In these cold, dark days of winter, we need to keep an eye on out for the warmer, brighter days of spring. Spring is a time for new beginnings and a chance for renewal.
This spring, we are working on some new professional development, especially for those new teachers in Trade & Industry. We would love to hear from folks about what kinds of support they need as they are developing new programs and courses. MTEEA will be sending out a survey in February.
This newsletter contains information about upcoming conferences and events. There are also reminders about professional development opportunities, grant/scholarship opportunities, and summer workshops. I will continue sending out information, but feel free to connect if you have anything you want to share, specific topics for training or something else that keeps you up at nights!
Take care, stay safe, and have a great journey until spring!
Tim Barrett
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Inventory of Funded Programs to Support Education Workforce
An online resource, "Diversifying the Teacher Workforce: Inventory of Funded Programs," was created by Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), the Office of Higher Education (OHE) and the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) to provide a high-level overview of funded programs that could be utilized locally to support and diversify the CTE educator workforce. This resource is a living document that will be edited and revised as appropriate.
Real Time Talent Minnesota Career & Technical Education Pathway Reports
Career and Technical Education: Workforce Trends and Careers of Tomorrow – These new, updated regional labor market reports and corresponding presentations support navigating changes in local labor markets and explore how these changes may impact enrollment, industry, career advancement, and the needed programs of study by region of Minnesota.
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Art MTLE Guidance Resource
Would you be interested in assisting with the development of study materials to help Trade & Industry teachers prepare to take the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Exam (MTLE) for Visual Arts? If you have taken the test and have some suggestions of how to help others to prepare, we would like to know. Let me (timothy.barrett@mn.state.us) know if you would be interested in assisting in this effort.
If your district is interested in having a CTE course meet a graduation credit requirement, please check out the Credit Equivalency document created by the MDE CTE unit.
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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 Tim Barrett.
ASE Regional Instructor Education Conference
Blaine Brothers is hosting the ASE Regional Instructor Education Conference on March 9 in Minneapolis. To register, folks just need to contact Dennis Miller, MN Field Manager for the ASE Education Foundation at dennis.miller@aseeducation.org or701-429-0394.
MNCodes CS Ed Summit
On Saturday, April 15, the 2023 Code Savvy's Educator Training Program is excited to host the MNCodes CS Ed Summit with the theme of "Expanding Computer Science Education." With a hybrid summit, distance is no longer a barrier to participation! We welcome educators from all over to join us for a day of in-person and virtual sessions that explore ways to expand equitable and engaging computer science learning opportunities to all students, with a focus on integrating computer science and computational thinking into a variety of K-12 curricular areas and learning formats! Check at the Code Savvy website for more information.
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Apprenticeship Webinar for CTE Teachers and Career Counselors
In celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, Apprenticeship Minnesota will be hosting a free webinar for CTE teachers and school counselors on February 15, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., to provide an overview of registered apprenticeship programs and to detail the application and training requirements of some of the most common registered apprenticeship programs in the state. Registration is required. Please visit Apprenticeship 101 Webinar to register.
Computer Science Professional Learning
Applications are open for the Professional Learning Program for middle and high school educators! If you’re interested in teaching computer science for the 2023-24 academic year, this is a great opportunity to explore CS curriculum and collaborate with educators of all experience levels to develop lesson plans and teaching strategies. Middle and High School teachers will begin with a five-day in-person workshop on Computer Science Discoveries, Computer Science Principles, and Computer Science A in the summer, with quarterly meetings thereafter.
Save the Date! 2MTEC Manufacturing Educator Conference
The Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence will hold the second annual summer conference specifically designed for career and technical educators and post-secondary educators in Moorhead on August 8 and 9, 2023. The event will provide leading-edge industry knowledge and educational techniques for teaching in-demand CTE skills. Topics will include machining, mechatronics, tool and die, employability skills, welding, and more! Check out the conference website for more information.
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SCSU WBL Endorsement Option/Summer Workshops
St. Cloud State University (SCSU)'s Department of Environmental and Technological Studies offers a number of online and in-person courses to assist Trade and Industry teachers with licensure, now including courses for a work-based learning endorsement.
Please check the SCSU website for more information and to register.
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Remaining 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.
- 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 PIM Scholarship Application Deadline Approaching
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.
Regional Engineering Machine Design Contest
Minnesota Engineering Center of Excellence is hosting an engineering design contest near you! The competition is open to 5th-8th-grade teams and 9th-12th-grade teams. Regional contests and locations are posted on the Engineering Center of Excellence webpage along with the contest Handbook. For additional information, contact Melissa A. Huppert, STEM Outreach Director, at melissa.huppert@mnsu.edu.
African American Registry
The African American Registry (AAREG) is the most comprehensive on-line database resource of African American heritage in the world and originated and located right here in Minnesota. The searchable registry includes information about the diverse people who have impacted the Trade & Industry community. You can find the registry and other resources at the AAREG website.
Learn About HVAC Careers
Auer Steel and Heating Supply Company is focused on working with the education community to help spread the word about the HVAC industry. They would love to partner with you to bring awareness of an exciting and growing career field for your students. A representative from the company will share a brief presentation and lead some hands-on exercises that paint a picture of what it is like to work as an HVAC technician. Please feel free to call or text Greg Olson on his cell phone at 612-508-3173 or email him at greg.olson@auersteel.com to start the process.
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MAPA Scholarships for High School Students
The Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) will award up to 10 scholarships for $1,000 each to students interested in pursuing a career in road construction or asphalt industry. Students can be pursuing a two- or four-year degree in programs such as: Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance, Construction Management, Heavy Construction Equipment, Trucking, Diesel Maintenance, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering or other related degrees.
Applications are available on the MTEEA website. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2023.
Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarships
The Career & Technical Scholarship Program are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies.
The Horatio Alger Career & Technical Education Scholarship application will open on March 15 with a priority deadline of June 15 each year. Should spaces remain, the application will remain open until all scholarships are awarded. Please refer to the CTE Scholarship page to confirm the current application status.
All scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution on behalf of the recipient. Complete details are available at the Horatio Alger Association Scholarship webpage.
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MHCA Scholarship
The Minnesota Heating & Cooling Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of the HVAC industry. The MHCA will once again be offering scholarships to students pursuing a career in the HVAC field. Individuals who are seeking a career in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) field are invited to apply.
Multiple $1,000.00 scholarships may be available. Applications Due May 31, 2023.
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MDE Trade and Industry Page
Check out the webpage at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) for Trade and Industry for the most recent information about the various topics concerning Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas of Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Communications Technology.
Drones and Wildfires Resource
There is important information available about temporary restrictions that exist around flying drones near firefighting sites. Check out material about restricted airspace around wildfires at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) website or the United States Forest Service webpage.
New Resources Available from NCAT
The National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) has been busy adding Course Curriculum resources to their online library. Curricula include electricity & electronics, remote sensing, UAS systems, and robotics. Included are complete course packages, as well as activities, lectures, lesson plans, student guides and more. These cost-free resources are available for download. Interested in sharing your course curriculum with the AT community? NCAT has made this simple by adding the "Submit a Resource" feature to our website.
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Green Careers for a Changing Climate
The Green Careers for a Changing Climate Instructional Supplement from Climate Generation contains resources to help young people grades 6-8 learn about Green STEM Careers – careers that can help solve climate change impacts using STEM skills. Includes connections to Project Drawdown solutions and can be used in any subject area!
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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