Where the Jobs Are
Frank C. Pendzich
Career and Technology Education
Wiesbaden High School, DoDDS-Europe
Where the Jobs Are
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What’s happening to jobs in America?
 Jobs are driven by a free market economy.
 The U.S. job market is currently rebounding.
 Many sent off-shore due to globalization.
 Manufacturing shifted into the service sector.
 Largest percentage held by skilled laborers.
 Recent rapid growth in the technology sector.
 Increased focus on “Boomer” health needs.
 More and more jobs require less education.
 The fastest growing jobs require new skill sets.
 Multiple jobs required to earn a living wage.
What jobs are staying?
Education & Entertainment
Healthcare & Personal Care Services
Military, Government, Homeland Security
Information Technology & Engineers
Construction, Electricians, & Plumbers
Hospitality and Tourism
Engineers & Mechanics
…and any other job that requires a physical presence.
Where the Jobs Are
The Data (USBLS)
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation Forecast 2008-2018
Top 30 Fastest Growing Jobs
2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job Title
Degree
Salary Growth
Biomedical Engineer
BS
$77,400
72%
Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst
BS
$71,100
53%
Home Health Aides
OJT
$20,460
49%
Personal and Home Care Aides
OJT
$19,180
51%
Financial Examiners
BS
$70,930
41%
Medical Scientists
PhD
$72,590
40%
Physician Assistants
MS
$81,230
39%
Skin Care Specialists
VocEd
$28,730
38%
Biochemists and Biophysicists
PhD
$82,840
37%
Athletic Trainers
BS
$39,640
37%
Physical Therapy Aides
AA/AS
$23,760
36%
Dental Hygienists
AA/AS
$66,360
36%
Veterinary Technologists / Technicians
AA/AS
$28,900
36%
Dental Assistants
OJT
$32,380
36%
Computer Software Engineers / Applications
BS
$85,430
34%
Top 30 Fastest Growing Jobs
2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job Title
Degree
Salary Growth
Medical Assistants
OJT
$28,300
33%
Physical Therapy Assistants
AA/AS
$46,140
33%
Veterinarians
PhD
$79.050
33%
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
OJT
$35,720
33%
Compliance Officers
OJT
$48,890
31%
Occupational Therapist Aides
OJT
$26,960
31%
Environmental Engineers
BS
$74,920
31%
Pharmacy Technicians
OJT
$27,710
30%
Computer Software Engineers/Systems Software
BS
$92,430
30%
Survey Researchers
BS
$36,220
30%
Physical Therapists
MS
$72,920
30%
Personal Financial Advisers
BS
$69,050
30%
Environmental Engineer Technician
AA/AS
$74,020
30%
Occupational Therapist Assistants
AA/AS
$66,780
30%
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
VocEd
$29,210
24%
Top 30 Fastest Growing Jobs
2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job Title
Degree
Salary Growth
Medical Assistants
OJT
$28,300
33%
Physical Therapy Assistants
AA/AS
$46,140
33%
Veterinarians
PhD
$79.050
33%
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
OJT
$35,720
33%
Compliance Officers
OJT
$48,890
31%
Occupational Therapist Aides
OJT
$26,960
31%
Environmental Engineers
BS
$74,920
31%
Pharmacy Technicians
OJT
$27,710
30%
Computer Software Engineers/Systems Software
BS
$92,430
30%
Survey Researchers
BS
$36,220
30%
Physical Therapists
MS
$72,920
30%
Personal Financial Advisers
BS
$69,050
30%
Environmental Engineer Technician
AA/AS
$74,020
30%
Occupational Therapist Assistants
AA/AS
$66,780
30%
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
VocEd
$29,210
24%
Top 30 - Require an Advanced Degree
2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job Title
Degree
Salary Growth
Medical Scientists
PhD
$72,590
40%
Physician Assistants
MS
$81,230
39%
Biochemists and Biophysicists
