Career Preparation Certificate
News & Updates
Missouri’s New Career Preparation Certificate
As a result of legislation passed during the 2006 session, DESE developed guidelines for Missouri’s Career Prep Certificate Program. This program is designed to promote academic and work readiness for Missouri’s high school seniors. The voluntary program provides an opportunity for districts to:
- work with employers to identify and validate local standards,
- create local demand and meet employer expectations in the community, and
- issue a certificate based on the academic and soft skills necessary to be successful in the workplace.
To assist in planning and implementing the program, DESE developed a planning guide.
- Missouri Career Prep Certificate Program Planning Guide (PDF, 36 pages)
- Missouri Career Prep Certificate Progam Planning Guide Overview
(PPT Presentation, 21 slides) - Missouri Career Prep Certificate Pilot Program
(PPT, 14 slides)
Also see
CPC Program Development Background
Planning Grants
The planning grants application period closed February 29, 2008. DESE is currently in the process of reviewing all applications.
Webinar
DESE hosted a webinar February 7, 2008 to review program guidelines, grant applications and answer questions. Click here to listen to the recorded version of the session. If you encounter problems, please click here to test your connection and computer configuration.