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Knox County Schools

Industry Certification Scholarship Guide

2016-17

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Table of Contents

Page 3 Commissioner Note

Page 4 TDOE Approved Industry Certifications

Page 7 Payment Procedures

Page 8 Scholarship Description

Page 9 Student Application

Page 11 Steps for Teachers

Page 12 Scholarship Recommendation

Page 14 Role of CTE Facilitators

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Knox County Schools Career and Technical Education

The Tennessee Department of Education and Tennessee Board of Regents have signed an agreement to allow promoted industry certifications to count for clock hours at Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT) across the state. This agreement will allow students who pass industry certifications to transfer postsecondary credit immediately upon enrollment at any TCAT who offers the program.

This agreement, combined with the Tennessee Promise, provides students with the ability to

complete a postsecondary program at a reduced cost and will assist the department in our goal of having the majority of the class of 2020 earn a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or degree. Specific clock hours will vary depending on the type of industry certification. Students earning a promoted industry certification in 2015-16 and entering a TCAT in 2016-17 will be allowed to participate in this agreement.

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2016-17 CTE Promoted Industry Certifications CERTIFICATION ALIGNED

COURSE

PROGRAM OF STUDY CAREER CLUSTER EXAM

FEE

SCHOOLS

OFFERED Machining Level I Prin. of Manufacturing

(5922)

Machining Technology Advanced Manufacturing $50.00 N/A

Production Certification (CPT) Principles of Manufacturing (5922)

Machining Technology Advanced Manufacturing $40.00 CMA & Byington Solway

Level I Siemens Certified Mechatronic

Systems Assistant

Mechatronics II (6157) Mechatronics Advanced Manufacturing 120.00 CMA

AWS SENSE

Entry Level Welder

Welding I (6078) Welding Advanced Manufacturing WSCC Byington Solway, Halls,

& South Doyle

AWS SENSE

Advanced Level Welder

Welding II (6033) Welding Advanced Manufacturing WSCC Byington Solway, Halls,

& South Doyle

American Welding Society

Certified Welder

Welding II (6033) Welding Advanced Manufacturing WSCC Byington Solway, Halls,

& South Doyle

Commercial Pesticide Certification – (Note:

Must be 18 years old)

Landscaping and Turf

Science (5951)

Horticulture Science Agriculture, Food, & Natural

Resources

25.00cp CMA & South Doyle

Tennessee Specific Industry Certification-

Animal Science (currently in pilot year)

Veterinary Science

(5961)

Veterinary and Animal Science Agriculture, Food, & Natural

Resources

N/A N/A

HVAC Excellence, Heating, Electrical, Air

Conditioning Technology (H.E.A.T.)

HVAC (6077) Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing

(MEP) Systems

Architecture & Construction 110.00 Central & West High

Schools

HVAC Excellence Employment Ready

Certifications

HVAC (6077) Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing

(MEP) Systems


Schools

Universal R-410A HVAC (6077) Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing

(MEP) Systems


Schools

EPA Section 608 Universal HVAC (6077) Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing

(MEP) Systems


Schools

NCCER Electrical Level One Electrical Systems (6075)

Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Systems

Architecture & Construction 65.00 Byington Solway, Halls, Gibbs

NCCER Plumbing Level One Plumbing Systems

(6082)

Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing

(MEP) Systems

Architecture & Construction 65.00 Byington Solway

NCCER Construction Technology Residential/Commercial

Const. I (6162)

Residential & Commercial

Construction

Architecture & Construction 65.00 Byington, Halls, Gibbs,

South Doyle, Carter, &

Powell High Schools

NCCER Core Curriculum Fundamentals of All Construction Courses Architecture & Construction 45.00 Byington, Halls, Gibbs,

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Construction (6073) South Doyle, Carter, &

Powell High Schools

NCCER Carpentry Level One Structural Systems I

(6164)

Structural Systems Architecture & Construction 65.00 Byington, Halls, Gibbs,


Powell High Schools

CERTIFICATION ALIGNED

COURSE


FEE

SCHOOLS

OFFERED

NCCER Carpentry Level Two Structural Systems II

(6165)

