Career Education News & Updates
Perkins IV Five-Year State Plan Approved
The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday approval of Missouri’s five-year state plan for implementation of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
"High Schools That Work" Program Honors 259 Seniors
Missouri high school seniors receive 2008 Award of Educational Achievement certificates from HSTW program.
New Icons Represent Missouri's Six Career Paths
Missouri Career Education recently updated its six Career Path icons. Career Paths are a good starting point for career exploration, then segue to the 16 Career Clusters.
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Industrial & Engineering Technology (Building & Fixing) |
Business, Management & Technology (Business) |
Arts & Communication |
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Health Services (Health) |
Human Services (Helping) |
Natural Resources Agriculture (Nature) |
The new images are being incorporated into a variety of materials being developed for release at the start of the 2008-09 school year, including a Career Clusters video, Career Clusters toolkit and materials, and the enhanced MissouriConnections.org, to name a few. For high-resolution or black & white images, contact Michele Clark at 573-526-4297.
Missouri TSA Leader Receives National Honor
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W. Doug Miller |
Missouri TSA Chapter Advisor W. Doug Miller was recognized June 30 by the National Technology Student Association. Miller was selected to receive the Goodheart-Willcox State Advisor of the Year Award. It will be presented during TSA's annual conference ceremonies in Orlando, Florida. Miller has 10 years of service with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Division of Career Education. He is the Technology Education supervisor and serves as state advisor for the Missouri Chapter of the Technology Student Association.
METS, Manners and More Learning
Key to Future Career Success
Missourians who want maximum career opportunities in the future should 1) explore careers in shortage fields, 2) be diligent learners, and 3) hone their soft skills. This advice comes from the Workforce 2025 report for those working or preparing to enter the workforce of the 21st century.
Career Clusters Booklet
"What's The Plan? Helping Students Explore Their Futures," provides an introduction to Career Clusters in Missouri and how students can prepare for successful careers in the 21st century.
White Paper: Student Pathways to Success
Four recommendations are presented to promote a practical focus on improving student achievement in every Missouri public school.
- White paper (pdf)
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