Where the Jobs Are Frank C. Pendzich Career and Technology Education Wiesbaden High School, DoDDS-Europe

Where the Jobs Are

Frank C. PendzichCareer and Technology Education

Wiesbaden High School, DoDDS-Europe

Where the Jobs Are

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What’s happening to jobs in America?

Jobs are driven by a free market economy.The U.S. job market is currently rebounding. Many sent off-shore due to globalization.Manufacturing shifted into the service sector.Largest percentage held by skilled laborers.Recent rapid growth in the technology sector.Increased focus on “Boomer” health needs.More and more jobs require less education.The fastest growing jobs require new skill sets.Multiple jobs required to earn a living wage.

What jobs are staying?Education & EntertainmentHealthcare & Personal Care ServicesMilitary, Government, Homeland

SecurityInformation Technology & EngineersConstruction, Electricians, & PlumbersHospitality and TourismEngineers & Mechanics

…and any other job that requires a physical presence.

Where the Jobs Are

US Bureau of Labor StatisticsOccupation Forecast 2008-2018

The Data (USBLS)

Top 30 Fastest Growing Jobs2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Job Title Degree Salary Growth

Biomedical Engineer BS $77,400 72%

Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst BS $71,100 53%

Home Health Aides OJT $20,460 49%

Personal and Home Care Aides OJT $19,180 51%

Financial Examiners BS $70,930 41%

Medical Scientists PhD $72,590 40%

Physician Assistants MS $81,230 39%

Skin Care Specialists VocEd $28,730 38%

Biochemists and Biophysicists PhD $82,840 37%

Athletic Trainers BS $39,640 37%

Physical Therapy Aides AA/AS $23,760 36%

Dental Hygienists AA/AS $66,360 36%

Veterinary Technologists / Technicians AA/AS $28,900 36%

Dental Assistants OJT $32,380 36%

Computer Software Engineers / Applications BS $85,430 34%


Job Title Degree Salary GrowthMedical Assistants OJT $28,300 33%

Physical Therapy Assistants AA/AS $46,140 33%

Veterinarians PhD $79.050 33%

Self-Enrichment Education Teachers OJT $35,720 33%

Compliance Officers OJT $48,890 31%

Occupational Therapist Aides OJT $26,960 31%

Environmental Engineers BS $74,920 31%

Pharmacy Technicians OJT $27,710 30%

Computer Software Engineers/Systems Software BS $92,430 30%

Survey Researchers BS $36,220 30%

Physical Therapists MS $72,920 30%

Personal Financial Advisers BS $69,050 30%

Environmental Engineer Technician AA/AS $74,020 30%

Occupational Therapist Assistants AA/AS $66,780 30%

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors VocEd $29,210 24%



16 Health8 Engineering

2 Human services

4 Business FinanceAll

Professional

or Service

Sector

Medical Assistants OJT $28,300 33%















Top 30 - Require an Advanced Degree

2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics


Medical Scientists PhD $72,590 40%

Physician Assistants MS $81,230 39%

Biochemists and Biophysicists PhD $82,840 37%



Top 30 - Require an Bachelor’s Degree 2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Job Title Degree Salary GrowthBiomedical Engineer BS $77,400 72%

Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst BS $71,100 53%

Financial Examiners BS $70,930 41%

Athletic Trainers BS $39,640 37%






Top 30 - Require Associate’s Degree 2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Job Title Degree Salary GrowthPhysical Therapy Aides AA/AS $23,760 36%


Veterinary Technologists / Technicians AA/AS $28,900 36%




Top 30 – Require On-the-Job Training2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Job Title Degree Salary GrowthHome Health Aides OJT $20,460 49%

Personal and Home Care Aides OJT $19,180 51%

Dental Assistants OJT $32,380 36%

Medical Assistants OJT $28,300 33%





Top 30 - Vocational Education Certificate2008 to 2018 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Job Title Degree Salary GrowthSkin Care Specialists VocEd $28,730 38%


Top 10 - Best Bang for the Buck 2008 to 2018 - Forbes Magazine, Hub Pages, and CareerBuilder.Com




Nurses AA/AS $66,570 22%


Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors BS $37,030 21%

Veterinary Technicians AA/AS $28,900 36%

Accountants BS $59,430 22%


Elementary School Teachers and Special Education BS $49,330 16%

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians AA/AS $42,030 29%

Top 10 - Best Bang for the Buck 2006 to 2016 - Forbes Magazine, CNN, and CareerBuilder.Com


Preparation Offered in DoDEA Schools



Nurses AA/AS $66,570 22%


Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors BS $37,030 21%

Veterinary Technicians AA/AS $28,900 36%

Accountants BS $59,430 22%


Elementary School Teachers and Special Education BS $49,330 16%

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians AA/AS $42,030 29%

So… What’s the problem?

