ACC Assembly 2009 Video. Welcome to The Arlington Career Center.
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Transcript of ACC Assembly 2009 Video. Welcome to The Arlington Career Center.
What is It?What is It?
• The Career Center offers Arlington High School Students:– Career & Technical Classes– Hands-on Learning with Industry Professionals– Industry-Standard Technology– College Credit while in High School
Who goes to the Arlington Who goes to the Arlington Career Center?Career Center?
• Most students take Career Center classes as two-period electives and take buses from and back to their home schools.
• Classes for grades 3 – 12 also are offered on Saturdays, early release Wednesdays and during the summer.
• Learn about a CAREER you might ENJOY!!!
• Learn skills that will earn you $$$
• Become a better person; SERVE others!!!
Why come to the Career Center?
ACC Opportunities
1) RELEVANCE – Real-world experiences such as internships, mentoring and job shadowing.
2) RIGOR -- Academic and technical integration, including SOL and competency achievement.
3) STRETCH PROJECTS – Culminating hi-level community, client and senior projects.
4) COLLEGE NOW – College enrollment and credit while in high school, expediting a 2-year degree and connecting to 4-year colleges and universities.
5) RELATIONSHIP – Multiple opportunities in school and the community for leadership and service.
The Arlington Career Center offers five unique opportunities:
How Do You Pick a Class or How Do You Pick a Class or Program at the Career Center?Program at the Career Center?
• Choose between 3 Divisions and 9 Clusters
• Plan AHEAD to fit Career Center electives into your high school class schedule.
Banking & Finance
Computer Maintenance Technician; Information Technology
Photography; Commercial Art; Web & Animation; TV & Multimedia
Auto Body Repair; Auto Technology; Aviation
Carpentry; Electricity; Heating, Ventilation & AC
Drafting (CAD); Engineering; Air Force JROTC
Animal Science; Biotechnology; Technical Animal Science
Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine; EMT; Forensics
Cosmetology; Culinary Arts; Early Childhood Education
CLUSTERS
Commercial Art & Media
Business & Marketing
Information Technology
Transportation
Construction Trades
Engineering & Leadership
Biology & Biotechnology
Health & Public Safety
Human Services
PROGRAMS
ACC Career & Technical Education Programs
DIVISIONS
Keep an Eye on the Job Market!
Business & Business & CommunicationsCommunications
Industry & Engineering
Health & Human Services
Bank Teller (+16.0%)Computer TechnicianPhotographerWeb DesignerBookkeeper
Investment BankerNetwork AdministratorArt DirectorTreasurerSoftware Engineer
Museum CuratorEconomistComputer ScientistBroadcast EngineerChief Financial Officer
HVAC Tech (+21.7%)Collision Repair TechElectricianManufacturing TechAircraft Mechanic
Air Traffic ControllerArchitectUrban PlannerAirplane PilotElectrical Contractor
Construction EngineerAerospace EngineerChemistNuclear EngineerPhysicist
Animal Caretaker (+33.4%)Dental HygienistBanquet ServerPet GroomerHome Health Aid
Wildlife BiologistMedical ExaminerEvent PlannerTeacherLaw Enforcement
Marine MammologistPhysicianChild PsychologistVeterinarianAnesthesiologist
What’s the Difference BetweenBlue, Pink and White?
Business & Business & CommunicationsCommunications
Industry & Engineering
Health & Human Services
Bank Teller (+16.0%) Computer TechnicianPhotographerWeb DesignerBookkeeper
Investment BankerNetwork AdministratorArt DirectorTreasurerSoftware Engineer
Museum CuratorEconomistComputer ScientistBroadcast EngineerChief Financial Officer
HVAC Tech (+21.7%)Collision Repair TechElectricianManufacturing TechAircraft Mechanic
Air Traffic ControllerArchitectUrban PlannerAirplane PilotElectrical Contractor
Construction EngineerAerospace EngineerChemistNuclear EngineerPhysicist
Animal Caretaker (+33.4%)Dental HygienistBanquet ServerPet GroomerHome Health Aid
Wildlife BiologistMedical ExaminerEvent PlannerTeacherLaw Enforcement
Marine MammologistPhysicianChild PsychologistVeterinarianAnesthesiologist
The Amount of Education Required!
