VISION
Industrial Technology Education programs provide a comprehensive and technological learning experience to prepare students to become productive citizens in an ever-changing society.

MISSION
The mission of Industrial Technology Education is to prepare students for successful careers by building a solid foundation of the required knowledge and skills that lead to careers in industrial technology.

SCOPE
Industrial Technology Education is a study of technology and industry, which provides an opportunity for students to learn about the processes and knowledge related to Industrial Technology that are needed to solve problems and extend human capabilities. The strength of Industrial Technology Education is that of a hands-on approach that adds an emphasis of the technological nature of life and industry. Nationally, the majority of industrial tech employers report a huge shortage of skilled workers, with the prospects of filling thousands of current or new, well-paying jobs becoming a major crisis as new technologies emerge and current employees reach retirement age.

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Industrial Technology Education Specialist - Kaitlin Trutzel

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Industrial Technology Education: Class 4 License Options

Requirements For Montana Class 4 Educator Licensure

Applicants for the Class 4 Career and Technical License must provide documentation of work experience including all or most of the skills required for each endorsement totaling 5,000 hours. Acceptable documentation includes:

Verification of Work Experience Form(s) (found in the Help section in TeachMT), completed by as many employers as necessary to document the skills as well as the length of time employed. Job duties must be clearly outlined by the employer.
For self-employed individuals, examples of projects completed, letters of verification from clients or customers, profit and loss statements demonstrating the viability of the business or self-employment.
For Health Occupations and Computer Information Systems, an industry standard certificate or license AND evidence of an internship or apprenticeship combined with work experience.
Teaching experience in the endorsement area may be included, and will be evaluated at the time of application.
A resume or other documents, including examples of work projects may be helpful if the work experience from employers is not clear and are recommended.
Include any earned certifications, or evidence of workshops, or trainings attended.
If self-employed, please include any business licenses.

**It is incumbent on the applicant to provide appropriate and complete documentation of their work history. In most instances, the application and work experience will be reviewed by the appropriate Specialist in the Career and Technical and Adult Education Division to ensure that the applicant's work experience is appropriate for the requested endorsement.

Application Process: Submit your online application through the licensing system Teach Montana (TMT). The TMT licensing system has been updated with the ARM revisions. TMT will ask a series of questions to lead you to the correct license application. All application materials and required fees must be received before your application is evaluated. Applications left incomplete for 90 days will be purged.

License Renewal Requirements For my Class 4 License:

Class 4A licenses: 60 professional development units or any combination of professional development units and semester/quarter college credits. Each semester credit is worth 15 professional development units and a quarter credit is worth 10 professional development units. The first renewal must show evidence of professional development units earned in the following content areas: curriculum and instruction in career and technical education; and safety and teacher liability.

Class 4B or 4C licenses: 60 professional development units or any combination of professional development units and semester/quarter college credits. Each semester credit is worth 15 professional development units and a quarter credit is worth 10 professional development units. The first renewal must show evidence of professional development units earned in the following content areas: curriculum and instruction in career and technical education; and safety and teacher liability.

Other professional development appropriate to renew a Class 4B or 4C license includes the following: principles and/or philosophy of career and technical education; curriculum and instruction in career and technical education; learning styles/teaching styles; including serving students with special needs; safety and teacher liability; classroom management; teaching methods; career guidance in career and technical education; or endorsement related technical studies, with prior OPI approval.

Industrial Technology Careers & Pathways

Montana Career Pathways

Montana Career Pathways is a fantastic tool for discovering the hundreds of CTE career opportunities available in Montana. MCP can provide you with the knowledge you need to choose the right path for you. Features include: graduation requirements, volunteer work, internships & apprenticeships, coursework and recommended classes, major options, career options, job growth, average salary and starting salary, industry recognized credentials (IRC's) and so much more. Click the here to get started.

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Dual Enrollment

What is Dual Enrollment?

Dual Enrollment Delivery Methods & Credit Options

Dual Enrollment is the broad term for opportunities for high school students to take college courses while still in high school.

Students take Dual Enrollment courses for either Dual Credit or College Credit Only. Dual Credit courses award high school and college credit simultaneously for the same course. College Credit Only courses award college credit (and not high school credit) for a college course.

Montana University System colleges and universities offer Dual Enrollement courses via two delivery models: Early College and Concurrent Enrollment.

Early College courses are standard college classes that are open to high school students and offered on a college campus or online for Dual Credit or College Credit Only.

Concurrent Enrollment Courses are college courses taught at a high school to a class of high school students by a qualified high school teacher for Dual Credit.

Click here to learn more about Dual Enrollment opportunities in Montana.

One-Two-Free

One-Two-Free is the Montana University System's Dual Enrollment program. One-Two-Free launched in August 2018 as a pilot program funded by the MUS to increase access to higher education for high school students, reduce education costs for Montana families, and enhance student success. In February 2020, Montana Governor Steve Bullock and Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian announced the continuation of One-Two-Free. The program offers two dual enrollment courses, or up to six credits, through the MUS to all eligible students for FREE. One-Two-Free also allows students who demonstrate hardship to apply for a scholarship to cover tuition for additional Dual Enrollment courses.

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