NEW JERSEY’S GREEN PROGRAM OF STUDY:

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND ENERGY

March 2010

National Project -- NJ Goals

1. Meet emerging demands for green workforce2. Collaborate to develop a model that can be

shared statewide3. Test new CTE model -- “programs of study”

linking secondary/postsecondary education

The project is supported under the National Research Center for Career and Technical Education, PR/Award No.VO51A070003 administered by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education.

 

Development Team

State education and workforce officials

CTE educators

Community college representatives

Industry representatives

Green Program of Study Will Include:

Academic content Work-readiness and technical skills Job-specific skill development High school to college sequence Dual credit opportunities

Focus on the Energy Efficiency Sector

Linkages to existing collegiate programs and apprenticeships• Architecture/design• Engineering• Energy utility technicians• Building trades

Will incorporate “green” skills and knowledge

Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy

Three pathways have common foundations & broad applicability to the workforce Architecture/design Green construction Energy efficiency

Sustainable Architecture & Design

Careers in• Architecture• Engineering• Design• CAD/Drafting• Land-use planning• Public policy

Key industry partner: Green Building Council

Green Construction

Careers in:• Residential/commercial

construction• Project management• Energy efficiency• Trade specialties• Building safety and inspection

Key industry partner: NJ Building Trades Council

Energy Efficiency

Careers as:• Utility managers

• Energy auditors/raters

• Engineers

• Meter installation and

technicians

• Energy installation, repair & maintenance technicians

• IT/Computer specialists

Key industry partner: PSE&G

Foundational Content (Grades 9-12)

Academic content -- language arts, math, science, social studies

Sustainability, environmental science, energy efficiency, and renewable energy

Work readiness skills

Cross industry skills

Industry and Job-Specific Content

Industry-focused content for 3 pathways – design, construction, and energy

Non-duplicated sequence of courses/content delivered in:

• Grades 11-12

• Collegiate study

• Apprenticeship

Leads to industry certifications

Green Skills & Cross-Industry Knowledge

Workplace Competencies & 21st Century Skills

Academic Competencies

Personal Effectiveness

Sustainable Design Green Construction Energy EfficiencyJob requirements Job requirements Job requirements

Occupational Skills Occupational Skills Occupational Skills

Occupational Knowledge:ArchitectEngineerDesigner

Occupational Knowledge:TradesProject managerContractor

Occupational Knowledge:Utility technicianEngineerEnergy auditor

Design/Building Industry Knowledge

Construction Industry Knowledge

Energy Industry Knowledge

Next Steps

• Create industry advisory groups for each pathway

• Engage additional schools and colleges

• Identify course sequence and credentials for each pathway

• Identify linkages with existing/developing collegiate programs

• Train teachers

• Begin implementation in September 2011

Opportunities for Colleges

• A pipeline of well-prepared students

• Improved transition, retention & completion

• Reduced need for remediation

• Meets local and statewide economic needs

• Statewide articulation

• Strengthen apprenticeship pathway to college

Opportunities for School Districts

• Provides direction for adding/ upgrading “green” CTE programs

• Eliminates need to “reinvent the wheel”

• Can be customized for specific needs

• Improved student achievement

• Challenges CTE stereotypes

Opportunities for Students

• Prepared for college-level study

• Increased relevance, engagement & achievement

• College credit earned during high school

• Reduced college cost and time-to-degree

• Opportunities for work-based learning

• Increased readiness for work and career knowledge

Opportunities for Employers/Economy

• Supports growth of a green jobs economy

• Prepares a high-skill workforce

• Builds STEM pipeline

• Develops 21st century skills

• Reduces need for employer-sponsored basic skills training

State-Level Opportunities

• Quality program of study model

• Single approval process

• Raises the profile of CTE in New Jersey

• Will align to the Governor’s Energy Plan

More Information

Contacts:Judy Savage, Executive Director NJCCVTS609-392-6222 js@judysavage.net

Marie Barry, Director of CTE, NJ Department of Ed.

609-633-0665marie.barry@doe.state.nj.us