career clusters, pathways and personal plans of study
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Career Clusters, Pathways and
Personal Plans of Study
An Overview
Objectives
Overview of Career Clusters Benefits of Career Clusters
Career Clusters
A Model That . . .
PREPARESPREPARES students for a broad range of career options
CONNECTSCONNECTS what is learned in school to what is needed for success in college and careers, thus helping to motivate students
Sources: National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education (2004)Missouri Department of Higher Education
Overall, 36.4%36.4% of Missouri students take remedial courses in college
Of those -
• 78.9% are students at two-year institutions
• 21.1% are students at four-year institutions
Source: Missouri Department of Higher Education 2007 Missouri High School Graduates Performance Report
Replaces Remediation With Rigor and RelevanceWhy?
Defining Career ClusterFramework Elements
Career Path
Career Cluster
Career Pathway
Program of Study
Plan of Study
Tying It All Together
Elementary - Career Awareness
PATHS
Tying It All Together
Intermediate & Middle SchoolCareer ExplorationCareer Exploration
PATHS & CLUSTERS
Tying It All Together
High School
Career Preparation and Application
5 Pathways within Health Science:
Therapeutic ServicesDiagnostic ServicesHealth Informatics Support Services
Biotechnology Research & Development
CLUSTER
&
PATHWAYS
Career Cluster Model Knowledge & Skills
This level shows the knowledge and skills
needed.
Knowledge and Skills
Academics Communications Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Information Technology Technical Skills Leadership & Teamwork Safety, Health & Environment Ethics & Legal Responsibilities Employability & Career Development
Career Cluster Model Pathways
There are three Pathways in this Career Cluster. (certificates and
degrees)
Career Cluster Model Occupations
The third level shows occupations of that Cluster
Pathway.
Aligning Opportunities
The Big Picture
Personal Plans
MSIP 6.9.3
An individual planning system is in place.
Personal Plan of Study (sample)
Personal Plan of Study (page 2)
Strategies
Learning should be student centered Use a variety of instructional strategies (Rigor) Make Connections (Relevance) Teach with Relationships in Mind Involve community members to offer first-hand
opportunities for students to see how their studies can impact their future lives
Bridge the Gap between Career and Technical Education and academic teachers
How Career Clusters Benefit Students?
MotivatesMotivates them to take rigorous courses.Increases their awarenesawareness of
opportunities in the career field.Helps them to make a connectionconnection
between school and work.OrganizesOrganizes their coursework with a focusfocus.PersonalizesPersonalizes their school environment.
Career Clusters Benefits
Educators SchoolsParentsPostsecondaryCounselorsEmployers and Industry Groups
Career Development Becomes a Lifelong Process
PAST PRESENT/FUTURE
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CAREER EDUCATION
For Some Students For All Students
For a Few Jobs For All Careers
6 to 7 “Program Areas” 6 Career Paths
16 Clusters 79 Pathways
In Lieu of AcademicsAligns to and Supports Rigorous
Academics
High School FocusedHigh School, College and Business
& Industry Partnerships
For more information
www.mcce.orgwww.career clusters.orgwww.missouriconnections.orgwww.dhe.mo.govwww.dese.mo.govwww.missourieconomy.org