Equipment & Technology: Existing equipment and technology are being used to
teach program courses
Areas to be Strengthened
•
Hiring and availability of tutors to support students in the program
•
The program is not growing in comparison to other areas. Thus, the need to
increase the number of students in the program as well as those who
successfully complete related program courses.
•
Identification and analysis of student and course data specific to this discipline
and separated from other programs. Some courses in this program are also part
of other programs, thus making it difficult to determine the specific needs.
Areas for Possible Future Development
•
Explore incorporating standards by the International Association of
Administrative Professionals (IAAP) into the program as well as investigating
how the program could be accredited by this body.
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Kern County Job Growth
2013 Jobs
2018 Jobs
Change (2013-2018)
Percent Change (2013-2018)
7,797
8,836
1,039
13.3%
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Kern County
2013
Jobs
2018
%
Change
Jobs
Change
Customer Service
Representative
1,948
2,313
365
19
$15.82
Receptionist &
Information Clerks
1,506
1,739
233
15
$11.89
Secretaries & Admin
Assistants
3,406
3,644
238
7
$16.86
Medical Secretaries
937
1,139
202
22
$15.32
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
2018 Avg.
Hourly Wage
The average hourly wage in Kern County is $15.00 – compare to the state
is $2.26 less.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
State of California
2013
Jobs
2018
%
2018 Avg.
Change
Jobs
Change Hourly Wage
Customer Service
Representative
215,149 229,907
14,758
7
$18.68
Receptionist &
Information Clerks
105,438 115,216
9,778
9
$14.14
Secretaries & Admin
Assistants
202,410 207,089
4,679
2
$18.35
Medical Secretaries
72,417
10,242
14
$17.87
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
82,659
The average hourly wage in the state is $17.26 – compare to the county is
$2.26 more.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
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COURT REPORTING
Division: Applied Technologies
Division Chair: Kanoe Bandy
Program Coordinator: Gary Shaw
Mission
To provide quality education for our students.
We are committed to offering our students the best
training available through the use of state-of-the-art
equipment and specialized courses. We encourage
good business practices, development of good work
ethics, computer-aided transcription skills,
development of critical thinking skills, and leadership
training. We are committed to providing the best
opportunities for our students to obtain employment
in the Certified Shorthand Reporter field in areas
such as court reporting, deposition reporting,
transcription, closed captioning, scopist, proofreading
and CART.
Program Description
The Court Reporting Program provides resources to
support the College's instructional mission and
student learning outcomes. The program follows the
California State Court Reporting Board's criteria for
the recognition of Court Reporting Schools. Upon
successful completion of the program, students will
be fully prepared to take the State Licensing test.
Program Learning Outcomes
 Perform routine court reporting duties
 Pass the California Court Reporters Board
Examination for Licensure
 Apply appropriate ethical behavior as required in
the profession
 Exhibit professional qualities and attitude
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Program Goals
 Provide a productive and interactive academic learning environment
 Provide the learning tools to enable students to achieve their academic goals
Figure 3.3: Associate Degree Enrollment by Academic Period
Program Needs
a. Personnel – Program is fully staffed and do not anticipate adding any new positions.
b. Facilities – The facility at WESTEC needs some cosmetic improvement such as paint,
carpets, electrical.
c. Equipment & Technology – None
Areas to be Strengthened
 Outreach and marketing including advertising for the program
Areas for Possible Future Development
 Nothing anticipated at this time
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2013-2018
Kern County Job Growth
2013 Jobs
2018 Jobs
Change (2013-2018)
Percent Change (2013-2018)
96
106
10
11.1%
DRAFT
Kern County
2013
Jobs
Court Reporter
22
24
2
9
$40.77
Medical Transcriptionists
74
82
8
11
$15.73
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
2018
%
Change
Jobs
Change
2018 Avg.
Hourly Wage
The average hourly wage in Kern County is $28.25 – compare to the state
is $0.98 less.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
State of California
2013
Jobs
2018
%
2018 Avg.
Change
Jobs
Change Hourly Wage
Court Reporter
2,226
2,290
64
3
$36.94
Medical Transcriptionists
4,810
5,028
218
5
$21.52


The average hourly wage in the state is $29.23 – compare to the county is
$0.98 more.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Planning DOCUMENT
2013-2018
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
Division: Social Science
Division Chair: Sharyn Eveland
Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Criminal Justice Administration
unit is to prepare students for careers in criminal
justice related fields from law enforcement to
corrections. We serve all students interested in
achieving AA/AS degrees and/or certificates in
criminal justice administration areas. This is
accomplished by producing students who are critical
and ethical thinkers, knowledgeable about issues of
crime and justice, and prepared for positions in
public and private sector agencies that address crime
and justice problems. We value the basic principles
of justice that enhance the criminal justice profession
and benefit the community at large.
Program Description
The criminal justice administration degree prepares
students for a career in criminal justice. The student
will gain knowledge to apply principles of the justice
system in a variety of settings including law
enforcement to corrections. Emphasis is placed on
arrest, search and seizure, human relations, and
concepts of criminal law. There are pre- employment
physical considerations and therefore students are
advised to consult with the instructors before
applying for a criminal justice position.
Courses in this program are offered in both on
campus, face-to-face and distance learning
modalities. All courses identified as CJA are taught by
adjunct instructors who have experience in the field
of criminal justice. There is currently no full time
discipline faculty for this program. The number of
declared majors in this degree program increased by
30 percent in the last two academic years. Ninety
degrees were awarded between AY 08-09 and AY 1112.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
 Compare and evaluate diverse and competing arguments and analysis in disciplinary
contexts.
 Define and utilize key terms, concepts, and theories in the criminal justice system.
 Demonstrate an understanding of the history, structure, and processes of law
enforcement, the judicial system, corrections system, and juvenile justice system.
 Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, for the
results of their analysis and understanding
Program Headcount
 Enrolled Students (Spring 2008 – Fall 2013) Duplicated Count
 Enrolled Students (Spring 2008 – Fall 2013) Unduplicated Count
367
246
Program Goals
1. Hire a full time discipline specific faculty member to:
• meet student needs and support completion of CJA degree and certificates;
• monitor program efficiency and need;
• monitor student enrollment and progress;
• handle all aspects of outcomes development and evaluation; and
• perform program review.
Program Needs
a. Personnel – Full time discipline faculty member
b. Facilities – Current needs are being met
c. Equipment & Technology – Current needs are being met
Areas to be Strengthened
Little has been accomplished with student learning outcomes and program level student learning
outcomes (PSLOs). Work will need to take place in connecting program and course level student
learning outcomes as well as assessment including defined rubrics.
This program needs dedicated support to be of value to students. A dedicated discipline faculty
member is needed to guide this program. A partial list of program needs includes: training
opportunities for course instructors, development and implementation of programmatic
outcomes assessment; program awareness and enrollment management planning and
implementation, and review and/or update of course outlines of record, textbooks, program
documentation, catalog descriptions, career technical education
information/evaluation/reporting.
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DRAFT
Areas for Possible Future Development
Kern County Sheriff’s Department and other local
enforcement and corrections agencies have
expressed a need for new employees now and over
the next 10 years. Additionally, agencies have
expressed an interest in partnering with Taft College
to provide training and educational opportunities to
new and continuing enforcement and corrections
officers.
Figure 3.4: Associate Degree Enrollment by Academic Period
The transfer pattern degree (AS-T) is currently being
developed by the social science division chair using
the C-ID descriptors and the TMC design. A review
of existing course outline of records led to the
discovery that while the required content for all
courses and the program were present the content
was dispersed throughout multiple courses
regardless of course name. Thus it was decided,
through many meetings with the technical review
committee, to create new courses using new
designations (ADMJ) to replace the existing CJA
courses.
Program level outcomes and course level student
learning outcomes need to be developed and
assessed for this program. There is a concern that
having non-discipline faculty as the primary oversight
for this program (coordination of course offerings,
revision of course outline of records, selection of
textbooks, development and assessment of program
outcomes) will result in the same gradual loss of
program alignment that currently exists.
Sustainable structures and opportunities for training
and mentoring adjuncts along with forums for
collaboration should be developed and implemented
to improve the program and minimize the loss of
alignment.
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Planning DOCUMENT
2013-2018
Kern County Job Growth
2013 Jobs
2018 Jobs
Change (2013-2018)
Percent Change (2013-2018)
6,571
7,009
438
6.7%
DRAFT
Kern County
2013
Jobs
2018
%
Change
Jobs
Change
Correctional Officers &
Jailers
4,135
4,360
225
5
$45.37
Police & Sheriff's Patrol
Officers
1,412
1,525
113
8
$34.03
Probation Officers &
Correctional Treatment
Specialist
720
806
86
12
$34.83
Detectives & Criminal
Investigators
304
319
15
5
$39.25


