The Human Services Cluster
Prepares students for the following career
pathways …
More than
Academics!
Is this a state wide concern?
“We are facing the possibility of massive teacher
shortages in the state.”
Lowell Johnson
State Board Member and
Past State Board President
“56% of chemistry classes are not taught by
certified chemistry teachers.”
Dr. Steven Paine
So, how many teachers do we
NEED?
04-05
05-06
06-07
2,446
2,719
3,062
Projected Number of Educators Eligible for Retirement
Teacher Cadet Course Content
Learning styles & needs
Human growth & development
Art of teaching
Social foundations of education
Planning & implementation of activities
Basic principles of educational psychology
Structure & governance in education
Students who possess exemplary
interpersonal and leadership skills
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Students admission to the program.
GPA requirement
Written teacher recommendations
Essay
Interviews (optional)
Careers in Education Courses
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Careers in Education 1:
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Careers in Education 2:
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Human Growth and Development
Careers in Education 3:
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Teacher Cadet
Exceptionalities & Human Diversity
Careers in Education 4:
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Educational Psychology
Careers in Education Benefits
EDGE credit
 Scholarship opportunities
 Field trips & classroom observations
 Educational leadership opportunities
 Real world classroom experience
before college
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Careers
in
Education
Extraordinary Teachers Needed
The absolute best teacher in the building
 The most passionate teacher in the
building
 Must attend the summer training for
Teacher Cadet teachers
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Teacher Cadet
Sites
07-08
Taking Care of the Future
Be a
Professional!
…
Child Development Specialist
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Based on the US Department of Labor’s
apprenticeship model
Graduates may earn
national certification through
the United States
Department of Labor.
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Child
Development
Specialist
The Law, Public Safety, Corrections &
Security cluster is more about public
service than constant action.
It’s
not
CSI …
Public Safety
Criminal Justice
Concentrations:
 Law Enforcement
 Corrections
 Security/Protective
Services
EMT/Firefighting
 Fire Science Technology
 Firefighting 1
 Firefighting 2
 EMT- Basic
 Telecommunicator
 Auto Extrication
 Driver/Pump Operator
 Emergency Response to
Terrorism
Public Safety
Post secondary Education
Criminal Justice
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Mountain State University
West Virginia University
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Marshall University
Glenville State College
Fairmont State University
Bluefield State College
Emergency Medical Services/Fire Science
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Mountain State University
Southern Community and Technical College
For More Information Contact …
Donna Wilkes, Coordinator
Human Services Cluster
Fax 304 558-1055
Office 304 558-6321, x 53567
dwilkes@access.k12.wv.us
Tourism in West Virginia
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Now the 2nd
largest industry in
the Mountain
State
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The fastest
growing industry
in West Virginia
Tourism in WV … An Overview
Source: WV Division of Tourism 2005 Annual Report
Tourism as an Economic Driver ….
Source: Tourism and the West Virginia Economy (2007)
WV Hospitality Industry
Employment
WV Hospitality Employment 1994 - 2004 (in thousands)
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
The Tourism Industry Will Continue
to Grow in WV …
Source: Tourism and the West Virginia Economy (2007)
WV Tourism Labor Force
Predictions …
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22.8% increase in the number of tourism jobs
from 1994 - 2004
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As the trend continues, the industry will need an
additional 15,000 workers over the next 10 years
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That will mean approximately 1,000 supervisory
positions
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These figures don’t include replacement
For More Information Contact
…
Greg Atkinson, Lead Coordinator
Human Services Cluster
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Building 6, Room B-243
Charleston, WV 25305-0330
Fax 304 558-9062
Office 304 558-3896 extension 53546
glatkins@access.k12.wv.us
West Virginia
What is
A management and
culinary arts program
which introduces the
skills necessary for
successful careers in the
foodservice industry.
?
Means
OPPORTUNITIES
for West Virginia
Students…
Articulation
Education
Scholarships
Careers
Competition
SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS
West Virginia Scholarships
NRAEF Scholarships
1.4 million each year
NRAEF/MFHA Diversity
Scholarships
Undergraduate
Scholarships
Yanni - CTE Specific
West Virginia HTAEF
EDGE
Industry and other
Foundation Scholarships
Far too many to list!
Articulations
The National Restaurant
Association Education
Foundation (NRAEF)
alone has 65 pages of
articulation
agreements
Go to :
http://www.nraef.org/prostart/students/college/passport.asp
We are…
Lodging
Management
Program
West Virginia
What is LMP?
The Lodging
Management Program is
a developing program
geared toward those
students interested in the
management and the
executive side of the
hospitality and lodging
industry.
For More Information Contact
…
Kathryn L. Mace, Coordinator
WV HEAT
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Building 6, Room B-243
Charleston, WV 25305-0330
Fax 304 558-3946
Office 304 558-3896 extension 53115
klmyers@access.k12.wv.us
Travel West
Virginia
Why offer Travel West Virginia?
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Travel West Virginia teaches young West
Virginians about their own state and the role of
tourism in the state and in their lives.
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Tourism in West Virginia is important and
provides jobs for our citizens and our students
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Provides tax dollars and economic development
to counties and towns
Why offer Travel West Virginia?
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Tourism improves the image of West Virginia
when out-of-state visitors see our beautiful
mountains, participate in our unsurpassed
outdoor adventures, and meet our friendly
people.
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Develops a better self-image for West Virginia
as a state.
Criteria for Offering TWV
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Certified teacher-any subject
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Attendance at one-week WV HEAT Summer
Teacher Training Conferences
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Adherence to TWV CSO’s
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Acceptance by WV Office of Hospitality
Education and Training
Travel West Virginia
Course Goals
To
develop an appreciation for and to promote a
sense of pride in the state of West Virginia
To
highlight the historical/geographical places of
interest in West Virginia
To
identify quality tourism attractions throughout
West Virginia
To
explore careers in the hospitality and tourism
industry in West Virginia
Travel West Virginia
Course Goals
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To develop skills and competencies necessary
for success in hospitality occupations
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To compare economic opportunities in different
regions of the state
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To develop a tourism marketing plan for a
designated region of the state
For More Information Contact …
Jane Dittman, Training Specialist
WV HEAT
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Building 6, Room B-243
Charleston, WV 25305-0330
Fax 304 558-9062
Office 304 558-3897 extension 53453
bdittman@access.k12.wv.us