Opportunities for Students to Earn

Industry Recognized Credentials

Increased Emphasis on Credential Opportunities for Students

Carl Perkins Act has tied federal funding to credential opportunities for students

NC Legislature set aside funds for student credentials

Why are credentials important?

Fifty-five percent of hiring managers consider employee certification as a criteria for hiring and 46% of hiring managers consider employee certification as a criteria for promotion

Industry-recognized credentials ensurethat North Carolina students graduatefrom high school globally competitivefor work and postsecondary educationwith validated 21st century skills

Credentialing makes a difference for NC high school students

• Validates knowledge of skill attainment • Increases student confidence • Often means higher earning potential • Opens the door for networking in a

career field • Sets students apart from the

competition • Demonstrates commitment to

continuous learning

A Few of the Credentials Available to Students

Adobe Certified Associate

ASE Automotive Service Technician Certification

Autodesk Certification

Career Readiness Certification

Certified Electronic Technician

Certified Internet Webmaster

Certified Nursing Assistant

Vetinary Assisting

Carolina Certified Plant Professional

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

CompTIA A+ Essentials

CompTIA A+ Practical Application

SAS Base Programming for SAS 9

Pharmacy Technician Certification

ProStart Certification

ServSafe

EverFi & W!SE Financial

NCCER Core Certification

Wake County CTE Students Credential Data for 2014-2015

Green Hope 3969

Panther Creek 1189

Apex 575

Cary 485

Fuquay 477

Millbrook 448

Leesville 409

Garner 385

Middle Creek 367

Sanderson 331

Heritage 257

Enloe 239

Athens Dr 180

Wakefield 176

E Wake SIT 173

Wake Forest 162

Broughton 154

Holly Springs 114

Knightdale 101

WYWLA 34

SE Raleigh 30

Phillips 25

Rolesville 22E Wake Engineering 18

E Wake Health Sci. 13

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Teacher is the gatekeeper Teacher not having attempted/earned the credential Cost (in some cases) Funding is not provided for 100% of students enrolled)

2014-2015 CERTIPORT USAGE DATAJuly 1, 2014-June 30, 2015

SCHOOL# Times Accessed

Green Hope High School 5,563

Panther Creek High School 2,426

Cary High School 1,553

Millbrook High School 1,251

Fuquay-Varina High School 1,154

Leesville Road High School 1,117

Middle Creek High School 1,049

Apex High School 977

Wakefield High School 810

Sanderson High School 803

Athens Drive High School 590

Knightdale High School 534

East Wake School SIT 459

Holly Springs High School 431

Broughton High School 385

Enloe High School 359

Heritage High School 353

Garner High School 323

Wake Forest High School 283

Southeast Raleigh High School 262

Phillips High School 114

Rolesville High School 98

Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy 77

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Low Participation =

Less opportunities for studentsPotential removal of the opportunity

for students

What can you do?

Recognize students who are earning credentials Recognize teachers who are giving credential

opportunities to students Ask teachers if they are giving students credential

opportunities Ask teachers if they have earned the credential and

make a part of the PGP if they have not. Make credential data a part of the conversation

during teacher observation conferences and/or evaluations

Other Ideas?

Any Questions?