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<strong>NCPN</strong> <strong>Title</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Descriptions</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Main</strong> <strong>Conference</strong> <strong>Sessions</strong>Presentation <strong>Title</strong>A Correlation Study Between EmergingTechnology Concepts <strong>and</strong> JobRequirementsA Poor Economy Doesn't Have to MeanPoor Job Opportunities for StudentsA Symbiotic Strategy for Addressing theNation's Shortage <strong>of</strong> Technical WorkersAcademic Credit in CTE: Helping CTEstudents meet increasing graduation creditrequirementsAdult Career Coaching in Virginia: A NewModelAdvanced Manufacturing Career Pathways:Why Exemplary Career Pathway ProgramsWorkAligning Career <strong>and</strong> Technical EducationPrograms With 21st Century Skills: AMarriage Made in HeavenAre You Ready to Work? Of Course I Is!Articulation Is Easy as 1, 2, 3!Assistive Technology Partnerships toEnhance Postsecondary Transition Success<strong>of</strong> Persons With DisabilitiesAttacking College Math Remediation in theHigh School CTE PathwayThursday <strong>and</strong> Friday, October 18-19 - Richmond, VAPresentation DescriptionEmerging growth technologies such as nanotechnology, photonics, <strong>and</strong> green energy<strong>of</strong>fer multiple career opportunities. Entrance <strong>and</strong> exit points for many training programsare well defined <strong>and</strong> restricted. In order to take advantage <strong>of</strong> previous skills <strong>and</strong>knowledge, correlation matrices are needed. This session will present the assessmentmethodology <strong>and</strong> process being used to create the matrices. Examples <strong>of</strong> militaryexperience <strong>and</strong> prior knowledge will be correlated to job requirements in emergingtechnology areas. Attendees will participate in matrix creation.Stop worrying about how your students are going to find their way into the work world.Come learn how to make connections with businesses, social agencies, work forcedevelopment, <strong>and</strong> your community. Experience the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> identifying employmentopportunities for your students <strong>and</strong> helping them get HIRED!Examine the symbiotic relationship between secondary schools, postsecondary schools,<strong>and</strong> industry partners relative to science, technology, engineering, <strong>and</strong> mathematics(STEM) pipeline development <strong>of</strong> technical workers. Present methods for establishingskills st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> assessments using this relationship. Explore strategies for engagingstudents in technical studies via national outreach programs.Many CTE centers are helping students meet ever increasing graduation requirementsby <strong>of</strong>fering academic credit in a CTE setting. This presentation will highlight our model forawarding math <strong>and</strong> ELA credit within CTE programs. Our process for granting a generalmath credit requires that students pass written academic tests to show pr<strong>of</strong>iciency. ELAcredit is earned in an integrated ELA/CTE course.Virginia is developing an Adult Career Coach model that will focus on assisting adults,with an emphasis on low-skills, low-wage adults, in developing career <strong>and</strong> educationplans, access resources <strong>and</strong> support services that will be available through colleges, OneStop Career Centers, human services agencies, <strong>and</strong> community based organizations.AMTEC conducted case studies <strong>of</strong> five exemplary career pathway programs betweensecondary, postsecondary institutions, <strong>and</strong> local industries. In these studies, students(mostly high school) who completed these partnership programs obtained postsecondarycredentials (occupational licenses <strong>and</strong> technical certification) <strong>and</strong> entered pathways toautomotive or advanced manufacturing jobs <strong>and</strong> relevant associates <strong>and</strong> bachelor’sdegrees.The purpose <strong>of</strong> this presentation is to answer questions such as why are 21st-centuryskills are so important, what do we know about 21st-century audiences, how does 21stcenturylearning impact teacher c<strong>and</strong>idates, what strategies can you use to incorporate21st-century learning in your classroom, are 21st-century schools up to the task, <strong>and</strong> didyou get your invitation to the wedding? Come find out how we are up to the challenge. Ifwe are, then let’s bring out the champagne <strong>and</strong> start dancing!Learn strategies that will prepare students on how to get a job <strong>and</strong> excel in their field.Your students know their trade skills, but do they have good workplace skills? Lessonsshowcased will include creating portfolios, interviewing, <strong>and</strong> the s<strong>of</strong>t skills employers saystudents need for success.Rigorous programs <strong>of</strong> study require articulation between high schools <strong>and</strong> colleges. Ifyou’re working with multiple high schools, you’ve got to have an articulation strategy!Learn how Fox Valley Technical College established processes <strong>and</strong> guidelines that helparticulations get <strong>of</strong>f on the right foot ensuring consistency <strong>and</strong> integrity.Advances in Assistive Technology (AT) have enhanced participation <strong>of</strong> persons withdisabilities (PWD) in