CTE Spotlight, May 2021

Volume VII | May 2021

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Updates

VCOE Career Education

CDE

Congratulations Santa Susana High School! SSHS recently was recognized as one of 33 schools in California for the CDE's Exemplary Arts Education Program Award, a component of the CA Distinguished Schools Program. Learn more about the program here.

Career Education Center: The CEC is in the process of confirming student requests to participate in CEC classes in 2021-2022. Counselors will be notified by end of day Wednesday, May 26 of student requests and placement. Direct questions to Jenna Sapp jsapp@vcoe.org.

Hackathon: Our annual Hackathon By The Sea takes place this Friday and Saturday. Please encourage students to sign up today by clicking on this link.

UC A-G: A reminder the deadline for phase one of the UC course submission period is May 31.

CTEIG Application: CTEIG FY 2021-2022 applications are due by 5:00 pm June 2, 2021. Please contact Scott McNutt at smcnutt@vcoe.org with questions or concerns.

LCAP: CA Dashboard data including the CCI is used to help LEA's analyze strengths and areas of need when developing LCAP's. How is CTE incorporated into your district LCAP? For CTEIG funding, Career Technical Education is required to be included in the LCAP, and note that College and Career Readiness without CTE is not adequate for grant funding purposes.

CTE Standards Mapping: CTE Online offers a standards mapping tool for all of your CTE courses. Log in to CTE Online, and from the top menu bar select "Curriculum"; select "Create New Curriculum"; select "Outline" to create an outline of your course to include all standards. Standards are easily aligned using a drop down menu bar.

Program Spotlight: Aviation at the Career Education Center

The Aviation program at the Career Education Center (CEC) has an exciting new offering for the fall of 2021. For the first time the CEC Aviation course is combined with the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) course, preparing students to fly unmanned drone aircraft as well as prepare for the ground pilot license. This unique class will meet Mondays and Wednesdays this fall with Mondays focusing on drone flight technology and Wednesdays focusing on private pilot preparation. Aviation teacher and private pilot Robin Sullivan explains the hands on course covers a wide range of topics necessary for getting into the Aviation industry at a variety of entry points. Examples of topics covered in the class include aerodynamics, flight planning, navigation, aviation weather, and air traffic control.

Once students satisfactorily complete the Aviation course at the CEC, they may test for the FAA Remote Pilot License as well as be recommended to sit for the FAA Private Pilot knowledge test and/or continue their studies in aviation/drone technology at flight schools or aeronautical universities. Industry demand is strong for skilled employees to fly drones and planes and also to perform a variety of roles in airport management. This new combined Aviation course offered at the CEC is a perfect fit for many students in Ventura County due to the abundance of local airports and technology companies, local access to further training options, a high rate of pay, and an industry that many find enjoyable and exhilarating.

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Naval Base Ventura County: Career Opportunities

Naval Base Ventura County employs over 17,000 civilian workers that directly support the U.S. Navy. Civilian workers are employees who are not actively enlisted in the military. These workers perform many occupations ranging from maintenance and electronics technicians to logistics specialists, engineers, and scientists. To prepare as scientists and engineers with the U.S. Navy, new civilian employees go through a comprehensive “New Professional Program” to teach them the specific skills they need from the ground up. In addition to U.S. Federal employee jobs, approximately 2,700 contractor positions also perform work at Naval Base Ventura County. A great place for young people interested in learning about becoming employed at Naval Base Ventura County is by enrolling in the Advanced Naval Technologies class at the CEC. Civilian employees join the class to share real-time career experience. Enrollment space is still available for fall 2021.

Employees who live in Ventura County are ideal for these positions, though the Navy does recruit nationally. Employees from the local community have shown higher retention and thus represent a better investment in time and resources. The majority of these civilian employees do not have previous military experience although opportunities are readily available for those who have previously served in the military. Civilian employees have found tremendously rewarding careers working in support of the U.S. Navy. Angel Zamarron Student Employment and STEM Outreach Coordinator for the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) and Rich Burr, Chief Engineer for NAWCWD, express that in addition to competitive pay and benefits, key factors in employee satisfaction for Navy civilian workers may be seen in people doing work they are supported in and proud of, in a setting that promotes teamwork and camaraderie while doing work that is meaningful.

Industry Fact: Naval Base Ventura County is the largest employer in Ventura County.

STEM Pipeline

FIRST Robotics Funding Opportunity: Thanks to all who joined our FIRST Robotics spring webinars. Navy partners are processing applications for grant fundiing and mentors for the 2021-2022 school year.

Hackathon: Please encourage students to sign up today for our annual Hackathon by the Sea, scheduled to take place in a virtual format May 21-22, 2021. This fun and dynamic event will be fast paced and highly beneficial! Students will have time to network with peers and industry professionals from around the county and learn new skills. Top teams will receive awards. Click here for more information and the registration link.

Seaglide: Sign up now! Teacher training dates have been set for July 27, 28, and 29, 2021. Seaglide is an autonomous underwater glider project for high school students culminating in a spring competition. Teachers apply at this link to participate in this training. SeaGlide kits will be provided to participating teachers, and the Navy is planning to offer teacher stipends.

Questions? Contact Anne Campbell at acampbell@vcoe.org if you are interested in learning more about any of these STEM activities.