FUEL EDUCATION SOLUTION Career Readiness Pathways A Comprehensive Online and Blended Learning Program for Career and Technical Education, Leading Students from Exploration through Certification
Igniting Passion, Fueling the Future The economy has changed and so has the way we prepare students for their future. Vocational training for a few has evolved into career and technical education (CTE) for all students. The new economy beckons with high-skill, high-demand jobs for students right out of school as well as for college graduates. School district administrators and state policymakers are rallying to transform America s high schools in order to address these new economic needs. Career readiness programs are igniting a passion for learning in students, increasing their engagement levels at school and providing them opportunities for training and certifications. 90% of students in CTE programs graduate, which outpaces the overall national graduation rate of 81% * Students who take CTE courses take a higher number of traditional academic credits * 81% of students who didn t finish high school say relevant, real-world learning opportunities would have kept them in school *
A Comprehensive Path from Exploration to Certification FuelEd's Career Readiness Pathways offers an innovative, affordable approach to career and technical education through online and blended learning. It s a comprehensive, end-to-end program that offers true college and career readiness, from exploration to certification. Our program features: Career exploration courses for a variety of high-demand Career Clusters A progression of high-quality, rigorous courses in every career pathway we offer The opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications We combine this with a breadth of supporting services, including: Certification exam preparation Workforce readiness Pathway certification Career exploration platform and tools Business skills development Career and technical student organizations CERTIFICATION PATHWAY EXPLORATION getfueled.com 1
Four Core Clusters, a Dozen Paths to Follow BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 1. Administrative Support (Microsoft Office Certification) 2. Business Information Management (Accounting) 3. General Management PATH 3 HEALTH SCIENCE PATH 2 4. Pharmacy Technician 5. Nursing 6. Medical Assisting PATH 1 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 7. Information Support and Services 8. Programming and Software Support 9. Web and Digital Communications PATH 12 PATH 11 MANUFACTURING MANUFACTURING 10. Manufacturing Production Process Development 11. Production 12. Health, Safety, and Environmental Assurance PATH 10 2 Fuel Education Career Readiness Pathways
CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATION PATH 4 CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATION CAREER EXPLORATION BUSINESS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PATH 5 The finishing touch to our end-to-end approach students receive advanced preparation for industry certification exams. We ll guide students so they re thoroughly prepared to succeed on the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC ) exam, Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI ) exams, and numerous other advanced certification exams for specific pathways. CAREER EXPLORATION HEALTH SCIENCE PATH 6 Through a host of exercises and resources, students will learn more about themselves, explore their options, and match them to related careers; research job fields, specific careers, and colleges; prepare resumes; and connect school work to real life. BUSINESS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PATH 9 PATH 8 CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS PATH 7 Students develop critical, non-academic, soft skills enabling them to thrive and succeed as professionals in the workplace. These include teamwork, interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and other attributes they ll need to navigate the working world. CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Through our partnership with SkillsUSA, FuelEd will provide you the opportunity to establish a chapter with SkillsUSA, so your students can receive the benefits of a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, and skills training. Students will participate in activities, instruction, projects, and statewide and national competitions, and they ll build skills in communication, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership. getfueled.com 3
Clusters and Pathways Overview CRITICAL CLUSTERS FuelEd is bringing a comprehensive approach with several of the most critical, high-demand Career Clusters in the CTE world today. Together these clusters comprise industries that represent key cornerstones of our economy: Business Management and Administration Health Science Information Technology Manufacturing CLEAR PATHWAYS Each Career Cluster includes three separate, clearly-defined pathways for students to follow toward certification that s a total of 12 career pathways. With our approach, students can leave high school with a diploma and an industry-recognized certification. They ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills they need, whether they re looking to launch a career right after graduation or planning to pursue postsecondary studies. RESPECTED CREDENTIALS Every one of our pathways leads students to widely recognized industry certifications that can help launch them into an exciting future. Just a few of these are: A*S*K and Microsoft Office certifications in business Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in health science CompTIA and Adobe certifications, as well as programming language portfolios, in information technology NIMS Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine Operator Certification and MSSC Certified Production Technician Certification (CPT ) in manufacturing Jumpstart the Future Online and blended learning offers an ideal solution for districts looking to transform their schools and expand their CTE offerings quickly, affordably, and thoroughly. FuelEd s Career Readiness Pathways enables districts and schools to overcome budget limitations and teacher shortages and open the door to a whole new world of CTE pathways for students eager to jumpstart their futures. Comprehensive or Accelerated Options We offer both a comprehensive four-year program and an accelerated program so students can start a pathway as late as 11th grade and earn their certification by graduation. Optional Instructional Services FuelEd's highly qualified, certified instructors are available as an optional, cost-effective way to staff all or part of your CTE program. Our teachers are extensively trained in online best practices and are power users of our online curriculum. 4 Fuel Education Career Readiness Pathways