education, career training, <strong>and</strong> employment. H<strong>and</strong>held <strong>and</strong> other ATthat exp<strong>and</strong> individual career achievements <strong>and</strong> access to instruction will bedemonstrated. Attendees will learn partnerships <strong>and</strong> resources available to maximizeaccess, engagement, <strong>and</strong> success <strong>of</strong> PWD. Computers not required to attend.Learn how to find embedded math concepts in a CTE class. Proceed on to how a mathteacher helps the CTE teacher learn to teach the embedded concepts. Move on tolearning how to organize a geometry class so students can immediately apply the mathconcept to the CTE project. This session will focus on the construction pathway includinglearning the math for a house building project.Benefits Access for College Completion This session presents strategies <strong>and</strong> resources for working with low income students to(BACC): Helping low income students persist help them access public benefits to which they are eligible but may not be aware,<strong>and</strong> completeincreasing success in college. The Benefits Access for College Completion project isfocused on strengthening individuals for college <strong>and</strong> global success.Bridges <strong>and</strong> Scaffolds on the Road toSuccess: A Journey Through Middle Collegeat JSRCCAttendees experience our program in the shoes <strong>of</strong> a student, assuming student identitiesprovided. Key staff present on program components <strong>and</strong> roles with students at variousstages. The presentation includes a “progress update” <strong>and</strong> student outcomes based on
Presentation <strong>Title</strong>Building Productive Partnerships WithBusinesses for Future Employment <strong>of</strong>Students <strong>and</strong> AdultsBusiness Solutions Team: Eliminating theConfusion for EmployersCareer Academies: The Importance <strong>of</strong>Effective SchedulingCareer Clusters: Virginia’s Best PracticesCareer Foundations 101: How to Prepare anEffective <strong>and</strong> Comprehensive CareerServices ProgramCareer Pathway Alignment to Kuder®AssessmentsCareer Readiness <strong>and</strong> the Common CareerTechnical Core InitiativeCareerSafe Online: Delivering OSHA 10-Hour Curriculum <strong>and</strong> CertificationCollaborating Across the Pipeline to IncreaseNontraditional Student Success in STEMProgramsCollaborative Self-Sustaining Approaches toTransition GED® Students in RuralCommunitiesCollege <strong>and</strong> Career Preparation: CareerPathways Elective Course for AdultPresentation Descriptionactual students. Integrated discussion <strong>of</strong> program components, funding sources, successrates <strong>and</strong> challenges will be discussed.Establishing productive partnerships with businesses, organizations <strong>and</strong> agencies affordsstudents <strong>and</strong> adults the ability to build relationships with future employers. Creating anearly awareness <strong>of</strong> a businesses’ specific education requirements <strong>and</strong> job skills helpsstudents <strong>and</strong> adults match career aspirations with employers.This presentation will focus on how the Greater Richmond VA Region, under theumbrella <strong>of</strong> the capital region Workforce Investment Board (WIB), known asRESOURCE, developed a business solutions team (BST) focusing on the core servicesthat the collective agency partners provide. In the past, there was much confusion aboutwhat agency to go to for workforce assistance, <strong>and</strong> because <strong>of</strong> that, area businessesdidn’t want to use the services <strong>of</strong> the agencies.Mike Neubig has vast experience in scheduling cohort-based programs in the form <strong>of</strong>smaller learning communities <strong>and</strong> career academies. The main focus <strong>of</strong> this work is totrain school leaders to unlock the constraints <strong>of</strong> traditional bell schedules <strong>and</strong> implementhybrid models that allow for flexible, performance driven instruction.This session will provide the most up-to-date information on Virginia’s K-12 efforts for thenational career clusters <strong>and</strong> pathways initiative. The presentation will feature bestpractices in Virginia’s public schools, highlighting the 16 career clusters. Selected bestpractices videos will be shown to the participants.Name the lifelong process that combines self-awareness, knowledge <strong>of</strong> the changingworkplace environment, <strong>and</strong> the ability to effectively prepare for workplace transitions——career development, <strong>of</strong> course. Find tips <strong>and</strong> strategies for addressing each <strong>of</strong> theseareas, then learn how to efficiently fit them easily into workable career planning programsyour clients will use time <strong>and</strong> time again.This presentation will highlight the new ways Kuder® is helping to incorporate pathwaysinto career planning. Kuder’s assessments report results align to the National 16 CareerClusters but users will see a new, additional, <strong>and</strong> highly informative report <strong>and</strong> a rankorderedlisting <strong>of</strong> the student’s five closest matching career pathways. Attend thispresentation to find out more about this report <strong>and</strong> how it serves as an additionalorganizational tool to develop more effective programs <strong>of</strong> study <strong>and</strong> occupationalsuccess.The National Association <strong>of</strong> State Directors <strong>of</strong> Career Technical Education Consortium(NASDCTEc) is coordinating the state-led effort, which will complement <strong>and</strong> supportcomprehensive college <strong>and</strong> career ready st<strong>and</strong>ards, such as the Common Core StateSt<strong>and</strong>ards Initiative (CCSI) in English Language Arts <strong>and</strong> Mathematics. The CCTC willbuild a common connection among states to help prepare CTE students for college <strong>and</strong>career. Forty-one states, DC, <strong>and</strong> Palau have signed a declaration <strong>of</strong> support for theCCTC initiative, pledging their involvement in the development stage. Hear about theprocess used <strong>and</strong> how to access the results. In 2012, NASDCTEc convened the CareerReadiness Partner Council (CRPC) made up leading education <strong>and</strong> business leaders toidentify a definition <strong>and</strong> principles for Career Readiness. Hear about the progress madefrom national leaders made toward defining Career Readiness <strong>and</strong> plans for the futurethat influence Career Readiness implementation in states <strong>and</strong> districts. You’ll hear howthis career readiness work connects to the career ready practices being developed aspart <strong>of</strong> the CCTC <strong>and</strong> how all <strong>of</strong> this is driving policy discussions for Perkinsreauthorization.CareerSafe Online provides educators with online curriculum, resources <strong>and</strong> toolsnecessary to effectively deliver the interactive curriculum to their students. This proactiveweb-based training is designed to provide entry-level workers, particularly secondary <strong>and</strong>post secondary, with fundamental safety knowledge needed in the workplace. If studentsare successful, they will receive a portable national industry recognized OSHA 10-Hourcertificate <strong>and</strong> wallet card. This unique approach to safety can maximize studentachievement <strong>and</strong> help develop life-long, self-directed learners.Through the collaboration <strong>of</strong> faculty, counselors, <strong>and</strong> administrators from middle schools,high schools, career centers (both secondary <strong>and</strong> adult), community colleges, four-yearuniversities, <strong>and</strong> local employers, The Ohio STEM Equity Pipeline Project has beensuccessful in developing <strong>and</strong> implementing innovative research-based strategies toincrease access <strong>and</strong> success <strong>of</strong> nontraditional female students in STEM programs.This presentation will address an overview <strong>of</strong> rural programs <strong>and</strong> student characteristics,innovative counseling approaches, leveraging funding, <strong>and</strong> overcoming truedisadvantages <strong>of</strong> program delivery in rural settings. Examples <strong>of</strong> awards received includetobacco <strong>and</strong> Workforce Investment Board funding. Benefits to participants are differentapproaches to counseling <strong>and</strong> funding for replication.Attendees will underst<strong>and</strong> how Daytona State College Department <strong>of</strong> Adult Educationbuilt <strong>and</strong> implemented a college <strong>and</strong> career preparation elective course for college bound
Presentation <strong>Title</strong>Give Your Students a Reality CheckPresentation Descriptionutilize industry pr<strong>of</strong>essionals as key links into the job market.During this interactive presentation, attendees will come away with a ready to go lessonfor their students entering the "Game <strong>of</strong> Life." Financial knowledge <strong>and</strong> college readinesswill be the focus.Going For Gold: Developing Human Capital In this workshop you will learn about the national workforce crisis, why credentials aregaining increased recognition nationwide, <strong>and</strong> how you can prepare your learners forcertification tests.Got an App for That! Rigorous Programs <strong>of</strong>Study Technical Skill AttainmentGreat Ideas + Essential Elements + What inthe World Do They Want = $Green/Sustainability St<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> theCareer ClustersHelping Students at a Middle College HighSchool to Graduate on TimeI Couldn't Fix Your Brakes, So I Made theHorn LouderThis presentation will showcase a unique <strong>and</strong> immediate way to track student progressthrough Rigorous Programs <strong>of</strong> Study using a technical skill attainment application for aniPad. Through an OVAE grant, an urban, suburban, <strong>and</strong> rural school district track studentcareer technical education development toward postsecondary education <strong>and</strong> theworkforce.Grantwriting can be quite a daunting task! The session will share tips from a nationalgrantwriting perspective on how to check all the blocks <strong>and</strong> set yourself apart!The US Department <strong>of</strong> Education supported a pilot effort that provided resources todevelop a set <strong>of</strong> green/sustainability st<strong>and</strong>ards in six <strong>of</strong> the Career Cluster areas. Theprocess used to achieve the st<strong>and</strong>ard development will be discussed along with a look atthe results including the st<strong>and</strong>ards developed in agriculture; food & natural resources;architecture & construction; information technology; manufacturing; STEM; <strong>and</strong>transportation, distribution & logistics. Information on how to access the resources will beshared during this session.Hear