2018 Avg.
Hourly Wage
The average hourly wage in Kern County is $38.37 – compare to the state
is $0.25 less.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
State of California
2013
Jobs
2018
%
2018 Avg.
Change
Jobs
Change Hourly Wage
Correctional Officers &
Jailers
36,784
37,855
1,071
3
$32.18
Police & Sheriff's Patrol
Officers
70,369
72,753
2,384
3
$40.54
Probation Officers &
Correctional Treatment
Specialist
13,375
14,358
983
7
$36.23
Detectives & Criminal
Investigators
12,858
12,902
317
3
$45.54


The average hourly wage in the state is $38.62– compare to the county is
$0.25 more.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Planning DOCUMENT
2013-2018
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION CORRECTIONS
Division: Social Science
Division Chair: Sharyn Eveland
Program Mission
The criminal justice administration - corrections
degree or certificate prepares students for a career in
criminal justice corrections. The student will gain
knowledge to apply principles of the justice system in
a variety of settings including law enforcement to
corrections. Emphasis is placed on aspects of criminal
justice within the corrections system. There are preemployment physical considerations and therefore
students are advised to consult with the instructors
before applying for a criminal justice position.
Program Description
The criminal justice administration - corrections
degree and/or certificate prepares students for a
career in criminal justice corrections. The student will
gain knowledge to apply principles of the justice
system in a variety of settings including law
enforcement to corrections. Emphasis is placed on
aspects of criminal justice within the corrections
system. There are pre- employment physical
considerations and therefore students are advised to
consult with the instructors before applying for a
criminal justice position.
The degree and certificate programs are offered
almost exclusively through distance learning.
The only distinction between the degree and the
certificate is the general education requirement.
All courses identified as CJA are taught by adjunct
instructors who have experience in the field of
criminal justice. There is currently no full time
discipline faculty for this program. The number of
declared majors has decreased by almost 50% over
the last four academic years. Six degrees were
awarded between AY 08-09 and AY 11-12.
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Program Learning Outcomes
 Compare and evaluate diverse and competing arguments and analysis in disciplinary
contexts.
 Define and utilize key terms, concepts, and theories in the criminal justice system.
 Demonstrate an understanding of the history, structure, and processes of law
enforcement, the judicial system, corrections system, and the juvenile justice system.
 Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, for the
results of their analysis and understanding.
Figure 3.5: Associate Degree Enrollment by Academic Period
Enrollment numbers reflect those who have declared this program as their major but may not yet be taking core courses
in the program.
Student Numbers
 Enrolled Students (Spring 2008 – Fall 2013) Duplicated Count 1,758
 Enrolled Students (Spring 2008 – Fall 2013) Unduplicated Count 1,136
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2013-2018
Kern County Job Growth
2013 Jobs
2018 Jobs
Change (2013-2018)
Percent Change (2013-2018)
6,571
7,009
438
6.7%
DRAFT
Kern County
2013
Jobs
2018
%
Change
Jobs
Change
Correctional Officers &
Jailers
4,135
4,360
225
5
$45.37
Police & Sheriff's Patrol
Officers
1,412
1,525
113
8
$34.03
Probation Officers &
Correctional Treatment
Specialist
720
806
86
12
$34.83
Detectives & Criminal
Investigators
304
319
15
5
$39.25


2018 Avg.
Hourly Wage
The average hourly wage in Kern County is $38.37 – compare to the state
is $0.25 less.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
State of California
2013
Jobs
2018
%
2018 Avg.
Change
Jobs
Change Hourly Wage
Correctional Officers &
Jailers
36,784
37,855
1,071
3
$32.18
Police & Sheriff's Patrol
Officers
70,369
72,753
2,384
3
$40.54
Probation Officers &
Correctional Treatment
Specialist
13,375
14,358
983
7
$36.23
Detectives & Criminal
Investigators
12,858
12,902
317
3
$45.54


