CTE Pathways Clause Samples

CTE Pathways. SOCA’s career pathways are a sequence of integrated courses and experiences that develop students’ academic, technical, and professional skills aligned to their career areas of interest. Whether a student is interested in going to college, getting a certificate or working immediately after high school, career pathways can be customized for any ambition or plan. The Career Technical Education Programs at SOCA has the following shared vision with Ohio’s Strategic Plan for Education. • Vision: Each Child graduates from high school and each graduate is prepared with the knowledge, skills and disposition to pursue his or her chosen post-high school path and become a lifelong learner, who is an engaged, culturally aware and contributing member of society. In order to achieve this vision/goal, the school will offer the following CTE programs; STNA and Early Childhood Education, Microsoft Business, Media and Culinary Arts. Each pathway will include career exploration, training and certifications. Students benefit from real world curriculum and an academic environment that helps them beyond high school graduation. Southern Ohio Career Academy is a high school serving students who traditionally would be enrolled in grades 9-12, aged 16-21. These students may have fallen behind in earning credits, have difficulty passing state required tests, are at risk of dropping out of school, or just need a new environment in which they can succeed. The school has set out to accomplish the essential task of ensuring the population that we serve are (1) graduating, and (2) college and/or career ready. By developing the Career Technical Education Program at SOCA, the school can: • Achieve goals and objectives of our mission and vision • Give students a Competitive Advantage after graduation • Provide specialized training for in demand jobs • Teach students professional skills employers and colleges determine as necessary • Strengthen communities and support local business In today’s world, it takes more than a high school diploma to prepare for a living wage occupation and having extra certifications or work experience will give students a competitive advantage in their post-secondary college or career pathway. According to a study by Aligning Opportunities in North East Ohio, “By 2020 almost 65% of all jobs in Ohio will require postsecondary training and credentials.” One way to ensure students are well informed of their post-secondary options, as well as trained in a chosen care...