Structural Systems Architecture & Construction 65.00 Byington, Halls, Gibbs,


Powell High Schools

Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) Advanced Computer

Applications (5904)

Office Management Business Management &

Administration

96.00 All High Schools

Microsoft Office Specialist (PowerPoint) Advanced Computer

Applications (5904)


Administration


Microsoft Office Specialist (Word) Advanced Computer

Applications (5904)


Administration


Microsoft Office Expert (pass the two-part

Expert Exam in Excel)

Advanced Computer

Applications (5904)


Administration


Microsoft Office Expert (pass the two-part Expert Exam in Word)

Advanced Computer Applications (5904)

Office Management Business Management & Administration


Microsoft Office Master - Track 1 (Word

Expert + Excel Core + Elective)

Advanced Computer

Applications (5904)


Admin.


Microsoft Office Master - Track 2 (Excel

Expert + Word Core + Elective)

Advanced Computer

Applications (5904)


Administration


Microsoft Office Master - Track 3 (Word

Expert + Excel Expert)

Advanced Computer

Applications (5904)


Administration


National Certified Compliance Officer

(NCCO)

Banking & Finance,

Financial Planning

Banking & Finance, Financial Planning Finance 219.00

Certified Personal Trainer Exercise Science (6170)

Clinical Intern. (5993)

Clinical Exercise Physiology Health Science 299.00

Certified EKG Technician Cardiovascular Services

(6131)

Diagnostic Services Health Science 75.00

Emergency Medical Responder (First

Responder)

Emergency Medical

Services (5995)

Emergency Services Health Science 45.00

Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacological Science

(6133)

Therapeutic Clinical Services Health Science 129.00

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Medical Therapeutics

(5999) Clinical (5993)

Therapeutic Clinical Services Health Science 250.00

Certified Nursing Assistant Nursing Education Therapeutic Nursing Services Health Science 93.00

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(6000)

TN Board of Cosmetology & Barbering - TN

Master Barber 1010 (Req. 1500 Hours)

Barbering III (5974) Barbering Human Services N/A

CDA- Child Development Associate (6017)Early Childhood

Education Careers III

Childhood Development Services Human Services 325.00

TN Board of Cosmetology & Barbering - TN

Cosmetology 1010 (Req. 1500 Hours)

Chemistry of

Cosmetology (5984)

Cosmetology Human Services N/A

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (6905) Information

Technology Foundations

All Information Technology POS Information Technology 141.00 CMA, Central, Farragut

CompTIA

Security +

Cybersecurity II Cybersecurity Information Technology 141.00 CMA, Central, Farragut

CERTIFICATION ALIGNED

COURSE


FEE

SCHOOLS

OFFERED

Cisco Certified Entry Network Tech (CCENT) Computer Systems

(6094)

Networking Systems Information Technology 250.00 CMA, Central, Farragut

CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Networking (6097) Networking Systems Information Technology 250.00 CMA, Central, Farragut

CompTIA A+ Programming and Logic II (6099)

Programming & Software Development

Information Technology 141.00 CMA, Central, Farragut

CIW Web Design Specialist Web Site Development

(6101)

Web Design Information Technology 150.00

Certified SolidWorks Associate

(CSWA)- Academic

STEM III 6146; Eng.

Design II 6139

STEM, Engineering, Technology STEM 150.00

I-CAR Refinish Technician Pro Level 1 or I-

CAR Non-Structural Technician Pro Level 1

Collision Repair: Non-

structural (6062)

Automotive Collision Repair Transportation, Distribution,

& Logistics

86.00 Central, Halls, & South

Doyle high Schools

Automotive Service Excellence Student

Certification: Painting and Refinishing

Collision Repair: 6063

Painting & Refinishing


& Logistics


Doyle high Schools


Certification: Nonstructural Analysis/Repair

Collision Repair: Non-

structural (6062)


& Logistics


Doyle high Schools


Certification: Structural Analysis/Repair

Collision Repair:

Structural (6064)


& Logistics


Doyle high Schools


Certification: Maintenance & Light Repair

Maintenance & Light

Repair IV (5882)

Automotive Maintenance and Light

Repair

Transportation, Distribution,

& Logistics

74.00 Bearden, Carter, Central,

Gibbs, Halls, & South

Doyle High Schools

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Procedures for Payment of Industry Certification Exams

All exam requests must be paid through the Office of Career and Technical Education

1) Student Industry Certification Scholarship recommendation must be completed by the student’s teacher

of record and forwarded to Steve Huettel at the Office of Career and Technical Education.

