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
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.
- September 15, 2022 Updates
- October 6, 2022 Updates
- October 20, 2022 Updates
- November 2, 2022 Updates
- November 17, 2022 Updates
- December 2, 2022 Updates
- December 15, 2022 Updates
- 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 18, 2023 Updates
- June 1, 2023 Updates
- September 7, 2023 Updates
- September 21, 2023 Updates
- October 5, 2023 Updates
- October 19, 2023 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.
- September 22, 2022 Updates
- October 13, 2022 Updates
- November 11, 2022 Updates
- December 8, 2022 Updates
- January 12, 2023 Updates
- February 9, 2023 Updates
- March 10, 2023 Updates
- April 20, 2023 – Special Event Updates
- April 13, 2023 Updates
- May 11, 2023 Updates
- June 9, 2023 Updates
- September 14, 2023 Updates
- October 12, 2023 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.
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 Resources
- 1720 – Form Instructions:
OSPI (PDF) - 1720 – Expedited CTE Pathway Approval Form:
OSPI (Word Document – Form) - Labor Market and Economic Analysis:
Washington State Employment Security Department - O*NET Emerging Employment Sectors:
US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration Occupational Information Network - 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