The average hourly wage in the state is $38.62– compare to the county is
$0.25 more.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
West Kern Community College District
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2013-2018
Program Goals
1. Hire a full time discipline specific faculty member
to:
• meet student needs and support completion of
CJA degree and certificates
• monitor program efficiency and need
• monitor student enrollment and progress
• handle all aspects of outcomes development and
evaluation; and
• perform program review.
Program Needs
a. Personnel – A full-time faculty member is needed
b. Facilities – None at this time.
c. Equipment & Technology – None at this time.
Areas to be Strengthened
This program has no dedicated resources. All
courses in this program are taught by adjunct faculty
with the majority of adjunct living outside of the
area.
The number of declared majors has decreased by
almost 50% over the last four academic years. There
were 17 newly declared students in this major in AY
11-12. Six degrees were awarded between AY 08-09
and AY 11-12.
The CJA courses in this program also reside in two
other programs, the AS for Criminal Justice
Administration and the certificate program for CJAcorrections. Individual course enrollments are high
but success rates are low in both on campus and
distance education courses. All courses are taught
by adjunct faculty. The adjuncts are evaluated
regularly by administration and by a representative
of the faculty. However, little coordination, training,
and support for adjuncts exists beyond the initial
orientation to Taft College when an adjunct is first
hired. Support in the use of Etudes, the distance
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learning platform for CJA, is in place for those teaching distance education courses.
Little has been accomplished with student learning outcomes and program level student learning
outcomes (PSLOs). Work will need to take place in connecting program and course level student
learning outcomes as well as assessment including defined rubrics.
A dedicated discipline faculty member is needed to guide this program if it is to be continued. A
partial list of program needs includes: training opportunities for course instructors;
development and implementation of programmatic outcomes assessment; program awareness
and enrollment management planning and implementation; and review and/or update of course
outlines of record, textbooks, program documentation, catalog descriptions, career technical
education information/evaluation/reporting.
Areas for Possible Future Development
Kern County Sheriff’s Department and other local enforcement and corrections agencies have
expressed a need for new employees now and over the next 10 years. Additionally, agencies
have expressed an interest in partnering with Taft College to provide training and educational
opportunities to new and continuing enforcement and corrections officers.
The transfer pattern degree (AS-T) is currently being developed by the social science division
chair using the C-ID descriptors and the TMC design. A review of existing course outline of
records led to the discovery that while the required content for all courses and the program
were present the content was dispersed throughout multiple courses regardless of course name.
Thus it was decided, through many meetings with the technical review committee, to create
new courses using new designations (ADMJ) to replace the existing CJA courses.
Program level outcomes and course level student learning outcomes need to be developed and
assessed for this program. There is a concern that having non-discipline faculty as the primary
oversight for this program (coordination of course offerings, revision of course outline of
records, selection of textbooks, development and assessment of program outcomes) will result
in the same gradual loss of program alignment that currently exists. Additionally, the student
count in both the Criminal Justice Administration and Criminal Justice Administration Corrections
program indicate the need for a discipline faculty to support efforts to improve the coordination
and oversight of this program and the overall student success.
Sustainable structures and opportunities for training and mentoring adjuncts along with forums
for collaboration should be developed and implemented to improve the program and minimize
the loss of alignment.
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2013-2018
DENTAL HYGIENE
Division: Math & Science
Division Chair: Dr. Greg Golling
Project Director: Dr. Stacy Eastman
Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Taft College Dental Hygiene
Program is to provide students with an educational
setting that is challenging, yet student friendly, that
produces dental hygienists who are knowledgeable,
technically excellent, compassionate, and morally and
ethically strong, who will uphold the highest
standards of the profession while treating every
patient with kindness and dignity.
Program Description
The program is a two-year, full-time course of study
culminating is an Associate Degree in Science in
Dental Hygiene. The program is designed to prepare
students to provide preventive, educational, and
therapeutic services that foster total health through
the promotion of optimal oral health. To become a
registered dental hygienist, students are required to
first take and pass the written National Board
Examination at the end of their second year of the
program. Upon graduation and successful completion
of the National Board Examination, students must
then take and pass the clinical State or Regional
Board Examination. Upon successful completion of
the clinical State or Regional Board Exam, a license
to practice Dental Hygiene is issued to the student.
Program Learning Outcomes
a. The student will demonstrate instrumentation
competency with a pass rate of 75% or higher in
the Practicum exam.
b. Immediately sit for the California State Board
Examination as a Registered Dental Hygienist
and perform those duties allocated by the
California Dental Association.
c. Receive the California Dental Hygiene License.
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Program Goals
 To provide the highest quality of instruction and educational experience for the student
culminating in a license to practice dental hygiene and knowledge to compassionately
provide preventive dental health services to people of all ethnicities and socioeconomic
levels.
 To compassionately prepare competent individuals in all phases of dental hygiene care.
 To provide a diverse, well trained, and calibrated faculty dedicated to delivering a strong
instructional program centered on student-instructor relationships that promote learning and
encourage life-long learning through research and continuing education.
 To produce graduates with a strong understanding of the ethical and moral responsibility
expected by the profession in today's ever-changing world.
Figure 3.6: Associate Degree Enrollment by Academic Period*
*The numbers reflects those who have declared interest in receiving the associate degree in dental hygiene and
may be taking pre-requisites classes in order to qualify to be admitted into the program. The number is inclusive of
those formally admitted to the program and those who have declared dental hygiene as their major and may not
necessarily be formally in the program.
Program Needs:
a) Personnel: Fully staffed at the present time
b) Facility: The program in desperate need of an adequate permanent building
c) Equipment & Technology: While the program is functioning at present, there is a need
to have more up to date technology (e.g. digital) in the lab. However, new equipment
cannot be installed in an old modular facility.
Areas to be Strengthened
Data Collection for the program
Areas for Possible Future Development
Digital technology
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Planning DOCUMENT
2013-2018
Kern County Job Growth
2013 Jobs
2018 Jobs
Change (2013-2018)
Percent Change (2013-2018)
1,128
1,262
134
12%
DRAFT
Kern County
2013
Jobs
2018
%
Change
Jobs
Change
2018 Avg.
Hourly Wage
Dental Hygienists
309
358
49
16
$36.93
Dental Assistants
820
903
83
10
$14.05


The average hourly wage in Kern County is $25.49 – compare to the state
is $5.74 less.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
State of California
2013
Jobs
2018
%
2018 Avg.
Change
Jobs
Change Hourly Wage
Dental Hygienists
21,474
23,887
2,413
11
$44.84
Dental Assistants
43,663
47,119
3,456
8
$17.62


