These first few months have quickly come and gone. The air is blowing colder, the leaves are turning, and the fall is giving way to winter.
There are more new faces in many new places. I know the community will continue to come together to offer support and advice. We have a great reserve of knowledge and experience out there that can help guide these new teachers as they get their feet under them.
Thanks to all of those who took part in the fall survey. I have provided a link to the results below. I will be using that information to inform the professional development activities planned for this year and next summer. If you have any information to add, let me know.
In this newsletter, I have information about funding options and a reminder about license renewal. There are also reminders about professional development opportunities, grant/scholarship opportunities, and ongoing resources. I will keep sending out information, but feel free to connect if you have anything you want to share about these topics or something else that keeps you up at nights!
Take care and have a great holiday season!!
Tim Barrett
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Annual Trade & Industry Teacher Survey
Every year, we conduct a survey to help to gauge the state of secondary Trade and Industry education programs and identify future professional development/learning opportunities in Minnesota. Only 53 teachers responded this year. Conceivably any the results might be somewhat skewed. However, I still appreciate hearing from folks and will use those results to help the T&I community develop more professional development experiences.
Highlights include an increase in teachers involved with the Manufacturing Program Area with an increased need for manufacturing professional development. There was also a call for more development in industry engagement and student leadership/career exploration/experiential learning. One aspect that remains the same as last year was the biggest successes being in obtaining new equipment, but a similar biggest challenge in obtaining new equipment!
You can find the total results of that survey at Trade & Industry Survey Results site
Minnesota Safety Guidance Resource and Trade & Industry Frameworks
Both of these long-awaited resources are or will soon be posted on the Minnesota Department Of Education (MDE) website. With the Frameworks, there are also some additional documents that have been put together to assist teachers in embedding various frameworks elements into their curriculum.
The main Safety Guidance document is posted on the Minnesota Department Of Education (MDE) website. The Minnesota Schools Safety Resource: Instructor Materials and the Minnesota Schools Safety Resource: Student Materials are available to all Minnesota Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers on request. To request the complete resource, please contact the CTE team at mde.cte@state.mn.us
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Don’t Forget License Renewal!
In reviewing every Trade & Industry program for the CTE Levy, I noted that a number of teachers and districts still do not have a current license or Out of Field Permission (OFP) for the 2022-23 school year. Is your CTE license or OFP up for renewal for this new school year?
Get the information you need from the license agency. Check at the PELSB License Lookup. If the information isn’t there, check with PELSB!
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CTE TIP Program
The CTE Teacher Induction Program (TIP) was developed as a professional development opportunity for early-career teachers in career and technical education to support their development, efficacy, success, resilience, and retention. Application is limited. Contact Lavyne Rada at rada@umn.edu or (605) 695-1861 for more information.
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MDE Trade and Industry Professional Development
A number of professional development opportunities are available this year for Trade & Industry teachers. Check out the ones that can best help you and your program. You will find more information about the various offerings in the Trade and Industry Professional Development Calendar.
Also, feel free to suggest further topics for discussion. Send any ideas to timothy.barrett@state.mn.us
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Construct Tomorrow Plans School Year Events
The Construct Tomorrow program provides students with information about career training and opportunities in the construction industry. The team includes staff members from Apprenticeship Minnesota, apprenticeship coordinators, prime and sub-contractors and local educators. The organizers host events for students to introduce them to opportunities in the construction industry.
- September 29, 2022 : Moorhead High School Field House
- October 18, 2022: Eveleth ROCC Event Center
- November 3, 2022: Rochester Mayo Civic Center
- November 16, 2022: Mankato Mayo Health Systems Event Center
- December 7, 2022: Brooklyn Center Earle Brown Heritage Center
- January 25, 2023: St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center
- February 23, 2023: Hinckley Grand Casino
- April 20, 2023: Forest Lake High School Field House
- April 26 & 27, 2023: Duluth DECC
- March 2, 2023: Shakopee Canterbury Park
You will find more information and updates at the Construct Tomorrow website.
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2023 Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA) – Student Flight Training Experience
The 2023 AHFA – University flight training experience is a USAF summer flight training scholarship for high school students between 16 –18 years of age. The scholarship funds all transportation, training and logistics costs for the student to attend a university during their summer break. The Aim High Flight Academy is a component of the USAF Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS). The Chief of Staff of the USAF Rated (Aviator) Diversity Improvement Strategy to improve the aviator officer career field diversity across the USAF. The program target are underrepresented group diverse and all high school students importantly no one is excluded from this program.
