How do you know if your ACP components are working for your students? Which students are being left behind  in the ACP process?  How can we improve our ACP program? It all comes down to DATA.  Use this Community of Practice webinar to find out how you can use ACP data to identify  gaps and improve your ACP program.

Featuring career information from Erin Van Zeeland, Senior V.P. and GM or Logistics Services with Schneider International.

Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and guest Dr. Alyson Yaary from Animal Medical Center in Virginia as they discuss the world of a "vet" and how students can get started in the profession today. Students and teachers should also make use of the webinar worksheet at https://rubineducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Rubin-Webinar-Worksheet-Q-and-A-about-Veterinarian.docx

Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and guest Paul Silverman, head researcher at Bethesda (ex: Doom, Fallout, Skyrim) for an in-depth look at how to work in the video game industry. Students and teachers should also make use of the webinar worksheet at https://rubineducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Rubin-Webinar-Worksheet-Q-and-A-about-Video-Game-Development-fall-2021-1.docx

Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and Paul Silverman and Ryan Woodland from Bethesda to learn how to pursue jobs in the video game industry. Students and teachers should also make use of the webinar worksheet at https://rubineducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Rubin-Webinar-Worksheet-Q-and-A-about-Video-Game-Development.docx

In reaction to the COVID-19 limitations, Virtual Job Spotlights allowed students to have live, albeit virtual, interactions with local employers. For added value, these Virtual Job Spotlights were recorded for students and staff to access in the future. Use this guide to create your own Virtual Job Spotlights for students.

In addition to familiarizing students with the features and information available in Inspire, the purpose of this activity is to:
● help students learn more about a career that interests them and build on that knowledge by connecting with a practitioner in the field
● allow students the opportunity to practice critical communication and networking skills
● highlight the huddle boards as a place to find mentors in the community

Featuring an interview with Tanner Peterik, 2021 NEWMA AllStar from WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY in Manitowoc. (2:29 minutes)

Join Brian Kenney, TIG Southern Regional Coordinator, and Stacy Duffy, CESA 2 Transition & Identification Specialist, as they discuss transition practices and interview educators, agency members, and community members to gather insights on programs and projects they are implementing within their districts.

Featuring an interview with Karl Peters, 2010 NEWMA AllStar from Walker Forge in Clintonville (2:48 minutes).

Secondary CTE has long been a viable pathway for developing the skills of students with disabilities (SWD) and preparing them for the future. Changes in Perkins V and an increasing emphasis on college and career readiness for all students are bringing the needs of SWD to the forefront of the CTE conversation.

In 2019, ACTE joined Penn State University’s Workforce Education program and the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT) to host a five-part webinar series that took a deep dive into programs, practices and partnerships among CTE and special education practitioners that support SWD in CTE. You can view this series for free at CTE Learn. Click on the CTE Learn link on this page and follow the registration information to access the webinars.

While at Verso Corporation, many discussions focused on what a hiring committee and manager/supervisor looks for in their employees. By investigating qualities that contribute to becoming a strong employee, students can understand what it takes to be a competitive employee in today’s workforce.

This lesson would be used to follow up with the “What’s in the Water? Lab Activity.”

You are employees of competing Water Testing companies. You recently received a request from the municipality of Cavour to test their water for an unknown/suspected parasite that they suspect has been causing nausea and intestinal distress in their community.

Your mission after developing the Method for testing for the parasite found in the City of Cavour’s water is to submit your report for approval by the City of Cavour.

Your report and presentation will be used to determine whether Cavour accepts your bid for the contract.

You are employees of competing water testing companies. You recently received a request from the municipality of Cavour to test their water for an unknown/suspected parasite that they suspect has been causing nausea and intestinal distress in their community.

Your mission is to develop the proper Method for testing for the parasite and provide a detailed lab report.

Featuring career support information from Bill Morse, Educational Field Manager for the Foundation of the WI Auto & Truck Dealers Association. Students in the transportation field should watch this video to find out how the Foundation can support you as you prepare for this field.

As suggested by high school counselors in a number of districts, the Wisconsin ACP Lessons use not only the Xello platform, but also incorporate the use of a number of other career readiness platforms, especially at the high school level. Please share this list of websites and platforms with your district technology department to make sure that students have been given access to these websites before they try to use the Wisconsin ACP Lessons.

The Wisconsin Guide to  Implementing Career-Based Learning Experiences (CBLEs) clarifies "work-based learning experiences" which districts may offer students as  part of a comprehensive Academic and Career Planning program.

Labor market information (LMI) is a critical yet often overlooked component of academic and career planning. LMI can help school districts develop cutting-edge CTE programs by uncovering the skills students will need in the future. In addition, LMI can help students understand which jobs are most likely to be available and well-compensated. This page provides state and regional LMI for both school districts and individual educators to help students become college and career ready!