Each year, thousands of CTE students graduate from high school with career goals, job skills and leadership skills knowing exactly where they will go next to further their academic and hands-on education and training. Find your passion and become one of those students! Show Program of StudyUnder Perkins V, Local education agencies (LEA) and postsecondary institutions should offer more than one program of study that:
Review the list of High-Quality CTE Programs for more information. Career Clusters & PathwaysCTE classes fall into one of 16 "career clusters." A career cluster is a group of jobs and industries that are related by skills or products. Within each cluster, there are career pathways that correspond to a collection of courses and training opportunities to prepare students for a chosen career. Each cluster contains information on their related career pathways, education and training options for high school graduates, and other related student resources.
Career Clusters, Career Pathways, Programs of StudyThere are 16 Career Clusters found in the National Career Clusters Framework which were developed in 1996 by the U.S. Department of Education, the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), the National School-to-Work Office (NSTWO) and the National Skill Standards Board (NSSB). These clusters provide standardization and consistency across an ever-evolving labor market. Career Clusters assist secondary and postsecondary institutions with:
Secondary and postsecondary institutions in Connecticut (CT) may offer courses and programs in any of the 16 clusters. However, Perkins V funds must be utilized on programs aligned with priorities in CT that are informed by labor market data and projections. Each of the clusters has merit, yet when placed against the workforce data including CT’s long-term industry and occupational projections for 2016–2026, the following 12 Connecticut Perkins V Career Clusters best fit the workforce needs of CT:
Resources
These 12 Clusters will drive the pathways and programs or programs of study to be supported, developed, or improved at the State and local levels under Perkins V. Previously, the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) called these clusters “approved program areas.” What do these Connecticut Career Clusters mean in regards to Perkins V funds? Eligible secondary and postsecondary recipients shall only utilize their Perkins V funds for programs and activities that support the approved Connecticut Career Clusters. What is a Career Pathway? In Perkins V the term “career pathways” has the meaning given the term in Section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). Career pathway is defined as a combination of rigorous and high-quality education, training, and other services that: A. aligns with the skill needs of industries in the economy of the State or regional economy involved; B. prepares an individual to be successful in any of a full range of secondary or postsecondary education options, including apprenticeships registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the "National Apprenticeship Act"; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.) (referred to individually in this Act as an "apprenticeship", except in section 3226 of this title); C. includes counseling to support an individual in achieving the individual's education and career goals; D. includes, as appropriate, education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster; E. organizes education, training, and other services to meet the particular needs of an individual in a manner that accelerates the educational and career advancement of the individual to the extent practicable; F. enables an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and at least 1 recognized postsecondary credential; and G. helps an individual enter or advance within a specific occupation or occupational cluster. Thus, a career pathway is a coordinated program of rigorous, high-quality education and work-related training that aligns to industry needs and advances students in their career of choice. A career pathway is seamless and includes multiple possibilities leading to an industry-recognized credential, certificate or licensure, and/or an associate or baccalaureate degree and beyond. To assist students in navigating various career choices aligned to Connecticut workforce needs, there are pathways organized by Connecticut Career Cluster. Eligible secondary and postsecondary recipients shall only utilize their Perkins V funds for programs and activities that support the approved Connecticut Career Clusters. What is a Program of Study (POS)? The CSDE believes all students must have access to career pathways that lead to success in college, career, and civic life. A POS is part of a student’s career pathway and consists of a non-duplicative sequence of academic and technical content at the secondary and postsecondary level. The POS progresses in specificity (beginning with all aspects of an industry or career cluster and leading to more occupation-specific instruction) and has multiple entry/exit points culminating in the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential. A POS includes a minimum of a two (2)-course sequence in a single CTE content area. Which pathway would you find in the information technology career cluster?Information Technology Career Pathways
The information technology cluster is composed of the following four career pathways: information support and services, interactive media, network systems, and programming and software development.
Which pathway includes implementing computer systems and software and DBMS?Pathway 1: Information Support and Services
Careers in Information Support and Services involve IT deployment, including implementing computer systems and software, providing technical assistance, and managing information systems.
Which of the following is an individual who is selfAn independent contractor is a self-employed person or entity contracted to perform work for—or provide services to—another entity as a non-employee. As a result, independent contractors must pay their own Social Security and Medicare taxes.
|