PhD
$82,840
37%
Veterinarians
PhD
$79.050
33%
Physical Therapists
MS
$72,920
30%
Top 30 - Require an Bachelor’s Degree
2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job Title
Degree
Salary Growth
Biomedical Engineer
BS
$77,400
72%
Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst
BS
$71,100
53%
Financial Examiners
BS
$70,930
41%
Athletic Trainers
BS
$39,640
37%
Computer Software Engineers / Applications
BS
$85,430
34%
Environmental Engineers
BS
$74,920
31%
Computer Software Engineers/Systems Software
BS
$92,430
30%
Survey Researchers
BS
$36,220
30%
Personal Financial Advisers
BS
$69,050
30%
Top 30 - Require Associate’s Degree
2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job Title
Degree
Salary Growth
Physical Therapy Aides
AA/AS
$23,760
36%
Dental Hygienists
AA/AS
$66,360
36%
Veterinary Technologists / Technicians
AA/AS
$28,900
36%
Physical Therapy Assistants
AA/AS
$46,140
33%
Environmental Engineer Technician
AA/AS
$74,020
30%
Occupational Therapist Assistants
AA/AS
$66,780
30%
Top 30 – Require On-the-Job Training
2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job Title
Degree
Salary Growth
Home Health Aides
OJT
$20,460
49%
Personal and Home Care Aides
OJT
$19,180
51%
Dental Assistants
OJT
$32,380
36%
Medical Assistants
OJT
$28,300
33%
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
OJT
$35,720
33%
Compliance Officers
OJT
$48,890
31%
Occupational Therapist Aides
OJT
$26,960
31%
Pharmacy Technicians
OJT
$27,710
30%
Top 30 - Vocational Education Certificate
2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job Title
Degree
Salary Growth
Skin Care Specialists
VocEd
$28,730
38%
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
VocEd
$29,210
24%
Top 10 - Best Bang for the Buck
2008 to 2018 - Forbes Magazine, Hub Pages, and CareerBuilder.Com
Job Title
Degree
Salary Growth
Physical Therapy Assistants
AA/AS
$46,140
33%
Dental Hygienists
AA/AS
$46,360
36%
Nurses
AA/AS
$66,570
22%
Skin Care Specialists
VocEd
$28,730
38%
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
BS
$37,030
21%
Veterinary Technicians
AA/AS
$28,900
36%
Accountants
BS
$59,430
22%
Computer Software Engineers / Applications
BS
$85,430
34%
Elementary School Teachers and Special Education
BS
$49,330
16%
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians
AA/AS
$42,030
29%
Top 10 - Best Bang for the Buck
2006 to 2016 - Forbes Magazine, CNN, and CareerBuilder.Com
Job Title
Degree
Salary
Growth
Physical Therapy Assistants
AA/AS
$46,140
33%
Dental Hygienists
AA/AS
$46,360
36%
Nurses
AA/AS
$66,570
22%
Skin Care Specialists
VocEd
$28,730
38%
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
BS
$37,030
21%
Veterinary Technicians
AA/AS
$28,900
36%
Accountants
BS
$59,430
22%
Computer Software Engineers / Applications
BS
$85,430
34%
Elementary School Teachers and Special Education
BS
$49,330
16%
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians
AA/AS
$42,030
29%
Preparation Offered in DoDEA Schools
So… What’s the problem?
What students are at risk?
15%
65%
20%
65% of America’s students are:
• capable, but not achieving at high levels
• applied (hands-on or contextual) learners
• will be the skilled workers in the U.S. workforce
Where the Jobs Are
Why do we have
problems preparing
students for the world of
work?
Video Link
Changing Education Paradigms
YouTube Version
What are employers looking for?
Top Fi ve En
e n t r y-Le ve l
Sk i l l Re q u i r e m e n t s
C o m p u te r lite ra c y
C ritic a l th in k in g
P ro b le m s o lvin g
Te a m w o rk
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n te rp e rs o n a l re la tio n s
Who’s Most Likely to Succeed?
