Your STEM Classes and the World of Work
And Why Is It Drawing So Much
High-Profile Attention
STEM
An initiative for securing America’s leadership in
 Science
 Technology
 Engineering and
 Mathematics fields
Identifies promising strategies for strengthening the
educational pipeline that leads to STEM Careers
10 Best Jobs of 2010
10 Dental Hygienist
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Accountant
Statistician
Paralegal Assistant
Mathematician
Historian
Biologist
Computer Systems Analyst
Software Engineer
Actuary
8 of 10 Best Jobs - STEM
10 Dental Hygienist - Science
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Accountant - Math
Statistician – Math
Mathematician – Math
Biologist - Science
Computer Systems Analyst - Technology
Software Engineer – Engineering
Actuary - Math
STEM Careers
 STEM careers are concentrated in the following fields:
• Agriculture, Agricultural Operations and Related
Sciences
• Computer and Informational Sciences and Support
Services
• Engineering and Engineering Technologies
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Physical Sciences and Technologies
Startling Statement Answers
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15.6% (MERIC)
13% (MERIC)
12.7% (MERIC)
19.9% (MERIC)
30% (MERIC)
$68,824 (MERIC)
$101,349 (high due to large # of skilled
medical professionals within this skill area along
with their high numbers of employment - MERIC)
8. $67,556 (MERIC)
9. $64,083 (MERIC)
10. Increasing (MERIC)
11. Two (MERIC; MO Women’s Council)
12. 24% (MERIC; MO Women’s Council)
13. 19% (MERIC; MO Women’s Council)
14. 50% (MERIC; MO Women’s Council)
15. 80,000 (MERIC; MO Women’s Council)
CTE’s Role in STEM
 STEM intensive careers are being taught in CTE areas.
 Rigor and relevant
 Mentoring
 Career and Technical Student organizations
 Work based learning opportunities
 Job shadowing
 internships
What’s Your Role as a Educator?
 Help students understanding what are STEM careers
and what people in those careers do
 Teacher advisement
 Support Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
 Support CTE training programs for all students
 Promote Nontraditional involvement
 Implement Career Clusters
Career Clusters
 An approach that
gives students a
broader
understanding of
the world of careers.
 Connects what is
learned in school to
what is needed for
success in college
and careers.
Career Cluster Framework
Career Path
Career Cluster
Career Pathway
Program of Study
Plan of Study
Tying It All Together
Elementary - Career Awareness
PATHS
Tying It All Together
Intermediate & Middle School
Career Exploration
PATHS & CLUSTERS
Tying It All Together
High School
Career Preparation and Application
CLUSTER
&
PATHWAYS
2 Pathways within STEM:
Engineering and Technology
Science and Math
What Path?
What Cluster?
What Pathway?
Engineering and Technology
What Path?
What Cluster?
What Pathway?
Design/Pre-Construction
What Path?
What Cluster?
What Pathway?
Diagnostic Services
What Path?
What Cluster?
What Pathway?
Plant Systems
Career Cluster Model
Pathways
Career Cluster Model
Occupations
Career Cluster Model
Knowledge & Skills
What Expectations are Outlined
by the K&S Statements
Foundation Academic
Expectations
Essential Knowledge and
Skills
Cluster (Foundation)
Knowledge and Skills
Pathway Knowledge and
Skills
Source:
Careerclusters.org
All secondary students are
expected to meet state academic
standards.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
apply to careers in all clusters and
pathways.
Cluster Knowledge and Skills
apply to all careers within a
particular cluster.
Pathway Knowledge and Skills
apply to all careers within a
particular career pathway.
Aligning Opportunities
Personal Plans
MSIP 6.9.3
An individual planning system is in place.
Personal Plan of Study
Date: _______________________________
Student Name: _______________________
Career Path: Industrial & Engineering Technology
Student Signature: ___________________
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Advisor Signature: ___________________
Career Field:
Parent/Guardian Signature (if required):
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9 Grade
10 Grade
English I
Algebra I or Geometry
English II
Geometry or Algebra II
Physical Science or Biology I
Geography/State History
PE/Health or Fine Arts
Biology I or Chemistry I
World History
PE/Health or Fine Arts
Career Field Elective(s)
Agriscience I
Foundations Course (PLTW)
Technology Education
Additional Coursework
Foreign Language or Computer
Technology
Career Field Elective(s)
Agriscience II
Foundations Course (PLTW)
Technology Education
Additional Coursework
Foreign Language or Computer
Technology
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Area Career Center
Automated Manufacturing
Technology
Drafting and CAD
Electronics
Industrial Maintenance
Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Precision Machining
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Community College
Biology
Chemistry
Design Engineering Technology
Industrial Drafting
Mathematics
Physics
Pre-Engineering
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English III
Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, or
Trigonometry
Chemistry or Physics
American History
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12 Grade*
English IV
Trigonometry or Calculus
AP Biology, AP Chemistry, or AP Physics
Economics/Government
Personal Finance
Practical Art (if needed)
Career Field Coursework:
**Aerospace Engineering
Drafting and CAD
Agriculture Power & Technology
Drafting and Design
**Biotechnical Engineering
Electronics
**Civil Engineering and Architecture
**Engineering Design & Development
**Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Industrial Maintenance
Computer Numerical Control
Precision Machining
Principles of Ag. Technology
College/University
Other
 Biochemistry
 Apprenticeship
 Biology
 Military
 Chemistry
 On-the-Job Training
 Civil Engineering
 Education
 Management Science and
Systems Analysis
 Mathematics
 Mechanical Engineering
 Medical Engineering
 Physics
Work-based Learning
Opportunities
After School Employment
Relevant High School Intra-Curricular/Co-Curricular Experiences
Career and Technical Student Organization:
Cooperative Occupational Experience
FFA
Internship/Mentorship
SkillsUSA
Job-Shadowing
Technology Student Association (TSA)
Graduation Exams
___U.S. Constitution
___MO Constitution
On-The-Job Training
Other high school activities:
Service Learning
Adapted from National Career Cluster
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* 12 grade year should include at least 3 academic courses including college prep math or science.
** These courses are part of the Project Lead The Way curriculum. More information is available at www.pltw.org.
Note: All Career and Technical Education courses count as a practical arts credit.
Cool Websites
 The Fun Works … for Careers You Never Knew Existed
www.thefunworks.org
 Math Moves U www.mathmovesu.com
 I Was Wondering – Women’s Adventure in Science
www.iwaswondering.com
 Know It All - www.knowitall.org
 When Will I Use Math? - www.whenwilliusemath.com
 Engineer Girl - www.engineergirl.org
Educational Resources
 PDE/BCTE Math Council -
http://sites.google.com/site/pdebctemathcouncil/home/ho
me/integrated-math-resources
 Vocational Information Center www.Khake.com/page94.html
 Teacher’s Domain - www.teachersdomain.org
 STEM Equity Pipeline http://www.stemequitypipeline.org/Resources
 National Research Center for Career and Technical
Education – The Math-in-CTE http://136.165.122.102/mambo/
Resources
 Missouri Center for Career Education –
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www.mcce.org
State Career Clusters Initiatives –
www.careerclusters.org
Missouri Connections –
www.missouriconnnections.org
Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
– www.dese.mo.gov
Department of Higher Education –
www.dhe.mo.gov
Missouri Economic and Research Information
Center – www.missourieconomy.org
STEM in MS