Minority Enterprise Career Schools (MECS) is a State–accredited nonpublic secondary school, grades 9 through 12, Chartered by the Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York, for and on behalf of the State Education Department.

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The Minority Enterprise Career Schools’ Mission is to provide high-quality career and technical education (CTE) — Business and Marketing — CIP: Code 52.9999 and Entrepreneurship/ Entrepreneurial Studies — CIP: Code 52.0701 for all students through utilizing an authentic hands-on approach to learning.

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MECS’ curriculum is in alignment with the New York State Education Department’s Career and Technical Education Business and Marketing Education Standards and Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Level Learning Standards, which actively encourage students to think on their own and take on responsibilities for their growth through developing a creative mindset. It addresses some of the existing deficiencies of the educational system by bridging a gap between the needs of individual students and the needs of our economy. 

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Entrepreneurial education is a critical response to the challenges facing our country today—making education meaningful and more inclusive. Entrepreneurship education is an essential tool for meeting the needs of the underserved and vulnerable students thus serving as a means of addressing the challenges of poverty, inequality, and economic growth.

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Through Certiport’s full pathway solution you can prepare your students for the Entrepreneurship and Small Business  Certification with tailored learning materials, practice tests, and a performance-based certification exam sponsored by Intuit and officially endorsed by The Network for Teaching Entrepreneur- ship (NFTE). Adding these materials into your curriculum is easy and seamless.​

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Hillsdale College K-12 Education
American History & Civics Lessons
Including The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
The Education American Students Deserve

 

The Hillsdale College K-12 History & Civics Curriculum is a complete collection of lesson plans for teaching American history, civics, and government to K-12 students. Students who study using this curriculum learn about American history from the colonies through the Civil War at four different times during their K-12 years, each time increasing in depth. The curriculum also includes American history since the Civil War and American government and civics for both middle and high school students.

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This curriculum provides teachers with guidance—not dictates—about how to plan and teach a given topic in American history or civics. This guidance includes Hillsdale College-vetted books, online courses, and other resource recommendations; lists of content topics, stories to tell, and questions to ask of students; “Keys to the Lesson” that clarify important points for teachers to keep in mind; student-ready primary sources; and sample assignments, activities, and assessments.

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The Hillsdale College K-12 History & Civics Curriculum (which includes The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum) is the product of Hillsdale College professors and some of the very best K-12 teachers, both past and present, derived from and created for real classrooms with real students taught by real teachers. It is an ongoing and transparent project based on the most current accurate scholarship as well as novel insights from K-12 teachers.

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American History: 6th-to-12th Grade

Unit 1 | The American Founding (1763–1789)

Unit 2 | The American Civil War (1848–1877)

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American Civics: K-12 Civics | The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum

Unit 1 | The Declaration of Independence

Unit 2 | The United States Constitution

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 ​​​​​MECS—CATC Certiport Authorized Testing Center

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Minority Enterprise Career Schools (MECS)—Certiport Authorized Testing Center’s (CATC) career planning and preparation for career and college-ready certification courses validates entry-level knowledge and skills, with industry-recognized credentials necessary for an employability profile demonstrating readiness for entry-level employment.

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To keep pace with the rapidly changing job market, we've updated our curriculum to align with the needs of today’s learners.  Our new Critical Career Skills (CCS) program builds on the previous Communication Skills for Business (CSB) offering. It expands our core communication training while boosting overall career readiness and employability. We've also introduced a Generative AI Foundations exam to reflect emerging workplace technologies.

 

This Critical Career Skills shift aims to prepare learners across various fields with versatile, in-demand skills. By focusing on cross-industry competencies, we're ensuring that both student learners and professionals are well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of today’s employers. This integration of diverse skill sets under one umbrella allows for a more holistic approach to workforce readiness and professional development, making the Critical Career Skills program a comprehensive solution for those looking to excel in their careers.

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​Through Certiport’s full pathway solution you can prepare your students for the cloud computing workforce with tailored learning materials, practice tests, and certification exams officially endorsed by Microsoft. Candidates for this certification will be expected to have key conceptual knowledge of AI, Data Science, and Cloud Computing through at least 150 hours of instruction. Adding these materials into your curriculum is easy and seamless.

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The Microsoft Certified Fundamentals exams are the pathway to fully understanding what cloud computing is, what options are available from Microsoft, and which options make sense for businesses to invest in. This set of exams is for students who are exploring a career in artificial intelligence, data science, and cloud computing. With the usage of big data and artificial intelligence on the rise, the demand for data scientists is not being met—and the gap is widening.

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In collaboration with Meta, Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, is proud to bring you the Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate Certification. The Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate is a great addition to the Certiport business certification portfolio and our first that focuses on helping learners launch their marketing career.

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Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.

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Learners who earn the Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate Certification understand the value that advertising on Meta technologies can deliver for businesses, small and large, by helping them reach new and existing customers. Whether a learner wants to start a career in marketing or upskill and expand their expertise, the Meta Digital Marketing Associate Certification is a great place to reach professional goals and validate their skillset.

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Cisco, the worldwide leader in technology that powers the Internet, has partnered with Certiport to create the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) certification program.​ This program includes three certification exams designed to validate work-ready skills and knowledge to help learners find a job in the field of end user support, networking, and cybersecurity. Earning a Cisco Certified Support Technician certification showcases the learner’s skillset to employers, telling them they are ready to roll up their sleeves on day one.

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The CCST IT Support, CCST Networking, and CCST Cybersecurity exams were created by a team of subject-matter experts from diverse careers and industries (including Cisco employees, networking and cybersecurity professionals, hiring managers, professors, teachers, and the experts at Certiport) to ensure these certifications effectively bridge the gap between education and the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace. It helps prepare learners for high-demand roles in tech support, networking, and cybersecurity, including analysts, auditors, support specialists, and technicians.​​​​​​​​​

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