Where the Jobs Are

1. Where the Jobs Are Frank C. Pendzich Career and Technology Education Wiesbaden High School, DoDDS-Europe

2. Where the Jobs Are I Am an Engineer Video Links I Am An Engineer Cisco Academy

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Where the Jobs Are The Data (USBLS) US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupation Forecast 2008-2018

6. Top 30 Fastest Growing Jobs2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsJob Title Degree Salary Growth

7. Top 30 Fastest Growing Jobs2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsJob Title Degree Salary Growth

8. Top 30 Fastest Growing Jobs2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsJob Title Degree Salary Growth AllProfessional or Service Sector 4 Business Finance 2 Human services 8 Engineering 16 Health

9. Top 30 - Require an Advanced Degree 2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsJob Title Degree Salary Growth

10. Top 30 - Require an Bachelor’s Degree2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsJob Title Degree Salary Growth

11. Top 30 - Require Associate’s Degree 2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsJob Title Degree Salary Growth

12. Top 30 – Require On-the-Job Training2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsJob Title Degree Salary Growth

13. Top 30 - Vocational Education Certificate2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsJob Title Degree Salary Growth

14. Top 10 - Best Bang for the Buck 2008 to 2018 - Forbes Magazine, Hub Pages, and CareerBuilder.ComJob Title Degree Salary Growth

15. Top 10 - Best Bang for the Buck 2006 to 2016 - Forbes Magazine, CNN, and CareerBuilder.ComJob Title Degree Salary Growth Preparation Offered in DoDEA Schools

16. So… What’s the problem?

17. 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

18. Where the Jobs Are Why do we have problems preparing students for the world of work? Video Link Changing Education Paradigms YouTube Version

19. What are employers looking for?

20. 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

21. How has DoDEA addressed the needs of the American employer? • 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

22. 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 Pathwayshelp students obtain special endorsements upon graduation.

23. 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.

24. Current DoDEA Career Clusters • 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

25. 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.

26. 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

27. 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 DoDEACTE Course List

28. What does a Pathway look like? Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & MathPathway: Engineering & Technology Typically one required course is offered per pathway.

29. What does a Pathway look like? Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & MathPathway: Engineering & Technology Related recommended courses are also offered.

30. What does a Pathway look like? Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & MathPathway: Engineering & Technology Finally, associated core curriculum is prescribed.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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)

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. What’s a living wage?

41. News Flash ! Regardless of the institution or its tuition costs, there is no significant difference in employability upon graduation! News Flash ! The average difference in salary between a college and junior college graduate is $3000 per year! News Flash ! Obtaining certification credentials in high school can greatly reduce tuition costs! What kind of college is best? • University or College – BA, BS • 4 or 5 Year Program - Diploma • 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 • 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 $50,000 to $160,000 $4,000 to $6,000 $10,000 to $16,000

42. Where can I find the best college? Find a match for student needs: collegeboard.com www.college.gov …and Find a College.

43. 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

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45. Where the Jobs Are Frank C. Pendzich Career Technology Education Wiesbaden High School, DoDDS-Europe