Path to Industry Certification

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Path to Industry Certification
Virginia Department of Education
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Objectives

• Students with postsecondary plans have a greater
  chance of completing high school.

• Students with an industry certification, state
  licensure, postsecondary training and/or a
  college degree have greater earning potential and
  lower unemployment rates.

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Target Audience

• Students who want to earn an industry
  certification or state license and whose
  interests match the programs offered through Path
  to Industry Certification

• Students who have not expressed definitive
  postsecondary plans

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Student Qualifications

• High school standard or advanced studies diploma
• No postsecondary plans
• No industry certification or state licensure
  earned
• Complete the community college application and
  domicile eligibility process

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Placement Tests

• Students must complete community college
  placement tests with the minimum score required
  by the community college in order to enroll in
  credit bearing courses.

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Grade Requirements

• Students are required to earn a minimum of a C
  average in high school English and mathematics,
  as well as an overall C average in high school
  science if required for the chosen certification,
  in order to enroll in community college
  non-credit bearing courses.

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Program Goals

• Graduate from high school with a standard or
  advanced studies diploma
• Complete technical training by May of year
  following high school graduation
• In-State Tuition paid
• Books and associated fees paid
• Earn industry certification
• Certification/licensure exam paid
• Pending availability of funds.

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Benefits for Students

• Verifiable, marketable skills
• Greater earning potential
• Advancement opportunities
• Increased self-confidence and self worth

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Sample Certifications

• A - Computers
• ASE Automotive
• AutoCAD
• Carpentry
• CCNACisco
• Certified Nurse Aide
• Certified Wireless Network Professional
• Child Development Associate

• Commercial Drivers License
• Customer Service
• Dental Radiation Safety
• Dispensing Optician
• Electrical Certification
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Fiber Optic Installer
• Food Protection Manager
• Greenhouse Operator

Not all certifications options are available at
all community colleges
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Sample Certifications

• Oracle 9i Database Administrator
• Personal Trainer
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy
• Project Management Professional
• Real Estate Salesperson
• Security
• Travel Agent
• Web Design
• Welding

• Home Technology Integration
• IC3 Internet and Computing Core Certification
• Linux
• Masonry
• Microsoft Certified Professional
• Windows Server
• Microsoft Office Specialist
• Network

Not all certifications options are available at
all community colleges
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Certified Nurse Aide ExampleStatistics provided
by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics

• NUR 47 Nurse Aide 1 - 4 Credits
• Training J. Sargeant Reynolds CC
• License Virginia Board of Nursing
• Career Nursing Aide
• 15,997 21,837 Salary Range
• 10,300 Minimum Wage
• 29.9 - Employment Projections (increase in jobs
  from 2002 to 2012)
• National Average 15 - (BLS, 2002)
• Career Family Health Science

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Commercial Drivers License Statistics provided
by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics

• 4 Classes - 15 Credits
• Training Tidewater CC
• License Va. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
• Career Truck Driver, Heavy
• 22,654 40,092 Salary Range
• 10,300 Minimum Wage
• 21.3 - Employment Projections(increase in jobs
  from 2002 to 2012)
• National Average 15 - (BLS, 2002)
• Career Family Transportation, Distribution and
  Logistics

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Next steps

• Meet with guidance counselor to discuss options
• Complete a career assessment to match career
  interests and skills with available options
• Sign Compact
• Student, parent, high school and community
  college agreement to help you succeed

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Next steps

• Meet with community college representative to
  complete application, domicile eligibility, and
  registration process
• Attend orientation
• Complete course requirements
• Take the certification or licensure exam
• Prepare to succeed!!

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Path to Industry Certification Web Site

• http//www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/CTE/
  certification/index.html

Community College Options
http//www.vccs.edu/workforce/ institutes/P2IC.ht
mGrids
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Contact Information

• Scott Kemp
• [phone]
• Scott.Kemp_at_doe.virginia.gov
• Connie Williams
• [phone]
• Connie.Williams_at_doe.virginia.gov
• www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/CTE/