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The VDC Experience

Paul Okoye

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Preparation is everything

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One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.” – Arthur Ashe

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Migration

How did I come into the picture?

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Experience from Earlier Years in Construction

Mercedes Benz Dealership in Lagos

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Project in Nigeria

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Maersk Design - Project Architect

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Completed Mearsk Building

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Who am I today?

  • Paul Okoye
  • Green Urban Design, and Architecture Teacher
  • Milpitas High School
  • Milpitas, California

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Current Housing Reality

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Jim Doti on Housing Affordability and the California Economy

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Source:-

Jim Doti, Housing Affordability and the California Economy, Coastline Realty Advisers, 5/22/17, https://coastlinerealtyadvisors.com/jim-doti-on-housing-affordability-and-the-california-economy/

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The chart above is from Doti’s column in the 5/22/17 edition of the OCBJ

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Architecture and Construction Trades

Construction

Design and Pre-construction

Maintenance and Operations

  • Architectural and civil drafter or engineer
  • Environmental designer
  • Residential or commercial carpenter
  • Construction worker
  • Systems configuration manager
  • Electrical design engineer
  • Electrician
  • HVAC/HVACR technician
  • Building services technician
  • Painter

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What is Apprenticeship?

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Bridging the Divide between School and Industry

CTE guidelines stipulates that students be exposed to industry through the following:

  • Internships
  • Job Shadow
  • Workshops/ Booth-camps
  • Guest Speaker
  • Mentoring/ Apprenticeship

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Architectural Firm’s Presentation

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Architect’s Presentation

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Architect’s Presentation- Continued

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Software Engieer’s Presentation

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Graphic Designer’s Presentation

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Application of VDC at Milpitas High School

  • Boot camp
  • Project Mentoring A) Team Hinge B) Team Sustainable Tiny Home

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Sustainable Tiny Home

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Design Brief- Learning Problem Statement

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Design Brief - Learning Design Statement

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Design Brief- Learning Design Requirements

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Design Brief- (added) Further Requirements

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Learning through practice, with CAD (Revit)

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Learning through practice, with CAD (Revit)

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Learning through practice, with CAD (Revit)

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Learning Experience rom Mentors

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Project Presentation to Mentors

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Project Prototype

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More Successes

There is greater need, while teaching for careers in a constantly evolving world (as we now have) to engage the local community and industry in such a way as to expose students to opportunities that exist out there. They definitely have a great deal of benefits from all the real life experiences.

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Projections for 2021 - 2022 - VDC

  • Introduce Civil Engineering as an option
  • Work on growing the VDC Program
  • Enhance more Collaboration
  • Grow Student Participation

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Learning Outcomes and Take-away from VDC

  • Effective Mentoring
  • Student Engagement
  • Real World Exposure
  • Reinforcing Career Technical Education
  • Confidence Building
  • Capacity Building (growing knowledge base)
  • Engenders Collaboration with course Instructor