The average hourly wage in the state is $31.23 – compare to the county is
$5.74 more.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
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2013-2018
DIRECT SUPPORT EDUCATION
Division: Learning Support
Division Chair: Victoria Herder
Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Direct Support Education unit is to
prepare students for careers working with individuals
with developmental disabilities. We serve all students
interested in obtaining AS degrees and/or a
certificate in Direct Support Education. This is
accomplished by educating students in the history of
disabilities, laws and documentation, assisting with
safely managing medications, developing cultural
competency, dealing with challenging behaviors, and
understanding the causes and prevention of
maltreatment. We value the rights of individuals with
disabilities and strive to equip current and future
paraprofessionals and professionals working in the
developmental disabilities field.
Program Description
The program cover the history of disabilities, laws
that affect the rights of individuals with disabilities,
documentation, an overview of how to safely
manage medication, the importance of developing
cultural competency, teaching individuals with
developmental disabilities and dealing with
challenging behaviors, understanding, recognizing
maltreatment of individuals with disabilities and
prevention of maltreatment. The courses also
provide pertinent knowledge to students who plan on
working in vocational areas (teaching, medical field,
dental field, social services, psychology, etc.) where
they will have contact with individuals with
disabilities. The Direct Support Education courses can
also provide CEU’s for the above vocational areas.
Program Learning Outcomes
 Understand the history, language, and the basic
concepts of services for persons with disabilities.
 Recognize the general guidelines for
documentation, recording effective
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documentation, and the importance of confidentiality and the rights and issues as they
relate to individuals with disabilities.
Understand how to support people effectively and safely when managing their medications.
Develop cultural awareness and understand how to work with people who have a wide
variety of personal perspectives, cultures, and life circumstances.
Learn methods of working with people who engage in challenging behaviors in ways that
are fair, safe, humane, and effective in reducing their use of problem behaviors.
Understand what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are, how to identify suspected cases, how
to protect the person who has been the victim of these situations, and how to document
these situations effectively.
Program Goals
The program’s goal is to equip students who are currently working with individuals with
disabilities or want to work in this field with a strong foundation in skills in effective
communication, understanding of the systems that are associated with working with individuals
with disabilities.
Program Needs
a. Personnel – Adjunct instructors for the six core classes (2-3 offered per semester)
b. Facilities – Current facility needs are being met
c. Equipment & Technology – Current needs are being met
Areas to be Strengthened
 Re-name the Direct Support Education
 Offer three classes per semester so students could complete the core classes/certificate in
one academic year
 Offer DSE classes on campus
 Add DSE 1504 as a general education requirement (Social Science)
Areas for Possible Future Development –
 Add additional DSE classes for CEU units/classes and/or to specialize in specific disabilities
 To incorporate an internship within the program
AS Direct Support Education
20
19
15
15
10
Enrolled
Students
0
2010
2011
2012
Fig 3.7 Associate Degree Enrollment by Academic Period
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2013-2018
Kern County Job Growth
2013 Jobs
2018 Jobs
Change (2013-2018)
Percent Change (2013-2018)
4,263
4,686
423
9.9%
DRAFT
Kern County
2013
Jobs
2018
%
Change
Jobs
Change
2018 Avg.
Hourly Wage
Special Education
Teachers (Kindergarten &
Elementary School)
328
382
54
16
$26.93
Special Education
Teachers (Middle School)
69
87
18
26
$29.97
Special Education
Teachers (Secondary
School)
283
306
23
8
$32.84
3,582
3,910
328
9
$12.26
Teacher Assistants


The average hourly wage in Kern County is $25.50 – compare to the state
is $1.87 less.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
State of California
2013
Jobs
2018
%
2018 Avg.
Change
Jobs
Change Hourly Wage
Special Education
Teachers (Kindergarten
& Elementary School)
12,813
13,825
1,012
8
$32.27
Special Education
Teachers (Middle School)
4,650
5,028
378
8
$30.66
Special Education
Teachers (Secondary
School)
9,745
9,954
209
2
$32.36
6,107
5
$14.18
Teacher Assistants


128,444 134,551
The average hourly wage in the state is $27.37– compare to the county is
$1.87 more.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
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2013-2018
EARLY CARE, EDUCATION & FAMILY STUDIES
Division: Social Science
Division Chair: Sharyn Eveland
Program Mission Statement
To prepare students for careers working with
children and families.
Program Description
This program is designed to provide individuals with
the foundation into understanding early care,
education, and family relations. The program will
prepare individuals to enter into a variety of
disciplines and careers working with children,
families, and communities. The program offers an
associate in science degree, an associate of arts
degree for transfer, and several certificate options
Program Learning Outcomes
 Apply effective guidance and interaction
strategies that support all children’s social
learning, identity, and self-confidence.
 Apply ethical standards and professional
behaviors that demonstrate understanding and
knowledge, deepening the commitment to early
care and education profession.
 Design, implement, and evaluate environments
and activities that support positive, development
play, and learning outcomes of all children.
 Develop strategies that promote partnerships
between programs, teachers, families, and their
communities.
 Integrate understanding of the needs,
characteristics, and multiple influences on
development of children birth to age eight as
related to high quality care and education of
young children.
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Program Goals
 Include Student Learning Outcomes on all course outlines (other than degree/certificate
courses)
 Increase retention and course/certificate completion rates
 Strengthen relationship between the college and the Children Center
 Develop and offer courses to meet the needs of students working in the field
 Track Early Care, Education, & Family students entering the workforce in an effort to
increase the likelihood of job placement
Figure 3.8: Associate Degree Enrollment by Academic Period
Program Needs
a. Personnel – More time to engage in all needed areas of this program
b. Facilities – Classroom devoted or assigned to ECE classes which include storage, counter
space, tables and a sink for curriculum activities.
c. Equipment & Technology – this is normally addressed but with a dedicated classroom
with DVD and VCR Players for ECE Classes
Areas for Future Development
 Courses or non-unit courses for community members, Resource Center and Alpha House
clients (infant massage, importance of attachment, curriculum/play for parents, parenting
strategies, etc.)
 Work with the High School to develop a child development course and another course for
pregnant and parenting teens with a lab component at the children’s center
 Strengthen collaboration with the Children Center to ensure Taft College has ability to serve
the community and to practical learning for Taft College ECEFS students.
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2013-2018
Kern County Job Growth
2013 Jobs
2018 Jobs
Change (2013-2018)
Percent Change (2013-2018)
7,816
8,610
794
10.2%
DRAFT
Kern County
2013
Jobs
2018
%
Change
Jobs
Change
2018 Avg.
Hourly Wage
Preschool Teachers
960
1,078
118
12
$14.77
Childcare Workers
1,960
2,220
260
13
$10.64
Social & Human Service
Assistants
1,313
1,402
89
7
$15.99
Teacher Assistants
3,582
3,910
328
9
$12.26


The average hourly wage in Kern County is $13.42 – compare to the state
is $1.29 less.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
State of California
2013
Jobs
2018
%
2018 Avg.
Change
Jobs
Change Hourly Wage
Preschool Teachers
46,393
48,951
2,558
6
$16.18
Childcare Workers
168,050 190,313
22,263
13
$11.76
Social & Human Service
Assistants
37,178
40,434
3,256
9
$16.71
Teacher Assistants
128,444 134,551
6,107
5
$14.18


