The document discusses partnerships between career technology centers and associate degree granting institutions in Oklahoma. It summarizes that for students unable to meet the rigor of academic programs, transferring them to career tech facilities allows training in technical career paths within engineering fields. It outlines differences between vocational/career tech programs focused on entry-level job preparation versus technology centers that align academics with industry-focused career pathways and support continuing education. Cooperative alliance programs allow high school and adult students to earn college credit for career tech courses. Benefits discussed include increased degree attainment, higher wages, and more Oklahomans staying in-state upon graduation.
10. “For the students who are unable to meet the rigor of the program, we are forming a partnership with the local career tech facility to transfer those students to their center for training in the technical career paths within the engineering field.”
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12. VoTech CareerTech technical skills focused on a few jobs in lieu of academics/college program-focused entry-level preparation tech skills and academics for all careers aligns with and supports academics 16 clusters, 80+ pathways industry-focused to create pathways for future opportunity college and career
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18. “College attainment is increasingly important to the U.S. economy as the workforce demands education and training that properly prepare our citizens for success in the global, knowledge economy.” A Stronger Nation Through Higher Education, The Lumina Foundation
21. “National studies indicate that the more degree holders there are in a state, the higher the states per capita income.” Employment Outcomes Reports, OSRHE
28. “Increasing access to more Oklahoma students and maximizing state resources, Cooperative Alliances between associate in applied science degree granting institutions and career technology centers allow high school and adult students to earn college credit for courses taken in specific programs at technology centers.” 2008 Employment Outcomes Reports, OSRHE
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35. ter·mi·nal (tûrm-nl) Of, at, relating to, or forming a limit,boundary, extremity, or end. adj. http://www.flickr.com/photos/takomabibelot/1271492317/
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