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Happy Holidays!

12/24/2014

 
Thank you for your support of Career and Technical Education in Alaska!
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Northwest Arctic Borough School District Equips Each School with a 3-D Printer

12/22/2014

 
The Alaska Dispatch News reports that the Northwest Arctic Borough School District has received a grant from Verizon to purchase a 3-D printer for each of its 12 schools.  The grant was one of 80 that Verizon awarded across the country to help boost STEM.

Read the ADN article here.

EED Schedules Perkins Spring Workshop

12/19/2014

 
Please note: This is an update from a previous announcement posted on Dec. 12.

From  Bjørn Wolter, Ph.D.
Career & Technical Education
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

The CTE Perkins Spring Workshop will be held at the downtown Hilton,
March 2-4, 2015.  A group rate of $99/night is available if booked by February 20th.  EED/CTE will only reimburse at this rate.  Please use the attached registration form to request monetary support from EED for travel to the workshop.  This form is due no later than close of business on February 20th. 

Please note that due to a change in the new Uniform Grant Guidance (OMB Super-Circular) that takes effect December 26th, we are no longer allowed to offer meals with the conference.  You will therefore need to plan on charging your district’s grant for your per diem while attending ($60/day).   
  • Monday the 2nd will be Perkins 101 starting at 1pm
  • Tuesday the 3rd meeting all day
  • Wednesday the 4th meeting all day

  • Registration Form
  • Hotel Information
  • Questions?  Please contact Thomasina for help at 907.465.4686

Alaska Middle College School Provides a Seamless Transition for High School Students

12/19/2014

 
UAA's "CTC Insider" article focuses on the Alaska Middle College School, a partnership between UAA Community and Technical College and the Mat-Su Borough School District. Learn how high school students are able to work towards their Associate of Arts Degree during their last two years of high school. Read the article here.

Intro to Nautical Skills  -  AVTEC Distance Delivery Class - Registration Now Open

12/17/2014

 
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Register now for AVTEC's Introduction to Nautical Skills Class
  • Dates: January 20 – April 7 2015
  • Live Date/Time: Weekly VTC, Tuesdays mornings 9:25-10:20. VTC required. 
  • Online Activities: Delivered daily via AVTEConline (powered by Moodle)
  • Questions? Contact Terry Federer: terry.federer@avtec.edu 224-6195. 
  • Space is Limited! Register Online at  http://www.avtec.edu
    and click on HOT TOPICS on the right. 
  • 224-3322 or 800-478-5389

Red Boucher Scholarship - Apply by Jan. 30, 2015

12/16/2014

 
Applications are due January 30, 2015 for the Red Boucher Scholarship, which supports outstanding Alaskans pursuing careers in technology education and/or training. For complete details, see the scholarship website at http://alaskacf.org/blog/scholarships/red-boucher-scholarship. 

USDOL Announces Apprenticeship Grant Program

12/15/2014

 
American Apprenticeship Grants - Applications accepted through April 30, 2015

From the US Department of Labor - 
"The Department of Labor is inviting public-private partnerships to apply for grants to develop and implement innovative, high-quality registered apprenticeship programs. Up to $100 million in grants will be financed by a user fee paid by employers to hire foreign workers into the United States under the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program. This grant competition will help more Americans become apprentices, a proven path to quality employment and the middle class: 87 percent of apprentices are employed after completing their programs and the average starting wage for apprenticeship graduates is over $50,000. The American Apprenticeship Grants competition will focus on public-private partnerships between employers, business associations, joint labor-management organizations, labor organizations, training providers, community colleges, local and state governments, the workforce system, non-profits and faith-based organizations."

For full details and the application package, please see the grant program website at http://www.dol.gov/apprenticeship/grants.htm.

How do Alaska's Workforce Plans Align with the CTE Plan?

12/10/2014

 
PictureDownload Excel crosswalk of CTE Plan and workforce plans.







It is essential for Alaska to plan for its current and future workforce needs. Four key industries have developed and are currently implementing their workforce plans. These plans contain many common themes, including building career awareness for students, developing programs of study and career pathways, aligning programs so students may easily transition from one level to the next, and collaborating among educators and business/industry.  These themes and others are also found in the CTE Plan, which provides strategies for quality career technical training for any industry.

How do the workforce plans align with the CTE Plan?
Download an Excel Crosswalk here!


Use the links below to read each workforce plan:
  • Career and Technical Education
  • Health
  • Maritime
  • Oil & Gas
  • Mining

CTE Teacher Coaching Project Seeks Proposals

12/9/2014

 
According to UAA's Request for Letters of Intent, "The CTE Teacher Coaching Project is intended to support new Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers, Type M teachers who are bringing their industry experience to the classroom and those teachers whose experience and preparation are in more traditional academic areas, but who are now responsible for delivering instruction in one or more CTE fields.  The project will pair experienced CTE teacher coaches with selected educators in a peer support model.  Coaching will be supplemented with three one-credit academic courses offered through the UAA Community & Technical College.  For FY 15 this is a pilot project, with results intended to inform future coaching approaches."

Deadline for submission of proposals is January 15, 2015.

You may download the entire Request here.
Contact Kelly Donnelly, kadonnelly@uaa.alaska.edu, or 907-786-6364
with any questions.

BP Teachers of Excellence Nominations Open

12/9/2014

 
"The BP Teachers of Excellence program recognizes teachers from throughout Alaska for their dedication to teaching and for inspiring students. Since the program launched in 1995, hundreds of remarkable teachers have been recognized by their peers, students, parents and community members as BP Teachers of Excellence."

Nominations are being accepted through January 30, 2015. Please visit the website for details and instructions on nominations.

