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Career Pathways in Newport News Public Schools

Career Pathways in Newport News Public Schools. What Are Career Pathways?. Career Pathways are groupings of professions, occupations and industries that require similar talents, knowledge, and skills. These groupings are used as an organizing tool for curriculum design.

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Career Pathways in Newport News Public Schools

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  1. Career Pathways in Newport News Public Schools

  2. What Are Career Pathways? • Career Pathways are groupings of professions, occupations and industries that require similar talents, knowledge, and skills. • These groupings are used as an organizing tool for curriculum design. • NNPS has 12 Career Pathways.

  3. Career Pathways Video

  4. Government and Public Administration 12 Career Pathways in NNPS Hospitality and Tourism Architecture & Construction Education & Training Business, Management & Admin. Manufacturing & Engineering Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Arts, AV Tech & Communications Health Science Information Technology, Gaming, and Modeling & Simulation Human Services

  5. 12 NNPS Career Pathways Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration Education & Training Government & Public Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, and Gaming Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Manufacturing Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

  6. Career Readiness Skills Plus…Attendance, Work Ethic, Self-Presentation, and Positive Attitude Critical Thinking Problem Solving Creativity & Innovation Information Literacy Communication Social Responsibility Collaboration Initiative & Self-Direction

  7. Connecting Character to Career Skills Positive Attitude Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity Speaking and Listening Responsibility Respect Teamwork Attendance Compassion Honesty Tolerance Self-Discipline Perseverance Cooperation Self-Presentation Work Ethic Independence and Initiative

  8. Career Pathways Facilitators • Champions for Career Pathways • Across Newport News Public Schools (PK-12) • Early Childhood Centers • Elementary Schools • Middle Schools • High Schools

  9. NNPS Career Pathways Focus Areas AWARENESS in Pre K-5 EXPLORATION in 6-8 OPPORTUNITY in 9-12

  10. Develop an awareness of the relationship between school and the world of work Begin developing an awareness of “self” and their own unique, personal characteristics, likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses Awareness Appreciate the contributions of various occupations to self and community Understand the existence of a broad array of career options

  11. Elementary Schools Each School Will Host a PTA or Parent Group Function with a Career Pathways Focus Each Teacher Will Host At Least One Career Speaker (Parent or Community Friend) Per Year Professional School Counselors Will Teach Grade Specific Lessons Focused on Career Readiness Skills Conduct Career Pathways Training in September or October Awareness

  12. Elementary Schools Build AWARENESS of Career Pathways and Develop Career Readiness Skills Professional School Counselors Will Conference with 5th Grade Students and Parents to Discuss Career Interests and Resources 4th and 5th Grade Students will Complete the VA Career View Inventory Host an Annual Career Fair with Parents and/or Community Friends as Presenters Awareness

  13. Identify the relationship of course content, educational achievement, and career choices Identify personal preferences, skills and interests that influence career choices and success Exploration Demonstrate career readiness skills such as individual initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, and effective communication Understand the career readiness skills and behaviors essential to success in the job market (i.e. punctuality courtesy, appropriate dress and language, and hard work) Demonstrate awareness of educational, vocational, and technical training opportunities available in High School

  14. Middle Schools Each 6th Grade Team Will Have A Career Pathways Speaker and A Career Field Trip with a Student Reflection Component Build Portfolio Skills (3 Artifacts Per Student; Introduce Electronic Portfolios) Cultivate and Maintain A Substantive Partnership with At Least One Business Partner Conduct Career Pathways Training in September or October Exploration

  15. Middle Schools Support EXPLORATION of Career Pathways and Develop Career Readiness Skills Professional School Counselors Will Conference with 8th Grade Students and Parents to Discuss VA Wizard Results • By the End of the First Semester, All 8th Graders Will Complete the VA Wizard Assessment 7th Graders will Host An Annual Student-Generated Career Fair (Students will select, research, and present careers) Exploration

  16. Understand how work and leisure interests can help to achieve personal success and satisfaction Understand the value of ethical standards and behavior in education and the workplace Opportunity Demonstrate skills involved in locating, using, and interpreting a variety of educational resources, including the Internet Understand how the changing workplace requires lifelong learning, flexibility, and the acquisition of new employment skills Apply decision making skills to career planning educational resources, including the Internet

  17. High Schools High School Students Will Have Internship, Job Shadowing, or Dual Enrollment Participation 10th Grade Will Have 100% Participation in Career Café / Work Site Opportunity Build Portfolio Skills in 9th and 10th Grade (3 Artifacts Per Student; Transition to Digital Portfolios) Conduct Career Pathways Training in September or October Opportunity

  18. High Schools Provide OPPORTUNITIES for Students to Experience the World of Work and to Apply Career Readiness Skills 10th Graders Will Select A Career Pathway; Selections Will Be Uploaded to SIS Express 11th and 12th Grade Students Will Pursue Self-Initiated Internships All Student Internships Will Be Tracked in SIS Express Monthly by Career Pathways Facilitators Opportunity

  19. Electronic Portfolio Categories

  20. PortfolioArtifacts

  21. Digital Portfolios • Complete Database of Digital Portfolio Resources on Career Pathways Sharepoint Electronic Portfolio Resources on Sharepoint

  22. Academic Agenda College, Career and Citizen-Ready Achievement Advancement Youth Development

  23. Youth Development Working with young people in a purposeful way to provide supportive relationships, meaningful opportunities, and access to services that help them develop a strong, positive sense of who they are (identity) and what they can accomplish (ability).

  24. Measuring Youth Development Student success as measured by appropriate behavior and engagement in  academics and activities.

  25. Business Support  Middle School Partnerships • Support from Local Businesses • Spring Break Internships • Newport News Shipbuilding

  26. Creative Partnerships Saddle Club at Huntington MS

  27. Career PathwaysWebsite

  28. Online Application…

  29. www.nnschools.org/careerpathways/internships.html

  30. www.nnschools.org/careerpathways/internships.html

  31. Club/Activity Website

  32. Club/Activity Website • Schools can post their needs for clubs and other activities • Businesses can post their offerings or ways they can help. • Schools’ needs and businesses’ offerings will be matched using this website.

  33. Club/Activity Website

  34. Career PathwaysEvents and Resources

  35. Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC-HR) • Branch of the Youth Volunteer Corps of America • Volunteer Service Promotes: • Academic Engagement and Achievement • Civic Attitudes and Behaviors • Social and Personal Skills • Laurie Sepanski, Program Director • Phone (757) 223-7078 http://www.yvchr.org

  36. Youth Career Café at Patrick Henry Mall Open Monday to Friday 10:00am to 7:00pm and Saturdays 12:00pm to 4:30pm

  37. VA Education Wizard Website

  38. VA Career View Website • Career Awareness, Career Planning, and Career Decision Making Tools and Games for Students in Grades • K-5 • 6-8 • 9-12 • Resources for Parents, Educators, and Job Seekers

  39. College Board Career ResourcesWebsite with Detailed Information about Careers Career: Surgeons Surgeons are doctors who treat and correct injuries, diseases, and deformities by operating on patients. It Helps to Be... A highly self-motivated, compassionate, and decisive leader.  Make High School Count • Take plenty of challenging math and science courses all through high school, including AP courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and calculus. • Build communication skills in English composition, speech, and drama classes. • Sign up for psychology to learn about human nature and explore the mind-body connection. • Volunteer at a health clinic, hospital, women’s clinic, or elder care facility. Compensation • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that surgeons earned an average yearly income of $184,150 in 2006. Salaries for surgical specialists, such as orthopedic surgeons, tend to be higher. Excerpts from http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/

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