Clackamas C-TEC

In an effort to better communicate with our CTE teachers, I will be sending you monthly emails following our Clackamas Career Technical Education Consortium steering committee meetings that occur on the second Tuesday of each month.

• Explore and advance work-based learning

• Develop messaging to students and families about CTE pathways

• Increase the Retention Rate of Participants (0.5cr or more) to Concentrators (2cr) from 36% to 46% in Four Years

• Purchase equipment/software that supports the school district Integrated Guidance plan for updating equipment to industry standards

• Reduce teacher turnover

• Schools, Programs, and Teachers Develop Meaningful Connections between secondary and post-secondary and with Industry Partners

Clackamas Community College hosted is annual CTE Showcase that included CTE programs from the college, industry partners from the region, and food carts for participants' enjoyment. Pre-registration for the event that caters to students reached over 500.

Thank you for getting the word out to students and helping make this event a success.

A special thank you to Tom Brown, our Career-Connected Systems Learning Navigator who was instrumental in organizing the event.

Expect preliminary budget numbers by late April. You’ll then receive your individual budgets to complete, aligned with:

• Consortium Goals (found at the top of this newsletter) or

• Your District’s Integrated Guidance Needs Assessment

🚨 Programs up for renewal will receive special allocations:

• Cosmetology

• Accounting

• Health & Biomedical

• Agriculture

Schools will have about a month to finalize their budget narratives once they receive their budget figure.

From June 23-27, approximately 20 educators will have the opportunity to engage in an immersive experience designed to provide a working knowledge of several career pathways while building authentic relationships with industry partners. Participants will receive a $1,000 stipend for their involvement in the five-day experience. For more details and to register, please refer to the flyer and registration link.

Schedule for the week includes:

Monday: Machine Sciences, Lam Research

Tuesday: PGE, NW Technology

Wednesday: Oregon National Guard

Thursday: Timber Lab, NCEA-IBEW Electrical Training Center

Friday: Twist Bioscience, South Metro-Salem STEM Hub, Willamette River Treatment Plant

Please share this opportunity with non-CTE teachers and counselors.

The deadline to sign-up is this Sunday.

The educator externship has been opened up for school or district administrators to participate in one or a few select sessions with our industry partners. These sessions are half-day events (either the morning or afternoon).

Below are the sessions that are currently available:

1. Machine Sciences (Tualatin)-Mon 6/23 AM

2. Willamette River Water Treatment Plant (Wilsonville)-Mon 6/23 PM

3. PGE Power House (Estacada)-Tues 6/24 AM

4. NW Technology (Estacada) - Tues 6/24 PM

5. OR National Guard (Clackamas) - Wed 6/25 AM

6. Plumbers Apprenticeship & CCC Trades - Wed 6/25 PM

7. TimberLab (NE Portland) - Th 6/26 AM

8. NECA-IBEW Electrical Trng Ctr (NE Portland) - Th 6/26 PM

9. Lam Research (Tualatin) - Fri 6/27 PM

Link to Registration Form

In anticipation of a possible CTE Revitalization Grant for the 2025-27 biennium, ODE CTE staff will be present at the Oregon ACTE Annual Conference in April to provide information and guidelines for those considering a Revit Grant program. While we will not have confirmation of a new Revit Grant or details on funding levels until after the state legislature adjourns in June, early planning is encouraged.

The 2025 Oregon ACTE Annual Conference will take place from April 16-18 in Seaside, Oregon, offering an opportunity to connect with CTE professionals and gather insights into upcoming funding opportunities. To stay informed about CTE Revitalization Grant developments, visit the ODE CTE Revitalization Grant web page, where you can also sign up for the CTE listserv for updates.

For reference, the 2023-25 CTE Revitalization Grant provided $7.6 million in funding to 74 schools, supporting programs that enhance career and technical education opportunities for students across Oregon.

The purpose of having a CTE Advisory Committee is to ensure that Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs stay relevant, high-quality, and aligned with current industry needs. These committees provide a structured way for employers, educators, and community members to collaborate in shaping the programs that prepare students for real-world careers.

Any program that receives federal Perkins Grant funds is required to hold advisory committee meeting at a minimum of twice a year.

1. Advisory committees are designed to engage community partners in CTE POS and provide greater cooperation with the private sector by

1. ensuring that CTE POS are aligned with current industry standards.

2. supporting learners’ introduction to a career as well as advancement and entrepreneurial opportunities within that career.

3. advising on employer needs tied to high-wage, high-demand careers.

