Garfield Re-2 School District
Student Success Career & College Readiness
Career Pathways & College Readiness
Increased Access to Career & Readiness
Garfield Re-2 will increase the number of students participating in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs by 50%, double the number of professional certifications students earn, and increase the number of Concurrent Enrollment (Collegiate Level) credits earned by 50%.
Three action teams are currently working on developing plans to increase the numbers of students participating in CTE and Concurrent Enrollment Credits.
College and Career Readiness
DISTRICT-LEVEL ACTIONS:
1. Coordinate transportation and logistics for the Mini Career Fair
2. Recruit career professionals to host sessions at the Mini Career Fair
3. Support funding for career aptitude assessments for middle school students
4. Identify and support CTE and ICAP professional development opportunities for counselors
5. Provide high schools with information on potential CTE pathway opportunities
6. Leverage partnerships to facilitate teacher certification and coursework approval for new pathways in each of our High Schools
SCHOOL-LEVEL ACTIONS:
1. Coordinate participation of all 4th-grade students for the Mini Career Fair
2. Conduct pre-learning and post-event reflection activities
3. Administer a career aptitude assessment to all middle school students during the second semester
4. Schedule opportunities for middle school counselors to discuss career pathways with students, using information from the assessment
5. Select at least two CTE pathways to explore for potential certification
6. Provide all staff with information about the various options available within CTE