2) All requests will be tabulated so that the correct number of IC Test Vouchers may be purchased.

3) Vouchers will be assigned and forwarded to the teacher of record, so that CTE will have a complete

record of vouchers issued.

4) Teacher of record will issue assigned vouchers to students awarded the IC scholarship.

5) If the IC Test is an online test, teachers will create a testing date at their base school so that a unbiased

proctor can be available for testing.

6) If the test is an offsite test, dates will be provided to students along with the voucher for testing. If is the

students’ responsibility to provide transportation to the testing site. If there are enough students to merit

providing transportation to the testing site, the teacher will work with Steve Huettel to arrange

transportation for the session. CTE will cover the cost of transportation.

7) Students are required to provide documentation of testing with pass or fail results required by the IC

Certification Grant.

8) CTE will provide IC test results to school administration and counselors for graduation and student

recognition.

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Knox County Schools Career and Technical Education

Industry Certification Scholarship

Scholarship Description

Knox County Career and Technical Education Industry Certification Scholarships reimburse students for industry certification exam fees. KCS

students who are ready to take industry certification exams such as the ASE, AWS, CNA, EMR, NCCER, Web Design Specialist, and many others,

may be eligible for assistance through this grant-funded scholarship. All CTE students, who are participating in courses that offer industry

certifications, are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to CTE concentrators, students who will be completing three or more credits in a

CTE program of study prior to graduation. Please see the attached list for the current industry certifications covered by this scholarship opportunity.

Recipients of Knox County Career and Technical Education Industry Certification Scholarships must take their industry certification exam

within 60 days of being awarded the scholarship or prior to the end of the 2016-17 school year, whichever comes first. Failure to register and take the

exam within 60 days or prior to the end of the 2016-17 school year, whichever comes first, forfeits the scholarship.

Scholarship Application Process/Deadlines

1. Complete the attached application.

2. Obtain a letter of recommendation from the industry certification-related program teacher.

3. After award announcement is made, complete the registration process for your desired industry certification examination.

4. Attend and complete industry certification testing.

5. Submit evidence of passing grades for the industry certification-related course to your instructor.

Information for Instructors

Please see the “Steps for Teachers” document provided.

Please scan and submit completed student applications along with required documentation to [email protected].

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Knox County Career and Technical Education Industry Certification Scholarship

Student Application

Please Print

Student Name:___________________________________________________

Student Address:_________________________________________________

Student Phone Number:____________________________________________

Student Email Address:____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name:____________________________________________

High School Name:________________________________________________

Grade Level:_____________________________________________________

CTE Program of Study:_____________________________________________

CTE Instructor Name:______________________________________________

Name of license/certification seeking:_________________________________

Date of exam:____________________________________________________

Please answer the following questions:

1. Please describe your participation in your current CTE program of study. How has the program of study

benefitted you?

2. What are your education and career plans and how would industry certification further your goals?

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Please provide one (1) teacher recommendation using the attached form. It should be completed by the current teacher

in your CTE program of study. All information provided will be kept in strict confidence.

Information provided on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

For exams requiring prepayment or partial payment: If awarded this scholarship, I understand in order to receive

reimbursement I will need to provide a copy of my exam fee payment and license/certification passing result to Knox

County Career and Technical Education.

I certify that I have not been awarded a scholarship or reimbursement for this exam fee by any other institution or

organization.

