Program scheduled to take applications during the fall of 2014.

Message from State Director

As the Oklahoma CareerTech system continues to experience changes in key positions, both in the field and the state department, we need to intentionally prepare a cadre of individuals to have a sound understanding of our system. The CareerTech Perspectives program, meets this need.

CareerTech Perspectives offers a hands-on approach to learning the intricacies of our system; providing the future generation of leaders with the foundation necessary to accomplish our mission, understanding the vital role the CareerTech system plays in the success of individuals and our state’s economy.

Elements covered in this program lay the ground work for other professional development programs offered through the ODCTE. Please take a moment to identify appropriate individuals from your school or division who may be interested in this very worthwhile program. CareerTech administrators, teachers, and business and industry services personnel who have demonstrated a desire to grow professionally within the CareerTech system are encouraged to apply.

Program Purpose

The Oklahoma CareerTech system delivers education and services through comprehensive schools, technology centers, skills centers, and business and industry training. The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education works with staff throughout the system to ensure collaboration and high-quality programs. The purpose of CareerTech Perspectives is to provide a hands-on approach to learning the intricacies of our system.

Goals

CareerTech Perspectives has three goals: (1) create a culture of inquiry and excitement for CareerTech initiatives, (2) expand each participant’s network and resource base, and (3) establish the foundation necessary to accomplish the mission of CTE, by understanding the important role the CareerTech system plays in the success of individuals and our state’s economy.

Participants

Current administrators, teachers, and business and industry services personnel who have demonstrated a desire to grow professionally within the CareerTech system.

Objectives

CareerTech Perspectives will provide participants an opportunity to gather information about the CareerTech system and learn how each facet of the system works together to provide services to its customers. Participants will learn to:

• Understand the scope and purpose of CareerTech programs in comprehensive schools, technology centers, skills centers, and business and industry training.
• Recognize the various customers served by CareerTech and then examine the impact of CareerTech training on those customers and the state of Oklahoma.
• Identify existing and potential stakeholders
• Assess current issues and their impact on each facet of the CareerTech system
• Share their acquired knowledge with their co-workers

Commitment

• Participants will be expected to attend all sessions.
• Participant must have secured full support of their supervisor.
• Supervisors may be called for confirmation of attendance and references.

Questions

Karen Skidmore, Leadership and Professional Development Specialist, ODCTE
kskid@okcareertech.org 405-743-5113