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Annual Report 2012

CTAE
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Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Thank you for your interest in learning more about the Georgia Department of Education's Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs.
Employers demand it and students beg for it: relevant, experiential learning based on an area of interest that prepares each student for the world of work, whether or not they choose to attend college. That's what CTAE has been doing for years in Georgia. Through our Career Clusters and Pathways initiative, which launches this fall in every high school in the state, we are blending the core academics of our traditional high school classes with the real-world training of CTAE to give students the skills they need to get high-paying jobs. At a time when many college graduates are struggling to find jobs, employers in many fields are struggling to find capable workers. We are aligning our academic offerings with high-demand professions.
The result: A graduate ready for college and a career.
We will provide students beginning with the elementary grades with the preparation, career exploration and supports necessary for success in high school and beyond. They will learn about the multitude of careers and industries that are shaping Georgia's future long before they ever set foot in a high school. Students will see a direct connection between their chosen Career Cluster and the labor market.
But we didn't do this alone. We have worked alongside business and industry to develop the curriculum for our 17 Career Clusters. We are infusing the rigor of our academic classes with the CTAE practice of work-based learning and internships to prepare students for whatever they want to do after high school graduation. We also are increasing the number of students who graduate from high school with industry certifications. For example, through our new Microsoft IT Academy, students in every Georgia high school can obtain certifications in Microsoft programs like Word, Excel and PowerPoint, giving them a competitive edge in today's job market or the next step in their academic careers.
Through Career Clusters and Pathways, all students are not only prepared for their chosen careers, but also are provided with a real-life connection to what is being taught in core classes like mathematics, social studies, science and English. Students also will gain critical thinking and problem solving skills needed to prepare the next generation of our state's and nation's leaders.
By blending core academics with our CTAE programs, I believe we are creating a road map to success for all students. I am proud to provide more details about our initiatives through this annual report. Your continued interest in our work will be appreciated as we move forward in our vision for making education work for all Georgians.

Sincerely, John D. Barge, Ed.D

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Making Education Work for All Georgians

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Annual Report 2012

CTAE Overview

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CTAE Achievements

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CTAE Career Pathways 5

Student Organizations 15

Future Directions

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Message from CTAE Director
This annual report briefly summarizes the status and accomplishments of the secondary Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program in the state of Georgia during the 20112012 school year. A major purpose of CTAE is to create college and career ready programs that are relevant and rigorous for both college and career bound students. Our career education programs are designed to assist students to become successful as they pursue their careers. The Georgia Department of Education CTAE division administers our programs throughout the 180 school systems in Georgia to ensure that all students who graduate from a high school in Georgia are college and career ready.
The success of our CTAE program is based on our belief that every student can and will benefit from being engaged in CTAE. The integration of academic standards into our program increases the likelihood of a CTAE student graduating from high school. During the 2012 school year, the graduation rate for CTAE concentrators was 87.20%, approximately 17.10 percentage points higher than Georgia's US Department of Education established target of 70.1%, or Georgia's overall graduation rate of 70%. The majority of CTAE programs experienced increased student enrollment in 2012. The Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) initiatives that enable students to display leadership and technical skills inside and outside the classroom grew by 14,266 students. Our Youth Apprenticeship Program continues to be recognized and appreciated by employers throughout the state. We continue to engage our business and industry partners in the creation of new curriculum standards. Career, Technical and Agriculture Education is truly making education work for all Georgians.
I want to use this opportunity to thank all local and state CTAE staff, parents, employers and students for their involvement and efforts in promoting CTAE related activities. To the members of the Georgia Legislature, members of the State School Board, and our State School Superintendent, thank you for supporting CTAE initiatives in Georgia. Your efforts are making the difference in the lives of students. CTAE will continue to be a catalyst for success in the life of Georgia's Youth.
Sincerely,

The minds of our children are our greatest resource.
Governor Nathan Deal, State of Georgia February 25, 2011

David Turner, Director Career, Technical and Agriculture Education
CTAE Mission To prepare students to be successful as they
transition to college and the workforce
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CTAE OVERVIEW

Georgia Career, Technical and Agricultural Education...
Education that Creates Employment Opportunities

CTAE At-A-Glance
Georgia Department of Education 2011-2012 Georgia Career, Technical and
Agricultural Education Secondary Education--Grades 6-12

CTAE Programs 180 Local School Systems

Total Georgia Student Enrollment 517,744 Students in Grades 9-12 426,520 Students in Grades 6-8

Student Enrollment in CTAE Classes (Students enrolled in one or more CTAE course)
60.63% of all Students in Grades 9-12 Statewide (313,898 students) 51.70% of all Students in Grades 6-8 Statewide (220,519 students) CTAE Enrollment by Gender in Middle and High Schools Male 51.98% Female 48.02%

CTAE Enrollment by Race

Black 44.44%

Hispanic 10.08%

White 43.82%

Other

5.66%

CTAE High School Concentrators (3 or more classes in a Program Area)
95,157 Students

Graduation Rate for CTAE Concentrators 87.20%

Diploma Type Earned by CTAE High School

Completers (33,431 students)

