The Fairbanks Newsminer has the complete story at http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/north-pole-auto-team-takes-second-in-national-contest/article_70e37b74-0f3e-11e5-b964-073fc075aea1.html#.VXng6r_XDbE.email.
Congratulations to North Pole High School automotive instructor Jerry Million and his students Andrew Risner and Cole Vinton, who took second place in the nation in the Ford AAA Student Auto Skills Competition earlier this month!
The Fairbanks Newsminer has the complete story at http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/north-pole-auto-team-takes-second-in-national-contest/article_70e37b74-0f3e-11e5-b964-073fc075aea1.html#.VXng6r_XDbE.email. The state CTE Action Team (UA, EED, and DOLWD) recently released the revised "Common Definitions for Alaska Career and Technical Education (CTE)". The definitions were created to standardize the language used in Alaska’s CTE and workforce development systems. These definitions will be reviewed and validated annually. Public comment is welcome to ensure these definitions are appropriate and applicable for Alaska’s CTE community. Submit your comments, questions, or suggestions to Curtis Clough, State CTE Director, at curtis.clough@alaska.gov.
For a PDF copy of the definitions, which includes a "Perkins Addendum," please visit this link or click on the graphic below. From The Alaska Construction Education Foundation (CEF)
In response to industry needs for skilled Heavy Equipment Operators (HEO) and Heavy Duty Repair Technicians (HDR), CEF has worked with school districts around the state to develop ways of encouraging high school students to HEO/HDR careers. These efforts include working with local industry advisory groups to identify entry-level training and skills needed for employment or further training in their region, and developing HEO curriculum, training materials, and a HEO Program of Study, based on NCCER standards. In early June, CEF provided 2 weeks of intensive training, dubbed HEO Capstone, for 12 dedicated young Alaskans who expressed interest in heavy equipment operation or maintenance careers. The students, who were at least 18 years of age, were selected from three participating school districts: Fairbanks North Star Borough, Lake and Peninsula, and Kuspuk. This class was offered May 25 - June 6, 2015 at the Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center, and the students were housed onsite. HEO Capstone 2015 prepared these youth for the next step in their chosen career pathway. Students who successfully completed all requirements received NCCER Core and HEO Level 1 certificates and are listed in the national registry. They also received industry credentials, including First Aid/CPR, NSTC, OSHA 10, and Forklift cards. Students also prepared a resume and career plan to encourage a smooth transition to university, registered apprenticeship or to employment. The Fairbanks Daily Newsminer has a great article - and more pictures - about the program - read it online here. For more information, please contact Kathleen Castle, Executive Director, Alaska Construction Academies at Kathleen@alaskacef.org or (907) 222-0999. The U.S. Department of Education announces the 2015 Investing in Innovation (i3) scale-up and validation grant competitions. The scale-up category is for the “expansion of projects supported by strong evidence of effectiveness.” Applicants must choose from one of five absolute funding priorities including:
Applications must be submitted by August 4. More information, please see the US Department of Education website. If you are interested in developing an agricultural program using hydroponics, please contact Jason Hoke, Executive Director of the Copper Valley Development Association, for more information on his program and the hydroponic CGRO units they use. Jason connected with many schools and districts at the Alaska ACTE conference last fall and at a recent Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) conference, and he would be happy to share his information with others! You may contact Jason at -
Jason Hoke Executive Director, Copper Valley Development Association, Inc. Mile 111 Richardson Hwy PO Box 9, Glennallen, AK 99588 (907) 822-5001 (907) 822-5009 fax (907) 259-5006 cell www.coppervalley.org Jason's program was previously featured in our Celebrate Success section. Professional Development Opportunity this summer - see UAA's announcement below.
Due to considerable demand, we are excited to announce that for the first time ever, we are bringing the SolidWorks Essentials Course to Alaska! Ours will be the first class held in the brand new Engineering & Industry building on UAA campus. Don’t miss out – be sure to register and join us for our four-day Essentials Training Event before all seats are filled! Training Class Information
Engineering & Industry Building Room 401 - Computational Lab 3211 Providence Drive Anchorage, AK 99508 *Free Parking*
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