The average hourly wage in the state is $14.71– compare to the county is
$1.29 more.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Planning DOCUMENT
2013-2018
ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Division: Applied Technologies
Division Chair: Kanoe Bandy
DRAFT
Figure 3.9a: Student Progress towards Associate in Science Degree
AS Degree Program
Number
Credits Earned
Program Mission Statement
The Energy Technology program is designed to
provide training and education in technical &
professional skills to enable individuals to be job
ready and professionally prepared.
Program Description
The Energy Technology program is designed to
provide training and education in technical and
professional skills to enable individuals to work in the
energy industry. Technicians with the education and
training can provide support and assistance to
engineers, geologists, and operations staff in a
variety of jobs types.
This program started in Fall of 2010 with an
enrollment of approximately 21 students. The
program offers an associate degree and several
certificate options. Fig 3.9a shows the progress of
students towards the associate degree program. The
program has experienced steady growth since
inception. As of the Fall 2012, 87 students were in
the program (Figure 3.9b).
Of Students
% of
Program
Completion
0-17
64
<25%
17-33
13
25%
33-50
8
50%
50-63
1
75%
63-65
0
95%
65.5
1
100%




1 out of 87 students has completed or meet all requirements for program degree.
8 students have completed between 33 – 50 units or 50% of the program
13 students have completed between 17-33 units or 25% of the program
64 out of 87 students have completed less than 25% of the program
Figure 3.9b: Enrollment by Year
Active Students (Fall 2008 – Fall 2012) = 87
Program Learning Outcomes
• Students will be able to demonstrate technical
competencies and safe practices through applied
tasks
•
Students will be able to apply ethical and
professional skills in various settings
The number of active students under the program
has been increasing by 9% (8 students per academic period)
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Program Goals
1. Define and provide career pathways for
technicians
2. Explore capacity to provide advanced operational
skill education/training and/or alternative energy
sources; if feasible, execute
3. Create college capacity to provide dedicated
personnel, lab, learning facilities and equipment
4. Establish activities to strengthen student
development
5. Establish and strengthen college, community
(including high schools), and industry
partnerships
Program Needs
DRAFT
Areas to be Strengthened  Provide more technical training/courses as it relates to field technicians for the
petroleum industry within one year
 2+2 or related articulation options with related high school programs/courses within one
to two years
 Articulation and connection with possible 4 year college related program options within
two years.
Areas for Possible Future Development  Alternative/Renewable Energy program option within two to three years
 Explore Manufacturing & Logistics/Distribution program options within five years
Growth - The program is expected to grow in coming years as it serves a need within the
community, business, and industry in the energy sector.
a. Personnel – The program courses are currently
being taught by adjunct instructors from
industry. The program would benefit greatly from
the services of a full-time faculty member who
could teach some of the related courses in the
program. While a full-time faculty member was
hired for Engineering/Energy, it would be
beneficial if this program had its own full-time
faculty member in order to allow this faculty
member to concentrate solely on the engineering
program. Within 1-2 years, the services of a full
time faculty member will be needed as the
program grows.
b. Facilities – The program would benefit from
having a facility with adequate multi use
classrooms and labs.
c.
Equipment & Technology – Up to date equipment
& technology as used in the energy industry will
be needed as the program continues to grow.
Equipment could include program logic controls
(PLC) & associated software, oil production
module equipment, and related machines & tools
as used by technicians in the field.
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Planning DOCUMENT
2013-2018
Kern County Job Growth
2013 Jobs
2018 Jobs
Change (2013-2018)
Percent Change (2013-2018)
1,312
1,394
82
6.2%
DRAFT
Kern County
2013
Jobs
2018
%
Change
Jobs
Change
2018 Avg.
Hourly Wage
Engineering Technicians
565
595
30
5
$34.56
Geological & Petroleum
Technicians
141
159
18
13
$28.23
Environmental
Engineering Technicians
112
133
21
19
$23.56
GIS Technicians
494
507
13
3
$39.56


The average hourly wage in Kern County is $31.48 – compare to the state
is $2.97 less.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
State of California
2013
Jobs
2018
%
2018 Avg.
Change
Jobs
Change Hourly Wage
Engineering Technicians
8,337
8,630
293
4
$31.82
Geological & Petroleum
Technicians
1,989
2,136
147
7
$38.70
Environmental
Engineering Technicians
2,849
3,162
313
11
$27.42
GIS Technicians
18,112
18,859
747
4
$39.85


The average hourly wage in the state is $34.45 – compare to the county is
$2.97 more.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Planning DOCUMENT
2013-2018
GENERAL BUSINESS
Division: Applied Technologies
Division Chair: Kanoe Bandy
DRAFT
practices and technologies to make effective decisions across many business scenarios.
Figure 4.0: Associate Degree Enrollment by Academic Period
Program Mission
The Business Department mission is to provide
traditional, nontraditional, ESL, special needs, and
program majors with the competencies needed to be
successfully employed in the business community,
and to provide the community with continuing
technical skills and life-long learning opportunities.
Program Description
The General Business Program provides individuals
with foundation educational training and skills in
general business principles, procedures, and
operations. Students who successfully complete
program requirements can receive an associate in
science in General Business.
Many general business majors do not complete this
program. Many students change their majors as
they progress through the program. Still others seek
a fully transferrable degree. Others declare the
major, but have no interest in completing a degree
or certificate as they want to meet specific needs
such as updating their computer software skills to
match the latest versions of software being used in
the marketplace. Still others are students returning
to college after many years of absence. They are
often working adults who want to start their studies
in an area in which they are familiar, and for many
this is the business area.
Enrollment numbers reflect those who have declared this program as their major but may not yet be
taking core courses in the program.
Program Goals
 Offer more courses in the evenings and weekends.
 Increase the number of services for evening students.
 Develop feedback loops between the division and counseling to share student progress
 Identify best practices and adopt those that will increase student success.
 Expand professional development opportunities.
 Incorporate the needs of the division and programs with Taft College's Facilities Plan
Program Needs
a. Personnel – A new business instructor recruitment is in process
b. Facilities – Current facility needs are being met
c. Equipment & Technology – Current needs are being met
Program Learning Outcomes
 Students completing their course of study will be
able to apply legal and ethical constraints of
management to specific business situations.
Areas to be Strengthened
To improve program completion rates, identify barriers to completion, and identify alternative
program options for students.

