College and Career Readiness Illinois State Board of Education

College and Career Readiness Illinois State Board of Education

Student Participation/Completion Business & Community Partnerships Administrative/School Board Support Career Counseling Support Connecting Secondary to Postsecondary Quality of Program Workforce Needs

Administrators Career counselors School board Alumni Advisory council Professional organizations Postsecondary Businesses Elected officials Community partners EFE System Director Parents Students Others

Business & industry involvement Determining courses you offer Determine certifications/credentials to offer that businesses require for hiring Financial /equipment/material support Career speakers in the classroom/lab/shop

Involve the Career Counseling Department and your Community Partners! Programs of Study - sequence of courses that lead students to the workplace and /or postsecondary education Pathways Resource Center http://pathways.illinois.edu/ Give students opportunities beyond the classroom to explore a career in their chosen POS through WBL, CTSOs, etc.

Student course data enrollment in courses, demographics of students, etc. Local and State workforce/employment data National data trends and comparisons Work with your CTE Director, Education for Employment (EFE) System Director, Community College, Workforce Board, and others to gather data to support and /or improve your program.

Create a plan with strategies to improve your secondary or postsecondary program

Increase enrollment in CTE program Increase number of business partners Start a new educational program/course Increase job placements = number of skilled people in the workforce/fill the pipeline Increase the enrollment in postsecondary Offer valuable certifications/credentials for employment Increase awareness and image of CTE

Work collaboratively with your team Make the goal(s) achievable Outline implementation steps Set timelines

A. Increase Numbers by Adding Value? B. Increase Value by Adding Numbers?

1. Valuable workplace skills 2. Relevant and rigorous course offerings 3. Technology use in the classroom 4. MS/HS CTE programs feeder programs 5. Dual credit /articulated credit 6. Credentials /certifications / badges 7. Work based learning experiences

8. Scholarships 9. Classroom environment 10. Appeal to Nontraditional students 11. Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO s) 12. Student clubs and organizations 13. Administration / Career counseling support 14. Community /Alumni support

Marketing strategies do not always work out the way intended. Re-evaluate the strategies continue with ones that worked and replace others with new strategies until you get the desired results Develop a measure of success with your team.

Are your CTE courses relevant? Is your content up-to-date? How much is lecture vs. hands-on activities? Do they prepare students for careers? Do they count toward a graduation requirement? Do you incorporate the use of technology? Do they reflect your community s needs? Have you consulted with local or regional business and industry on their skill set needs?

Facilities (Classroom/labs) Comm. Partners (Business & Industry) Resources (Funding)

Improve your teacher effectiveness Maintain a presentable and inviting classroom/lab. Offer a variety of course offerings stay current! Incorporate cross-curricular activities that enhance core classes Provide more hands-on (experiential) learning Tie lessons to the standards Offer dual credit, articulated credit, certifications

Continue CTE awareness Elementary/Middle School activities Freshman orientations Board meetings Community events Parent-teacher conferences Media outlets CTE week/month activities Civic service activities Branding your program Career and Technical Student Organizations Involvement of elected government officials

Build a TEAM of diverse stakeholders to make your program a success. Look beyond the school walls for support Recruit those who can and are willing to help Choose those individuals that have a vested interest in your program. Implement new strategies in your CTE program Focus on a quality program that benefits the students, community, and business/industry

People are very supportive because they see the VALUE in what you do and what you offer! Your CTE programs have ADDED value to the student and community! Your institution is more appealing because of the PRODUCTS and SERVICES offered through the CTE programs.