Cluster 1 Business Management and Administration Traditionally the most popular CTE cluster more than 96 percent of public high schools with a CTE program offer courses in this cluster.* PATH 1 PATH 2 PATH 3 Administrative Support (Microsoft Office Certification) Business Information Management (Accounting) General Management A*S*K Business Institute Fundamental Business Concepts Certification A*S*K Business Institute Finance Certification A*S*K Business Institute Entrepreneurship/Management Certification Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exams (NOCTI) Business Information Processing Exam (NOCTI) Financial and Managerial Accounting Exam (NOCTI) General Management Exam Business and Healthcare Marketing I General Accounting I General Accounting II Entrepreneurship I Microsoft Word with Certification Preparation Microsoft PowerPoint with Certification Preparation Microsoft Excel with Certification Preparation Microsoft Access with Certification Preparation Business and Healthcare Marketing I General Accounting I General Accounting II Entrepreneurship I Available in Fall 2017: Advanced Accounting I Advanced Accounting II The course sequence is designed to cover all standards assessed in the certification exam. Business and Healthcare Marketing I General Accounting I General Accounting II Entrepreneurship I Entrepreneurship II The course sequence is designed to cover all standards assessed in the certification exam. getfueled.com 5
Cluster 2 Health Science One of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy at 17 percent of GDP* Expected to grow the fastest of all occupations in the U.S. through 2020 by 31 percent* 5 million job openings projected between 2012 and 2022* PATH 4 PATH 5 PATH 6 Pharmacy Technician Nursing Medical Assisting Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification No base credential, continue to prepare for CPhT (NOCTI) Health Assisting Exam (NOCTI) Medical Assisting Exam Business and Healthcare Health Science II Introduction to Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Available in Spring 2017: Pharmacy Technician I Pharmacy Technician II with Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification Preparation Business and Healthcare Health Science II Introduction to Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Nursing Assistant I Nursing Assistant II Nursing Assistant III with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification Preparation Business and Healthcare Health Science II Introduction to Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Medical Assistant I Medical Assistant II Medical Assistant III with Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification Preparation 6 Fuel Education Career Readiness Pathways
Cluster 3 Information Technology The fastest growing Career Cluster through 2018* IT jobs pay more than double the national average* More than 500,000 job openings nationwide in early 2014* PATH 7 PATH 8 PATH 9 Information Support and Services Programming and Software Support Web and Digital Communications CompTIA A+, Network+, & Security+ Certifications PROJECT PORTFOLIO Java Project Portfolio Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certifications (NOCTI) Information Support and Services Exam (NOCTI) Computer Programming Exam (NOCTI) Web Design Exam IT and Manufacturing A+ Computer Management I A+ Computer Management II with A+ Certification Preparation Network+ Guide to Networks I Network+ Guide to Networks II with Network+ Certification Preparation Security+ I (optional) Security+ II with Security+ Certification Preparation (optional) IT and Manufacturing Introduction to Computer Science Programming Logic and Design Java Programming I Java Programming II IT and Manufacturing Digital Arts I Digital Arts II Adobe Photoshop with Adobe Certification Preparation Adobe Illustrator with Adobe Certification Preparation Adobe InDesign with Adobe Certification Preparation Adobe Dreamweaver with Adobe Certification Preparation getfueled.com 7
Cluster 4 Manufacturing Provides about one in six private-sector jobs* Accounts for 12 percent of GDP* 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will need to be filled by 2025* PATH 10 PATH 11 PATH 12 Manufacturing Production Process Development Production Health, Safety, and Environmental Assurance Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician Certification National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) CNC Machine Operator Certification MSSC Certified Production Technician Certification (NOCTI) Manufacturing Technology Exam (NOCTI) Precision Machining Exam No base credential, continue to prepare for MSSC IT and Manufacturing Fundamentals of Manufacturing Manufacturing Systems Manufacturing Product Development Lean Manufacturing and Automation Manufacturing Process Development I Manufacturing Process Development II IT and Manufacturing Fundamentals of Manufacturing Manufacturing Systems Manufacturing Product Development Lean Manufacturing and Automation Advanced Manufacturing Applications I Advanced Manufacturing Applications II IT and Manufacturing Fundamentals of Manufacturing Manufacturing Systems Available in Fall 2017: Advanced Manufacturing Topics I Advanced Manufacturing Topics II Health and Safety/ Environmental Safety The course sequence is designed to cover all standards assessed in the certification exam. Subject to availability, upon registering for the certification exam, students will receive sample exams and preparation materials from NIMS. The course sequence is designed to cover all standards assessed in the certification exam. 8 Fuel Education Career Readiness Pathways
Your Partner in Preparing Students for the Future FuelEd's Career Readiness Pathways allows you to affordably provide your students with 12 complete pathways, each one empowering them with the knowledge, skills, and credentials they ll need to launch successfully into postsecondary life. We re dedicated to building out more comprehensive pathways in every national cluster so your students can pursue promising opportunities in every corner of the economy. Additional CTE Options In addition to the Career Readiness Pathways courses, we offer a host of CTE exploratory electives for other pathway interests. These 32 FuelEd Online Courses are well-suited for use in online, blended, or traditional classroom environments, and they are delivered through PEAK, our personalized learning platform. Visit our Course Finder on getfueled.com to see a list of these CTE electives. FuelEd Solutions FuelEd has partnered with more than 2,000 school districts to improve student outcomes and better serve diverse student populations through world-class online and blended learning environments. We ll work with you to design a cost-effective solution that meets the unique needs of your school or district and your students. Our solutions combine: Flexible digital curriculum aligned to key standards Instruction from highly qualified teachers or professional training for your teachers Implementation and support services An easy-to-use open technology platform For more information, visit getfueled.com/careerpathways. * All statistics cited from the Association for Career and Technical Education and the National Center for Education Statistics. For more information, see acteonline.org/factsheets and nces.ed.gov.
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