College Prep

.22%

Technical/Career

.93%

Dual Seal

3.83%

High School Diploma 95.02%

Student Enrollment is the unduplicated count: Each student is counted once, although he/she could be enrolled in more than one CTAE program area.
Data Source: Georgia Department of Education Website (20112012 CTAE Enrollment), data tables provided by the CTAE division, and Perkin's IV Consolidated Annual Report FY 2011-2012.
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Georgia's Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) focuses on the end goal of meaningful and fulfilling employment for each student and meeting the state's needs for industry credentialed, highly-skilled employees. Georgia's 17 Career Clusters/Pathways provide a structure for organizing and delivering quality CTAE programs. Modeled after the National Career Clusters configuration, Georgia's 17 Career Clusters represent more than 90 career pathways to help students experience greater success in college and be a strong, viable employee or business owner in Georgia. New career pathways are being developed each year. As an organizing tool for curriculum design and instruction, the 17 Career Clusters provide essential knowledge and skills for the students' career pathways. This model serves as:
A useful guide in developing programs of study that bridge secondary and postsecondary curriculum;
An indicator of a range of career options for students' graduation plans of study;
A method of allowing students to discover their interests and passions, empowering them to choose the educational pathway that may lead to success in high school and smooth the transition to college and career.
The 17 Career Clusters/Pathways encompass both secondary and postsecondary education and serve to strengthen and improve student transition from secondary to postsecondary education. Georgia's Career Clusters include:
Architecture & Construction Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Arts, Audio/ Video Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration Education and Training Energy Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
CTAE pathway courses ensure that Georgia students graduate from high school, experience success in college and/or professional careers, and can compete in the job market with their peers throughout the United States and the world. CTAE pathway courses prepare Georgia students to join the highly-skilled, sustainable workforce that is globally competitive. Georgia business and industry partners indicated through a recent statewide survey that in order to prepare that workforce, coursework in the 17 Career Clusters must incorporate the following critical areas: Academic Skills, Technical Skills, Strong Work Ethics, Job Ready Soft Skills, Real Work Experiences, and Problem Solving Skills.
With an 87.20% graduation rate in FY 2012 for CTAE High School Concentrators, students who take a sequence of three or more CTAE classes in a single program area, graduate at a rate higher than the state high school graduation rate average of 69.75%. CTAE students are encouraged to graduate with industry-recognized credentials or a certificate at the postsecondary level, have marketable career skills, and are prepared for employment, further training, and/or postsecondary education.
The state career and technical education system consists of programs offered at the middle and secondary school level by the CTAE Division of the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and at the postsecondary level by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Georgia Board of Regents. Guidelines of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Perkins IV) align the CTAE program with the academic indicators of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Programs of study under CTAE are designed to work for each student's success by:
Providing student classes and hands-on labs, Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), college classes, and on-the-job experiences;
Delivering academic and CTAE content in a coordinated, non-duplicative progression of courses;
Incorporating and aligning secondary and postsecondary education which provides the opportunity for secondary students to acquire postsecondary credits or certificate;
Identifying and addressing current or emerging occupational trends.
The CTAE Career Pathways are designed and updated on an ongoing basis in concert with the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, State Workforce Investment Board, the state's colleges and universities, the Governor's education and workforce initiatives, and recognized industry credentialing groups. Georgia's Career Clusters/Pathways develop welleducated, technically trained, and highly competitive individuals ready for employment, further education, and successful careers.

Through individualized Pathways to Success, all students have the resources to identify, explore, and attain their career and employment goals.

2.79% 2.37% 4.57% 5.90% 7.53%
7.54%
8.97%

Chart: High School Students (Grades 9-12) Enrolled in each CTAE Program Area in 2011-2012

30.02% 16.55%

Percent of Total CTAE Enrollment Business and Computer Science Family and Consumer Science Architecture, Construction, Communications & Transportation Healthcare Science Education Engineering and Technology Education Agricultural Education Education Marketing, Sales and Services Education Culinary Arts Government and Public Safety

120,475 66,411
55,245 35,988 30,254 30,208 23,693 18,349 11,178
9,495

13.77%
Note: Student enrollment in each CTAE program area is an unduplicated count. A student could be counted more than once if enrolled in multiple programs.

.93% .2% .02% 8.5%

Percent of Total CTAE Enrollment

Business and Computer Science

118,447

Engineering and Technology Education 89,883

Family and Consumer Sciences

78,817

Agricultural Education

26,998

Healthcare Science Education

2,969

Government and Public Safety

610

Marketing, Sales and Services Education

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24.80%

37.27%

Chart: Middle School Students (Grades 6-8) Enrolled in each CTAE Program Area in 2011-2012

28.28%

CTAE prepares a highly-skilled, sustainable workforce that Georgia's business and
industry need to remain globally competitive.
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CTAE ACHIEVEMENTS

CTAE Achievements in 2011-2012
Academic Achievements of CTAE Students 93.56% of CTAE Concentrators who took the Georgia High School
Graduation Test (GHSGT) met or exceeded state standards in English/ Language Arts in FY 2012.
89.08% of CTAE Concentrators who took the Georgia High School
Graduation Test met or exceeded state standards in Mathematics in FY 2012.
Graduation Rate for CTAE Concentrators 87% CTAE Concentrators graduated with regular diplomas in FY 2012. CTAE graduation rate of 87% compares favorably with Georgia's overall
graduation rate of 70% in FY 2012.
Georgia CTAE concentrators scored within acceptable levels of the federal performance targets in two categories of Academic Attainment in FY 2012.

