AQuESTT Tenet: College and Career Ready
AQuESTT Tenet: College and Career Ready #AQuESTT
AQuESTT AQuESTT is: Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow § A framework for a quality education system § An opportunity to address “accountability” based on Nebraska’s needs
The State Board of Education believes that every student upon completion of their secondary education shall be prepared for postsecondary educational opportunities and to pursue their career goals. Areas of Focus • Rigorous College & Career Ready Standards for All Content Areas • Technological & Digital Readiness • Support for Career Awareness and Career/ College Goals
College & Career Ready • Our mission… – “lead and support the preparation of all Nebraskans for learning, earning, and living.”
What is meant by “college and career ready?”
College & Career Ready
College & Career Ready • The challenges: – A more demanding labor market – Widening skills and opportunity gap – The persistence of the “forgotten half” – Setting the right target
College & Career Ready • In 1973, individuals with a high school education or less made up 72 percent of the nation’s workforce. • By 2020, 65 percent of all jobs will require some form of postsecondary education or training.
College & Career Ready EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE OCCUPATIONS IN NEBRASKA Projections by Education
Projected Openings by 2020
Percent of Healthcare Openings
Doctoral or professional degree
420
14%
Master's degree
126
4%
Bachelor's degree
130
4%
Associate's degree
937
32%
Postsecondary non-degree award
863
30%
High school or less
426
15%
2902
100%
Total
v Health Care occupations are expected to increase 15% compared to less than 10% for all occupations Source: Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information
The false dichotomy of preparation for college OR career is no longer relevant.
College & Career Ready • How do we help students attain the knowledge and skills needed for success in postsecondary education? – What types of systems must be in place? – What strategies can be used?
College & Career Ready • How do we help students attain the knowledge and skills needed for employment in Nebraska’s leading industries? – What types of systems must be in place? – What strategies can be used?
College & Career Ready • How we help students attain the career readiness skills needed for success in postsecondary education and employment? – What types of systems must be in place? – What strategies can be used?
College & Career Ready • What are indicators would illustrate that a school is preparing students for postsecondary educational opportunities and for pursuit of their career goals?
Tomorrow… • College and Career Ready Math Standards • Implementation of the revised ELA Standards • What is Digital Readiness? • Nebraska Career Education: Growing, Jobs, Industry, and Talent
Questions & Discussion
Thank you! #AQuESTT
AQuESTT AQuESTT is: Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow § A framework for a quality education system § An opportunity to address “accountability” based on Nebraska’s needs
The State Board of Education believes that every student upon completion of their secondary education shall be prepared for postsecondary educational opportunities and to pursue their career goals. Areas of Focus • Rigorous College & Career Ready Standards for All Content Areas • Technological & Digital Readiness • Support for Career Awareness and Career/ College Goals
College & Career Ready • Our mission… – “lead and support the preparation of all Nebraskans for learning, earning, and living.”
What is meant by “college and career ready?”
College & Career Ready
College & Career Ready • The challenges: – A more demanding labor market – Widening skills and opportunity gap – The persistence of the “forgotten half” – Setting the right target
College & Career Ready • In 1973, individuals with a high school education or less made up 72 percent of the nation’s workforce. • By 2020, 65 percent of all jobs will require some form of postsecondary education or training.
College & Career Ready EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE OCCUPATIONS IN NEBRASKA Projections by Education
Projected Openings by 2020
Percent of Healthcare Openings
Doctoral or professional degree
420
14%
Master's degree
126
4%
Bachelor's degree
130
4%
Associate's degree
937
32%
Postsecondary non-degree award
863
30%
High school or less
426
15%
2902
100%
Total
v Health Care occupations are expected to increase 15% compared to less than 10% for all occupations Source: Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information
The false dichotomy of preparation for college OR career is no longer relevant.
College & Career Ready • How do we help students attain the knowledge and skills needed for success in postsecondary education? – What types of systems must be in place? – What strategies can be used?
College & Career Ready • How do we help students attain the knowledge and skills needed for employment in Nebraska’s leading industries? – What types of systems must be in place? – What strategies can be used?
College & Career Ready • How we help students attain the career readiness skills needed for success in postsecondary education and employment? – What types of systems must be in place? – What strategies can be used?
College & Career Ready • What are indicators would illustrate that a school is preparing students for postsecondary educational opportunities and for pursuit of their career goals?
Tomorrow… • College and Career Ready Math Standards • Implementation of the revised ELA Standards • What is Digital Readiness? • Nebraska Career Education: Growing, Jobs, Industry, and Talent
Questions & Discussion
Thank you! #AQuESTT
