CATE - CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

05.25.13

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Many people often think that "Career and Technology Education" is "vocational education". That is not the case any more... Our nation's workforce needs and job market expectations are changing at a rapid pace... On average, our students will change career fields seven times in their lifetime prior to retirement. As these changes accelerate and require ever-higher skill levels, continuous workforce learning will become a critical priority.

The Marble Falls ISD CATE program is changing to meet this need.

We are integrating academic, professional and technical competencies designed to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Through collaborative planning, community partnerships, and innovative programs, students are obtaining a multitude of benefits both in academics and in personal experiences...Our goal is to have certification programs available within the next five years in all program areas so that our students can prepare for tomorrow's jobs today.

I would like to encourage students and parents to take advantage of any and all CATE programs available to them so that they can not only pursue excellence in their areas of interest, but also foster confidence and self assurance for their future endeavors after they leave the halls of Marble Falls High School. Please enjoy exploring our website and courses!"

David Smith
Career and Technology Education Coordinator

Community Support through Career and Tech Advisory Committee

There are community members who have committed their expertise and time to the advancement of educational philosophy at MFHS. This group is made up of an executive committee and 5 subcommittees that are working to develop and implement the best education opportunity for all students at MFHS. THE FACILITIES Subcommittee is working to research and develop a plan for expanding/improving the teaching facilities for Pathway instruction.

THE CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT Subcommittee is researching the best practices for instruction and the curriculum/assessments used.

THE MARKETING Subcommittee is planning the a new look for the Pathway website and this newsletter. They also have the challenge of promoting the pathway concept to the student body.
THE PLACEMENT AND GUIDANCE Subcommittee is involved in developing a method to speak with every student to create an individual instructional plans.
THE INTERNSHIP AND WORK STUDY Subcommittee is developing a system of placing advanced pathway students in appropriate internship, or work study programs.

THE EXECUTIVE BOARD is made up of Kathy Kasperek, Lewis Fincher, Nona Fox, Bob Sewell, Hugh Reed, Glee Brown and Dr. Bobbie Walker. These members oversee the work of the subcommittees. Their work is greatly appreciated and will be the reason that MFHS becomes a premier high school in Texas.

Thank you to this group and the Career and Technology Faculty dedicated to best the education possible for all MFHS students