Areas for Possible Future Development
Possible program alternatives and/or determine the future of this program given the low
completion rates.
Students completing their course of study will be
able to integrate contemporary business
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Planning DOCUMENT
2013-2018
Kern County Job Growth
2013 Jobs
2018 Jobs
Change (2013-2018)
Percent Change (2013-2018)
4,800
5,208
408
8.5%
DRAFT
Kern County
2013
Jobs
2018
%
Change
Jobs
Change
General & Operations
Managers
3,429
3,698
269
8
$50.83
Sales Managers
708
791
83
12
$48.03
Advertising Sales Agents
173
176
3
2
$24.37
Administrative Services
Managers
489
543
54
11
$42.05


2018 Avg.
Hourly Wage
The average hourly wage in Kern County is $41.32 – compare to the state
is $9.26 less.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
State of California
2013
Jobs
2018
%
2018 Avg.
Change
Jobs
Change Hourly Wage
General & Operations
Managers
247,933 249,092
1,159
0
$61.00
Sales Managers
56,726
58,310
1,584
3
$62.15
Advertising Sales Agents
15,915
16,400
485
3
$32.51
Administrative Services
Managers
34,640
36,387
1,747
5
$46.67


The average hourly wage in the state is $50.58 – compare to the county is
$9.26 more.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
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2013-2018
INDUSTRIAL HEALTH & SAFETY
Division: Applied Technologies
Division Chair: Kanoe Bandy
DRAFT
Figure 4.1: Associate Degree Enrollment by Academic Period
Program Mission
The mission of the Industrial Health & Safety
program is to provide quality training and education
that improves workforce knowledge and skills of
individuals in safety related principles and practices.
Program Description
The program is geared towards providing training
and education in various aspects in the industries of
health and safety (Oil and Gas, Energy, Construction,
Manufacturing, etc). It is ideal for those wishing to
learn more about California Occupational Health
Safety Health (Cal OSHA) policies, expectations, and
requirements. The program will also be ideal for
health and safety officers at places of business and
industry, safety trainers and teachers, operations
managers and supervisors, field staff, etc. Students
may earn an associate in science or a certificate in
Industrial Health & Safety. This program for all
purposes is still its infancy. It has the potential to be
a premier program at Taft College given the need for
safety education and training as expected in industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
 Apply integrated technical knowledge resulting in
functional application of health and safety
processes.
 Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state
standards Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) in general industries.
Program Goals
 Hire a full-time program faculty member
 Assess and explore the feasibility of offering
some courses via distance learning
 Determine if some of the lower unit courses
could be combined and make them 3 unit classes
and possibly transferable.
West Kern Community College District
Program Needs
a. Personnel – A full-time faculty member in this discipline within 1-2 years
b. Facilities – Many of the safety classes are offered at WESTEC & that facility needs some
cosmetic improvement such as paint, carpets, electrical. Additionally, this program will
benefit from having a permanent building where similar CTE programs can be housed
c. Equipment & Technology – Needs are being met through existing resources
Areas to be Strengthened
 Outreach & marketing for the program
 Helping students who primarily take classes at WESTEC transition to either the degree
and/or the certificate program options in Industrial Health & Safety.
Areas for Possible Future Development
 Explore having an American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) student section
 Explore transferability of courses to allow students to transition to a 4 year degree
program (e.g. CSU Bakersfield – Environmental Resource Management program). To be
(Many of the classes in the program are also offered at the WESTEC site.)
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2013-2018
Kern County Job Growth
2013 Jobs
2018 Jobs
Change (2013-2018)
Percent Change (2013-2018)
DRAFT
Kern County
2,480
2,724
244
9.8%
2013
Jobs
2018
%
Change
Jobs
Change
2018 Avg.
Hourly Wage
Occupational Health &
Safety Specialists
423
453
30
7
$32.73
Occupational Health &
Safety Technicians
29
33
4
14
$24.66
Compliance Officers
336
374
38
11
$32.78
1,693
1,864
171
10
$24.39
Service Unit Operators


The average hourly wage in Kern County is $28.64 – compare to the state
is $2.25 less.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
State of California
2013
Jobs
2018
%
2018 Avg.
Change
Jobs
Change Hourly Wage
Occupational Health &
Safety Specialists
6,500
6,823
323
5
$36.64
Occupational Health &
Safety Technicians
799
878
79
10
$25.83
Compliance Officers
28,226
30,205
1,979
7
$35.42
Service Unit Operators
2,555
2,887
332
13
$25.66


The average hourly wage in the state is $30.89 – compare to the county is
$2.25 more.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
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2013-2018
DRAFT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT
Division: Applied Technologies
Division Chair: Kanoe Bandy
Figure 4.2: AS Degree in Enrollment by Academic Period
Program Mission Statement
This department strives to prepare individuals to
apply their knowledge and skills across information
technology and management systems.
Program Description
This program provides individuals with foundation
training and skills in principles, operation, and
procedures on a variety of technological tools. The
program prepares students to identify, design, or
create systems to support technology and
information needs of an organization. It offers an
Associate of Science degree, a Certificate of
Achievement, a locally approved Certificate in
Advanced Information Technology and Management,
and a locally approved Certificate in Information
Technology and Management.
Program Learning Outcomes
• Students will be able to manage business
information using a variety of current
technological tools in diverse business settings.
• Students will be able to identify, design, and
create information systems using current
information processing tools in diverse business
settings.
• Students will be able to function in a global
environment using a variety of technology to
manage information needs of an organization is
diverse business settings.
Program Goals
1.
Continue to meet the training needs as identified by local industry.
2.
Review and update application software to meet industry standards.
3.
Develop a degree and certificate path with an emphasis on programming.
Program Needs
a. Personnel – An additional professor assigned to teach current programming languages
b. Facilities – Classroom designated as a computer lab.
c. Equipment & Technology – Computers and software to support expanded information
technology course offerings.
Areas to be Strengthened
All course offerings should be reviewed to ensure current versions of software are being taught.
All Microsoft Office courses need to be updated to the 2013 version of the software and a
course in Microsoft Windows 8 should be developed.
Areas for Possible Future Development –
It would be beneficial to the program, as well as local industry, if we reinstated and updated our
courses in computer programming. This would also be an excellent complement to the
proposed engineering program.
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Planning DOCUMENT
2013-2018
Kern County Job Growth
2013 Jobs
2018 Jobs
Change (2013-2018)
Percent Change (2013-2018)
1,512
1,715
203
13.4%
DRAFT
Kern County
2013
Jobs
2018
%
Change
Jobs
Change
2018 Avg.
Hourly Wage
Computer User Support
Specialists
808
905
97
12
$25.12
Computer Operators
136
145
9
7
$21.49
Computer Network
Support Specialists
181
209
28
15
$30.41
Computer Systems
Analysts
387
456
69
18
$39.99


The average hourly wage in Kern County is $29.25 – compare to the state
is $2.43 less.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
State of California
2013
Jobs
2018
%
2018 Avg.
Change
Jobs
Change Hourly Wage
Computer User Support
Specialists
61,346
65,852
4,506
7
$27.21
Computer Operators
7,212
7,030
-182
-3
$21.05
Computer Network
Support Specialists
18,732
19,953
1,221
7
$35.12
Computer Systems
Analysts
64,592
69,264
4,672
7
$43.33


