This week had been a happy one as one of my colleague got his program accredited. As I celebrate this success, I am still asking myself some questions about the true meaning of the program certification. My first thought goes to the students. I value the fact that parents, political leaders, businesses need to be certain the students that they will be hiring are being well-taught and are getting the best education through the programs that we are teaching; but what about providing the kids with the opportunity to prepare for the real test, exam or certification required by the same industry or business?
The healthcare science teachers prepare their students for CNA exams with the support of types of funding but about the other programs? Why should students have to leave our programs and go pay tremendous amount of money for certain programs?
I know that everything can not be done but a little certified paper attesting that the student has successfully accomplished the training in a particular area would be better than a mere letter of recommendation.
Gyavo,
ReplyDeleteInstead of Program Certification, I concur that we need to me getting
students certified in technical programs.
I agree with you about providing high school students with more opportunities for earning industry certification. Many students could not afford to gain these credentials if they had to pay for the training. If they can earn some type of initial certification in high school, then they have a means to pay for training that leads to higher credentials, better pay, and more professional opportunities.
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