English/Language Arts (% passing GHSGT)
Mathematics (% passing GHSGT)
Graduation rate

State FY 12 Target 88.7%
60.8%
70.1%

Actual Performance
93.56%
89.08%
87.20%

CTAE Postsecondary Transitions A total of 4,476 high school students dual enrolled in college-level CTAE
courses at Georgia's technical colleges or other colleges with technical divisions.
A total of 641 high school students joint enrolled in college-level CTAE courses
at Georgia's technical colleges or other colleges with technical divisions.
CTAE Teacher Achievements 227 professional development workshops, including onsite, distant
learning, and Webinar sessions, were held with a total attendance of 11,613 CTAE educators throughout the state in FY 2012.
Georgia STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Program 60 teachers attended Georgia STEM Institutes to learn what STEM
professionals do, ways to strengthen subject content, and the integration of STEM instruction. 15 STEM industries and organizations hosted the institutes.
Over 6,000 high school students, parents, and teachers participated in
STEM Festivals to inspire and motivate students to consider a STEM career.
Over 370 middle school girls participated in STEM workshops to
experience STEM-related activities, such as building spectroscopes, examining forensic evidence, and designing solar-powered toys.

CTAE Program Achievements
52% of all middle school and 61% of all high school students were enrolled in CTAE courses in FY 2012.
12,712 pathway completers were tested with end of pathway assessments.
411 CTAE programs were industry certified in FY 2012.
4,959 high school students earned an industry credential in FY 2012 as compared with 6,976 high school students in FY 2011.
Student enrollment increased in the following high school CTAE programs compared to FY 2011.
Culinary Arts (14%) Government and Public Safety (12%) Healthcare Science Education (1%)
Student enrollment increased in all middle school CTAE programs compared to FY 2011.
Healthcare Science Education (56%) Marketing, Sales and Services Education (46%) Family and Consumer Sciences (28%) Agriculture Education (11%) Business & Computer Science (11%) Engineering and Technology Education (3%)
Government and Public Safety program was established at the middle school level in FY 2012 with 610 students participating.
Student membership in Career Technical Student Organizations numbered 159,404 in FY 2012, an increase of 14,266 students compared to FY 2011.
Student membership increased during 2012 in the following Georgia Career Technical Student Organizations: Future Farmers of America (FFA), Distributive Education Club of America (DECA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA,) Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and SkillsUSA of Georgia.
100% of employers would recommend the Georgia Youth Apprenticeship Program to other companies.
96% of employers participating in the Georgia Youth Apprenticeship Program agreed that students performed at the level expected, and 96% of employers noted this related to understanding written instruction.
95% of employers found the Georgia Youth Apprenticeship Program beneficial to their company.

CTAE High School Program Enrollment: Three Year Trends
160,000 140,000 120,000 100,000
80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000
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CTAE Middle School Program Enrollment: Three Year Trends

160,000 140,000 120,000 100,000
80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000
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AGED BCS ENGR FACS HCSTE MKT PSAFETY

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CTAE Career Pathways Education that Creates Employment Opportunities

According to the Georgia Workforce 2018 report,
Employment will grow in occupations at every job preparation level. More than 167,000 new jobs will be created in occupations that require short-term on-the-job training; roughly 103,000 new jobs will be in occupations requiring a bachelor's degree. The remaining new jobs will be spread among the other job preparation categories, but most will be in occupations that require less than a bachelor's degree.
Occupations requiring short-term or moderate-term on-the-job training will account for the majority of all job openings. The openings will come from both employment growth--the creation of new jobs--and from the need to replace workers who retire or leave an occupation permanently for some other reason.
The CTAE Career Pathways prepare Georgia students for employment in a wide variety of jobs...from training and credentials in a skilled area to a head-start in their college educations. Through participation in CTAE, Georgia students are ready to pursue their careers and education pathways to employment.
At the elementary school level, students learn about a variety of professions through career awareness activities. In middle school students explore careers to identify clusters of study relevant to their aspirations and abilities. Middle school students participate in a variety of career-related classes under CTAE, and by Grade 8 students work with their parents or parental designees and guidance specialists to create an individual career plan for high school. Under CTAE, high school students take a sequence of classes in their chosen career pathways and experience a variety of professional opportunities through job shadowing, apprenticeships, or internships. High school students plan and prepare for postsecondary study, specialized training or employment with input from parents or parental designees, educators, counselors, and mentors from the business community.
CTAE Career Pathways focus on foundation skills required for employment success:

Technical Skills Academic Foundations Communications Problem Solving and
Critical Thinking