65% of America’s students are:

• capable, but not achieving at high levels

• applied (hands-on or contextual) learners

• will be the skilled workers in the U.S. workforce

15% 65% 20%

What students are at risk?

Where the Jobs Are

Video LinkChanging Education Paradigms

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students for the world of work?

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Top Five entry-LevelSk ill Requirements

C omputer literacy

C ritical thinking

P roblem so lving

Teamwork

interpersonal relations

Top Five Entry-LevelSk ill Requirements

C omputer literacy

C ritical thinking

P roblem so lving

Teamwork

Interpersonal relations

What are employers looking for?

Who’s Most Likely to Succeed?

A Survey of 428 Employers

All Workers Need a Solid Foundation

• Basic Skills — reading, writing, science and mathematics, speaking, and listening

• Thinking Skills — thinking creatively, making decisions, solving problems, knowing how to learn, and reasoning

• Personal Qualities — individual responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, and self-management

How has DoDEA addressed the needs of the American employer? 1987 – “Shop” changes to Technology Education 1992 – SCANS: Competencies Integrated 1995 – Computer Aided Drawing replaces Drafting 2000 – Technology Education becomes Pre-Engineering 2001 – Computer courses from Math to Career Ed 2002 – Industry accepted certification offered for Cisco 2003 – Career Ed becomes Professional Tech. Studies (PTS) 2003 – Huge investment with purchase of Lab-Volt equipment 2004 – Certification for CCNA, CompTIA A+, and MOSC 2004 - Career Clusters and Pathways identified and articulated 2005 - Cooperative Work Experience becomes Career Practicum 2005 – Culinary Arts and Hospitality & Tourism added 2006 – ACE Adobe Photoshop and In-Design Certification 2008 – Evaluation and Adjustment to PTS Course Offerings 2010 – DoDEA CTE Task Force to Evaluate PTS Curriculum 2011 – Pilot of 4 New Engineering Course Offerings 2012 - Presidential STEM Initiative and STEMposium 2013 - Pilot of Engineering Courses Expanded

Why Career and Technology Education?Courses are relevant to potential career choices.Career exploration before college saves tuition.Practical connections to other classes are made.Improved attendance and graduation rates.Benefits students that are hands-on learners.Certification leads to employment opportunities.CTE graduates earn more money.Employability/Interpersonal skills are taught.

DoDEA’s development of Career Clusters and Pathways help students obtain special

endorsements upon graduation.

What are Career Clusters?

Career Clusters are groups of related occupations. They were

selected based upon projected job growth and the DoDEA academic

and CTE programs available to our students. In some cases, clusters were added to reflect the needs of

the emerging U.S. job market.

Current DoDEA Career Clusters

Architecture & ConstructionArts, A/V Technology and CommunicationsBusiness, Management & AdministrationGovernment & Public AdministrationHealth SciencesHospitality & TourismHuman Services Information TechnologyManufacturingScience, Technology, Engineering & MathematicsTransportation Distribution & Logistics

What are Career Pathways?

Career Pathways are combinations of academic and

CTE courses that support a desired career interest.

As early as 8th grade, students can layout a course schedule that

would help them prepare for their dream job.

What Career Pathways do we offer students?

Architecture & Construction Design/Pre-Construction

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Audio & Video TechnologyJournalism & Broadcasting

Business, Management & Administration Administration and Information SupportBusiness Financial Management & CounselingManagementMarketing

Information Technology Information Support & Services Interactive MediaProgramming/Software EngineeringNetwork Systems

What Career Pathways do we offer students?