____________________________________ _______________________________

Student Signature and Date Parent/Guardian Signature and Date

*The timeline for completion of industry certification testing will be sixty (60) calendar days from the award

notification date, or prior to the end of the 2016-17 school year (whichever comes first). If you are unable to

schedule your licensure/certification within 60 calendar days of the award notification, please alert the

scholarship committee as soon as possible at [email protected].

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KCS-CTE Industry Certification Scholarship Steps for Teachers

Step 1-- Teacher identifies students eligible for testing via pre-tests, post-tests, EOC’s, etc.

Step 2-- Teacher informs students of testing scholarship opportunity.

Step 3--Student completes scholarship application and instructor completes student recommendation form.

Step 4--Instructor submits required documents from Step 3 to Steve Huettel via email.

Step 5--Student eligibility and award notification will be delivered within 10 working of days of application submission.

Step 6--Student will complete industry certification testing registration and provide copy of registration to instructor. A

local testing site should be selected and testing should be scheduled within the next sixty days.

Step 7--Instructor will send registration information to Steve Huettel.

Step 8--CTE Office will arrange vouchers/payment and make travel arrangements, if needed, for testing.

Step 9--Instructors will provide “field trip” and “parental SS # release” forms, if required.

Step 10--Students will return documents from Step 9 back to the instructor at least 3 days prior to testing date.

Testing:

Step 11- -Student will attend and complete industry certification testing.

After Testing:

Step 12-- Student will provide instructor with evidence of pass or fail.

Step 13-- Instructor will follow this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13w_TwBYGHBBxJQl0L_q1dV1fKogldZZuX59fNDbGmL0/viewform?usp=send_for

m to submit student results.

After Passing Exam:

Step 14—Students will be recognized at graduation ceremonies.

Step 15—Instructors will enter industry certification attainment as part of e-TIGER documentation.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13w_TwBYGHBBxJQl0L_q1dV1fKogldZZuX59fNDbGmL0/viewform?usp=send_form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13w_TwBYGHBBxJQl0L_q1dV1fKogldZZuX59fNDbGmL0/viewform?usp=send_form

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Knox County Schools Industry Certification Scholarship

KCS CTE Scholarship Recommendation Form

Please have a current CTE program of study teacher complete all of the following information:

Student Name: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________

Instructor Name: __________________________ Program of Study: __________________________

Eligible Industry Certification(s):________________________________

If awarded, this scholarship will cover the full fee(s) required for the student’s licensing/certification test; only

one (1) test attempt is covered.

Please evaluate the student on the following factors:Note: 1 (low) to 5 (high)

Academic Ratings:

Motivation 1 2 3 4 5

Self-Discipline 1 2 3 4 5

Potential for Success 1 2 3 4 5

Technical Knowledge 1 2 3 4 5

Technical Skills 1 2 3 4 5

Teamwork 1 2 3 4 5

Character and Personality Ratings:

Leadership 1 2 3 4 4

Self-Confidence 1 2 3 4 5

Self-Motivation 1 2 3 4 5

Concern for Others 1 2 3 4 5

Emotional Maturity 1 2 3 4 5

Personal Initiative 1 2 3 4 5

Coping with Setbacks 1 2 3 4 5

Respect for Authority 1 2 3 4 5

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Current GPA

Total Number of Absences

Major Disciplinary Incidents

Other Comments:

____________________________________ _____________________________________

Teacher Signature and Date High School Name

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Role of CTE Facilitators in Promoting Student Industry Certification Attainment

1. Follow-up with principals and other school administrators after information packets are rolled out.

Encourage and promote principal and guidance involvement.

2. Encourage all eligible teachers to promote this initiative to their students.

3. Walk through application and submission process with teachers.

4. Follow-up on student application submissions.

5. After students are notified of award, work with teachers to ensure that students complete testing within

sixty days.

6. After testing is complete, follow-up with teachers to insure that they submit the online recording form.

7. Check with guidance, or graduation coordinator, to make sure that industry-certified student receives

proper recognition during graduation ceremonies.

8. At the end of term, review teacher’s e-TIGER documentation to make sure that industry certification

data has been reported.

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