Information

Leadership and

Technology

Teamwork

Applications

Ethics and Legal

Organizational Systems Responsibilities

Safety, Health and

Career Development

Environment

Entrepreneurship

CTAE in Georgia, like many other career and technical education programs around the nation, has worked in recent years to establish End of Pathway Assessments to ascertain the level of technical skill attainment by CTAE completers. Assessments are directly linked to industry validated standards. CTAE identifies existing assessment (or industry credentialing) opportunities that not only support the

mandates set forth in the Perkins IV legislation, but also support Georgia students in their quest to leave high school with valuable credentials. The state's Technical Skill Attainment inventory is comprised of several measurement components: national industry certifications, national occupational assessments, and state licensures and state developed assessments. During FY 2012 a total of 12,712 CTAE students completed an end of pathway assessment. A total of 4,959 students earned a credential.
Postsecondary Options Make Education Work for Georgia's Students
During the 2011-2012 school year a total of 5,111 students participated in postsecondary options through Georgia Technical Colleges, including 4,476 students in Dual Enrollment classes and a total of 641 students in Joint Enrollment classes that enhance their education in their identified Career Pathway. The benefits of Dual Enrollment and Joint Enrollment Programs include:
Students who participate have increased high school completion
Expanded course offerings are available to students beyond what the local system offers
Students get a "jump start" on college completions
Students are more prepared for college after high school
Less remediation is required of these students
Job skill acquisition prepares students to be work ready and employable
Students who continue and complete postsecondary education and training earn higher wages
Accel is a non-need based program offered for students that wish to take college-level courses for credit toward both high school and college graduation requirements. Students may attend part-time or full-time. Dual HOPE Grant is a non-need based program for students seeking technical certificates or diplomas from the Technical College System of Georgia institutions. Georgia's Move On When Ready initiative requires an eligible 11th or 12th grade student to be fulltime and take all courses through an eligible postsecondary institution. Students receive secondary and college credit for completing graduation and high school graduation requirements. Transition Career Partnership (formerly Education Career Partnerships) is designed to prepare students for college and career opportunities leading to postsecondary institutions for an industry recognized certification or licensure, an associate and/or higher college degree, and successful employment. The Georgia Department of Education, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the Georgia Board of Regents strengthen and expand seamless education opportunities to benefit Georgia high school students as they pursue their chosen careers. Students may graduate high school with college credits and in some cases Certificates, Diplomas, or Associate Degrees in a career area.

Agricultural Education provides an example of essential CTAE Career Pathway Components

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Agricultural Education (AGED) 2011-2012 Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count) High School Student Enrollment in Agricultural Education in FY 2012 (Duplicated Count)
Grade 6-8 Student Enrollment in Agricultural Education Courses in FY 2012 Number of Industry-Certified Programs
Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2012

Total 30,208 Male 19,133 (63%) Female 11,075 (37%)
Pathway-Related Course Enrollment 112,960 Plant Science/Horticulture 18,526 (16%) Agriculture Mechanics 17,446 (16%) Animal Science 16,832 (15%) Agriscience 16,225 (14%) Forestry & Natural Resources 15,966 (14%) Veterinary Science 14,115 (13%) Agribusiness Management 13,850 (12%)
Other AGED Courses 1,199
26,998
Note: AGED programs adopted new industry certification standards and is in the process of programs becoming industry certified.
340 High School Teachers 96 Middle School Teachers
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION (AGED) leads to a wide variety of employment opportunities such as Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness Management, Agriscience, Biotechnology, Turf Management, Landscaping, Environmental Science, Food Science, Forestry, and Wildlife Management, Agricultural Economist, and Veterinarian.

The Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster includes the production, processing, marketing, financing, distribution, and development of agricultural commodities and resources. These commodities include food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.
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Architecture, Construction, Communications AND Transportation (ACCT) 2011-2012
Architecture, Construction, Communications AND Transportation (ACCT) programs equip students for employment in architect/design, construction trades (plumbing, carpentry, masonry, sheet metal, electrical wiring), automotive services, aircraft support, flight operations, engineer drafting, graphic design, telecommunication specialist, web design, broadcast/video production, and surveying.

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)

Total 55,245 Male 40,465 (73%) Female 14,780 (27%)

High School Student Enrollment in Architecture, Construction, Communications & Transportation Education in FY 2012 (Duplicated Count)

Pathway-Related Course Enrollment -- 83,304 Broadcast/Video Production 13,906 (17%) Construction 12,324 (15%) Transportation/Logistical Support Ground Marine 9,965 (12%) Transportation/Logistical Operations Ground Marine 9,010 (11%) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) 8,642 (10%) Graphic Communications 8,427 (10%) Graphic Design 8,178 (10%) Architectural Drawing & Design 7,852 (9%) Metals 3,937 (5%) Flight Operations 441 (1%) Collision Repair 439 (1%) Aircraft Support 161 (less than 1%) Marine Engine 22 (less than 1%)

Other ACCT Courses 1,758

Number of Industry-Certified Programs

102

Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2012

574 High School Teachers

Over the next five years, a projected 82,000 jobs are to become available within the skilled trades in Georgia. The state's CTAE programs coupled with SkillsUSA make excellent inroads into exposing students and parents to the benefits of a career within the skilled trades.

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Business AND Computer Science (BCS) 2011-2012

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count) High School Student Enrollment in Business and Computer Science in FY 2012 (Duplicated Count)
Grade 6-8 Student Enrollment in Business and Computer Science Courses in FY 2012 Number of Industry-Certified Programs Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2012

Total 120,475 Male 64,644 (54%) Female 55,831 (46%)
Pathway-Related Course Enrollment 197,465 Administration/Information Support 54,290 (27%) Small Business Development 32,472 (16%) Financial Mgmt. Services 25,528 (13%) Interactive Media 24,777 (13%) Financial Mgmt. Accounting 24,382 (12%) Computing 18,017 (9%) Computer Systems & Support 17,126 (9%) Computer Networking 873 (less than 1%)
Other BCS Courses 5,911
118,447
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1,729 High School Teachers 452 Middle School Teachers

BUSINESS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE (BCS) career areas prepare students for employment such as business owner, entrepreneur, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), financial planner, accountant, and computer programmer or technician.

