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Linking Business, Community, and Career Education
Rich Katt: State Director, Career Education – Nebraska Department of Education
Lynne Webster: High School Counselor – Boone Central High School
Dr. Jeff Hoffman: Norfolk Career Academy Coordinator – Norfolk Public Schools
Mickie Mueller: Educational Technology Facilitator – Norfolk Public Schools
What is Career & Technical Education?
Boone Central High School CTE in Nebraska
Boone Central High School CTE in Nebraska
Boone Central High School CTE in Nebraska
Boone Central High School CTE in Nebraska
What is reVISION? An opportunity to transform a school’s current career education system in order to improve their ability to educate a qualified workforce that meets industry needs within an ever-changing economy.
A connection between postsecondary education, career educators, core academic teachers, school administrators, school counselors, and industry professionals.
An innovative and competitive grant program led by the Nebraska Department of Education in collaboration with the Nebraska Departments of Labor and Economic Development.
Sequence of Events
First cohort in 2012-2013
81 districts completed to-date
17 to complete in 17-18
New regional approach
$3+ Million in Action Grants
Participation
Boone Central High School Outcomes of reVISION
Alignment of career education programs with
workforce needs and economic development
priorities to continue the development of
Nebraska’s talent pipeline.
Res
ult
s
Addition of new Programs of Study
Elimination of outdated programs not aligned to needs
Revision of current curriculum
Identification of instructional material/equipment needs
Collaboration with business/industry
Boone Central High School Outcomes of reVISION
Res
ult
s Increased rigor and relevance of CTE offerings
Programs of Study aligned to postsecondary programs
Expansion of career academy programs
Expansion of dual-credit offerings
Updating of current career education Programs
of Study and curricula offerings to meet
postsecondary education entrance
requirements.
Boone Central High School Outcomes of reVISION
Res
ult
s Focus on Nebraska’s Career Readiness Standards
Addition of purposeful instruction on CR standards
Employer engagement
Implementation of Work-based learning
Strengthening career readiness resources and
strategies.
Boone Central High School Outcomes of reVISION
Res
ult
s Engagement with Nebraska Career Connections
Review of PK-12 career development process
Implementation of Engage curriculum
Rethinking Personal Learning Plans/student planning
Fortifying career guidance initiatives for all
students.
Boone Central High School Outcomes of reVISION
Res
ult
s
Meaningful engagement of business/industry in CTE curricular
planning
Expansion of workplace experiences including work-based learning
Increased access of students to local business experts
Increased relevance of curriculum for students
Engagement of local/regional businesses in career
education programming and creation of a common
language between local employers and education.
Boone Central High School
Lynne Webster
High School Counselor
2012 - 2013 reVISION Process
Meet with Businesses
Developed Career Readiness Curriculum
2013 - 2014 Implemented Career Readiness Course
2014 - 2015 First year for Internship
Middle School Careers Class Added
Added College & Industry Tours for MS
Hired Instructional Coach/CA Coordinator for 15-16
2015 - 2016 Developed Alternative Capstone Course Option
Began planning for PBL implementation
Added Application Process for 16-17
Added College Tours for HS
Attended National Coalition for CA Conference
2016 - 2017 Small Learning Community Established
Implemented PBL with CA CTE and Core Courses
Implemented Capstone Course
2017-2018 Incorporate more teachers in PBL (Core and CTE)
Sequential CTE Courses
•Introduction
•Intermediate
•Advanced
Career Readiness
•NE Career Readiness Standards
•40 days of Job Shadowing
•2 x 9 week Practicums
Capstone Experience
•Internship – entire year
•Capstone Course – PBL with business mentors
•Industry Certification
Boone Central’s Career Academy Model
Boone Central Academies & Pathways
Career Readiness
Semester 1
• Instruction on the NE Career
Readiness Standards
• 40 days of Job Shadowing
• 4-6 different sites
Semester 2
• Two 9 week Practicums
• More hands-on, not paid
Comprehensive Work-Based Learning Program
• Internship
– paid work experience
OR
• Capstone Course
– Blended course
– Project Based Learning with business mentors
– CTSO inclusion
OR
• Industry Certification
– Welding
– CNA
Capstone Experience
Business Plan
• Contact Information
• Career Field & Cluster
• Summary of Experience
• Special Requirements
• Connect to Career Ready Standards
2-3 Standards 1-2 IndicatorsTasks or Activities
on the Job
Business Involvement
Standard Indicator Activity/Task AssociatedModels ethical
leadership & effective
management
EthicsKeeps personal finance information about customers confident when
booking reservations & taking credit card information
Recognizes the ethical requirements of recording, obtaining, and
analyzing company financial records
Practices ethical behavior at all times and complies with
organizational code of conduct.
Practices personal moral ethics of showing up for work on time and
being honest about attendance.
Models ethical
leadership & effective
management
ManagementAbility to work well with others to increase productively.
Ability to motivate staff to meet company objectives
Manages a variety of business systems & procedures such as payroll,
financial recordkeeping, inventory control, systems procedures,
policies, and budgeting etc.
Ability to prepare summary reports for various financial aspects of the
business.
Business Plan
• Partnership Meeting every Fall
– Reviewed our model
– Discuss Business Involvement Ideas
• How are you currently partnering with BC? What’s working? What
doesn’t?
• Brainstorm ways you and/ or businesses could partner with BC
• Advisory Board Meeting in the Spring
– Evaluate goals from previous year
– Set goals for next year & determine a way to measure them
Business Involvement
She was ever so
polite to our
patients that we
visited with
greetings and
farewell
comments. Very
polite!
He is a go
getter. He
acts like he
would love to
be a
mechanic.
We want to find kids
who want the job so
that we can help
them with their
college expenses and
then they will come
back and be a good
employee.
• Students leave HS with a plan
• Intentional, sequential with CTE curriculum
• Exposure to numerous career options and local industry
• Authentic experiences
• Connections to professionals
• Focus on local economic growth and sustainability
• Opportunity for businesses to fill positions and students gain experience in career
field of interest
• Donations from businesses and Monsanto grant update welding shop
• Strong partnership between businesses & students/teachers
Impact on Boone Central
Norfolk Public Schools
Dr. Jeff Hoffman, Norfolk Career Academy Coordinator
Mickie Mueller, Educational Technology Facilitator
2016-17 Inaugural Norfolk Career Academies
Work-Based Learning
Questions?