Virginia Tribal Education Consortium

Career and Technical Education Newsletter

May 2022

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Meet CodeVA! CodeVA has partnered with VTEC on our 5-year CTE grant.

CodeVA’s Eureka Workshops offer action-packed, art-integrated computer science adventures online and in-person all spring and summer long! All VTEC youth in grades 1-8 can enroll in any Eureka Workshop class for FREE when registering with the coupon code "VTEC" at the link below!

WELCOME

FROM OUR STAFF

Thank you for your interest in VTEC's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program!

Since VTEC was awarded the Career and Technical Education grant in October 2021, we have been hard at work developing and strengthening relationships with Virginia Institutions to build the foundation for VTEC's CTE Program.

This program is designed to support students in Grade 6 and beyond at every level- Middle and High school, Undergraduate and Graduate, Vocational education, non-traditional adult learners and more.

Institutions like the Virginia Department of Education, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, William & Mary, and Virginia's Community College System have expressed a desire to support Native students and have been meeting with our staff to explore ways we can collaborate.

We are continually meeting with these institutions and other organizations for higher learning and have created this newsletter to ensure that our tribal communities are aware of the opportunities before them.

Please see our FAQ section below, and if you have any additional questions, reach out to our CTE Staff!

STUDENT SURVEY

Are you a student, or parent of a student in grade 6 or beyond?

Complete our survey to receive information specific to your goals.

Adult learners are encouraged to participate as our program supports students of all ages!

Complete Survey Here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Career and Technical Education?

Career and Technical Education (CTE) refers to vocational education that provides students of any age with academic and technical knowledge, skills and abilities related to a specific trade or profession.

How does VTEC support Native Students in CTE Programs?

Our Academic Coordinators have established relationships with Virginia colleges, universities and other educational agencies which allow them to provide insightful guidance to aid students in creating an education and/or career plan, locating financial aid (ex. Scholarships) and programs in their field of interest, and can connect students to faculty at their chosen schools. Additionally, we have funding available for stipends and direct assistance to aid qualifying students in completing CTE programs. Read more

Upcoming Events

Are you a Native Girl interested in STEM?

This exciting new program is created for girls in middle and high school—with a particular focus on girls of color. Whether you’re just starting to explore your interest in science and math, or you’ve already decided to major in STEM in college, this program will help you along the way. A bonus offering: Special sessions for parents, guardians and caregivers who are eager to provide the support and encouragement that girls need!

1-on-1 Virtual FAFSA and VASA Assistance

The Virginia College Advising Network (VCAN) and the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) are partnering on a statewide FAFSA/VASA completion effort. Multiple organizations have banded together to offer FREE one-on-one FAFSA assistance now until June 15, 2022. Appointments generally last one hour. Learn more Here.

CodeVA Listening Sessions

Provide Your Input on a New Teen Program in a Listening Session!

There are two ways to provide feedback on our Career and Technical Education summer program for Virginia Native teens:

Parents and students- complete our survey HERE!
Sign up to join a listening session! This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in shaping the direction of a new program for teens. Listening sessions will be scheduled based on the availability of those who sign up. All eligible participants will be paid a per diem of $150 per 2-hour session. Space is limited, so sign up Now!

Featured Internship

Resiliency Adaptation Feasibility Tool Community Engaged Internship

Virginia Sea Grant is excited to share the announcement for a paid internship opportunity for students (community college, undergraduate, graduate students) affiliated with a Virginia Tribe enrolled in an academic institution anywhere in the United States.

Deadline: May 31, 2022

Intern Application

See More INTERNSHIPS Here

Featured Scholarships

AISES Apple Scholarship Program - May 31

AISES Intel Growing The Legacy Scholarship Program - May 31

REDW Scholarship - May 31

Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship - May 31

Horatio Alger Career and Technical Education Scholarship - June 15

See More SCHOLARSHIPS Here

We Want To Hear From You!

Are you interested in a Youth Computer Science Summer Camp?

Yes

Are you an Adult (21+) wanting to pursue further education?

Yes

Are you viewing this email on a mobile device?

Yes

Before today, did you know what CTE meant?

Yes

Tell us about yourself! Pick which describes you best.

I'm a Native parent.

I'm a Native student/youth.

I'm a teacher.

I'm a tribal member.

I'm tribal staff.

Other

From Our Partners

See below for opportunities from our partners! Our grant provides direct assistance to eligible students to participate in various STEM and CTE opportunities. If you'd like to participate in any of the below opportunities, OR if you have other programs relating to STEM or CTE, please reach out to our Postsecondary Academic Coordinator to see if you are eligible for our Direct Assistance!

Credit2Careers

Virginia Community College Systems

For years, you’ve been working hard to support yourself and your family, and you’ve learned a lot along the way.

Maybe you’ve served in the military. Or maybe you’ve taken a couple of classes here and there. Maybe you’ve

even completed some training at your workplace and earned a certificate or credential.

That’s where the Credits2Careers portal comes in. By creating an account using the Credits2Careers portal, you can compile all of your experience to find out how many college credits you’ve already earned. You can then take those credits to any one of Virginia’s 23 community colleges and start working on the next step of your career or educational journey.

Learn More

Virginia Tech

Community, Agency & Engagement

The Community, Agency & Engagement Project has been working with the American Indian & Indigenous Community Center (AIICC) to develop programs supporting Native students at Tech. Keep an eye out for these programs coming soon!

Academic Support Services

Academic support staff working to serve Native and Indigenous students' academic growth.

Neer Peers

Peer-to-peer mentoring program for first-year Native and Indigenous Students

Elder in Residence

Connecting elders to Native and Indigenous students in a mentoring role on campus.

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning opportunities tailored to student interests.

Do you have a program, internship or other relevant information that you would like shared to our Tribal communities, students and partners? We'd love to hear from you!

Contact Us:

CTE Project Director

Lauren Fox | Lauren.fox@vtecinc.org

CTE Postsecondary Academic Coordinator

Jessica Bradby | Jessica.bradby@vtecinc.org