Business and Computer Science programs in Georgia's high schools provide students the opportunity to learn about the business community. Georgia's economic prosperity depends upon an educated population to operate, initiate, and expand business in the 21st century. These programs in our high schools provide students the foundation to be the business leaders of tomorrow.
-- Monica Anderson, Human Resources Manager BellSouth. Net, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia
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Culinary ArtS (CUL) 2011-2012
cULINARY ARTS (CUL) prepare students for employment such as sous chef, pastry chef, kitchen manager, garde manager, banquet chef, or restaurant entrepreneur.

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
High School Student Enrollment in Culinary Arts in FY 2012 (Duplicated Count) Number of Industry-Certified Programs Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2012

Total 11,178 Male 4,293 (38%) Female 6,885 (62%) Pathway-Related Courses Enrollment 11,178
12 123 High School Teachers

The Culinary Arts curriculum is based on American Culinary Federation Standards, and has articulations with Technical Colleges in Georgia, as well as many of the finest Culinary Arts schools in the nation.

EDUCATION (EDU ) 2011-2012
Education (EDU) programs prepare students for many diverse employment opportunities in Education, including school administrator, school counselor, elementary school teacher, special needs teacher, secondary teacher, post secondary teacher, career and technical teacher, preschool teacher, and paraprofessional.

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
High School Student Enrollment in Education in FY 2012 (Duplicated Count)
Number of Industry-Certified Programs Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2012

Total 23,693 Male 2,877 (12%) Female 20,816 (88%)
Pathway-Related Courses Enrollment 24,003 Early Childhood Education 20,012 (83%) Teaching as a Profession 3,991 (17%)
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The Education and Training Career Cluster includes planning, managing, and providing education and training services as well as related learning support services.

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Engineering and Technology Education (ENGR) 2011-2012

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
High School Student Enrollment in Engineering and Technology Education in FY 2012 (Duplicated Count)
Grade 6-8 Student Enrollment in Engineering and Technology Education Courses in FY 2012 Number of Industry-Certified Programs Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2012

Total 30,254 Male 24,252 (80%) Female 6,002 (20%)
Pathway-Related Courses Enrollment -- 38,898 Engineering 17,229 (44%) Energy Systems 11,823 (30%) Engineering Graphics & Design 7,118 (18%) Manufacturing 1,502 (4%) Electronics 1,226 (3%)
Other ENGR Courses 418
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492 High School Teachers 278 Middle School Teachers

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (ENGR) career pathways prepare students for the challenging post-high school careers and employment, including environmental, civil, mechanical or electronics technician, statistician, biomedical, industrial or chemical engineer, scientist or researcher.

Technical Education is critical to our business. We see the need for technical competency growing at all levels within our organization. -- Jim Wallace,
Director of Operations Selectron Georgia Suwanee, Georgia
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (FACS) prepare students for employment in such areas as interior or fashion design, food scientist or technologist, dietician, nutritionist, social worker, and community planner.

Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) 2011-2012

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
High School Student Enrollment in Family and Consumer Sciences Education in FY 2012 (Duplicated Count)
Grade 6-8 Student Enrollment in Family and Consumer Science Courses in FY 2012 Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2012

Total 66,411 Male 19,186 (29%) Female 47,225 (71%)
Pathway-Related Courses Enrollment 31,350 Nutrition & Food Science 27,064 (86%) Interior & Fashion Design 2,954 (10%) Consumer Services 1,332 (4%)
Other FACS Courses 4,119
78,817
682 High School Teachers 187 Middle School Teachers

All career pathways in Family and Consumer Sciences have career-related activities that prepare students for the school-to-career transition. The range of these activities varies from job shadowing, internships, and cooperative education to youth apprenticeship.

Career and Technical Instruction (CTI) 2011-2012

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)

Total 5,259 Male 3,367 (64%) Female 1,892 (36%)

Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2012

172 High School Teachers

The Career and Technical Instruction (CTI) program is designed to support students with disabilities enrolled in Career, Technical and Agricultural Education classes. The CTI program provides students with disabilities at the secondary level entry-level job skills in broad or specific occupation clusters. CTI offers a Fall Leadership Conference that focuses on students with disabilities in CTAE classes in high schools throughout Georgia. The purpose of the program is to reward students showing the greatest improvement in career and work adjustment skills and to recognize the achievement of these students in their Career, Technical and Agricultural Education programs.

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GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY (PSAFETY) 2011-2012

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)

Total 9,,495 Male 4,923 (52%) Female 4,572 (48%)

High School Student Enrollment in Government and Public Safety in FY 2012 (Duplicated Count)

Pathway-Related Courses Enrollment 9,848 Law and Justice 9,495 (98%) Homeland Security & Emergency Services 353 (2%)

Grade 6-8 Student Enrollment in Government and Public Safety in FY 2012
Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2012

610
119 High School Teachers 4 Middle School Teachers

GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY (PSAFETY) offer a wide variety of career opportunities for students in two pathways-- Homeland Security and Emergency Services and Law and Justice, leading to employment in law enforcement and fire safety.

