Overview
Career Connected Learning is about every student having access to experiential learning opportunities that lead to the future career they choose for themselves. The North Central Career Connect Washington Network is co-led by the Apple STEM Network (represented by North Central ESD) and Skillsource (North Central Workforce Development Council). The North Central Network serves Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties.
Career Connected Learning is a continuum of awareness, exploration, preparation, and work experience developed through strong public and private partnerships. Participants develop, apply, and are assessed on academic, technical, trade, and entrepreneurial skills that support their future career success.
North Central Network’s three core goals:
Our priority goal is to connect a student’s education with employment opportunities and a clear indicator of the success of our work is the successful development, support and expansion of CTE graduation pathways in school districts in our region.
North Central Network Executive Leadership Board
The board comprises cross-sector leadership which include public, private and community-based organizations.
- Jessica Lynch
- Stela Heuschkel
- Jesus Hernandez
- Jenny Rojanasthien
- Michelle Price
- Alyce Brown
- Tami McBride
- Jacob Buholtz
- Oscar Licon
- Susan Adams
- Lupe Sanchez
- Bryce Humpherys
- Riva Morgan
- Yuritzi Lozano
- Annette Herup
- Kristi O’Neill
- Meghan Francis
By working together to connect college and work opportunities, our goal is to introduce and build pathways for students and contribute to strong and competitive workforces.
North Central Network Partners
Weekly Email Updates
The North Central ESD Career Connected Learning teams sends weekly emails with the information on upcoming events, grants and scholarships, resources for school districts and partners, and so much more.
Special Editions
- June 15, 2023 – North Central STEM Champions
- July 13, 2023 – Summer Edition
- July 20, 2023 – Summer Edition
- July 27, 2023 – Summer Edition
- August 3, 2023 – Summer Edition
- August 11, 2023 – Summer Edition
- August 17, 2023 – Summer Edition
- August 28, 2023 – Summer Edition
- October 19, 2023 – Round 12 Program Builder
- November 27, 2023
- January 12, 2024
- February 29, 2024
- June 11, 2024
- August 22, 2024
- September 4, 2024
- September 10, 2024
- October 31, 2024
- December 26, 2024
Events & Programs Edition
Includes event information for educators and partners share with students about events and programs that will help them explore careers, education opportunities, scholarships, and more. Sent the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month.
- January 5, 2023 Updates
- January 19, 2023 Updates
- February 2, 2023 Updates
- February 16, 2023 Updates
- March 2, 2023 Updates
- March 16, 2023 Updates
- April 20, 2023 Updates
- May 4, 2023 Updates
- May 17, 2023 – Special Event Update
- May 18, 2023 Updates
- June 1, 2023 Updates
- September 7, 2023 Updates
- September 21, 2023 Updates
- October 5, 2023 Updates
- October 19, 2023 Updates
- November 2, 2023 Updates
- November 16, 2023 Updates
- December 7, 2023 Updates
- January 4, 2024 Updates
- January 18, 2024 Updates
- February 15, 2024 Updates
- March 3, 2024 Updates
- March 21, 2024 Updates
- April 11, 2024 Updates
- May 2, 2024 Updates
- May 16, 2024 Updates
- June 6, 2024 Updates
- June 20, 2024 Updates
- July 18, 2024 Updates
- September 19, 2024 Updates
- October 3, 2024 Updates
- November 21, 2024 Updates
- December 5, 2024 Updates
- December 19, 2024 Updates
- January 9, 2025 Updates
Educator Edition
Includes information on resources and news for K-12 educators in North Central Washington school districts. Sent the 2nd Thursday of the month.
- January 12, 2023 Updates
- February 9, 2023 Updates
- March 10, 2023 Updates
- April 13, 2023 Updates
- April 20, 2023 – Special Event Updates
- May 11, 2023 Updates
- June 9, 2023 Updates
- September 14, 2023 Updates
- October 12, 2023 Updates
- November 9, 2023 Updates
- December 14, 2023 Updates
- January 11, 2024 Updates
- February 8, 2024 Updates
- March 14, 2024 Updates
- April 18, 2024 Updates
- May 9, 2024 Updates
- June 13, 2024 Updates
- September 12, 2024 Updates
- October 10, 2024 Updates
- November 14, 2024 Updates
- December 12, 2024 Updates
- January 16, 2025 Updates
Partner/Administrator Edition
Includes general information about Career Connected Learning across the region and state, including grant opportunities and more. Sent the 4th Thursday of the month.