Comments Open on Draft RGAs for FY16 CTE Grant and Two Other Grant Programs

12/8/2014

 
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Business Partnerships, is accepting informal public comments on its FY16 requests for grant applications (RGAs) for the CTE Plan Implementation Grant, STEP Grant, and Oil and Gas Training Fund Grant. Comments on the RGAs are being accepted through December 19th, 2014. 

Business Partnerships is unable to reply to each comment submitted, and, while comments will be taken into consideration for inclusion in any final solicitations, submission of a comment does not guarantee inclusion in the final document. Any final solicitations may differ from the draft RGAs made available at this time.

Publication of these draft RGAs is informational only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals. While an official solicitation is anticipated for mid-January 2015, solicitations for one or more programs may be delayed or may not be issued at all.

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Career and Technical Education Grant Program: The goal of the Career and Technical Education plan is to establish and expand career and technical education programs that address emerging demands and opportunities, adequately prepares Alaskans for success in their chosen careers, and provides access to training across the state's diverse regions and populations. The program focuses on developing or enhancing high quality career and technical education programs, including upgrades to equipment or facilities. The draft RGA is available at http://labor.alaska.gov/bp/forms/Draft_CTE_FY16_RGA.pdf.

Please submit comments by December 19 to carol.schumacher@alaska.gov
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Alaska Oil and Gas Training Fund: The purpose of the Alaska Oil and Gas Occupations Training Fund is to prepare Alaska workers for in-demand occupations in oil and gas exploration, development, construction, and distribution. Through the Alaska Oil and Gas Workforce Development Plan, the industry has identified engineering; the geosciences; remote sensing and inspection; health, safety, security, and environment; and maritime as priority occupational groups. The draft RGA is available at http://labor.alaska.gov/bp/forms/Draft_AOGTF_FY16_RGA.pdf.

Please submit comments 
by December 19 to: julie.frizzell@alaska.gov 
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State Training and Employment Program: The State Training and Employment Program was instituted to provide grants to organizations that provide training and employment assistance services. Its purpose is to enhance the quality of in-state job training and employment assistance, and to make in-state job training and employment assistance more easily available to employers, employees, and future employees by supplementing or leveraging existing training and employment assistance programs. The draft RGA is available at http://labor.alaska.gov/bp/forms/Draft_STEP_FY16_RGA.pdf.

Please submit comments by December 19 to: julie.frizzell@alaska.gov 
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Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) Webinar

12/4/2014

 
Want to learn more about the APS?  Students, parents, and educators are invited to join a free webinar offered by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE). The next webinar is Wednesday, December 10, at 5:30 PM. Pre-registration is required for this no-cost webinar. 

For more information, visit http://acpe.alaska.gov/STUDENT-PARENT/Grants_Scholarships/Alaska_Performance_Scholarship. 

Alaska Construction Academies Continue Successful Workforce Partnerships

12/4/2014

 
Alaska Business Monthly Magazine highlights the success of the Alaska Construction Academies program in a recent article by Kirsten Swann.
"Building Alaska’s Workforce: Multi-industry partnerships prevail with Alaska Construction Academies" - Read the article here.

Alaska Employers & Programs Using WorkKeys

12/4/2014

 
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Download the PDF list of Alaska Career Ready employers.
Alaska Career Ready Employers - those who Recognize, Request, or Require WorkKeys and/or the National Career Readiness Certificate - are shown on this current list from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Click here or on either graphic to download the 5-page PDF list.
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State Board of Education & Early Development Meets December 4-5

12/2/2014

 
The State Board of Education & Early Development will meet on December 4-5 in Anchorage.  According to the department's Information Exchange Newsletter, "the board will take public comment on agenda and non-agenda items on Thursday, December 4. Comment at this oral hearing is limited to three minutes per person and five minutes per group.  Public comment can be made for this meeting, during this time only, by calling 1-855-463-5009 if you are outside of Juneau. For participation from Juneau, call 463-5009. This meeting will be streamed through the Legislative Information Office over http://www.alaskalegislature.tv/  beginning at 8:00 a.m. on December 4, and 8:30 a.m. on December 5 (audio only).  Click on the meeting name to listen to the meeting proceedings.  When public comment is over, the meeting will continue to be broadcast at the above web site."

You may view and download the agenda and the entire meeting packet here 
http://education.alaska.gov/State_Board/pdf/14_december_packet.pdf.


Opportunities and Options: Making Career Preparation Work for Students

12/2/2014

 
Page 4 of reportRecommendations for better career preparation programs
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) has just issued a report - Opportunities and Options: Making Career Preparation Work for Students - which calls on states to adopt three main recommendations in order to ensure all students are career-ready:
  • Enlist the employer community as a lead partner in defining the pathways and skills most essential in today's economy.
  • Set a higher bar for the quality of career preparation programs, enabling all students to earn a meaningful postsecondary degree or credential.
  • Make career readiness matter to schools and students by prioritizing it in accountability systems.
Read more on the CCSSO Website or download the entire report (21 page PDF).

AKCIS offers Free Online Training in December

12/2/2014

 
The Alaska Career Information System (AKCIS) is providing three online training opportunities this month for AKCIS administrators (teachers, counselors, advisors, etc.).  Advanced registration is required. 

  • Thursday, December 4th (3:30-4:30pm) - Building Personal Learning and Career Plans (PLCP)
  • Wednesday, December10th (3:30-4:30pm) - Administration Tools
  • Monday, December15th (3:30-4:30pm)  -10 Tools for Top Notch Transitions

For additional information, or to register for an upcoming AKCIS online training module, visit the ACPE website at  https://acpe.alaska.gov/STUDENT-PARENT/College_Career/AKCIS/AKCIS_Training
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