The Clusters
How many career clusters are there?
6
What does PWR stand for?
Post-Secondary Workforce Readiness
Two-year College, four- year College or university, independent private career schools, trade or technical school, the military, or apprenticeships
What does PPBEA stand for?
Pikes Peak Business and Education Alliance
What does ACE stand for?
Alternative Cooperative Education
Name a Career Pathway in the Health Science, Criminal Justice & Public Safety Cluster.
Health Science: Biotechnology research & development, Diagnostic services, health Informatics, Supportive services, Therapeutic services
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security: Correction services, Emergency & Fire Management, Law Enforcement, Security & Protective services
The following PWR Skills are part of which skill category?
Critical Thinking, Creativity and Innovation, Inquiry and Analysis, Informed Risk Taking
a. Entrepreneurial b. Personal c. Civic d. Professional
a. Entrepreneurial
how long does it take to get a Bachelors Degree?
Approximately 4 years
What opportunity were you asked to connect with for you Career Investigation Assignment?
Informational Interview Video
What kinds of skills do we work on in ACE?
PWR Skills or Post-secondary Workforce Readiness Skills
Name a Career Pathway in the Hospitality, Human Services, and Education Cluster.
Hospitality: Lodging, Recreation/ Attractions, Restaurant, food, and beverage services, Travel & Tourism
Human Services: Consumer services, Counseling/ Mental Health, Early childhood Development, Family and community Services, Personal Care Services
Education: Administration, Professional Support Services, Teaching/Training
The following PWR Skills are part of which skill category?
Time and Work Management, Career Literacy, Grit and Resilience, Work Ethic
a. Entrepreneurial b. Personal c. Civic d. Professional
d. Professional
What do colleges look at when considering enrollment?
SAT Score, GPA, Extracurricular/ Program involvement, Application essay
Who is you School Based Sponsor?
Ms. Ducharme
True or False
ACE is part of the same program at DECA, Culinary, and Metals.
True
The acronym is CTE.
Name a Career Pathway in the Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences Cluster.
Architecture and Construction: Construction, Design, Maintenance & Operation
Manufacturing: Health, safety, & environmental assurance, Logistics and inventory control, Production, maintenance, installation & repair, Quality assurance
Transportation &Distribution: Mobile equipment maintenance, Sales and Services, Transportation operations, Warehouse distribution
The following PWR Skills are part of which skill category?
Initiative and self-direction, Personal responsibility and self-management, Adaptability and Flexibility, Self-awareness
a. Entrepreneurial b. Personal c. Civic d. Professional
b. Personal
Why is it important to have a post-secondary plan?
So that you know what steps to take after graduating
What can PPBEA help you with?
Career exploration and related experience
What does CTE stand for?
Career and Technical Education
Name a Career Pathway in the STEM, Arts, Design, and Information Technology Cluster.
STEM: Research, exploration, & innovation, Design, development, & application
Arts, A/V Technology & Communication: A/V technology & film, Journalism & broadcasting, Performing Arts, Printing/publishing, Visual & design arts
Information Technology: Information Support and Services, Interactive Media, Network systems & telecommunication, Programming & software engineering
The following PWR Skills are part of which skill category?
Core academic foundation, Collaboration and teamwork, Communication, Global and cultural awareness
a. Entrepreneurial b. Personal c. Civic d. Professional
c. Civic
What post-secondary education institution did Ms. Ducharme go to?
UCCS
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Who is Bob Gemignani
Program Director of PPBEA
How can ACE help you in the future?
You can use ACE on your resume.
It helps to develop professional skills that can apply to a job.
You can use the experiences in ACE to network with other professionals and potential employers.