There will always be a need for qualified professionals in the Government and Public Safety career area, and Georgia schools are helping to prepare a dedicated public safety workforce for the future.

Coordinated Career Academic Education/Project Success (CCAE/PS) 2011-2012

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2012

Total 2,484 Male 1,358 (55%) Female 1,126 (45%)
28 High School Teachers

COORDINATED CAREER ACADEMIC EDUCATION/PROJECT SUCCESS (CCAE/PS) provides educational and occupational services to assist students in becoming responsible, productive citizens. Through participation in the CCAE/PS support services, students in grades 9-12 learn about the world of work and employment skills they need to be successful. Throughout their school years, students need the opportunity to development a reservoir of information, attitudes, and experiences that serve as a substantial base for decision making when they reach career decision points in their lives.

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HEALTHCARE SCIENCE EDUCATION (HCSTE) 2011-2012
HEALTHCARE SCIENCE EDUCATION (HCSTE) careers require various education and licensing requirements. Employment in HCSTE areas include registered nurse, physician assistant, family doctor, emergency medical service technician, lab technician, physical therapist, and biotechnology researcher.

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
High School Student Enrollment in Healthcare Science Education (HCSTE) Education in FY 2012 (Duplicated Count)
Grade 6-8 Student Enrollment in Healthcare Science Education Courses in FY 2012 Number of Industry-Certified Programs Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2012

Total 35,988 Male 6,400 (18%) Female 29,588 (82%)
Pathway-Related Course Enrollment 148,095 Therapeutic Services Nursing 26,621 (18%) Therapeutic Services Medical 25,946 (18%) Therapeutic Services Emergency 18,359 (12%) Health Informatics 18,033 (12%) Biotechnology Research & Development 18,007 (12%) Physical Medicine 17,847 (12%) Diagnostic Services 17,655 (12%) Personal Care Services Cosmetology 5,627 (4%)
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410 High School Teachers (Healthcare) 83 High School Teachers (Cosmetology) 15 Middle School Teachers

By the year 2014, health services will account for one in every twelve jobs in Georgia. It is projected to increase by almost 100,000 jobs, placing its employment levels at more than 420,000 jobs by 2014.
Georgia Workforce Trends, an Analysis of Long-term Employment Projections to 2014 Georgia Dept. of Labor Michael Thurmond, Commissioner. Published by Workforce Information & Analysis Division

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C TAE C AREER PATHWAYS
Marketing, Sales and ServiceS Education (MKT) 2011-2012
MARKETING, SALES AND SERVICES EDUCATION (MKT) careers include employment in advertising sales, public relations specialist, community association manager, technical sales representative, real estate broker, marketing manager, customer service specialist, or supervisor.

Enrollment by Gender in Grades 9-12 (Unduplicated Count)
High School Student Enrollment in Marketing, Sales and Services Education (MKT) in FY 2012 (Duplicated Count)
Grade 6-8 Student Enrollment in Marketing, Sales and Services Education (MKT) Courses in FY 2012 Number of Industry-Certified Programs Number of CTAE Teachers FY 2012

Total 18,349 Male 8,424 (46%) Female 9,925 (54%)
Pathway-Related Course Enrollment 58,634 Marketing & Management 13,034 (22%) Fashion Marketing 12,207 (21%) Sports & Entertainment Marketing 12,128 (21%) Travel Marketing & Lodging Management 10,760 (18%) Marketing Communication & Promotion 10,505 (18%)
Other MKT Courses 232
54
58
239 High School Teachers 3 Middle School Teachers

Marketing is the process of anticipating, managing, and satisfying consumers' demand for products, services, and ideas. The Marketing Career Cluster generates the strategy that underlies advertising and promotional techniques, business communication, and business development.

Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) 2011-2012

High School Student Enrollment in JROTC-Related Courses in FY 2012 by Type of Service

