Proposed Budget Cuts to Career and Technical Education

After reading the information provided by Daryle Nobles, President of the Administration Division of NCACTEA, pertaining to the Governor's proposed budget cuts to CTE, please describe the effect you believe this may have on students, teachers, education, community, business and industry, etc.

Level of Education Needed?

What minimum level of education do you believe will be necessary to prepare students for the workforce in your career field within your region/state? Why?

Basic Knowledge Skills

To what degree do you think high schools should be responsible for the development of “basic knowledge skills” (English Language, Reading Comprehension, Writing in English, Math, Science, Government/Economics, Humanities/Arts, Foreign Languages, History/Geography) to prepare students for future employment?

Most Important Basic Knowledge Skills?

What basic knowledge skills from the list below do you believe are important for new employees? Why?

English Language (spoken)
Reading Comprehension (in English)
Writing in English (grammar, spelling, etc.)
Mathematics
Science
Government/Economics
Humanities/Arts
Foreign Languages
History/Geography
Other______________________

Most Important Basic Knowledge Skills for the Future?

What basic knowledge skills may become more important in the next five to ten years for new employees? Why?

English Language (spoken)
Reading Comprehension (in English)
Writing in English (grammar, spelling, etc.)
Mathematics
Science
Government/Economics
Humanities/Arts
Foreign Languages
History/Geography
Other______________________

Personal Qualities

To what degree do you think high schools should be responsible for the development of “personal qualities” (Adaptability/Flexibility, Dedication/Hard-Working/Work Ethic/Tenacity, Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility, Honesty/Integrity/Morality, Loyalty, Positive Attitude/Motivation/Energy, Professionalism, Self Motivated/Ability to Work with Little Supervision, Willingness to Learn) to prepare students for future employment?

Most Important Personal Qualities?

What personal qualities from the list below do you believe new employees should possess? Why?

Adaptability/Flexibility
Dedication/Hard-Working/Work Ethic/Tenacity
Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
Honesty/Integrity/Morality
Loyalty
Positive Attitude/Motivation/Energy
Professionalism
Self Motivated/Ability to Work with Little Supervision
Willingness to Learn
Other_____________________