CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

C T E S R O L E I N E D U C AT I O N A N D I T S I N F L U E N C E AT T H E HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

Presented By Ms. Cynthia Thomas Omaha South High School

CONTENTS:
What is CTE? History of CTE Purpose at the High School Level Career Clusters Why it Works

WHAT IS CTE?
(CTE stands for Career and Technical Education)

Career and Technical Education include programs at the: Middle School Level Secondary Level Postsecondary level

Career and Technical Education encompasses many different education instruction. These include: Classroom Teachings Practicums Cooperative Education Laboratory Applications Supervised Work Experience School-based Enterprises Student Organization Activities Apprenticeships Dual Enrollment Programs Internships

HISTORY OF CTE
Career and Technical Education was originally known as Vocational Education!

The curriculum that is currently present in todays schools originated from apprenticeships seen in 1601 and on. Since that time CTE has changed greatly. Legislative actions have increased these changes more presently. Important acts include:
1917: Smith-Hughes Act 1958: National Defense Education Act 1963: The Vocational Education Act of 1963 1968: The Vocational Education Act of 1968 1984: The Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act 1990: The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act 2006: The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act

PURPOSE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

In the Career and Technical Education classroom, students have the opportunity to learn skills that prepare them for successful entry into the work force, advancement in a career, and/or continuing on to postsecondary education.
The skills students acquire are often job-specific and have a positive influence on their general core education.

CTE classrooms also provide students with the foundation for life-long learning.

PURPOSE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

The primary objectives for career and technical education program students are: To gain the specific skills needed for job-entry positions now and/or after further education. To acquire an awareness of the structure and future trends of in demand career options and provide a cognitive base for post-secondary education.

To experience both school and work-based learning experiences.

To learn to bridge the gap between education and the world of work.

CAREER CLUSTERS AND PATHWAYS

Federal level There are 16 different Career Clusters Within the 16 Clusters are 79 different Pathways. The Clusters were designed using the nine hundred and seventy occupations described by the U.S. Department of Labors standard occupational codes. The Three Federal objectives: Career Cluster curriculum should be used to increase students awareness of career options. Students should increase understanding of the structure and function of businesses. Curriculum should strives to increase students achievement by setting high standards/expectations and teaching academics in a context that interests and motivates learners.

VIDEOS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTCXBEIgeAo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgbZyEITtfY

WORKS CITED
http://cteworks.careertech.org/state-examples/ http://www.misd.net/careerteched/overview.htm http://www.education.ne.gov/NCE/ http://www.careertech.org/career-clusters/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgbZyEITtfY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTCXBEIgeAo

http://cte.unt.edu/about/history-of-legislation
http://cte.unt.edu/about/program-levels http://www.education.ne.gov/nce/CareerClustersRes ources.html

http://www.careerclusters.org/list16clusters.php