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by Per Scholas
Technology Careers Exploration Program
Curriculum and teacher training to introduce high schools students to careers in Information Technology
Designed and created by the Youth Career Pathways team (YCP) at Per Scholas
TCEP Mission
TCEP Mission
Expose students from overlooked communities to pathways to careers in Information Technology.
Per Scholas is a national workforce development nonprofit that provides Information Technology training and onramps to careers. We have an innovative approach to help young people design their future career pathways -- simulated tech work-based learning.
This initiative - Technology Career Exploration Program (TCEP) - partners with high schools to prepare the next generation of technologists, exposing talented and motivated students from overlooked communities to careers with impressive growth potential.
Vision for Simulated Work-Based Learning
Vision for Simulated Work-Based Learning
Businesses across all sectors depend on Information Technology to manage and sustain their operations.
Students gain work-related skills, perform simulated tech tasks aligned to entry-level IT positions, and learn to navigate postsecondary training pathways.
Explore Careers
Explore Careers
All young people need opportunities to explore careers by engaging in Work-Based Learning while in high school
Navigate Pathways
Navigate Pathways
Work-Based Learning is tied to post-secondary planning as it provides an opportunity for students to navigate college and career pathways.
Simulate Real World Tasks
Simulate Real World Tasks
All students can engage in meaningful Work-Based Learning projects through simulated industry aligned tasks.
The Program
The Program
Modular Curricula
Modular Curricula
Per Scholas has developed employer-aligned tech and career development materials for schools.
3 modules focused on pathways to Information Technology careers - IT Support, Computer Networking and Cybersecurity
Flexibly designed to integrate in any school’s program at different grade levels - tech electives, Work-Based Learning courses, career exploration electives
The content covers baseline technical skills and culminates in an industry-aligned project.
It can meet several NYS Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) standards.
Teacher Support
Teacher Support
Remote support on facilitating the modules.
Teachers explore technology roles in a variety of sectors to unpack the skills their students will need to access the future tech workforce. Teachers prepare to facilitate the modules through a summer Externship, followed by remote school year support.
Postsecondary Planning Toolkit
Postsecondary Planning Toolkit
Per Scholas provides school counselors with information about tech careers, local training programs and resources that can surface students’ interest and aptitude for tech careers.
This body of resources helps schools build a greater repertoire of tools for students and families to make informed post secondary choices.
The Curricula
The Curricula
Student Surveys
Student Surveys
We want to measure the impact of our materials on students’ knowledge of careers in tech. Administering pre- and post- module surveys to your students allows us to assess the value of our modules and iterate to make improvements to the curriculum and training.
Student Pre-Survey
Student Pre-Survey
To be administer by the teacher before students experience any other materials from this program
Student Post-Survey
Student Post-Survey
To be administer by the teacher after students experience all parts of this program and curricula taught in class
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