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Engineering & Technology

ManufacturingManufacturing Production Process Development

Government & Public Administration National Security (JROTC)

Health Science Therapeutic Services

Human ServicesPersonal Care Services

Current DoDEA CTE Course List

http://www.dodea.edu/curriculum/profTech.cfm?cId=courses10-11





What does a Pathway look like?Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Pathway: Engineering & Technology

Typically one required course is offered per pathway.



Related recommended courses are also offered.



Finally, associated core curriculum is prescribed.

What’s a Diploma Endorsement?

Completed Career Pathways are listed on the student’s diploma

and transcript as an endorsement.

As with Certifications… Endorsements tell schools and perspective employers about

previous job training and special qualifications.

Why certification in high school?

Industry recognized certification gives graduating high school students a

competitive edge. Those certified are employable and most colleges,

universities, and technical schools award credit or advanced standing to

certificate holders. DoDEA offers courses for several certifications.

What kind of certification training?

ACA (Adobe Certified Associate) Adobe Image and Publishing Software

CompTIA A+ (Computer Service/Support) Credential for entry-level computer technicians

CCENT(Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) Computer network design, service, and

support

MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access Software

DoDEA pays for all certification exams! (For Qualified Applicants)


ACA (Adobe Certified Associate) Digital Media Web Design Digital Publishing 9th – 12th Grade Students

An Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) is a person who has demonstrated entry level proficiency with one or more Adobe software products. To become an ACA, you must pass a product-specific proficiency exams. An Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) credential certifies individuals have the entry-level skills to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications using different forms of digital media.


CompTIA A+ (Computer Service/Support) Computer Service and Support (1 Year) 9th – 12th Grade Students

A+ certification is a industry recognized certification that certifies the competency of service professionals in the computer industry. It is for anyone who wants an internationally recognized credential that validates competency in computer service and technical support.


CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Level Network Technician) Home Networking (1 Year) Business Networking (1 Year) 11th – 12th Grade Students

The Cisco CCENT certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a Wide Area Network.


MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access Software 9th – 12th Grade Students

The Microsoft Office Specialist certification program provides computer program literacy, measures proficiency, and identifies opportunities for enhancement of skills. Successful candidates receive a Microsoft Office Specialist certification credential that sets them apart from their peers in the competitive job market.

Do students need college after CTE?

There are as many options as there are career choices.

Students should match their means against their desired

career before selecting a school.

Some form of post-secondary education or training is required for

most high school graduates to earn a living wage.

What’s a living wage?

The National Poverty Level is $10,400 per year. Minimum Wage of $7.25 per hour or $15,080 per year.

It’s the wage a full-time worker requires to support them self or a

family at 100% to 130% of the poverty line. A living wage ranges from a low

of $6.25 ($13,000 per year) in Milwaukee to a high of $12 ($24,960

per year) in Santa Cruz.

What’s a living wage?

What kind of college is best?University or College – BA, BS

4 or 5 Year Program - Diploma Academics and General Exposure to Occupation Specific Occupation Skills Taught in Graduate School Campus, Sports, and Dormitory Large Class Sizes and Greater Student Anonymity

Community or Junior College – AA and AS 2 Year Program - Diploma or Certificate Academic and Occupation Skills Integrated Campus, Athletics, but No Dormitory Smaller Class Sizes With More Individual Instruction

Technical or Vocational School - Certification Duration Depends on Requirements - Certificate Academic and Occupation Skills Specific Office Building Instructional Environment

$50,000 to $160,000

$10,000 to $16,000

News Flash ! Regardless of the institution or its tuition costs, there is no significant difference in employability upon graduation! News Flash ! The average difference in salary between a college and junior college graduate is $3000 per year!

$4,000 to $6,000

News Flash ! Obtaining certification credentials in high school can greatly reduce tuition costs!

Where can I find the best college?

Find a match for student needs:

collegeboard.com

www.college.gov…and Find a College.

What are the goals of CTE?Help students make relevant choices when selecting

required and elective coursesTeach technical skills that give additional meaning to

Math, Science and other academic areasTeach skills that are broad enough to overlap other

career fieldsEnhance computer and technology literacyGive students the opportunity to explore a variety of

careersEnhance problem solving skills in varied circumstancesBuild employability and interpersonal relationship skills

that enhance teamworkHelp students discover and capitalize upon their

strengths to prepare them for America’s job marketGive DoDEA students a competitive edge

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