Skilled Technical Sciences

STS Implementation Guide

Implementation Guide by chapter:

Our Vision

Successful Students, Better World

Our Mission

To guide and support Missouri schools in preparing success-ready students.

Definition of Success-ready Student

A success-ready student has the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and experiences to achieve personal goals and contribute in all facets of life.

Skilled Technical Science Program Descriptions

Calendars

 

Skilled Technical Sciences New Programs
Skilled Technical Sciences Teacher Certification
Curriculum
DATA/STS Information
Foundations Programs
MTTA
Partners
Professional Development

Instructional Coach Information

Many professional development opportunities do not address the specific needs of CTE instructors. To solve the issue, the DESE has invested in an instructional coach that would provide free training across the state of Missouri. The project is paid for through the division of Skilled Technical Sciences.

New workshops as well as some of the popular workshops are available this coming school year. Every session is centered around the SkillsUSA Framework which outlines essential workplace skills. Since 2014, with the introduction of the Framework, SkillsUSA has concentrated their efforts on meeting the needs of employers and instructors by creating quality resources for students and instructors focused on personal, workplace and technical skills. To build the skills needed for a student to be successful in the world of work, SkillsUSA must become more than just "contest". Help your teachers use the updated and relevant SkillsUSA resources by scheduling a hands-on workshop this school year. The workshops listed can be modified to meet your scheduling needs.

Kelli Engelbrecht is your appointed instructional coach. She has 32 years of CTE experience at Eldon Career Center including 16 years in the Drafting classroom as well as Placement Coordinator and Director. After retiring two years ago, she became nationally certified as a SkillsUSA Career Essentials trainer. Kelli is eager to get started and has engaging workshops planned for your staff. Call or email her soon to schedule a training date. The workshops are limited, so get your request in soon.

Program Management
Registered Youth Apprenticeship

Nicholas Wyman
CEO | Founder IWSI America
Author of Job U:  How to Find Wealth and Success by Developing the Skills Companies Actually Need

STS Key Differences Chart

 

Related Links
Skilled Technical Sciences Mentor/Protégé
SkillsUSA

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TSA/IRC

Criminal Justice

Work Based Learning

Resources for Registered Youth Apprenticeships

Resources to Assist Apprenticeship Programs

Registered Apprenticeship Program Standards - Career Academy of Pella

Registered Apprenticeship Playbook - Career Academy of Pella

St. Louis Carpenters' Joint Apprenticeship Program Entrance Process

Sample Tracking Sheets

Apprentice On-the-Job Learning (OJL) Record Apprentice Related Training Instruction (RTI) Record OJL Tracking Performance Profile Sheet OJL Training Completion Sign off Form

 

Lebanon Technology & Career Center
Student Apprenticeship Program

Winter-Dent & Company

RYA Letter

Eldon Career Center

Apprenticeship Log Template

 

Skilled Technical Sciences Team
Skilled Technical Sciences Oscar Carter Photo

Dr. Oscar Carter

Advanced Manufacturing, Energy and Natural Resources, Construction, Public Service and Safety, Supply Chain & Transportation Clusters

Director Skilled Technical Sciences

573-522-5804

oscar.carter@dese.mo.gov

Focus Areas:

  • STS Funding & Contracts (50/50)
  • Program Approval
  • Curriculum
  • MTTA Lead
  • Teacher Certification
  • Summer Custodial Program
  • Mentor Program
Bri Nicholson

Bri Nicholson

Arts, Entertainment, and Design Cluster

State Director -SkillsUSA

Supervisor - Skilled Technical Sciences

573-751-4460

SkillsUSA@dese.mo.gov (Skills USA business email)

Focus Areas:

  • SkillsUSA
  • State SkillsUSA Officer Lead
  • Identify Teacher Mentors
  • Teacher Professional Development
  • SkillsUSA Lead Annual State Conference
  • SkillsUSA Communications
Zebulon Howell

Zeb Howell

Digital Technology Cluster

Supervisor

Skilled Technical Sciences

573-751-7864.

zebulon.howell@dese.mo.gov

Focus Areas:

  • STS Communication Lead
  • Promotion of Skilled Technical Sciences Programs
  • Maintain Website and Social Media
  • Teacher Professional Development
  • Identify Mentors for Mentor Program
Amy Brizendine

Amy Rulo

Administrative Assistant

Skilled Technical Sciences

573-522-6001

amy.rulo@dese.mo.gov

Focus Areas:

  • SkillsUSA Pledges & Invoices
  • 50/50 Grants
  • FV-4
  • FV-2

Skilled and Technical Science Important Contacts