Career Pathways: Linking Education, Training, and Careers in Local Communities. California Workforce Association Youth Conference January 28, 2014

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1 Career Pathways: Linking Education, Training, and Careers in Local Communities California Workforce Association Youth Conference January 28, 2014

2 Welcome & Overview Vinz Koller Director of Training and Technical Assistance Social Policy Research Associates 2

3 Career Pathways Initiative - Partners U.S. Department of Labor, ETA U.S. Department of Education, OVAE U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, ACF Jobs for the Future Social Policy Research Associates 3

4 Initiative Background - Grantees Gila River Indian Community Kansas Kentucky Maryland Minnesota Montana New Mexico Ohio Pennsylvania Tucson Indian Center Virginia 4

5 Cross Agency Teams Key Agency Partners: Local Level Workforce Investment Board Community College(s) Adult Basic Education Providers TANF Providers Community-Based Organizations Key Agency Partners: State Level State Workforce Agency Adult Basic and Postsecondary Education Economic Development Human Services 5

6 Technical Assistance Strategy Team Institutes Two Career Pathway Institutes

7 Definition of Career Pathways Career Pathways have the goal of increasing an individual s educational and skills attainment and employment outcomes while meeting the needs of employers. Career Pathway Programs are a clear sequence of education coursework and/or training credentials with employer-validated work readiness standards and competencies. 7

8 Career Pathways Concepts Sector Strategy Stackable Educational/Training Options Contextualized Learning Integrated Education & Training Industry Recognized Credentials Multiple Entry & Exit Points Linked/Connected/Blended Learning Designed for Working Learners

9 Implementation Challenges Partnership challenges Competing priorities Rotating team members Leadership changes State-level leadership & administration changes Team leadership changes Transition to understanding the model Time to get team member buy-in Time to clarify goals and starting point Competing models/measures Different federal & foundation models Different performance measures 9

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11 For Example: Career Pathways Logic Model

12 Six Key Elements Framework Build Cross-Agency Partnerships & Clarify Roles Measure System Change & Performance Identify Sector or Industry & Engage Employers Career Pathways: Six Key Elements Align Policies & Programs Design Education & Training Programs Identify Funding Needs & Sources

13 Build Cross-Agency Partnerships & Clarify Roles Identify Sector or Industry & Engage Employers Design Education & Training Programs Key cross-agency partners at the local and state levels are engaged, agree to a shared vision, and gain support from political leaders. Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and formalized. Sectors and industries are selected and employers are engaged in the development of career pathways. Career pathway programs provide a clear sequence of education courses and credentials that meet the skill needs of high-demand industries. Identify Funding Needs & Sources Necessary resources are raised and/or leveraged to develop and operate the career pathway system, and education and training programs. Align Policies & Programs Pursue state and local policy and administrative reforms in order to promote career pathway system development and to support implementation. Measure System Change & Performance Assess system-wide change and measure performance outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.

14 Technical Assistance Strategy Customized Tools & Resources Six Key Elements Framework Customized Strategic Planning Toolsets Career Pathways Toolkit 14

15 Technical Assistance Strategy Community of Practice 15

16 Technical Assistance Strategy Webinars Career Pathways: What, Why, and How? ook= &mode=info&pparams= Using Real-Time Labor Market Information to Support Credential Attainment and Career Pathways /info Career Pathways TAT Webinar Series: Building Cross- Agency Partnerships ook= &mode=info&pparams= 16

17 Practitioner Perspective Laura Cantu Executive Director LA Youth Opportunity Movement Boyle Heights 17

18 Local Career Pathway Initiatives LOS ANGELES RECONNECTIONS CAREER ACADEMY (LARCA) 18

19 Los Angeles Reconnections Career Academy (LARCA) Workforce Innovation Fund - $12 million over a three year period. Goal is to serve 1200 youth ages high school drop outs cross 6 sites in Los Angeles. Career Pathways have been developed in three areas: health care, construction and green technology. 19

20 LARCA Youth enrolled in program will Return to school and complete high school diploma or GED Exposed to a career pathway in health care, construction or green technology leading to stackable and recognized credentials. Work Experience 20

21 Career Pathway Readiness Assessment All 6 sites completed the Career Pathway Readiness Assessment and Identified the following elements that they needed more support: Identify Sector and Industry and Engage Employers Design Education and Training Programs 21

22 Identify Sector and Industry and Engage Employers Identify intermediaries in health care, construction and green technology Labor Market Analysis Identify specific occupations that were emerging and growing Connect to employers 22

