Beginning with the 2025–26 academic year, students who entered 9th grade in the 2024–25 and 2025–26 school years (9GR25 and 9GR26) will be evaluated under the new three-tiered system. To be designated career ready for state accountability purposes, these students must earn a minimum of three points by completing one of the following options:

• One Tier 3 certification aligned to their career cluster;

• A combination of two Tier 2 certifications or a combination of Tier 2 and Tier 1 certifications that are aligned to their career cluster; or

• A Universal Certification (e.g., OSHA 10) paired with a Tier 2 or Tier 3 certification aligned to their cluster. Note: Students cannot combine multiple Tier 1 certifications to meet the three-point requirement.

The 14 clusters represent all career possibilities:

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Arts, Entertainment, & Design

• Construction

• Digital Technology

• Education

• Energy & Natural Resources

• Financial Services

• Healthcare & Human Services

• Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

• Management & Entrepreneurship

• Marketing & Sales

• Public Service & Safety

• Supply Chain & Transportation

Fall Counselor Conference planning committee meeting - PTC Greenwood - Sept 24

All are welcome!  If you want to attend, please let Elaine Rosenbaum know (rosenbaum.ela@ptc.edu).  

In Real Life - An interactive financial literacy program - PTC Greenwood - October 23: Registration information sent to CDFs

CTE Directors meeting - WPEC Conference Room - October 21

Laurens Newberry 8th grade Career Showcase - at PTC Newberry - November 6

Fall Counselor and CDF Conference - Theme: Using AI to enhance your job - PTC Greenwood - November 20