The average hourly wage in the state is $31.68 – compare to the county is
$2.43 more.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
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2013-2018
MANAGEMENT
Division: Applied Technologies
Division Chair: Kanoe Bandy
DRAFT
responsibility in a multi-cultural team oriented rapidly changing environment.
Figure 4.3: AS Degree in Management Enrollment by Academic Period
Program Mission Statement
The Management program is designed to prepare
students to step into leadership and management
roles in the workplace.
Program Description
The program is designed to prepare students to step
into leadership and management roles in the
workplace. The management program is also ideal
for individuals wanting to advance their careers into
management positions from communication and
customer service to conflict resolution, managing
organizational change, and general business
operations; skills in these areas are needed by
businesses and organizations in order to be
successful. Students may earn a Certificate of
Achievement and/or an Associate in Science Degree
in Management.
The current number of students in the major is
approximately 78. However, most of the students
taking MGMT classes are in other majors (490
students) or are undeclared (165 students) based on
the enrollment data from 2008-2012.
Program Learning Outcomes
 Students completing their course of study
will be able to synthesize business and
personal growth skills into strategies useful
in public and private sectors.
 Students completing their course of study
will be able to utilize specific business
concepts to work effectively in personal and
business environments.
 Students completing their course of study
will exhibit a high standard of professional
practice by demonstrating ethical and social
West Kern Community College District
Program Goals
•
Develop two new mini management courses: one in diversity and one in etiquette.
•
Identify ways to increase the number of students majoring in the program given the
high number of students taking MGMT classes at Taft College
Program Needs
a. Personnel – An additional instructor in perhaps 2-3 years focused on the program
b. Facilities – Courses are being offered through current classrooms
c. Equipment & Technology – Current classes are being taught using existing equipment
Areas to be Strengthened
•
Program completion and program enrollment rates
•
Program outreach
Areas for Possible Future Development
•
Developing additional small unit (mini) courses (e.g. diversity and business etiquette)
•
Possibly combining some of the small unit courses into one or two 3 unit classes
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2013-2018
Kern County Job Growth
2013 Jobs
2018 Jobs
Change (2013-2018)
Percent Change (2013-2018)
8,530
9,437
907
10.6%
DRAFT
Kern County
2013
Jobs
2018
%
Change
Jobs
Change
First-Line Supervisors of
Office & Administrative
Support Workers
2,423
2,694
271
11
$25.25
731
731
0
0
$11.89
Customer Service
Representatives
1,948
2,313
365
19
$15.82
General & Operations
Managers
3,429
3,698
269
8
$50.83
Tellers


2018 Avg.
Hourly Wage
The average hourly wage in Kern County is $25.95 – compare to the state
is $4.22 less.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
State of California
2013
Jobs
2018
%
2018 Avg.
Change
Jobs
Change Hourly Wage
First-Line Supervisors of
Office & Administrative
Support Workers
170,649 179,553
8,904
5
$27.69
Tellers
55,033
57,103
2,070
4
$13.29
Customer Service
Representatives
215,149 229,907
14,758
7
$18.68
General & Operations
Managers
247,933 249,092
1,159
0
$61.00


The average hourly wage in the state is $30.17 – compare to the county is
$4.22 more.
Outlook job growth on these occupations is steadily growing in Kern
County.
Source: www.economicmodeling.com. EMSI Complete Employment -2013.2, Aug, 2013.
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2013-2018
DRAFT
SUMMARY OF PROGRAM NEEDS
Personnel:
Full-Time faculty needed in the following areas:
1. Business/Accounting. In the process of hiring
a full-time faculty member in this area
2. Criminal Justice Administration
3. Energy Technology
4. Industrial Health & Safety, and possibly
5. Management
Adjunct faculty needed in the following areas:
1. Direct Support Education
2. Energy Technology
To assist all CTE programs be ingrained as part of
the Taft College culture, processes, and operations,
the services of full-time faculty members in each of
the programs would help to ensure consistency.
Rationale:
I.
Internal coordination, implementation, and
administration of each program. This cannot
be fully done by adjunct instructors.
II.
Discipline knowledge within the program
III.
Curriculum & program reviews including
course updates, student learning outcome
development and assessment, etc.
IV.
Lead faculty within the area
V.
Connection with business & industry
VI.
Program growth in CTE areas
Services from administrative support personnel would
be beneficial in any of the programmatic areas to
assist with the necessary paperwork, office and
college procedures and processes, etc.
West Kern Community College District
Facilities:
The college
I.
II.
III.
is need of adequate facilities to house:
current career & technical education programs
address growth in some of the current CTE programs
new programs that may be anticipated in the future
Facility needs for Career & Technical Education area will need to be considered. Ideally, a
building or building areas that allows for existing programs to be offered with the flexibility for
possible program expansion and/or new programs to be offered.
The immediate needs would be for: I) Allied Health related programs (Dental Hygiene and
EMT), and II) Industrial Technology related areas (Energy Technology, Industrial Health &
Safety, etc., and new fields of study in this area). Within the facility needs would be offices for
faculty and staff as well as a career center area for career guidance, career exploration,
internship support for students.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER
ALLED HEALTH CENTER
-Energy Technolgoy
-Industrial Health & Safety
-Engineering (new proposed area)
-Dental Hygiene
-Welding (possibly)
-Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
-Other Industrial Technology Fields (renewable
energy, industrial maintenance, water technology,
manufacturing/logistics/distibution, etc)
- etc.
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
FACILITY NEEDS
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2013-2018
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMMATIC AREAS TO BE
STRENGTHEN
1. Program Completion Rates
The number of students who complete either a
certificate or associate degree program
requirement need to be improved in several
program areas such as:
a. Accounting
b. Administrative Services
c. Court Reporting
d. Criminal Justice Administration –
Corrections
e. General Business
f. Management
2. Program Outreach & Marketing
All programs in CTE areas need increased and
improved outreach and marketing efforts in order
to reach those in community and businesses,
namely:
a. Unemployed/Underemployed
b. Individuals currently employed but are
hoping to advance within their own
careers and/or change careers
c. High school students
As such all CTE programs must have (within the
next 1-2 years and on-going):
a. Program brochures and fact sheets
b. Web pages on the TC website
c. Have related program advisory committees
d. Funds set aside for marketing and
advertising as needed (video spot for the
website, etc.)
e. Two year plans (this will also help with
program completion)
3. Programmatic Update & Review
 All programs will need to continue to review
curriculum and update course outlines,
student learning outcomes, & materials
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(including software) to ensure it continuously meet industry needs and expectations.

Incorporating of academic standards of writing, reading, and applied mathematics as it
relates to the workplace would be essential to the success of students at Taft College

Review all CTE related program areas to determine viability and applicability as it relates
to student, community, business, and industry needs as well as costs and Taft College
priorities. Make changes as necessary and/or consider suspending or inactivating
programs deemed not viable. A measure of viability to be determined.

