College Tech Prep Presentations
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NCETA (North Carolina Employment and Training Association) 2012 Conference, April 18, 2012
Chris led a presentation about Labor Market Information
- Easy Labor Market Information for Everyone (ppt 16mb) - PowerPoint file
- Charts/graphics that were on the screen prior to the start of the presentation (ppt 3mb)
- NCETA Conference website
CTE Tuesday Talks, April 3, 2012
It's the Bob&Chris Show on a Tuesday!
- High School to Community College Articulation Agreement (ppt 1.2mb) - PowerPoint file
- Video of the live presentation.
- Tuesday Talks website (information and registration information for webinars)
CTE Tuesday Talks, March 27, 2012
Chris led a Tuesday Talk webinar.
- Aligning CTE with the Future Job Market (ppt 3.9mb) - PowerPoint file
- Video of the live presentation.
- Tuesday Talks website (information and registration information for webinars)
Collaborative Conference for Student Achievement (CCSA), Greensboro NC, March 20, 2012
Chris presented to educators from across the state at the CCSA.
- A Changing World: Preparing for Life in a Scary World that we Know Little About (ppt 14.6mb)- PowerPoint file
- Video of the live presentation.
- Charts/graphics that were on the screen prior to the start of the presentation (ppt 3mb)
- Collaborative Conference for Student Achievement website
CTE Administrative Internship meeting, Winston-Salem NC, January 19, 2012
Chris presented to the CTE Administrative Interns.
Central Region CDC meeting, Cary NC, December 2, 2011
Chris presentated to the CDCs.
New Teacher 40-hour Induction Program, Raleigh NC, December 1, 2011
Chris did two presentations.
- Work-Based Learning (ppt 977kb). All about the various forms of work-based learning.
- Teaching CTE - The Big Picture (Why are we doing what we are doing, and should we be doing something else?) (ppt 5.5mb) Lunch-time address.
- Charts/graphics that were on the screen during lunch (ppt 3mb)
ACTE 2011 Convention and Career Tech Expo, November 17-19, 2011
Chris presented two topics at the convention.
- A Changing World: Helping students prepare for life in a scary world that we know little about.
- Getting and Using Current Career Data (Labor Market Information) to Help Students Prepare for Careers that will Actually be in Demand When they Graduate
Randolph County, November 1, 2011
Chris presented to the faculty at Randolph County Schools.
- The Future Is Now: Preparing students for jobs in the 21st century (Chris's PowerPoint file)(ppt 15 mb)
- Occupation Trends in the Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board region. (Alamance, Orange, and Randolph Counties) (xls 251 kb)
- Community College Graduates in Florida out-earn Bachelor-Degree Graduates
- The 2006 N.C. Skills Market Survey (PDF 210kb)
- Significant Discussions: A Guide for Secondary and Postsecondary Curriculum Alignment
- Career Outlook in the US - salaries and occupation projections in NC
- Blueprint For Jobs In The 21st Century: A Vision for a competitive Human Resource Policy for the American Workforce (PDF)
NCETA Fall Board Meeting, August 25, 2011
Chris presented to the NCETA Board about Social Media.
Guilford County, June 3, 2011
Chris presented to the faculty at Guilford County School System.
- A Changing World: Helping Students Prepare for Life in a Scary World that We Know Little About (ppt 20 mb)
- Community College Graduates in Florida out-earn Bachelor-Degree Graduates
- The 2006 N.C. Skills Market Survey (PDF 210kb)
- Significant Discussions: A Guide for Secondary and Postsecondary Curriculum Alignment
- Career Outlook in the US - salaries and occupation projections in NC
- Blueprint For Jobs In The 21st Century: A Vision for a competitive Human Resource Policy for the American Workforce (PDF)
- What's it Worth? The Economic Value of College Majors
- State of the North Carolina Workforce 2011-2020: Preparing North Carolina's Workforce and Businesses for the Global Economy
Edgecombe County, May 16, 2011
Bob and Chris presented to the faculty at Edgecombe Community College at their Staff Development Day.