Occupations requiring TWO OR FEWER years of education after high school
Occupations requiring FOUR YEARS of education after high school
Occupations requiring MORE THAN FOUR years of education after high school
Business & Business & CommunicationsCommunications
Industry & Engineering
Health & Human Services
Value Added by Years of Education…
Heating and Air Conditioning Installer / Repairers
Nat’l: $39,710.00VA: $37,260.00
AssociatesDegree(2 years)
Industry & Engineering
Value Added by Years of Education…
Heating and Air Conditioning Installer / Repairers
Electrical Engineer
Nat’l: $39,710.00 VA: $37,260.00
AssociatesDegree(2 years)
BachelorsDegree(4 years)
Nat’l: $78,900.00VA: $77,310.00
Industry & Engineering
Value Added by Years of Education…
Heating and Air Conditioning Installer / Repairers
Mechanical Engineer
Aerospace Engineer
Nat’l: $39,710.00VA: $37,260.00
AssociatesDegree(2 years)
BachelorsDegree(4 years)
Nat’l: $78,900.00VA: $77,310.00
Master’sDegree(6 years)
Nat’l: $89,260.00VA: $102,450.00
Industry & Engineering
What’s the Value of Higher Education?
EstimatedLifetimeEarnings
EstimatedIncrease Over
H.S. Grad Wages
High School Graduate
$1,167,480
Associate’s(2-year) Degree
$1,455,960 + $288,480
Bachelor’s(4-year) Degree
$1,878,760 + $711,280
Arlington Career Center
23 Programs9 Clusters
150 full-timestudents
1,000
The Governor’s Career & Technical Academy Arlington (GCTAA)
Academics
GCTAA
part-time students
CTEElectives
150 dual-enrolled in14 CTE classes
SDV100Dual-Enrolled CTEiSTEM Bundles
3-Year Implementation PlanThe Governor’s Academy grows to 150 students receiving college credit through 14 different dual-enrolled CTE classes. Academy staff focus on remediation and integrative STEM approaches. Math-in-CTE is used as a model for staff development and iSTEM lesson plans.
2009
Community CollegeNorthern Virginia
Academic AcademyHILT InstituteEBCE
400 students given COMPASSplacement exam
Earn College Creditwhile in High School
Career Center juniors and seniors can take dual-enrolled high school classes in five different career clusters:
They will be given the Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) placement exam, and will become enrolled at NOVA where they will earn actual college credit (and a college transcript) while still in high school.
Digital MediaPhotography
Information Technology Web Design, Programming
EducationEarly Childhood Education
Engineering Architectural Graphics, HVAC
TransportationAutomotive Technology
How do you sign up?How do you sign up?• Look at the website (Google “Arlington Career
Center”)• Ask your friends, talk with parents, consult with
counselors• If you have ANY problem getting the Career
Center to fit into your schedule, CONTACT us… 703.228.5800
It’s your turn…to come to It’s your turn…to come to the Arlington Career Center!the Arlington Career Center!
Come for a“See for Yourself” tour with one of
our Student Ambassadors
Call us at 703.228.5800 to arrange for your OWN tour; bring your parents and friends!
Commercial Art & Media Cluster
Commercial Art
Computer Graphics for the Web
Photography
Television & Multimedia Production
Business & Communication
Business & Marketing Cluster
Banking & Finance
Classroom on the Mall
Hospitality Marketing
Work Cooperative
Business & Communication
Information Technology Cluster
Computer Maintenance (A+)
Computer Networking (Cisco)
Business & Communication
Construction Trades
Carpentry
Electricity
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Industrial & Engineering
Biology & Biotechnology Cluster
Animal Science
Technical Animal Science
Biotechnology
Forensics
Health & Human Services