PathtoIndustry Certification

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Path-to-Industry Certification

• Governor Mark Warners
• Education for a Lifetime Initiative

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What is Path to Industry?

• The Path to Industry Certification is a program
  that provides an opportunity for high school
  seniors who are U.S. citizens and Virginia
  residents to earn their high school diploma and
  complete tuition-paid technical preparation at
  the community college level that leads to a
  selected industry certification or state
  licensure.

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What is Industry Certification or State Licensure?

• Industry certification or state licensure is
  verification from a recognized industry, trade,
  professional association or state agency that a
  student has attained a documented level of
  achievement based on industry or state standards.

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How Do You Earn Industry Certification or State
Licensure?

• Must enroll in and complete the certification
  program as specified by Paul D. Camp Community
  College or Tidewater Community College.
• Must pass the industry certification exam.
• (The exam is standardized and graded
  independently of the school and is
  knowledge-based.)

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What Does It Mean to Earn Industry Certification
or State Licensure?

• Prepared technically for a job/career
• Gained greater earning potential
• Increased job opportunities
• Increased advancement in a career path
• Increased self-confidence and self-worth.

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What Industry Certifications or State Licensures
are Available?

• Paul D. Camp Community College
• Tidewater Community College

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How Long Will it Take to Earn Industry
Certification or State Licensure?

• Varies depending on the certification or license.
  
• Typically, students will begin certification or
  licensure immediately after graduation from high
  school.
• A chart of the courses required for each
  certification or license is included in your
  packet of materials.
• Training must be completed by May of the year
  following high school graduation.

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What is the Average Wage of a Person with
Certification/Licensure?

• Varies but tends to be higher than the average
  wage of a person without industry certification
  or licensure.
• Virginia VIEW at http//www.vaview.vt.edu/career/i
  ndex.cfm
• Virginia Employment Commission at
• http//www.vec.state.va.us/vecportal/lbrmkt/occup
  .cfm
• U.S. Department of Labor at http//stats.bls.gov/o
  co/home.htm
• http//www.salary.com

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Who is Eligible to Participate?

• No college plans
• On schedule to graduate in June 2005 with a
  standard or advanced studies diploma.
• Dual enrollment students with no existing
  postsecondary education plans.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) completers
  who have not received the instruction and/or
  skills necessary to successfully complete an
  industry certification or state licensure exam.
• Lack occupational/technical skills

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How Do I Apply?

• Meet with the counselor from your school whose
  name is listed on the agenda to discuss your
  eligibility
• Complete a career assessment
• Interpret the career assessment results
• Select a certification or licensure path based on
  interests, aptitudes and abilities
• Sign a Path to Industry Certification Compact
• Complete financial aid forms where applicable
• Complete a college application and registration
  forms.

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Was this Program Successful Last School Year?

• Four community colleges participated
• Goal was 250 students 224 students participated
• 42 students still actively participating in the
  program
• taking courses and are pursing degrees on their
  own
• 35 students have completed training
• Six (6) have passed industry certifications
• Five (5) will retake the exam
• 20 of the students began to pursue degrees

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Who Do I Contact For More Information?

• Kings Fork High School
• 923-5240
• Bruce Baxter, Guidance Counselor
• brubaxter_at_spsk12.net
• Charlene Ferguson, Guidance Director
• chaferguson_at_spsk12.net

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Who Do I Contact For More Information?

• Lakeland High School
• 925-5530
• Esther Harrell, Guidance Director
• estharrell_at_spsk12.net

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Who Do I Contact For More Information?

• Nansemond River High School
• 538-5420
• Paula Payton, Guidance Counselor
• paupayton_at_spsk12.net

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Who Do I See for More Information at the
Community College?

• Paul D. Camp Community College
• Joe Edenfield (Located at the Franklin Campus)
• [phone]
• jedenfield_at_pc.vccs.edu
• Tidewater Community College
• Diann Holt (Located at the Norfolk Campus)
• [phone]
• tcholtd_at_tcc.edu