No-Cost Mapping Software for STEM Courses and Programs
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping allows students to collect, visualize, and analyze scientific or engineering data about anything involving location. Whether your students are using robots, probes, or virtual reality (VR) to better understand a topic, GIS mapping can extend your students' understanding. You can find out more about state license agreement at MDE website.
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Win $10K for your Aviation/Aerospace education programs
Nominations are open for a 2023 Trailblazing STEM Educator Award. Challenger Center and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced they are accepting nominations for the 2023 Trailblazing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Educator Award. The annual award celebrates K-12 teachers going above and beyond to inspire the next generation of explorers and innovators. Nominations can be submitted through December 15, 2022.
Three winners will be honored for enthusiasm and dedication to STEM education. Check the AIAA website for more information.
Upcoming SPARCs Event
These experiences are designed for high school students interested in computer science and technology who identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary.
- On Saturday, November 19, join an exclusive, behind the scenes, in-person look at Target Field and the Minnesota Twins, the entertainment industry, and business technology. Register at the IT Center of Excellence website.
- On Saturday, December 10, participate in an online, virtual hack-a-thon. At the Bright Ideas Hack-A-Thon, students will work in groups of three students and two industry mentors to identify a product or service that solves a social or business problem and to pitch the idea to industry experts. No previous hackathon experience necessary! Register at the IT Center of Excellence website.
2023 PIM Scholarship Application Available November 2022
The Printing Industry Midwest Education Foundation will soon be accepting applications for 2023–24 school year. Completed scholarship applications due April 1, 2023. PIM Scholarships are available to students pursuing a two- or four-year degree in Graphic Communication-related majors. This includes:
- Press Operation
- Print Management
- Graphic Design
- and other degrees involving print.
The applicant must reside in the state of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota or North Dakota. For more information, visit the PIM website.
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Construction Career Scholarships
A great number of Minnesota’s construction-related associations offer scholarships for young people seeking careers in the industry. Check out the Project Build MN website for organizations that are handing out money. Take a look!
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Tech Trac Student Sponsorship Program
Luther Tech Trac is a program dedicated to supporting a select group of the best and brightest students who have shown passion and ambition for a career in the Automotive Technician fields. Find benefits and requirements at the Luther website.
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Free Trade Ambassador Experience curriculum
Trade Hub has a free online Trades Ambassador Experience curriculum platform for educators and students. Check them out at the Trades Hub site.
Check Out These Additional Career Exploration or Curriculum Resources:
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Want to let folks know about a great project or new program or initiative? Know of a great resource or professional development opportunity you would like to share? Have a burning question that needs answering?
Let me know about it so I can include it in an upcoming newsletter. If you have images that go with the information, please send it along to Tim Barrett (timothy.barrett@state.mn.us).
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Professional Organizations:
- International Technology and Engineering Education Association (ITEEA) – Find more information at the ITEEA website.
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) – Learn more at the ACTE website.
Minnesota-Based Partner Organizations:
- Midwest Teachers of Transportation and Industrial Areas (MTTIA) – Sign up to join at the MTTIA website.
- Minnesota Technology and Engineering Education Association (MTEEA) – Get more information at the MTEEA website.
- Minnesota chapter of the Computer Science Teacher Association (CSTA MN) – Get more information at the CSTA MN website.
- SkillsUSA Minnesota – For more information, visit the Minnesota chapter of SkillsUSA at the SkillsUSA Minnesota website.
- Minnesota Association of Career and Technical Administrators (MACTA) – Check out how MACTA helps support CTE on the MACTA website.
Minnesota State’s Centers of Excellence
Explore the Minnesota State Centers of Excellence.
Labor Market Infographics
This page has links to a number of helpful infographics that provide key data to parents concerning the value of CTE career pathways.
RealTime Talent Minnesota Career & Technical Education Pathway Reports
These labor market reports and corresponding presentations provide future trends in workforce needs by regions of Minnesota.
DEED Regional Labor Market Profiles
Downloadable information about jobs/careers most needed per state region.
Advisory Committee Handbook
This handbook was developed to help build and sustain a strong and active advisory committee.
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