The Future of Career & Technical Education Creating Together: Meaningful Architecture and Student Success
Learning Objectives A visioning process for the future of CTE programming as guided by changes in the global marketplace Relevant planning and design issues for a 21 st Century CTE facility Requirements to prepare students for hightech, high-skill job and college opportunities Features a new CTE facility should have to attract prospective K-12 and adult students Creating Together: Meaningful Architecture and Student Success
How many high schools are currently in your school division or are you planning? A. 1 to 3 B. 3 to 7 C. 7 to 10 D. 10 or more 0% 0% 0% 0% 1 to 3 3 to 7 7 to 10 10 or more
If you currently have a Career & Technical Education (CTE) facility in your school division, is it: A. A stand-alone CTE center B. Included in a comprehensive high school 0% 0% A stand-alone CTE center Included in a comprehens...
Are you contemplating planning a new Career & Technical Education facility within the next two years? A. Yes B. No 0% 0% Yes No
Career & Technical Education a radical departure from the vocational education of the past Old Vo-Tech Education = Earning only a diploma and landing a job after high school. New 21st Century Career & Technical Education = Serves as a launching pad for students to earn a postsecondary degree or an industry-recognized certification and land a job that leads to a successful career. Make CTE Courses as Desirable as AP (Advanced Placement) Courses 1915 Machine Shop Training School
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SO WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT THAT WE UNDERSTAND THE CHANGES THAT ARE HAPPENING WITH CTE BECAUSE SHIFT HAPPENS Copyright 2006 by authors: Karl Fisch + Scott McLeod
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Career & Technology Education CTE-Related Jobs Are in High Demand According to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 30% of the 46.8 million job openings created by 2018 will require some college or a two-year associate degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that middle-skill jobs (jobs that generally require some significant education and training beyond high school but less than a bachelor s degree) will account for about 45% of all job openings projected through 2014. Of the occupations requiring postsecondary education, those requiring an associate degree are projected to grow the fastest, at about 19 percent. (BLS, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition) Nearly one in six hot jobs, jobs paying above the median wage and having above average growth, will require an associate degree or some postsecondary training. (American Association of Community Colleges) By 2018, the U.S. will need at least 4.7 million new workers with postsecondary certificates, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education
16 Career Clusters 16 Career Cluster Occupational Areas to help organize 79 Career Pathways Agriculture Architecture Arts Business Education Finance Information Health Hospitality Human Services Government Law Manufacturing Marketing STEM Transportation
2 Approaches to Learning
Program/Design 21 st Century CTE Learning Spaces Schools as Symbols of Change
3. Learning Spaces Informal (independent + group)
Informal Cyber Café Business Lab Learners
2. Learning Spaces Formal (group)
Formal Classroom Learners
1. Learning Spaces Independent w/ collaboration
Open Plan Learners
Collaborative Visioning Process DATA The Executive Steering Committee with the Architect develop Vision, Guiding Principles and Program facts VISION + GUIDING PRINCIPLES PROGRAM DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS values develop then confirm drive the design new cte high school The role of the Architect is to help align the facts of the program with the values of the program
Collect Data Identify a core team of stakeholders to study and collect data specific to your school division s career and technical education (CTE) programs. Examine course and program enrollments over time to identify patterns or trends. Examine local, regional, national,& international occupational and employment data: How do your existing CTE programs match up with identified occupations/career cluster areas of growth? What new programming should be added to address identified gap areas? What existing programming should be deleted or enhanced? Survey students to determine their interest in existing CTE courses or any proposed new courses.
Conduct Stakeholder Meetings Executive Steering Committee: Day-to-day decision making Key stakeholder representatives Expanded Stakeholder Group: Faculty and Staff Planning & Parks and Rec. Students & Parents Community Stakeholders + Partner Institutions Conduct Public Input Sessions
Develop Specifications CTE spaces, with space for equipment, require more square footage than traditional classrooms What does a student do in a particular course or program? What does that student s work space look like? What are the specialized tools and equipment necessary to teach this course? What are the safety considerations for this lab or classroom? What is the student capacity of the course or program? What are the storage requirements?
Promoting the Vision Present the need for the facility based on the overall program/facility audit data. Make the case by supplying the supporting information and documentation. Provide the numbers. How much space? For how many students? At what cost? Paint the picture of what you are attempting to create in order for interested parties to buy in. What will be the impact of the school and programs within the community and beyond?
Project Funding Identifying the means of funding (i.e. CIP, RFP/PPEA, or Bond) Identifying the timelines for funding and eventual construction Targeted date for opening and occupation President s FY 2013 Budget Proposal = $1 Billion over 3 years for Career Academies
The Loudoun County CTE Model The story of the Monroe Technology Center and the Loudoun Governor s Career and Technical STEM Academy
Focus on School Business Partnerships Cultivate business partnerships and internship opportunities for students. Share your CTE facility by providing community-based education opportunities after regular school hours. Promote opportunities to partner with higher education so that students may earn additional college-level credit.
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College Credit Articulated Programs Northern Virginia Community College Administration of Justice Auto Servicing Technology Collision Repair Technology Culinary Arts Graphic Communications Greenhouse Management/Floral Design& Nursery & Landscape Management Health and Medical Sciences Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Registered Nurse Associate Degree Program Virginia Tech Biotechnology and Environmental Plant Science
Academy Program Initiatives Health and Human Services Information Technology and Security
Loudoun Governor s Career & Technical Academy (LGCTA) In July 2008, MTC became a Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Benefits of this Governor s Designation are: Focus on STEM literacy skills Deepens Academic Program Rigor Provides credentialing in the career area Provides dual enrollment opportunities Offers new courses to meet critical workforce needs Currently 4 Career Areas: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Health Science Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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Seminar Resources Presenters: Shirley L. Bazdar Director, Career and Technical & Adult Ed. Loudoun County Public Schools Department of Instruction 21000 Education Court Ashburn, Virginia 20148 571.252.1070 shirley.bazdar@lcps.org Websites: Date of Seminar: February 26, 2013 Title: The Future of Career & Technical Education, a radical departure from the vocational education of the past Paul Klee AIA, LEED AP Principal Grimm + Parker Architects 1355 Beverly Road, Suite 105 McLean, Virginia 22101 703.903.9100 pklee@gparch.com www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical www.knowhowvirginia.org www.vaview.vt.edu www.vawizard.org www.vcef.net www.careertech.org www.cteresource.org www.vactesnd.org www.loudoun.k12.va.us/mtc www.grimmandparker.com Creating Together: Meaningful Architecture and Student Success