U.S. Army 18,459 U. S. Air Force 9,328 U.S. Navy 7,163 U.S. Marines 2,166

Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) offers the opportunity for high school students to enroll in a leadership/citizenship program coordinated under the umbrella of the Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Division of the Georgia Department of Education. Any three sequenced courses in one of the JROTC branches (U. S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, or U.S. Marines) satisfy the requirements for a career pathway. The JROTC curriculum satisfies national and Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) requirements. JROTC instructors in Georgia are required to secure a Georgia teaching "Permit" through the Professional Standards Commission in addition to their military credential. The JROTC program emphasizes academic content; teaches leadership skills; assists students in life skills and career opportunities; reinforces reading, math, and writing skills; and stresses multi-disciplined presentations, models, trips, and other educational formats. Federal law establishes JROTC units fairly and equitably across the United States. Of the 37,116 students enrolled in JROTC courses 57% are male and 43% are female.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
Future Farmers of America (FFA) is an integral component of the Agricultural Education program. It is the student development and leadership application piece for the program. The FFA offers a variety of experiential learning opportunities through competitive proficiency awards and career development events. Mission: To make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Georgia SkillsUSA members participate in local, state, and national activities provided through trade and industrial, technical, and health occupations courses and programs. The organization provides many opportunities for leadership development and skills training. Competition in over 70 leadership, health occupations, occupationally related, and trade, industrial, and technical contests is offered at the region and state levels, culminating with the SkillsUSA Championships. Mission: To empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a student organization for all middle and high school students participating in business programs. FBLA provides opportunities for students to develop vocational and career-supportive competencies. Participation in FBLA activities promotes civic and personal responsibility; helps students develop business leadership skills and establish career goals; and prepares them for useful citizenship and productive careers. Mission: To bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
Georgia Technology Student Association (GA TSA) promotes technology education as a means of preparing students for a dynamic world, inviting them to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and technologically literate leaders. GA TSA prepares its members to be successful leaders and responsible citizens in a technological society through co-curricular activities with the technology education program which develop communication, leadership, and competitive skills. Members apply STEM concepts through co-curricular programs. GA TSA has consistently had the largest student membership and attendance at conferences in the country. Mission: To foster leadership and opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and social issues through family and consumer sciences education. Through cooperative and competitive programs, FCCLA members develop skills for life including character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation. Mission: To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education.
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is offered through the healthcare programs and is a co-curricular component that compliments the classroom experience along with work based learning opportunities. Employment in the healthcare industry provides students with a financially stable and rewarding career of service to others. Having a chance to begin this quest while still in middle or high school allows student to prepare for their future. Mission: To enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science technology education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.
Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) is specifically designed to provide activities for students to learn marketing, management, and entrepreneurial skills that will prepare them to pursue a career in the field of marketing. DECA enhances co-curricular education of members through a comprehensive learning program that integrates classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business, and promotes competition. Mission: To prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.
Career and Technical Instruction (CTI) is designed to support students with disabilities enrolled in Career, Technical and Agricultural Education classes. The CTI program provides secondary level students with disabilities entry-level job skills in broad or specific occupation clusters. Mission: To provide meaningful leadership and employability experiences for students with disabilities through career, technical and agricultural education courses.

CTAE Program
Agriculture

FY 2012
Membership
34,244

Architecture, Construction, Communication & Transportation Cosmetology Government & Public Safety

8,247

Business and Computer Science

25,953

Engineering & Technology

26,430

Family & Consumer Sciences Culinary Arts Education
Healthcare Science Technology

35,906 11,690

Marketing, Sales & Service

11,675

Coordinated Career Academic Education

5,259

CTSO Core Values For Career Success

Commitment To create among members, educators and business and industry an adherence and appreciation for all Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Programs Conviction To develop patriotism through knowledge of our nation's heritage and practice of democracy Education To create enthusiasm and empower students to become lifelong learners Integrity To deal honestly and fairly with one another

Leadership To develop leadership abilities through participation in educational, professional, community and social activities Professionalism To promote high standards in career ethics, workmanship, scholarship and safety Recognition Appreciation of the value of achievement Service To cultivate a desire to contribute to the benefit and welfare of others Teamwork To enhance the ability of students to plan together, organize and carry out worthy activities and projects through the use of the democratic process

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FUTURE DIRECTIONS

The Georgia Department of Education CTAE programs will continue to expand the educational opportunities offered by continuing to develop Career Pathways that are relevant and aligned to the 21st century workplace. As the Georgia economy changes and expands, CTAE programs will continue evolving to ensure that every student in Georgia graduates from high school with the academic skills, hands-on experience in real work environments, and intensive career guidance required to succeed in college, employment, and life-long learning. During FY 2013 and beyond CTAE has identified several areas for special ongoing focus:
The Georgia Career Pathways will be implemented during the 2012-2013 school
year with all high school students. The Pathways will be phased in beginning with the foundation course with the additional courses introduced as they are completed.
The Georgia Department of Education is partnering with the Georgia Chamber of
Commerce and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government to gather critical data from Career Cluster Advisory Committees to incorporate in CTAE development and revisions. This will include a statewide survey to identify additional input on skills to include in each of the 17 Career Clusters. Each Career Cluster had an advisory committee consisting of business and industry leaders, school administrators, school counselors, and college and secondary teachers. Committee members will review Georgia's current CTAE standards for the Career Pathway courses and the soft skills and academic skills required for each course. Each career pathway course will incorporate:
Academic Common Core Curriculum to ensure consistency across states Alignment with National Assessments and Student Credentialing Programs Relevant Content Higher-Order Thinking Skills Rigorous Technical Knowledge and Skills Soft Skills
A phased-in plan for implementation of the new Career Cluster/Pathway courses will begin with the adoption of foundation courses and continue through all of the designated pathway courses.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Georgia will continue
work to increase the number of students entering science, technology, engineering,