what the Williamson County Middle College High School is doing to help students,who do not fit into traditional schools, graduate on time <strong>and</strong> not become 5th-year seniors.Do you want to leave a child behind? What are the real issues? Does stress keep usavoiding them? Successful educators face life simply. Learn ten keys to successfullyapproach life with practical ideas <strong>and</strong> activities to “fix your brakes”. Come “tune up yourengine” with fun, simple, powerful ideas.I Have an iPad, Now What Do I Do With It? iPads are magical devices that are changing the way we educate our students. Thisinteractive presentation will focus on successfully implementing tablet devices in schools<strong>and</strong> using them as more than just e-book readers. See how they can be used to createrich, dynamic learning environments. Come share what you have done with Pads orother tablets in your classroom. The presenter has been applying creative ways toincorporate this new device in education since launch. iPad not required to attend.Implementing a Mechanism for AutomaticCareer Pathways College Credit <strong>and</strong>Seamless TransitionsIndiana’s GED+ Program: Redefining AdultEducation Through OccupationalCertificationsIndustry Credential for BiotechnologyInfusing Math St<strong>and</strong>ards Into CTECurriculumsInnovative CTE Curriculum Alignment <strong>and</strong>Assessment ToolsIntegrated Training for Continuing Education<strong>and</strong> CareersSanta Fe College’s Automatically Transcripted Career Pathways College Credit initiativemeets OVAE’s definition <strong>of</strong> a seamless process for high school CTE students to earncollege credits automatically posted on permanent transcripts. Attendees learn how toinstitute a similar process, resulting in academic success for students <strong>and</strong> recruitingsuccess for colleges.Indiana is in the second year <strong>of</strong> implementation <strong>of</strong> its GED+ program, which <strong>of</strong>fersoccupational training to adult education students in six industry sectors: advancedmanufacturing, TDL, healthcare, business, IT, <strong>and</strong> construction. We will give an overview<strong>of</strong> Indiana’s statewide framework <strong>and</strong> grant process, examples <strong>of</strong> successful programdevelopment at the local level, <strong>and</strong> initial outcomes data.Learning science in the context <strong>of</strong> industrial applications is a paradigm shift that opensdoors to careers in biotechnology. Partners in Florida have developed programs for multilevelcareer pathways in biotechnology, including an entry-level, industry approvedcredential <strong>of</strong> “Biotechnician Assistant” earned through our secondary program, whichleads to employment <strong>and</strong>/or statewide articulation agreement into the state’spostsecondary biotechnology programs.The key components <strong>and</strong> elements <strong>of</strong> this presentation is the use <strong>of</strong> innovative skillsdevelopment for CTE using web-based designed math st<strong>and</strong>ards in CTE courses incomputer-aided drafting, automotive, woods, <strong>and</strong> culinary arts.Introducing IRT, an online instructional resource tool that CTE teachers can use toaccess curriculum resources aligned with specific content skill st<strong>and</strong>ards. The tool wasdeveloped from an extensive curriculum mapping process that aligns CTE skill sets,academic st<strong>and</strong>ards, CTE technical writing prompts, technology resources, project-basedlearning, <strong>and</strong> formative <strong>and</strong> performance assessments. Participants can discover themapping process, valuable teaching resources, formative <strong>and</strong> performance assessmentstrategies, <strong>and</strong> experience the capabilities <strong>of</strong> the online IRT. Computer not required toattend.An estimated 90 million Americans lack the basic literacy, numeracy, <strong>and</strong> Englishlanguageskills needed for continuing education <strong>and</strong> good jobs. Instruction that combinesfundamental education with technical skills known as “integrated training” is crucial toworkforce development programming for workers who lack these basics. This workshopexplores integrated training as part <strong>of</strong> NCLR’s Career Pathways Initiative, supported by
Presentation <strong>Title</strong>Integrating Career Pathways Activities IntoExisting CurriculaIntegrating Design Components That TurnKnowledge <strong>and</strong> Skill Into Cash!iPad Use in the Classroom: A QualitativeApproach to Flexible TeachingiPads <strong>and</strong> Tablets: A Sharing SessionLake L<strong>and</strong> College Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> anApplied Technology Program: Adult <strong>and</strong>Workforce EducationLearning Made Relevant: ImplementingProblem <strong>and</strong> Project-Based Learning UsingContextual TeachingMaryl<strong>and</strong>’s Program <strong>of</strong> Study inCybersecurity: CAE & NICE Framework <strong>and</strong>Postsecondary ArticulationMaximizing the CTE Context: StrengtheningAcademic Skills in Career PathwaysMeeting Workforce Needs Through BusinessLeadership Not Business AdvisingMicromessaging, Access, <strong>and</strong> Equity inSTEM Career EducationNational Science Foundation-Funded PBLScenario Development Fosters CurriculumAlignment in SCOhio: Leader in Tech Prep/Programs <strong>of</strong>StudyOne-Stop Shopping for Adult CareerPathwaysthe Walmart Foundation.Presentation DescriptionNo time or budget to