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| Industry Certification or State Licensure |
| Industry certification or state licensure is verification from a recognized industry, trade, professional association or state agency that a student has attained a documented level of achievement based on industry or state standards. |
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| Program Goals for Students |
- Earn standard or advanced diploma
- Complete tuition-paid community college technical training
- Earn industry certification or state licensure
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| Career and Technical Education Areas Offering Certifications |
- Agricultural Education
- Business & Information Technology
- Family & Consumer Sciences
- Health & Medical Sciences
- Marketing Education
- Technology Education
- Trade & Industrial Education
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| Sample Industry Certifications |
- AutoCAD
- Automotive Technician (ASE)
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Greenhouse Operator
- Internet & Computing Core (IC3)
- Lodging Management
- Microsoft Office
- Real Estate
- Welding
- Others
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| Benefits for Students |
- Verifiable, marketable skills
- Greater earning potential
- Advancement opportunities
- Increased self-confidence and self-worth
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| Choosing Certification Path |
- Discuss eligibility with counselor
- Complete career assessment
- Counselor assists in interpreting results of career assessment
- Select an available certification based on interests, abilities, and aptitudes
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| Program Costs |
- Tuition-paid community college courses through May of the year following high school graduation
- Student/parent pays any associated fees and textbook costs
- Free certification test
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| To participate in this initiative |
- Meet with counselor to select certification path
- Sign Compact
- Submit financial aid forms, if applicable
- Submit college application
- Submit registration forms
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Last modified:
November 9, 2005
Comments to: Web Team |
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