and math career areas. STEM plans for FY 2013 include partnership activities with local industries and the community, and include additional STEM Institutes for CTAE educators, math and science teachers. STEM industries and organizations will explore career opportunities and ways in which specific industry careers can be applied in the classroom. Georgia STEM Festivals at participating high schools will be held to inspire and motivate students to consider a STEM career by creating an awareness of STEM possibilities that reflect the local economy and involve students, teachers, and STEM industries that will exhibit related career opportunities.
CTAE End-of-Pathway Assessments will continue to be identified and implemented for
all career pathways.
Non-Traditional Career Pathways will be promoted based on enrollment data. For
example, efforts will be made to encourage female students to enroll in the career areas of Architecture, Construction, Communication and Transportation; Agriculture; and Engineering and Technology Education; and to attract male students to the Family and Consumer Sciences, Education, and Healthcare Science career areas.
Industry Certification/Recertification will be conducted to maintain existing
certifications and to expand to include additional Career Pathways.
Curriculum Guides will be updated to support all existing Career Pathways and
developed for new Career Pathways.
In-Service Education Opportunities will continue to provide high-level professional
development for CTAE educators and counselors.
The Georgia initiative Move On When Ready will continue and expand opportunities
for postsecondary education during high school as an integrated part of CTAE Career Pathways.
Georgia CTAE will continue to reorganize the current career pathways to align with the
Georgia 17 Career Clusters/Pathways: Agricultural & Natural Resources; Architecture & Construction; Arts, A/V Technology & Communications; Business & Administration; Education & Training; Energy; Finance; Government & Public Administration; Health Science; Hospitality & Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law & Public Safety; Manufacturing; Marketing, Sales & Service; Scientific Research/Engineering; and Transportation, Distribution & Logistics.

Georgia Shared Ownership
GA Department of Education Technical College System of GA GA Department of Labor GA Board of Regents Governor's Office of Workforce
Development Governor's Strategic Industries Governor's Initiative Go Build Georgia GA Work-Ready Initiative Georgia Chamber of Commerce Governor's Centers of Innovation GA Dept. of Economic Development GA Finance Commission Georgia Student Finance Commission

Career Development
Career Awareness K-5 Career Exploration 6-8 Career Training 9-16
Transitional Activities

Instruction
Teachers Professional Learning State-of-the-Art Technology Real Work Experience/Mentoring Coordinated Career Academic
Education Youth Apprenticeship Program Internships Junior Reserve Officers
Training Corps

CTAE Success:
Skilled High School

Skills-Based Curriculum
GA Performance Standards Integrated Academic & Technology
Workplace Readiness Foundation Skills STEM Georgia Career and Technical Student
Organizations Postsecondary Alignment Statewide Articulation Business & Industry Standards National Curriculum

Postsecondary Education Options

Graduate with Career

Educational Career Partnerships (Articulated Courses)
Dual Enrollment

Pathway Certificate and Career Plan

Assessment
End of Career Pathway Skills Academic Performance Standards

Joint Enrollment Advanced Placement Move On When Ready

State Tests--No Child Left Behind CTAE Completion Graduation Rate

Special Populations

Career Cluster Pathways Student

Business and Industry Certification Postsecondary Credentials

Occupations that lead to economic

Parents

self-sufficiency

Counselors

Self-advocacy

Teachers

Equal access to programs

Business Industry

Continuous Program Improvement

Non-discrimination

Mentors

CTAE Program Compliance Review/

Nontraditional programs

Technical Assistance

Support to graduate

Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Compliance

Assist to meet program standards

Review

Prepare for additional training

Adding/Revising Career Pathways

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Healthcare Science
Arts & Humanities
Family & Consumer Sciences Culinary Arts
Education
Government & Public Safety

Georgia Program Concentrations Available 20112012
Agriculture

Healthcare Science Pathways Biotechnology Research & Development
Diagnostic Services Health Informatics Therapeutic ServicesEmergency Services Therapeutic ServicesMedical Services Therapeutic ServicesNursing Personal Care Services-Cosmetology Physical Medicine
Arts & Humanities Pathways Journalism
Foreign Language Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Family & Consumer Science Pathways Consumer Services
Family, Community & Global Leadership Interior Design
Nutrition & Food Science
Culinary Arts Pathways Culinary Arts
Education Pathways Early Childhood Education Teaching As A Profession
Government & Public Safety Pathways Firefighting
Homeland Security & Emergency Services Law & Justice
JROTCAir Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy

Agriculture Pathways Agribusiness Management
Agriscience Agricultural Mechanics
Animal Science Forestry/Natural Resources Plant Science/Horticulture
Veterinary Science

Architecture, Construction, Communication, Transportation Pathways
Aircraft Support Architectural Drawing & Design
Broadcast/Video Production Climate Control Systems Technology (HVACR)
Collision Repair Construction
Flight Operations Graphic Communications
Graphic Design Marine Engine Technology
Maritime Studies Metals Technology Transportation Logistical Operations (Ground/Marine) Transportation Logistical Support (Ground/Marine)

Engineering & Technology Pathways

Electronics

Energy Systems

Engineering

Engineering Graphics & Design

Business & Computer Science Pathways

Manufacturing

Administrative/ Information Support

Computer Networking

Computer Systems and Support Computing Marketing Sales & Services Pathways

Financial ManagementAccounting

Fashion Marketing

Financial ManagementServices

Marketing Communications & Promotion

Interactive Media

Marketing & Management

Small Business Development

Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Travel Marketing & Lodging Management

Architecture, Construction, Communications & Transportation
Engineering & Technology
Marketing Sales & Services

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Business & Computer Science

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Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent "Making Education Work for All Georgians"

Georgia Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Georgia Department of Education 1752 Twin Tower East Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 657-8304 Phone (404) 651-8984 Fax
www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/edtech

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