completely rewrite your Language Arts curriculum? Integratingcareer pathways components <strong>and</strong> activities into existing curricula is not as hard as youmay think! Modifying what you have may be the answer, at least for now. Expect to leaveready to immediately implement career pathways components.Have you ever wanted your students to have knowledge in another area that couldbenefit your curriculum? Integrating three different design courses, students use theirs<strong>of</strong>tware knowledge from a concept to produce a product. These practical applicationsimplemented by staff <strong>and</strong> students lead to earning financial support for their programs.This presentation will describe the process <strong>of</strong> successfully implementing iPads into thefamily <strong>and</strong> consumer sciences middle school curriculum. Presenters will explain the fourphases <strong>of</strong> the process: planning, preparing, implementing <strong>and</strong> evaluating. Presenters willalso discuss project-based learning <strong>and</strong> student engagement. iPads not required toattend.Do you have experience using iPads or other tablets in your school? This session isdevoted to those who have dabbled in this new magical device <strong>and</strong> used it to help youteach, a tool for your students, or school. Come share your successes <strong>and</strong> failures in thisintimate sharing session <strong>of</strong> ideas. This session will be taped <strong>and</strong> later put on YouTube<strong>and</strong> TeacherTube. iPads not required to attend session.Lake L<strong>and</strong> College Adult <strong>and</strong> Workforce Education Fundamental <strong>of</strong> Applied TechnologyProgram is designed to prepare students for direct employment <strong>and</strong>/or entrance intopostsecondary education programs <strong>of</strong> study. Participants in the program can gaininformation on braiding funding streams to assist students in accessing career <strong>and</strong>technical educational programs.Attendees can expect to gain insight on how to integrate CTE into the everydayclassroom instruction. Attendees will also learn to use problem <strong>and</strong> project-basedlearning to effectively cover the new Core Content St<strong>and</strong>ards. Attendees will benefit fromthe session by becoming more familiar with one <strong>of</strong> the most effective instructionalpractices available.Learn about Maryl<strong>and</strong>’s cybersecurity career pathway. The pathway is based on directarticulation with the Centers <strong>of</strong> Academic Excellence <strong>and</strong> supports the NICE Framework.It integrates both industry competencies/certifications <strong>and</strong> the career cluster knowledge /skill sets aligned with stackable credentials. Find out about the Maryl<strong>and</strong> program <strong>and</strong> anational rollout.Participants will benefit from learning the latest findings from the NRCCTE curriculumintegration projects. They will also leave with some practical "takeaways" that can beapplied in the development <strong>of</strong> career pathways.The Convergence Technology Center <strong>and</strong> BATEC Center for IT have been successful inrecruiting <strong>and</strong> retaining active business <strong>and</strong> industry leadership teams that guide theCenters in reimagining IT careers, resulting in students being right-skilled to rapidly gainemployment. Participants will learn strategies <strong>and</strong> techniques to build dynamic businesspartnerships.Micromessaging to Reach <strong>and</strong> Teach Every Student is a rigorous pr<strong>of</strong>essionaldevelopment program for secondary <strong>and</strong> postsecondary STEM <strong>and</strong> CTE educatorsdesigned to increase the participation <strong>and</strong> academic success <strong>of</strong> their students with anemphasis on underrepresented populations, including women. Pilot data hasdemonstrated significant impact for all students.Learn how a high School physics instructor incorporates physics-driven problem-basedlearning (PBL) projects to engage students <strong>and</strong> demonstrate relevance. SC ATEpresenters will describe their collaboration, share, ready-to-implement PBL projects <strong>and</strong>discuss a SC curriculum alignment project.This presentation will highlight Ohio’s commitment in maintaining the Tech Prepphilosophy throughout the CTE system despite the elimination <strong>of</strong> federal Perkins fundssupporting Tech Prep. Learn how Ohio changed from a twenty-three college Tech Prepconsortia structure to six college Tech Prep regional service centers supporting <strong>and</strong>facilitating Tech Prep/Program <strong>of</strong> Study applications, bilateral articulation agreementdevelopment, <strong>and</strong> college readiness assessments <strong>and</strong> interventions.Designing Instruction for Career Pathways (DICP) is a project funded by the U.S.Department <strong>of</strong> Education s Office <strong>of</strong> Vocational <strong>and</strong> Adult Education that seeks to assiststate <strong>and</strong> local adult education providers as they develop <strong>and</strong> implement adult careerpathways programs that are designed to help low-skilled adults succeed inpostsecondary education <strong>and</strong> employment. DICP is managed by Kratos LearningSolutions in partnership with the Center for Occupational Research <strong>and</strong> Development.Participants will learn how to get involved in the leading career pathways movement inadult education.
