Your STEM Classes and the World of Work. And Why Is It Drawing So Much High-Profile Attention.

Your STEM Classes and the World of Work

And Why Is It Drawing So Much High-Profile Attention

STEM An initiative for securing America’s leadership in

Science Technology

Engineering and Mathematics fields

Identifies promising strategies for strengthening the educational pipeline that leads to STEM

Careers

10 Best Jobs of 201010 Dental Hygienist11 Accountant12 Statistician13 Paralegal Assistant14 Mathematician15 Historian16 Biologist17 Computer Systems Analyst2 Software Engineer

Actuary

8 of 10 Best Jobs - STEM10 Dental Hygienist - Science11 Accountant - Math12 Statistician – Math13 Mathematician – Math14 Biologist - Science15 Computer Systems Analyst - Technology16 Software Engineer – Engineering1 Actuary - Math

STEM CareersSTEM careers are concentrated in the

following fields:• Agriculture, Agricultural Operations and

Related Sciences• Computer and Informational Sciences and

Support Services• Engineering and Engineering Technologies• Biological and Biomedical Sciences• Mathematics and Statistics• Physical Sciences and Technologies

Startling Statement Answers1. 15.6% (MERIC)

2. 13% (MERIC)

3. 12.7% (MERIC)

4. 19.9% (MERIC)

5. 30% (MERIC)

6. $68,824 (MERIC)

7. $101,349 (high due to large # of skilled medical professionals within this skill area along with their high numbers of employment - MERIC)

8. $67,556 (MERIC)

9. $64,083 (MERIC)

10.Increasing (MERIC)

11.Two (MERIC; MO Women’s Council)

12.24% (MERIC; MO Women’s Council)

13.19% (MERIC; MO Women’s Council)

14.50% (MERIC; MO Women’s Council)

15.80,000 (MERIC; MO Women’s Council)

CTE’s Role in STEMSTEM intensive careers are being taught in

CTE areas. Rigor and relevant MentoringCareer and Technical Student organizationsWork based learning opportunities

Job shadowinginternships

What’s Your Role as a Educator?Help students understanding what are STEM

careers and what people in those careers doTeacher advisementSupport Project Lead the Way (PLTW)Support CTE training programs for all

studentsPromote Nontraditional involvementImplement Career Clusters

Career Clusters

An approach that gives students a broader understanding of the world of careers.

Connects what is learned in school to what is needed for success in college and careers.

Career Cluster FrameworkCareer Path

Career Cluster

Career Pathway

Program of Study

Plan of Study

Tying It All TogetherElementary - Career Awareness

PATHS

Tying It All TogetherIntermediate & Middle School

Career ExplorationCareer Exploration

PATHS & CLUSTERS

Tying It All TogetherHigh School

Career Preparation and Application

2 Pathways within STEM:

Engineering and TechnologyScience and Math

CLUSTER

&

PATHWAYS

What Cluster?

What Pathway?

What Path?Nontraditional for?

Engineering and TechnologyEngineering and Technology

What Cluster?

Nontraditional for?

What Pathway?

What Path?

Design/Pre-ConstructionDesign/Pre-Construction

What Cluster?

What Pathway?

What Path?

Nontraditional for?

Diagnostic ServicesDiagnostic Services

What Cluster?

What Pathway?

What Path?

Nontraditional for?

Plant SystemsPlant Systems

Career Cluster Model Pathways

Career Cluster Model Occupations

Career Cluster Model Knowledge & Skills

Foundation Academic Expectations

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Cluster (Foundation) Knowledge and Skills

Pathway Knowledge and Skills

All secondary students are expected to meet state academic standards.

Essential Knowledge and Skills apply to careers in all clusters and pathways.

Cluster Knowledge and Skills apply to all careers within a particular cluster.

Pathway Knowledge and Skills apply to all careers within a particular career pathway.

Source: Careerclusters.org

Aligning Opportunities

Personal Plans

MSIP 6.9.3

An individual planning system is in place.

Per so n al Pl an o f St udy

Career Path: Industrial & Engineering Technology Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Career Field:

Date: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Advisor Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature (if required): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade*

English I English II English III English IV Algebra I or Geometry Geometry or Algebra II Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, or

Trigonometry Trigonometry or Calculus

Physical Science or Biology I Biology I or Chemistry I Chemistry or Physics AP Biology, AP Chemistry, or AP Physics Geography/State History World History American History Economics/Government PE/Health or Fine Arts PE/Health or Fine Arts Personal Finance Practical Art (if needed) Career Field Elective(s) Agriscience I Foundations Course (PLTW) Technology Education

Career Field Elective(s) Agriscience II Foundations Course (PLTW) Technology Education

Career Field Coursework: **Aerospace Engineering Drafting and CAD Agriculture Power & Technology Drafting and Design **Biotechnical Engineering Electronics **Civil Engineering and Architecture **Engineering Design & Development **Computer Integrated Manufacturing Industrial Maintenance Computer Numerical Control Precision Machining Principles of Ag. Technology

Additional Coursework Foreign Language or Computer Technology

Additional Coursework Foreign Language or Computer Technology

Area Career Center Community College College/University Other

Automated Manufacturing Technology

Drafting and CAD

Electronics

Industrial Maintenance

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Precision Machining

Biology

Chemistry

Design Engineering Technology

Industrial Drafting

Mathematics

Physics

Pre-Engineering

Biochemistry

Biology

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Education

Management Science and Systems Analysis

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Medical Engineering

Physics

Apprenticeship

Military

On-the-Job Training

Work-based Learning Opportunities

Relevant High School Intra-Curricular/Co-Curricular Experiences Graduation Exams

After School Employment Cooperative Occupational Experience Internship/Mentorship Job-Shadowing On-The-Job Training Service Learning

Career and Technical Student Organization: FFA SkillsUSA Technology Student Association (TSA) Other high school activities:

___U.S. Constitution ___MO Constitution

Adapted from National Career Cluster * 12th grade year should include at least 3 academic courses including college prep math or science. ** These courses are part of the Project Lead The Way curriculum. More information is available at www.pltw.org. Note: All Career and Technical Education courses count as a practical arts credit.

Cool WebsitesThe Fun Works … for Careers You Never

Knew Existed www.thefunworks.orgMath Moves U www.mathmovesu.comI Was Wondering – Women’s Adventure in

Science www.iwaswondering.comKnow It All - www.knowitall.orgWhen Will I Use Math? -

www.whenwilliusemath.comEngineer Girl - www.engineergirl.org

Educational ResourcesPDE/BCTE Math Council -http://sites.google.com/site/pdebctemathcouncil/home/home/integrated-math-resourcesVocational Information Center -

www.Khake.com/page94.htmlTeacher’s Domain - www.teachersdomain.orgSTEM Equity Pipeline -

http://www.stemequitypipeline.org/ResourcesNational Research Center for Career and

Technical Education – The Math-in-CTE - http://136.165.122.102/mambo/

ResourcesMissouri Center for Career Education –

www.mcce.orgState Career Clusters Initiatives –

www.careerclusters.orgMissouri Connections –

www.missouriconnnections.orgDepartment of Elementary & Secondary

Education – www.dese.mo.govDepartment of Higher Education –

www.dhe.mo.govMissouri Economic and Research

Information Center – www.missourieconomy.org

STEM in MS