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WISCONSIN MANUFACTURING

WISCONSIN MANUFACTURING. Promoting Rigorous CTE Programs of Study View from the States September 22, 2011 Washington, DC. STATE IMPORTANCE. WHY MANUFACTURING in Wisconsin ? The lifeblood of Wisconsin’s economy 14,000 new jobs created J anuary – June, 2011

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WISCONSIN MANUFACTURING

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  1. WISCONSINMANUFACTURING Promoting Rigorous CTE Programs of Study View from the States September 22, 2011 Washington, DC

  2. STATE IMPORTANCE WHY MANUFACTURING in Wisconsin? The lifeblood of Wisconsin’s economy 14,000 new jobs created January – June, 2011 1st sector to feel an economic slow down 1st to show economic recovery Technology integrationrequires rapidly changing skill sets best acquired through a postsecondary credential Desired employee soft skills

  3. CHALLENGES FACED • Defining “College and Career Readiness Standards” in a way that values both CTE and CORE academic content • Creating and sustaining long-term buy-in with diverse groups and multiple interests – bringing together as one • Ensuring that high school courses connect with technical college, four-year institutions and Business &Industry • Understanding (measuring) the variables that influence student postsecondary degree completion and job placement for RPOS participants • Consistent implementation of RPOS across all LEAs/IHEs

  4. BENEFITS MOVING FORWARD Strengthened student awareness of and employee engagement in manufacturing industry and career pathways Enhanced collaboration between secondary and post-secondary partners Increased connections to business and industry Utilization of web-based tool; www.Wicareerpathways.Org Implementation; use of POS implementation guide. Http://www.Dpi.Wi.Gov/cte/pdf/posguide.Pdf Create the model to facilitate state-wide adoption of RPOS

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