Presentation <strong>Title</strong>Summer Digital Media Institute Using AdobeInDesign to Earn Advanced College CreditSupplying Workforce Needs: NSF NationalCenter for Supply Chain TechnologyEducationTaking It National! The WorkplaceReadiness Skills for the CommonwealthModelTBDTeachers As Advisors: An AdvisementSystem for College <strong>and</strong> WorkforceReadinessTeaching Introductory Electronics Skills byIntelligent SimulationsTechnical Assistance Tools for ImplementingCareer PathwaysThe 21st Century Connection: Taking theLEAD in the Adult Classroom—Learn, Excel,Achieve, <strong>and</strong> DeliverThe Career Pathways Effect: LinkingEducation <strong>and</strong> Economic ProsperityThe Role <strong>of</strong> Four-Year Institutions inCreating Engaging PathwaysThe Senior Project: Connecting our Studentsto the CommunityThe Toothpick Factory: A Simulation Gamefor the S<strong>of</strong>t SkillsThe Trifecta: Earning Workforce Credentials<strong>and</strong> College Sophomore Status in One YearTransforming CTE: Implications <strong>of</strong> State-Level Reforms in the Administration'sPerkins BlueprintTransitioning ABE ESL Programs <strong>and</strong>Faculty to 21st-Century SkillsPresentation Descriptionpathways. Apprenticeship graduates earn industry-valued <strong>and</strong> created embeddedacademic credentials <strong>and</strong> skills that are critical <strong>and</strong> portable within the industry.Santa Fe College showcases skills <strong>and</strong> technologies that students in digital designcourses can learn during one week <strong>of</strong> intensive training in the leading graphic designlayout application, Adobe InDesign. Students test for s<strong>of</strong>tware competencies <strong>and</strong> createtheir own project portfolio, making them eligible to receive three advanced collegecredits. Computers not required to attend.Participants will learn how Sinclair Community College, Norco College, <strong>and</strong> their partnersare creating a pipeline <strong>of</strong> supply chain workers with a NSF National Center for supplychain technology education grant.Experts in research, curriculum, <strong>and</strong> assessment will describe the partnership thatresulted in the Virginia model, Workplace Readiness Skills (WRS), <strong>and</strong> how it went froman idea to a st<strong>and</strong>-alone industry credential. States <strong>and</strong> organizations are invited toimplement this complete WRS program at minimal cost <strong>and</strong> effort.Teachers As Advisors (TAA) provides a classroom guidance delivery system thatprovides middle <strong>and</strong> high school students time to establish academic <strong>and</strong> career goalsbeginning in the sixth grade. Planning, curriculum, <strong>and</strong> materials will be shared, as wellas data from implementation <strong>and</strong> evaluationA browser-based program delivers realistic lab problems with simulated equipment for anintroductory DC/AC electronics course, <strong>and</strong> then grades <strong>and</strong> advises the students muchas the teacher might do, looking over their shoulders with no damage to real labequipment. Response data is saved on a central server with reports available forstudents <strong>and</strong> teachers. This NSF-funded “SPARKS” project is freely available through theConcord Consortium portal. Interested? Come see what students <strong>and</strong> teachers aresaying, see a demonstration <strong>of</strong> our modules, <strong>and</strong> sign up your school! Computer notrequired to attend.This session will provide attendees with information about the technical assistance toolscreated by the U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Labor’s Employment <strong>and</strong> Training Administration(ETA) to support career pathways development. Among the tools to be showcased isETA’s recently released Career Pathways Toolkit: Six Key Elements for Success.This workshop highlights classroom strategies to motivate <strong>and</strong> prepare adult students tosucceed in the new global economy by using the LEAD—Learn, Excel, Achieve,Deliver—qualities.Do you need more help in underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> then implementing Career Pathways inyour state or region? Highly respected experts <strong>and</strong> authors have come together toprovide you a new CP resource book as co-published by the National Association <strong>of</strong>State Directors <strong>of</strong> Career Technical Education (NASDCTEc) <strong>and</strong> CORD.The Virginia Career Pathways System fosters smooth educational transitions so thatindividuals can seamlessly move to higher levels <strong>of</strong> education. Key to this is theestablishment <strong>of</strong> partnerships aligning K-12, workplace, <strong>and</strong> college programs, includingfour-year institutions. This roundtable session will provide information about thesuccessful engagement <strong>of</strong> some VA four-year institutions in the pathways initiative,including a discussion <strong>of</strong> state policies that play a significant role in the integration <strong>of</strong>four-year institutions in the process. H<strong>and</strong>outs <strong>and</strong> time for discussion will be provided.This session will focus on the design <strong>and</strong> implementation <strong>of</strong> a senior capstone project.Participants will hear about one school's experience from planning to implementation,<strong>and</strong> how the senior project has made a difference for students. Participants will receivematerials that will enable them to hit the ground running.Looking for a job? The Toothpick Factory is hiring! As difficult as finding new employeesmight be, retaining them is also a great challenge. Even those with strong technical skills<strong>of</strong>ten lack adequate “s<strong>of</strong>t skills.” FLATE Center for Advanced Technological Education's"Toothpick Factory” simulation <strong>of</strong>fers a great way to focus participants on s<strong>of</strong>t skills in afun h<strong>and</strong>s-on simulation set in a workplace setting.This clinic will illustrate an adaptable model that enables high school students to earnworkforce certifications, <strong>and</strong> achieve college sophomore status before graduating.Program construction, intervention strategies <strong>and</strong> collaboration will be highlighted. As anoutcome, participants will learn how to replicate this progressive framework at theirrespective institutions.The Administration has called for reforms to transform <strong>and</strong> strengthen CTE in its blueprintfor Perkins reauthorization. This session will describe the Administration’s proposal <strong>and</strong>focus on the assets that states already have <strong>and</strong> the challenges they may face inundertaking these reforms.To establish successful student transitioning courses from ABE to postsecondarysettings, transitioning ABE ESL programs <strong>and</strong> faculty to 21st-century skills is necessary.
Presentation <strong>Title</strong>Using the Competency Model to DevelopCareer PathwaysVerso: Virginia's Online System for CTEProgram Information <strong>and</strong> CurriculumVirginia Business <strong>and</strong> Industry PanelVirginia Education Wizard: Helping StudentsPlan for Success!Virginia: Building Bridges for Adults inTransitionVirginia’s Collaborative Approach toCoaching Youth <strong>and</strong> AdultsVirginia's Career Coach Program: AnEffective Model for Delivering PostsecondaryTransition ServicesVirginia's Rapid Response Program: ACareer Pathway Portal That LeveragesPartner Services to Enhance Results forCustomers in TransitionPresentation DescriptionThis presentation will discuss what <strong>and</strong> how program administrators can implement tohelp transition their instructors from teaching basic English to teaching 21st-century skills.This presentation will provide an overview <strong>of</strong> the how to build a competency model. Themodel is a valuable tool in engaging businesses to help educational <strong>and</strong> trainingorganizations (both secondary <strong>and</strong> postsecondary) to development curriculum <strong>and</strong>programs to train the current, emerging, <strong>and</strong> future workforce in occupations that are highgrowth, high dem<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> high wage <strong>and</strong> contribute to the economic growth <strong>of</strong> localities,regions, <strong>and</strong> beyond.Virginia's Educational Resource System Online, VERSO, houses all CTE course data inan easy-to-use, web-based system. Come see how Virginia delivers a wealth <strong>of</strong>curriculum-related resources to its CTE teachers <strong>and</strong> administrators. All courses includethe m<strong>and</strong>atory 21 Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth <strong>and</strong> are correlatedto at least one industry credential. Computer not required to attend.Come learn what business <strong>and</strong> industry leaders have to say about their workforce needs<strong>and</strong> how career pathways partnerships are beginning to fill those needs. This esteemedpanel will share information about internships, apprenticeships, <strong>and</strong> advisory councils, aswell as creation <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> sequential programs which transition students from highschool to community college, <strong>and</strong> in some cases to the university level. Also included willbe pathways that help adults move into STEM careers. These are some <strong>of</strong> Virginia’s verybest!The Virginia Education Wizard is an innovative online career <strong>and</strong> college resource that isa result <strong>of</strong> collaborations throughout the state. The site provides users withcomprehensive <strong>and</strong> individually tailored information on career <strong>and</strong> educational options.Learn how the Wizard brings together critical tools for students <strong>and</strong> administrators.Computer not required to attend.Through