- January 26, 2023 Updates
- February 23, 2023 Updates
- March 24, 2023 Updates
- April 27, 2023 Updates
- May 2, 2023 Updates
- May 25, 2023 Updates
- June 22, 2023 Updates
- September 28, 2023 Updates
- October 26, 2023 Updates
- November 30, 2023 Updates
- December 21, 2023 Updates
- February 22, 2024 Updates
- March 28, 2024 Updates
- April 25, 2024 Updates
- May 23, 2024 Updates
- June 27, 2024 Updates
- September 26, 2024 Updates
- October 24, 2024 Updates
Career Connected Learning Tools & Planning Resources
Graduation Pathways
- OSPI Graduation Pathways Toolkit
- Multiple Pathways to Graduation (HB 1599)
- Graduation Pathways, CIA and Waivers
High School & Beyond Planning
Exploration, Preparation & Launch
Career & Technical Education
Additional Resources
- 1720 – Form Instructions (OSPI – PDF)
- 1720 – Expedited CTE Pathway Approval Form (OSPI – Word Document)
- Labor Market and Economic Analysis (Washington State Employment Security Department)
- O*NET Emerging Employment Sectors (U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration)
- Credential Opportunities by Region and Industry/CORI (Washington STEM)
- STEM by the Numbers (Washington STEM)
Career Connect Washington & CLNA Relevant Data/Measurement Sources
Jobs/Job Projections:
- ESD website – https://esd.wa.gov/labormarketinfo
- ESD Labor Market Industry Links – https://washingtonstem.box.com/v/ESD-LMI-Links-2020
- Washington STEM’s Labor Market and Credential Dashboard
- Washington STEM’s Credential Opportunities by Region and Industry (CORI)
K-12 Student Demographics:
- OSPI Demographic data: https://washingtonstatereportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/ReportCard/ViewSchoolOrDistrict/103300
- FRPM data can be found on the OSPI Report card under the Diversity Report tab and Enrollment by Student Program and Characteristic link
- Washington STEM’s Demographics by ESD + Equity goals: https://washingtonstem.box.com/v/CCW-Equity-Goals
Postsecondary Enrollment and Completion:
- High School Graduates’ Outcomes report (Education Research & Data Center): https://erdc.wa.gov/data-dashboards/high-school-graduate-outcomes
- At the link above you can find:
- Post-High-School Enrollment:
- 2016 Direct Enrollment by Institution data
- 2016 Direct Enrollment by demographics data
- Post-High-School Credential Completion:
- 2009 credential completions data
- Post-High-School Enrollment:
- At the link above you can find:
- Credentials Awarded Dashboard (Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges):
- Post-High-School Credential Completion – National Student Clearinghouse:
- (Schools or Districts must get an NSC license to use this service)
- Instructions for preparing StudentTracker inquiry: https://studentclearinghouse.info/onestop/wp-content/uploads/ST-File-Layout-DA.pdf
- Reading the StudentTracker for High Schools report: http://studentclearinghouse.info/onestop/wp-content/uploads/STHS_DetailReportGuide.pdf
- State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) Credentials Awarded Dashboard – https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/research/data-public/credentials-awarded-dashboard.aspx
Apprenticeships:
- WA-Labor and Industries – Apprenticeship Registration & Tracking (ARTS) – https://secure.lni.wa.gov/arts-public/#/program-search
- Career Bridge – http://www.careerbridge.wa.gov/Search_Program.aspx?cmd=txt&adv=true&txt=
- Washington STEM’s curated list of Active Registered Apprenticeship Programs by region + active and completed apprentice #s:
- https://washingtonstem.box.com/v/CCW-Apprenticeships
Financial Aid/Scholarships:
- FAFSA Data from WSAC: https://fortress.wa.gov/wsac/portal/fafsacompletion/
- FAFSA Data from WSAC in Tableau visual by ESD: https://public.tableau.com/profile/wsac#!/vizhome/WAStateFAFSACompletionDashboard/FAFSACompletionMap
- College Bound Scholarship
- Sign-up map: https://www.wsac.wa.gov/college-bound
- Portal: https://fortress.wa.gov/wsac/portal/home/login
- College bound scholarship information: https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/sites/default/files/ms.toolbox.best.practices.pdf
- WSOS data: https://washingtonstem.box.com/v/CCW-WSOS-2020
- WSOS CTC Programs Eligible for CTC Scholarship: https://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CTS-FINAL-Eligible-Programs-Summary-Winter-2020.pdf