23 Design Education and Training Programs Contextualizing GED programs and Alternative High School Programs YouthBuild Construction and Green Technology Los Angeles Conservation Corp and Coalition for Responsible Community Development GED Health Care Identifying Program of Study within pathway that is flexible and stackable 23

24 Questions Insights Take Aways? 24

25 California Career Pathway Trust Fund 25

26 Pathfinder Pre-RFP Competition The Challenge: How will Career Pathways improve the well being of your community? What are your targeted Career Pathways? How did you choose them? Who are your key partners and what are their roles? What is unique about your approach? 26

27 Trust Fund Resources 27

28 Trust Fund Resources 28

29 Questions Insights Take Aways? 29

30 Contact Vinz Koller Director of Training and Technical Assistance Social Policy Research Associates More Workshops at CWA 2014: Engaging Young People Using Social Media Tuesday, 4:15-5:15 Safer Commuities and Better Options for Young People: Reducing Gang Violence through Human Centered Design Wednesday 10:15 11:30 30

31 Accounting Path 31 ACCOUNTING CLERK CERTIFICATE PAYROLL CLERK CERTIFICATE BUSINESS ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE ACCOUNTING A.A. DEGREE E M P L O Y M E N T 31

32 Energy Management Path 32 ENERGY MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN (EMT) A.A. DEGREE EMT RESOURCE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT A.A. DEGREE EMT RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNICIAN A.A. DEGREE E M P L O Y M E N T 32

33 Health Information Technology Path 33 MEDICAL INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MEDICAL SECRETARY CERTIFICATE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION CERTIFICATE MEDICAL CODING CERTIFICATE REGISTERED HEALTH INFO TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE E M P L O Y M E N T 33

34 Health Information Technology Path 34 MEDICAL INSURANCE CERTIFICATE 2 MEDICAL SECRETARY CERTIFICATE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION CERTIFICATE MEDICAL CODING CERTIFICATE Leads to A.S. REGISTERED HEALTH INFO TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Leads to B.S. E M P L O Y M E N T = number of school quarters 34

35 Health Information Technology Path 35 MEDICAL INSURANCE CERTIFICATE 2 MEDICAL SECRETARY CERTIFICATE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION CERTIFICATE MEDICAL CODING CERTIFICATE Leads to A.S. REGISTERED HEALTH INFO TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Leads to B.S. E M P L O Y M E N T $29, $41,000 $55, $70,000 = number of school quarters 35

36 Build Cross-Agency Partnerships & Clarify Roles Kentucky Initiative provided opportunity for partners to understand the role each could play Culminated in completing an Accelerating opportunities grant Montana Held statewide summit involving cross system partners Led to successful collaboration with Perkins adult focused efforts Virginia Learned how to best utilize each other at the institutes Created a detailed model that they disseminated statewide that clearly defined the roles of each partner in the process 36

37 Identify Sector or Industry & Engage Employers Gila River Healthcare and Hospitality New Mexico Outreached to the employer alliance advisory committees Conducted surveys and focus groups to understand healthcare sector needs for employment. Virginia Economic development council data expedited buy-in from community colleges Partners and are looking at developing programming for in-demand careers. Maryland Conducted a laborshed analysis Led to unexpected employer engagement 37

38 Design Education & Training Programs Tucson Indian Center Developed a complete behavioral health pathway and started recruiting for the first cohort Maryland Integrated career pathways ideology into the local college system. Pennsylvania Completed designing two pathways advanced manufacturing and healthcare Developed a service provider guide describing career pathways 38

39 Identify Funding Needs and Sources Kansas Strong partnerships and shared mission/vision led to new funding Ohio Developed communications plan to engage stakeholders and developed a sustainability plan that includes long-term funding strategies. Minnesota Increased sustainability efforts and looking into developing a braided funding model Tucson Indian Center Leveraged additional funding for the pathway through the Pima Community College and One-Stop New partnerships led to quick sign-off on new funding opportunity. 39

40 Align Policies and Programs Minnesota Developed administrative check-list for partners that summarizes the steps necessary for constructing effective pathways Montana Partners have focused on learning about existing initiatives and strategizing about stronger cross-agency collaboration New Mexico As part of a larger policy reform, exploring strengthening coordinating with ABE partners through revision of their statewide WIA policies. 40

41 Measure Systems Change & Performance Pennsylvania Conducted research prior to launching new strategies, to determine the value of career pathways and level of buy-in among stakeholders. Minnesota Developing a data-tracking system that collects in-depth information about individual FastTRAC students (including use of public assistance programs, job titles, and wages). 41