College and Career

The network will explore services related to college, career, and community readiness for students. All meetings will be held in-person and will include time to connect with other regional districts to share best practices in Academic and Career Planning (ACP), Regional Career Pathways (RCP), and Career & Technical Education (CTE).

For more information, please visit the ARC Network page.

Through Career and Technical Education, students have opportunities to explore career pathways through a combination of rigorous academic classes, work-based learning experiences, attainment of industry recognized credentials, dual credit programs, and career and technical student organizations. Students experience rigorous and challenging classroom instruction linked to in-demand careers and their experience in CTE prepares them to graduate college and career-ready. 

Services will include the opportunity to join a CTE Network and/or purchase days for Career and Technical Education Coordinator (CTEC) services to support the development, implementation, and/or evaluation of career and technical education programs, guidance/counseling services, and school-to-work initiatives.

The shared Career and Technical Education Coordinator (CTEC) is responsible for grant development, reporting, DPI/LEA liaison activities, and consultation regarding administration of the grant initiative.  Districts are also provided technical assistance for program and curriculum development, professional development opportunities, partnership activities, and Education for Employment consultation.  Student presentations and activities are also provided for targeted students.  Networking and liaison between CESA #1 and regional and statewide networks allows districts to access and utilize resources outside of their district.

The overall Perkins V Reserve Grant aim is to increase the number of students accessing, participating, and completing high-skill, in-demand career pathways. We focus on organizing and leveraging the collective resources of the region from K12 education, higher education, workforce and economic development organizations, and employers that will provide high-skill, in-demand regional career pathways to students more efficiently and intentionally than LEA local career pathways. Finally, we will provide networks, resources and professional learning opportunities targeted at further developing capacity for communication, implementation, and cultural shifts related to the pathways work and its stakeholders.