All Workers Need a Solid Foundation
• Basic Skills — reading, writing, science and
mathematics, speaking, and listening
• Thinking Skills — thinking creatively, making
decisions, solving problems, knowing how to learn,
and reasoning
• Personal Qualities — individual responsibility,
self-esteem, sociability, and self-management
A Survey of 428 Employers
How has DoDEA addressed the needs
of the American employer?
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1987 – “Shop” changes to Technology Education
1992 – SCANS: Competencies Integrated
1995 – Computer Aided Drawing replaces Drafting
2000 – Technology Education becomes Pre-Engineering
2001 – Computer courses from Math to Career Ed
2002 – Industry accepted certification offered for Cisco
2003 – Career Ed becomes Professional Tech. Studies (PTS)
2003 – Huge investment with purchase of Lab-Volt equipment
2004 – Certification for CCNA, CompTIA A+, and MOSC
2004 - Career Clusters and Pathways identified and articulated
2005 - Cooperative Work Experience becomes Career Practicum
2005 – Culinary Arts and Hospitality & Tourism added
2006 – ACE Adobe Photoshop and In-Design Certification
2008 – Evaluation and Adjustment to PTS Course Offerings
2010 – DoDEA CTE Task Force to Evaluate PTS Curriculum
2011 – Pilot of 4 New Engineering Course Offerings
2012 - Presidential STEM Initiative and STEMposium
2013 - Pilot of Engineering Courses Expanded
Why Career and Technology Education?
 Courses are relevant to potential career choices.
 Career exploration before college saves tuition.
 Practical connections to other classes are made.
 Improved attendance and graduation rates.
 Benefits students that are hands-on learners.
 Certification leads to employment opportunities.
 CTE graduates earn more money.
 Employability/Interpersonal skills are taught.
DoDEA’s development of Career Clusters and
Pathways help students obtain special
endorsements upon graduation.
What are Career Clusters?
Career Clusters are groups of
related occupations. They were
selected based upon projected job
growth and the DoDEA academic
and CTE programs available to our
students. In some cases, clusters
were added to reflect the needs of
the emerging U.S. job market.
Current DoDEA Career Clusters
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Architecture & Construction
Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
Business, Management & Administration
Government & Public Administration
Health Sciences
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Transportation Distribution & Logistics
What are Career Pathways?
Career Pathways are
combinations of academic and
CTE courses that support a
desired career interest.
As early as 8th grade, students can
layout a course schedule that
would help them prepare for their
dream job.
What Career Pathways do we
offer students?
 Architecture & Construction
 Design/Pre-Construction
 Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
 Audio & Video Technology
 Journalism & Broadcasting
 Business, Management & Administration
 Administration and Information Support
 Business Financial Management & Counseling
 Management
 Marketing
 Information Technology
 Information Support & Services
 Interactive Media
 Programming/Software Engineering
 Network Systems
What Career Pathways do we
offer students?
 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
 Engineering & Technology
 Manufacturing
 Manufacturing Production Process Development
 Government & Public Administration
 National Security (JROTC)
 Health Science
 Therapeutic Services
 Human Services
 Personal Care Services
Current DoDEA CTE Course List
What does a Pathway look like?
Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Pathway: Engineering & Technology
Typically one required course is offered per pathway.
What does a Pathway look like?
Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Pathway: Engineering & Technology
Related recommended courses are also offered.
What does a Pathway look like?
Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Pathway: Engineering & Technology
Finally, associated core curriculum is prescribed.
What’s a Diploma Endorsement?
Completed Career Pathways are
listed on the student’s diploma and
transcript as an endorsement.
As with Certifications…
Endorsements tell schools and
perspective employers about
previous job training and special
qualifications.
Why certification in high school?