4. ensuring CTE learners engage with business and industry through equitable career exploration and work-based learning opportunities.

2. Advisory committees can provide advice on

1. curriculum modification and metrics for evaluating learner skills based on industry standards and best practices.

2. updates to facilities/budgets/learner competencies.

3. purchases of new instructional materials and equipment.

4. adoption of program-specific policies.

5. relevant industry professional development opportunities.

6. qualifications for new CTE licensure candidates per an Instructor Appraisal Committee (IAC) through Professional Development Plans, and continuous improvement efforts (secondary only).

3. POS are expected to actively engage employer and educator partners to develop, enhance, and support the CTE program in a sustainable manner (see HQPOS Rubric). A high-quality advisory committee will have

1. members involved in POS program design, development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

2. a minimum of five members, 60% of whom should be members from business, industry, and labor organizations.

3. regular meetings at a minimum of two times per academic year, preferably at least once every six months. Meetings can be in-person, virtual, or hybrid.

4. members representative of the community and learners served, including historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities (see Who Should Serve on an Advisory Committee? below).

5. CTE instructor participation. If a POS has a local advisory committee, CTE instructors shall attend the meetings of that committee. If a POS does not have a local advisory committee, CTE instructors shall attend the meetings of their regional advisory committee.

6. records of the discussions that occurred during the meeting, particularly for decisions involving purchasing, curriculum, and professional development. Notes should include what was discussed, who was involved in the discussion, and the outcome of the decision, if applicable.

7. at a secondary level, members serving on Instructor Appraisal Committees (IAC) to evaluate a new CTE teacher’s education and work experience and make recommendations for professional development.

4. Link to Advisory Committee Guidance

If you would like help setting up a committee or initiating a first meeting, please reach out to me at bblevins@clackesd.k12.or.us.

• Registration Flyer
• August 11-15 at CCC
• 2025 CTE Summer Camp sign-ups are open from March 17-June 8, 2025
• Offerings
• Green Building Construction: GBC-101 (two credits)
• Horticulture: Gardening & Farming: HOR-290 (one credit)
• Introduction to CNC Machining: MTT-121A (two credits)
• Makerspace: MFG-102 (one credit)
• Medical Assisting: MA-100 (two credits)
• Music & Film: MUS-106 (one credit) and MUS-147 (one credit)
• Renewable Energy Systems (RET-200) (two credits)

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iUrban Teen's High-Tech STEM Summit 2025

Join us for a High Tech Summit at Clackamas Community College

April 26, 2025

9:30am - 2:30pm

Explore the semiconductor, electronics, and manufacturing industries in hands-on workshops provided by industry professionals. Lunch, raffle prizes and SWAG for 6th - 12th grade participants.

• Hands-on Training
• July 14-18
• Linn-Benton Community College
• Link to Flyer
• Link to Registration
• There is a pool of available funds to cover participant support costs for registration, travel, hotel, per diem

Link to the PD Funds Request Form Please request funds prior to registering

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• Two tracks: Welding | Woods
• July 28-31, 2025
• PD for all skill levels
• Link to Flyer/Description

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If you plan on attending the Ag. Summer Conference, please register , I will pay that registration fee with Perkins funds. When registering, please put me down Bill Blevins on your registration as the person that is paying the invoice.

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ODE has announced the release of the first iteration of the CTE Safety Systems Web Page! This landing page is designed to provide valuable resources to help educators, administrators, and our community partners create and maintain comprehensive safety systems tailored to the unique needs of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Overview
Safety is paramount in hands-on environments, and this page offers a collection of tools to empower CTE programs in fostering a culture of safety and excellence. By using these resources, we aim to prepare students for successful careers within a secure learning environment.

We are excited to introduce the Clackamas Connect Career Hub. This new secure website will be a powerful database linking schools with industry partners who are eager to support CTE programs. Employers are available for:

✅ Guest Speaking
✅ Company Tours
✅ Job Shadows
✅ Short-Term Internships
✅ Career Fairs
✅ Advisory Committees

This database is is not open to the public and requires a log-in. Your building's CTE administrator has been given an account and many of our college and career counselors have as well. if you would like an account, please request one through by emailing bblevins@clackesd.k12.or.us

Access all the essential information for Statewide Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) here, including:

• Calendar: Upcoming meetings and events
• Meeting Agendas & Minutes: Detailed session plans and summaries of past meetings
• In the News: Career area current events
• Resource Share: Career area-specific materials and information
• SW PLC Directories: Stay in contact with other CTE professionals

Link to PLC Dashboard