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Mack: Today’s careers require both academic, technical skills By: Marcie Mack Guest Columnist March 5, 2021 Marcie Mack Although the long-term economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is still uncertain, what we do know is that being competitive in the job market requires the right skill sets. That’s why it’s increasingly important to pursue a career path that includes a combination of technical and academic skills. The days of choosing either a technical path or an academic one would no longer serve our future workforce well. Options for individuals to earn valuable industry credentials and obtain academic credit are critical to providing a qualified workforce. If students participate in career and technology education classes in high school, they are not limited on postsecondary opportunities. Here’s one example: ....
Mack: Celebrating Oklahoma CareerTech Month By: Marcie Mack Guest Columnist February 5, 2021 Marcie Mack What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s the question we start asking students at a young age. They may dream of becoming nurses, scientists, astronauts, engineers or firefighters. But those dreams are not confined to PK-12 students. Adults facing today’s challenging job market also are exploring educational and training opportunities in preparation for their dream job. The good news is much progress has been made in creating the pathways to help them get there. That progress is being celebrated this month by the Oklahoma CareerTech System, as Gov. Kevin Stitt recently issued a proclamation declaring February Career and Technical Education Appreciation Month in Oklahoma. ....