- The Future is Now: Career Pathways of Community College Students (ppt 20 mb)
- Community College Graduates in Florida out-earn Bachelor-Degree Graduates
- The 2006 N.C. Skills Market Survey (PDF 210kb)
- Significant Discussions: A Guide for Secondary and Postsecondary Curriculum Alignment
- Career Outlook in the US - salaries and occupation projections in NC
- Blueprint For Jobs In The 21st Century: A Vision for a competitive Human Resource Policy for the American Workforce (PDF)
The Bob&Chris Show - "All Things Articulation"
April 4, 2011 - 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Join Bob&Chris as they chat about the North Carolina High School To Community College Articulation Agreement. What it is, what it means, and what they are doing to keep it up to date.
Central Region CDC Meeting, March 24, 2011
Chris spoke to the CDCs in the Central Region about the world we are preparing our students for.
- A Changing World: Helping Students Prepare for Life in a Scary World that We Know Little About (PPT 17.8 MB)
- Community College Graduates in Florida out-earn Bachelor-Degree Graduates
- The 2006 N.C. Skills Market Survey (PDF 210kb)
- Significant Discussions: A Guide for Secondary and Postsecondary Curriculum Alignment
- Career Outlook in the US - salaries and occupation projections in NC
Articulation Agreement Update - Course Review Process, March 23, 2011
Bob & Chris explained the process for the chief academic officers at each college to assemble a team to look at the possible courses matches for the updated Articulation Agreement.
The Bob&Chris Show - "All Things Apprenticeship"
March 14, 2011 - 9:00AM to 10:00AM
Join Bob&Chris as they chat with Kathryn Castelloes and Robin Odom from the North Carolina Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program. This live, on-line presentation will highlight the many strategies our North Carolina Department of Labor offers in certifying workforce training.
Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, On-The-Job Training, and Veterans Benefits will be discussed. You will hear key components of each program and why you should consider apprenticeship programs for your students, dislocated workers, or employees.
Learn about the upcoming Earn While You Learn: Developing Skills for North Carolina's Workforce Conference that will be held in Greensboro on April 6-8, 2011.
The Bob&Chris Show - "Live from SETA/NCETA"
March 8, 2011 - 1:00PM to 2:00PM
Join Bob&Chris as they chat with important people at the SETA/NCETA Conference in Greensboro.
SETA (Southeastern Employment and Training Association) and NCETA (North Carolina Employment and Training Association) have joined forces this year to create a mega Spring Conference.
Anson County, February 25, 2011
Bob and Chris presented to the faculty at South Piedmont Community College and Anson County Schools.
- Morning presentation - The Future Is Now (ppt 16mb)
- Afternoon presentation - State and National Issues in College Tech Prep (ppt 937kb)
- Community College Graduates in Florida out-earn Bachelor-Degree Graduates
- The 2006 N.C. Skills Market Survey (PDF 210kb)
- Significant Discussions: A Guide for Secondary and Postsecondary Curriculum Alignment
- Career Outlook in the US - salaries and occupation projections in NC
The Bob&Chris Show - "Project Lead The Way" - February 23, 2011
The Bob&Chris Show hosted a special discussion about Project Lead The Way (PLTW) and how their courses articulate (connect) to community college programs.
Central Region CTE Administrators, February 10, 2011
Chris' presentation about College Tech Prep, Articulation Agreement, Work-Based Learning, and High Schools That Work (ppt 960kb).
Southwest Region CTE Administrators, December 11, 2010
Chris' presentation about College Tech Prep, Articulation Agreement, Work-Based Learning, and High Schools That Work (ppt 382kb).
ACTE 2010 Convention and Career Tech Expo, December 2-4, 2010
Chris presented two topics at the convention.
- Getting and Using Current Career Data (Labor Market Information) to Help Students Prepare for Careers That Will Be in Demand When They Graduate
- PowerPoint file (ppt 22mb).
- Pre-show presentation charts (ppt 3mb).
- North Carolina Career Outlook Handbook
- A Changing World: Helping students prepare for life in a scary world that we know little about.
ACTE Convention Blog where Chris contributed throughout the convention.
NC CTE Summer Conference, July 21-22, 2010
Chris and Lois Barnes presented "Internships, Apprenticeships, and other Work-based Learning Options"
NCETA (NC Employment and Training Association) Spring Conference, April 29, 2010
Chris presented "Getting and Using Current Career Data (LMI) to Help People Prepare for Careers that are in Demand."
College Tech Prep Grant Information Webinar, February 5, 2010
Bob and Chris presented on the Request for Proposals for the College Tech Prep Grants.