General
What is a job or profession that someone does for a long time?
What is a Career
My job is to design and make buildings?
What is an Architect
Name one of the 12 CTE Pathways offered in Chicago Public Schools.
Transportation, Health Science, Agricultural Sciences, Business, Media & Communication Arts, Personal Care, Architecture & Construction, Law & Public Safety, Manufacturing & Pre-Engineering, Culinary & Hospitality, Information Technology, Education & Training
What is an important document you bring to an interview which tells about you?
What is Resume
What does CTE stand for?
What is Career and Technical Education
A job one performs without pay?
What is Volunteer Job/ Practicum/ or Internship
I discover new medicines, can be a nurse, medical assistant, researcher or doctor. I work in:
What is Health Sciences
This pathway involves people who design computer programs?
What is Information Technology
What does GPA stand for?
What is Grade Point Average
How many schools in CPS have CTE programs?
What is 72
If you like to create delicious meals, manage new hotels, and explore the world you may be interested in this cluster:
What is Culinary & Hospitality
This is the career pathway that police officers and firefighters work in.
What is Law & Public Safety
What type of school do you attend to get an Associate's Degree?
What is City College or Community College
This is a word that means things you are good at.
What is Strengths or Skills
Name one thing your child can do to explore a school or CTE program while in Elem school.
Visit a School or CTE Program
HS Investigation Day, Open House
HS Fair/Career Fair/Network Fair
Career Speakers/Career Day
Interest Inventory/Career Portfolio
Individuals who work in this pathway do hair design, nail technology, and cut hair.
What is Personal Care Services
What is financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit?
What is Scholarship
How many schools or programs can you apply to through GoCPS?
20
(or 25 including 5 Selective Enrollment Schools)
This is the person at your school who you can talk to when you have college and career questions? This person meets with students individually, in groups, or during classroom guidance periods.
Who is your School Counselor
Name one benefit of a CTE Program.
Higher Graduation and College Enrollment rates
Certifications, Sequenced Courses
College Credits, Capstones & Competitions
Work-based Learning (internships, job shadows, trips)
Scholarships
Name one of the cool Citywide Program Options.
CPFTA
Chicago Builds
TAP Program
Teaching Academy
Aviation Program
What is another name for a professional license you can receive in a field?
What is Certification
Who is the CEO of Chicago Public Schools?
Who is Dr. Janice Jackson