We have compiled a list of highlights in Career Technical Education (CTE) from this week to share with you.
CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION MONTH
Build Your Future is hosting a construction video contest, I BUILT THIS, and giving away more than $20,000 in prizes. Learn more and submit a video here.
During Careers in Construction month, utilize these classroom resources to engage with students about the opportunities in the construction industry.
TWEET OF THE THE WEEK
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School in Massachusetts has relied on their mobile classroom to ensure learners across the district have access to hands-on learning and career training.
Our mobile workroom is on a roll! Heading to south campus for some on the job training! #trainingourfuture #grantfundedtrailor #CareerTechEd #HawkTalk #CreateEncouragePromoteDevelop #ENSATS pic.twitter.com/bJJj97CvbV
— Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School (@EssexNorthShore) October 21, 2020
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE OF THE WEEK
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced this week that the Federal Work Study (FWS) Experimental Sites will receive additional funding. This initiative seeks to increase earn-and-learn opportunities by removing barriers to off-campus jobs, allowing increased work hours and allowing institutions to pay students for work-based learning. The increased funds will be used for FWS salaries and to develop Job Location and Development (JLD) programs. Further information can be found here.
INITIATIVE OF THE WEEK
Advance CTE is honored and excited to co-lead the New Skills ready network!
We are proud to partner with @JPMorgan @Chase, @CTEWorks, and the six participating cities in this critically important work. Advancing equity and opportunity through high-quality pathways matters more than ever. https://t.co/QDJRTCSE1w
— ESG (@edstrategygroup) October 20, 2020
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Youth apprenticeship programs can give students access to valuable work-based learning experiences that provide insights into how their interest can connect to education and the workforce. Although these programs are often beneficial for participants, there is little data to show the programmatic landscape and impact.
The Role of Data and Accountability in Growing Youth Apprenticeship Programs highlights current practices from states who are collecting data on youth apprenticeship programs, and what steps have been taken to collect high quality enrollment and outcomes data.
View The Role of Data and Accountability in Growing Youth Apprenticeship Programs in our Learning that Works Resource Center.
Brittany Cannady, Digital Media Associate