Industry recognized certification gives
graduating high school students a
competitive edge. Those certified are
employable and most colleges,
universities, and technical schools
award credit or advanced standing to
certificate holders. DoDEA offers
courses for several certifications.
What kind of certification training?
ACA (Adobe Certified Associate)
 Adobe Image and Publishing Software
CompTIA A+ (Computer Service/Support)
 Credential for entry-level computer technicians
CCENT(Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician)
 Computer network design, service, and support
MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist)
 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access Software
DoDEA pays for all certification exams!
(For Qualified Applicants)
What kind of certification training?
ACA (Adobe Certified Associate)
Digital Media
Web Design
Digital Publishing
 9th – 12th Grade Students
An Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) is a person who has
demonstrated entry level proficiency with one or more
Adobe software products. To become an ACA, you must
pass a product-specific proficiency exams. An Adobe
Certified Associate (ACA) credential certifies individuals
have the entry-level skills to plan, design, build, and
maintain effective communications using different forms
of digital media.
What kind of certification training?
CompTIA A+ (Computer Service/Support)
 Computer Service and Support (1 Year)
 9th – 12th Grade Students
A+ certification is a industry recognized certification that
certifies the competency of service professionals in the
computer industry. It is for anyone who wants an
internationally recognized credential that validates
competency in computer service and technical support.
What kind of certification training?
CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Level
Network Technician)
 Home Networking (1 Year)
 Business Networking (1 Year)
 11th – 12th Grade Students
The Cisco CCENT certification validates the ability to
install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size
routed and switched networks, including implementation
and verification of connections to remote sites in a Wide
Area Network.
What kind of certification training?
MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist)
 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access Software
 9th – 12th Grade Students
The Microsoft Office Specialist certification program
provides computer program literacy, measures
proficiency, and identifies opportunities for enhancement
of skills. Successful candidates receive a Microsoft Office
Specialist certification credential that sets them apart
from their peers in the competitive job market.
Do students need college after CTE?
There are as many options as there
are career choices. Students should
match their means against their
desired career before selecting a
school.
Some form of post-secondary
education or training is required for
most high school graduates to earn a
living wage.
What’s a living wage?
It’s the wage a full-time worker
requires to support them self or a
family at 100% to 130% of the poverty
line. A living wage ranges from a low
of $6.25 ($13,000 per year) in
Milwaukee to a high of $12 ($24,960
per year) in Santa Cruz.
The National Poverty Level is $10,400 per year.
Minimum Wage of $7.25 per hour or $15,080 per year.
What’s a living wage?
What kind of college is best?
 University or College – BA, BS
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Academics and General Exposure to Occupation
Specific Occupation Skills Taught in Graduate School
Campus, Sports, and Dormitory
Large Class Sizes and Greater Student Anonymity
 Community or Junior College – AA and AS
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2 Year Program - Diploma or Certificate
Academic and Occupation Skills Integrated
Campus, Athletics, but No Dormitory
Smaller Class Sizes With More Individual Instruction
 Technical or Vocational School - Certification
 Duration Depends on Requirements - Certificate
 Academic and Occupation Skills Specific
 Office Building Instructional Environment
Where can I find the best college?
Find a match for student needs:
collegeboard.com
www.college.gov
…and Find a College.
What are the goals of CTE?
 Help students make relevant choices when selecting
required and elective courses
 Teach technical skills that give additional meaning to
Math, Science and other academic areas
 Teach skills that are broad enough to overlap other
career fields
 Enhance computer and technology literacy
 Give students the opportunity to explore a variety of
careers
 Enhance problem solving skills in varied circumstances
 Build employability and interpersonal relationship skills
that enhance teamwork
 Help students discover and capitalize upon their
strengths to prepare them for America’s job market
 Give DoDEA students a competitive edge
Where the Jobs Are
Shift Happens…
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Where the Jobs Are
Frank C. Pendzich
Career Technology Education
Wiesbaden High School, DoDDS-Europe