Determine if certain and/or all CTE related programs could be grouped together or
housed within a specific department or division. Rationale: a) for consistency, b) the
end goal for CTE programs are not necessary the same as regular academic programs
(jobs vs. transfer). (Suggestion made by some faculty/staff within CTE areas)
OTHER CTE SUPPORT AREAS TO BE STRENGTHENED
4. Career Support Services (Internship, Job Placement, Job Shadowing, Career
Search Guidance, etc.)
Within the next academic year and on-going, support for students in career related services
for internship, job placement, job shadowing, career search guidance, and others will need
to be fully realized. With the development of the internship process and the initial placement
of energy technology students in internships in 2013, the need to expand the internship
opportunities to other CTE programs will be phased in 1-2 additional programs per year.
5. Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
CTE programs are intended to prepare individuals to be “job ready” as such the need for
adequate data information about occupational opportunities, industry expectations, student
& program analysis details is essential.
It is the intent of the CTE support team to provide adequate data to programs to allow them
to make the necessary decision about curriculum reviews and updates, course offerings, and
other support needed by students.
Staffing for CTE Support Area
While the career development counselor, career exploration pathway advisor, and CTE
integrated instructional tech positions are currently funded through Perkins IV funds, it
would be advisable for the college to fund these positions through District funds and/or
other funding mechanism. Doing so, will allow these positions to be fully operationalized and
institutionalized within the college. Perkins IV funds are not stable and may change from
year to year.
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SUMMARY OF PROGRAMMATIC AREAS FOR
POSSIBLE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
1. Counseling students about the benefits and
challenges with taking onsite and distance
learning classes (including the availability of two
year plans)
2. Explore incorporating professional business and
association standards to applicable CTE related
areas including program accreditation as needed
to meet the business standards & expectations
3. Partnership with businesses and government
agencies to strengthen programs and to provide
possible training opportunities to existing
employees (e.g. sheriff’s department,
professional associations, etc.)
4. Equipment and technology to meet what is used
in business & industry
5. Expand internships options in CTE programs
6. Adding classes (including non-credit, continuing
education units, etc.) to enhance certain
program offerings based on need
7. Increase partnership and collaboration including
2+2 or similar agreements with high schools
8. Improve relationship and partnership with
different Taft College departments
9. Explore having professional association student
sections at Taft College (e.g. American Society of
Safety Engineers, American Association of Drilling
Engineers, Society of Petroleum Engineers, etc.)
10. Determine the transferability of certain CTE
courses to 4 year colleges
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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Planning DOCUMENT
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INDUSTRY SECTOR AREAS FOR POSSIBLE
GROWTH
Kern Industry Sectors
The primary industry sectors in Kern County are:
 Energy
 Agriculture
 Healthcare
Additionally, the following sectors are also growing in
the region:
 Manufacturing (primary related to agriculture
and food processing)
 Logistics/Distribution/Warehousing
How can Taft College address the economic
and workforce needs of Kern’s industry
sectors?
Recommendations:
1. Strengthen and/or expand existing program
efforts
a. Enhance the Energy Technology program
curriculum to include an area of emphasis and/or
certificates in: i) renewable energy, ii) petroleum
production, iii) land
management/compliance/administrative support
in petroleum
b. Enhance the Industrial Health & Safety program
to include an area of emphasis and/or certificates
related to safety in: i) agriculture, ii)
manufacturing, iii)
logistics/distribution/warehousing
2. Develop new efforts based on existing curriculum
a. Manufacturing
b. Logistics/Distribution/Warehousing
Energy-Agriculture-Manufacturing-Logistics =
Industrial Maintenance
For Energy, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and
Logistics/Distribution/Warehousing, the common
element in these sectors according to employers are
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both the basic technical aptitude and the soft skills of current and future employees.
This can be addressed through a collection of courses or a short program in “Industrial
Maintenance Technology” where basic technical skills (e.g. welding, hydraulics, safety,
instrumentation, forklift, program logic controls, computer application, etc.) and soft skills
(attitude, teamwork, communication, etc.) are part of the curriculum. As existing employees
plan to retire over the next 5 – 10 years, the need to have a skilled workforce becomes more
evident in order to support the local economy and business needs.
Taft College has many of the existing courses (safety, instrumentation, forklift, welding,
computer application, attitude, teamwork, communication) that could be part of such an effort.
The commitment will include the development of additional specialized curriculum for such an
effort as well as an adequate facility infrastructure with supporting equipment for training.
It is important to note that companies have training programs within their respective employees.
However, in order to be hired, the individual will need to have some basic knowledge, training,
and experience on the technical matters and an attitude to work hard. Taft College can play a
role in providing this entry level training and experience to future employees of industry.
c. Consider developing new programmatic areas (using both onsite and distance learning
modes of delivery)
a. Water Technology
b. Health Technology
With agriculture and energy being primary industry sectors in the region, there is a unique need
for individuals who are able to operate and maintain water distribution and wastewater
treatment plants. Some courses could be developed and offered via distance learning to address
this need. While Bakersfield College offers a few classes in water technology, it does not offer a
program in this field. As such, there is not a water technology program within a 90 mile radius
of Taft College.
As healthcare sector becomes more digital and technology driven, the need for workers who are
able to develop and maintain digital medical information and services becomes critical each
year. There is not a health technology program within a 100 mile radius of Taft College.
Therefore:
In all these proposed areas, the occupational outlook looks promising as the population grows,
people retire, and new technology become the way of business.
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CONCLUSION/SUMMARY
This CTE plan is a living document intended to guide Taft College’s efforts in Career Technical
Education over the next five years. Priorities and needs will change from time to time. As such,
Taft College will need to review, revisit, and update this plan accordingly to meet the needs of
students, the community, employers, and the college. Additionally, given the limited resources
and varied needs of the community, business & industry, students, and the college, it will be
prudent for Taft College to critically identify and develop a shared vision of learning (including
career & technical education) as a campus. This will help to prioritize career & technical
education efforts in order to maximize opportunities, strengthen the community, and improve
student learning outcomes in order to achieve the mission of the college.
From this plan some themes appear apparent that will need Taft College to consider and
ultimately commit to over the next five years. These include but are not limited to:
I.
Permanent full-time faculty members in all CTE disciplines including CTE Support
Operations
II.
An adequate and fully equipped facility or facilities for CTE programs
III.
Update curriculum (often dependent on #I)
IV.
Outreach & Marketing
V.
Enhance current program efforts to improve offerings (often dependent on #I)
VI.
Long-term commitment to develop new areas to meet the needs of industry (energy,
agriculture, manufacturing, logistics/distribution).
VII.
On-going evaluation and assessment of programs as well as the development and
compilation of regular environmental scan reports to determine CTE program viability in
meeting the needs of students, the community, business, and Taft College.
As the West Kern Community College District revises and updates its strategic and education
master plans, this CTE plan can provide a guide in helping the District continually meet its
mission statement. This Plan is a guide to the identification, development and implementation of
Career & Technical Education efforts at the West Kern Community College District and is
designed to support the overarching Strategic Plan for the District.
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