[ARCHIVED] SF 2019 Career Pathways Brochure

CAREER

PATHWAYS

CAREER PATHWAYS

Finding the right career pathway can be difficult. Santa Fe College’s Career Pathways program allows students the opportunity to explore careers in emerging fields that will prepare them for the future.

The Career Pathways program at SF coordinates with local school districts to offer students taking Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school – saving time and money. Students enrolled in these courses are eligible to receive college credit through either industry certification or by passing a Career Pathways college level assessment.

Upon successful completion of CTE courses, industry certification or Career Pathways assessment, students are awarded college credit through SF. This credit will become a part of the Career Pathways student’s permanent college record and may be transferable to other colleges and universities.

Benefits of SF’s Career Pathways program  Earn high school and college credit at the same time  Qualify for Bright Futures scholarships  Pay no tuition or lab fees  Finish college faster Here are some of the facts: We know that in 2017, 96 percent of Florida Career Pathways high school students graduated compared to 82 percent of all Florida high school students (FLDOE, 2017). We also know that our Career Pathways students saved on average $448.12 in tuition costs. Career Pathways credit allows students to get a head start in both careers and college, and may even lead to finishing college faster.

CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES DEFINED CERTIFICATE Certificate programs offer postsecondary adult vocational courses to prepare you for entry directly into employment. Certificates do not require 60 credit hours of college course work. However, students must meet specific basic skills requirements in English, math and writing. A certificate typically takes six months to two years to complete.

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program is designed to prepare you for a career, but in some cases it may transfer to a bachelor’s program. A.S. programs provide a good balance of general education coursework and hands-on training with the end goal to enter the workforce. The A.S. degree typically takes two years to complete and leads to a bachelor’s degree.

BACHELOR’S (B.S. and B.A.S.) A bachelor’s degree is the highest degree you can achieve in undergraduate education.

Santa Fe College offers Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degrees in certain program areas. For most, a bachelor’s degree at SF is the next step after obtaining an A.A. or an A.S. degree. It allows students to continue to build skills and advance in a career field. A bachelor’s degree typically requires two additional years after completing an A.A. or A.S. degree.

2

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE AND A CAREER! Career Pathways programs prepare high school students for high-demand, high-skill and high-wage careers through innovative programs offered in career academies, or careerthemed classes in their high school. These Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses blend practical hands-on experience with core academic coursework – not only offering a more enriching learning environment but also creating a pathway to college and a career.

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Fe College provides high school students in participating CTE programs with the opportunity to earn college credit at their school and start an official Santa Fe College transcript through Career Pathways. Depending on the career path, students may earn up to 12 college credits for high school work, a savings of up to $2,000*.

High school students in the Career Pathways program can earn college credit in these career and technical programs: • Biotechnology • Business • Construction and Technical • Digital Media and Graphic Design • Health • Information Technology • Public Safety

3

BY THE NUMBERS 2017 ALACHUA AND BRADFORD CAREER PATHWAYS COLLEGE CREDIT AT A GLANCE** $108,445 saved in tuition cost 242 high school graduates received Career Pathways college credits $448.12 average tuition savings per student

HOW IT WORKS MAKE THE GRADE, TAKE THE TEST For some college courses, students can earn college credit through the successful completion of an industry certification. For others, credit is earned through a college-level final exam. To qualify to take the exam, students must have a minimum of a B average in their high school course (in some high school programs a C average), teacher recommendation and parental permission.

START A COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT If students earn the appropriate industry certification or pass a Career Pathways college-level exam with an A, B or Pass, they will receive college credit on an SF transcript while still in high school and that credit becomes a part of their permanent college record.

4

CONTACT INFORMATION sfcollege.edu/careerpathways Career Pathways District Representatives Shannon Ritter Career Pathways Coordinator Alachua County Public Schools 352-955-6849 Fax: 844-269-8946 ritterss@gm.sbac.edu Wendy Hofer Career Pathways Specialist Santa Fe College 352-395-5690 Fax: 352-395-5882 wendy.hofer@sfcollege.edu Lynn Nobles Career and Technical Education Director North Florida Technical College 904-966-6780 Fax: 904-966-6786 nobles.patricia@mybradford.us

*Tuition savings based on data from sfcollege.edu/finance/cashier/tuition-dates-schedules **U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE) cte.ed.gov Florida Department of Education fldoe.org/accountability SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE), Consolidated Annual Report (CAR) Florida statistics are from the Florida Department of Education (DOE) at fldoe.org, and DOE’s Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education. Bradford and Alachua counties statistics are from Crystal Reports, Santa Fe College Information Technology Services (ITS) for Career Pathways.

EA/EO and ACCREDITATION COMMITMENT TO EQUAL ACCESS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to Equity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, 3000 NW 83rd Street, R-Annex, Room 113, Gainesville, Florida 32606, 352-395-5950, equity.officer@sfcollege.edu.

SACSCOC ACCREDITATION STATEMENT Santa Fe College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Santa Fe College.

Santa Fe College Career Pathways Consortium Santa Fe College • Alachua County Public Schools • Bradford County School District

sfcollege.edu/careerpathways Paid for by funds granted under the Federal Carl D. Perkins Act. CCS 6-2019