partnerships between community colleges <strong>and</strong> adult education, Virginia isbuilding bridges to college <strong>and</strong> careers for adults who lack a high school diploma or GED.This interactive session focuses on how two Virginia transitions programs, MiddleCollege <strong>and</strong> PluggedInVA, assist this population in preparing for higher education <strong>and</strong>careers.Career coaching has become a highly effective way to guide Virginia’s citizens througheducational <strong>and</strong> training opportunities <strong>and</strong> into industries seeking a trained <strong>and</strong> careerreadyworkforce. Virginia is bringing together coaches who provide service to high schoolstudents, dislocated workers, foster youth, high school drop-outs, <strong>and</strong>unemployed/underemployed citizens. This session will provide an overview <strong>of</strong> coachingin Virginia, the characteristics <strong>and</strong> barriers <strong>of</strong> the populations being served, <strong>and</strong> Virginiacollaborative approach to combine training, pr<strong>of</strong>essional development, <strong>and</strong> casemanagement.Virginia’s Career Coach Program provides students with unique access to postsecondarytraining <strong>and</strong> careers using a model that is accountable to stakeholders with extensivedata collection techniques <strong>and</strong> supports Virginia’s career pathways plan. Thepresentation will provide an overview <strong>of</strong> the model <strong>and</strong> highlight thelocal/regional/statewide management <strong>of</strong> a career coach program, including how to getbuy in from college <strong>and</strong> legislative leaders to start the program <strong>and</strong> drive funding.Updates on the Career Coach Certification will be provided, including collaboration on theadult coaching model.Successful career pathways systems are built on trusting relationships <strong>and</strong>communication between public <strong>and</strong> private partners. As a portal to the Career PathwaysSystem, the Rapid Response Program in Virginia will share ways to exp<strong>and</strong>services/resources by capitalizing on partnerships that include business, workforce, <strong>and</strong>economic development representatives, in addition to local, state, <strong>and</strong> federalgovernment entities. Evaluative outcome reports from the Joint Forces Comm<strong>and</strong>Transition Center will be shared to illustrate our success. We will provide a continuousimprovement model for participants.WI Career Pathways Website—Revved Up! Come see how Wisconsin is driving career pathways across the state! Developed in2010 with high school program-<strong>of</strong>-study builders in mind, WICareerPathways.orgexp<strong>and</strong>ed in 2011 for middle <strong>and</strong> high school students. And we haven’t slowed down!This summer we’ve added customized features for school counselors <strong>and</strong> shifted gearsby turning our attention to creating a web-based tool for developers <strong>of</strong> adult careerpathway “roadmaps.” Computers not required to attend.Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship 2012: StillInvesting in Wisconsin's FutureWorkforce Reform in the Commonwealth:Strategies for SuccessWisconsin's Youth Apprenticeship (YA) integrates classroom <strong>and</strong> work-based learning forhigh school juniors <strong>and</strong> seniors. In the last six years, YA has been updated to reflectmore flexible options for employer implementation! Attend to hear how you can use thismodel with employers <strong>and</strong> schools to make students career ready!This presentation will include a brief overview <strong>of</strong> the reforms that have taken place inVirginia since 2006 to present. A panel will outline the strategies used over two
Presentation <strong>Title</strong>WorkKeys—Unlocking the Door toEmployment for People With DisabilitiesPresentation Descriptiongubernatorial administrations to encourage collaboration, partnership, <strong>and</strong> cooperationamong the partners in education, workforce <strong>and</strong> economic development includinglegislative reform, executive orders, <strong>and</strong> reorganizations. The panelists will delineate theunique programs <strong>and</strong> initiatives including career pathways, CTE, CRC, On Ramp, <strong>and</strong>Adult Career Coaching, to increase credential <strong>and</strong> employment attainment <strong>and</strong> skill upthe workforce.WorkKeys Unlocking the Door to Employment is an interactive presentation designed toteach participants about how quality assessment <strong>and</strong> instruction can enable clients withdisabilities to attain career readiness certification <strong>and</strong> competitive employment.Testimonials from Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center clients enlighten participantswith the benefits <strong>of</strong> attaining a career readiness certificate.
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