Career Technical Education Update Ed Garcia CTE Specialist

Career & Technical Education Update Ed Garcia, CTE Specialist Region One Education Service Center August 17, 2016

Today’s Focus �The role of Career & Technical Education in preparing students to become college & career ready. �New TEKS/Courses �Regional Labor Market � 16 Career Pathways �Review of Endorsements for HS Graduation

State CTE Plan & Texas Education Code Provide opportunities for all students to: � Manage the dual role of family members and wage earner. � Gaining entry-level employment in a high skill, high-wage job or continuing the student’s education at the postsecondary level. � Gain Competencies leading to academic & technical skill attainment. � Industry recognized license, or certificates at post secondary level. � Opportunities to earn college credit. � Participate in CTSO’s.

CTE Making a Difference

Labor Market Facts Texas Workforce Commission �Technical employment is the fastest growing segment of the labor market. � 25% all jobs require 2 -yr. /or 4 -yr. degree �Fasting growing high-skill, high-wage jobs require an associate’s degree. �College graduate earn 84% more than HS graduates.

The Jobs Students Want Are Not What the Texas Market Needs � Sports Athlete � Doctor � Multi-Media Artist � Truck Driver � Forensic Science Tech � Veterinarian � Lawyer � Registered Nurse � Actor � Musician/Singer Top Occupations by Student Interest � Teachers, K-12 � Health Services -Nurses � Customer Service/Sales � Managers- all types � Accountants � Computer System Analysis � Construction/Maint. Mgrs. � Computer Specialists � Software Engineers � Management Analysis � Truck Drivers � Oil Field Specialists Top Occupation by Labor Market Demand 11

Skills Gap �Mike Rowe, known as, the Dirty Jobs Guy, explains the Skills Gap problem the United States is facing today’s workforce in this video.

Labor Market 2020 25%+ growth Texas Target Industries: �#1 - Education Cluster �#2 - Health Science Cluster �#3 - Human Services RGV Target Industries: �#1 - Health Service Cluster �#2 – Human Services & Education Cluster �#3 - Business Mgmt/Adm. Cluster

Largest Employers in RGV -Mc. Allen -Edinburg -Mission -Weslaco -PSJA EMSI, SOCRATES, & TEA AEIS 5/2016

Texas Employers say they want… 1. Good communication skills Ø Explain who you are? Ø Explain what you do? To a coworker or customer Ø Explain what you need? From a coworker or customer Ø Ability to listen to instructions? Critical think skills. (If, you are explained a sequence of event, can you determine what will probably happen next? ) 3. Technical knowledge( Degrees are needed for half of all job openings) 4. Can-do attitude/pleasant attitude. ( Workers who can focus and are engaged in their work. 5. Can work with people who are of different age, race, gender and educational level than you? Are you friendly and efficient with others? Are you 2.

21 st Century Skills & Attributes Educator Self-Assessment �Oral & Written �Hope & Optimism Communication �Critical Thinking Problemsolving �Collaboration across networks �Curiosity & imagination �Initiative & Entrepreneurialism �Agility & Adaptability �Self-regulation �Empathy & Global Stewardship �Resilience �Grit �Vision for the Future

Students & Employment – Entitlement Creed by Eric Chester & Work. Ethic. org

The Birth of Endorsements House Bill 5 Ø School districts must offer courses that allow a student to complete curriculum requirements for at least one endorsement Ø A district that offers only one endorsement must offer the multidisciplinary studies endorsement Ø All students entering grade 9 in 2014 -2015 must enroll in courses necessary to complete the Foundation School Program and at least one endorsement

State Curriculum Requirements: ENDORSEMENTS STEM Business and Industry Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies Public Services

Endorsements By Chapter and CTE Subchapter STEM Career Technical Education (Ch. 127, Ch 130 and innovative courses) Final Course from O-Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Computer Science (select courses) Science (Ch. 112) Mathematics (Ch. 111) Other Algebra II required Physics and chemistry required to earn a STEM endorsement Business and Industry Career Technical Education Final Course from A-Agriculture Food and Natural Resources Public Services Career Technical Education B-Architecture and Construction Final Course from C-Arts, A. V Technology and Communications E-Education and Training D-Business Management and Administration F-Finance G-Government and Public Administration I-Hospitality and Tourism H-Health Science K- Information Technology J- Human Services M- Manufacturing N- Marketing P-Transportation, Distribution and Logistics English Elective Credits (select courses) Technology Applications (select courses) L- Law, Public Safety, and Security Arts and Humanities Social Studies (Ch. 113 & 118) LOTE (Ch. 114) American Sign Language (Ch. 114) Multidisciplinary Advanced Courses Foundation subject areas Advanced English Electives (select courses) Placement, Fine Arts (Ch. 117) Baccalaureate, or International Dual Enrollment Other JROTC A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing the curriculum requirements for the endorsement, four math credits, four science credits and two additional elective credits. If a campus only offers one endorsement, it must be a multidisciplinary endorsement. House Bill 5 Section 16

CTE is learning that Works Learning opportunities for Students: �Dual Credit �Industry Certifications �Work-based Learning �Internships �Practicum's �Apprenticeships �Career Preparation(Co-op)

The Framework Connection to Post-Secondary and/or Employment (Dual credit*Articulated Credit*Certifications) Individual Coherent Sequence of Courses (A Plan for Each and Every Student) Career Clusters (Achieve. Texas) Career Assessment 27

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Labor Market Data Resources � Texas Workforce Comission � www. twc. state. tx. us � Labor Market Career Info. � www. cdr. state. tx. us � Reality Check � www. texasrealitycheck. com � Achieve Texas � www. Achievetexas. org � Association for CTE � www. acteonline. org � Texas Labor Market Info. � www. tracer 2. com � Department of Labor � www. dol. gov � Bureau of Labor and Statistics � www. bls. gov. ooh/ � Generation Texas � www. gentex. org � Texas Genuine � www. texasgenuine. org � RGV-Lead Labor Market Rep. � www. rgvlead. com � HS Graduation Plan -Sample � http: //www. lmci. state. tx. us/shared/highs choolgradplan. asp