UNDERSTANDING CTE AND STACKABLE CREDENTIALS

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1 UNDERSTANDING CTE AND STACKABLE CREDENTIALS Brian Durham, Senior Director for Academic Affairs & CTE Amanda Corso, Director for CTE July 29, 2014 Transitions Academy

2 Big Picture of CTE Perkins IV Administration Perkins Programs of Study Programs of Study Local Implementation Grants / Pathways to Results Dual Credit Enhancement Grants CTE Regional Network Program Approval CTE

3 Career and Technical Education Funding State Funding Federal Funding $14,681,444 $14,226,479

4 Fiscal Year 2014 Programs CTE Courses/Programs: 1,210 new CTE courses were added. 293 new CTE Programs (AAS degrees and Certificates) were added.

5 Top Ten Occupations (by Completers) Nursing Assistant/Aide & Patient Care Assistant/Aide Registered Nursing/RN Truck/ Bus/ Commercial Vehicle Operator Auto Mechanics Tech Emergency Care Attendant Child Care Provider/ Assistant Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Welding Technician Emergency Medical Technician HVAC

6 Areas of Growth CTE Program Expansion: Areas where staff note the most program growth statewide Computer Graphics Web Design & Development GIS (Geographical Information Systems) Technologies Medical Assisting HIT/HIM (Health Information Technology / Management) Agriculture related to Local Foods Production Sustainable Technologies - related to Horticulture and Power Production Manufacturing / Industrial Maintenance Technologies

7 CTE Programs of Study Programs of Study are sequences of courses that incorporate a non-duplicative progression of secondary and postsecondary elements which include both academic and career and technical education content, and lead to the attainment of an industry recognized credential, certificate, or degree.

8 The 16 Career Clusters Career Clusters are groups of occupations and industries that have in common a set of foundational knowledge and skills. There are 16 nationally recognized clusters, within which are multiple career pathways. re

9 Illinois Cluster Model Career Cluster: Health Science

10 Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

11 What is CTE s Role? Programs of Study CTE Career High School

12 What is CTE s Role? Adult Career Pathways CTE Career Basic Skills Instruction

13 Program Development Colleges often partner with local business & industry To Identify: Local workforce needs Industry-recognized credentials of value within their local job market To Provide: Instruction Work-based learning experiences Equipment & instructional resources, and Other supports to the program (i.e. Program Advisory Committee participation) Need, Quality, Cost

14 Program Approval Colleges are required to seek ICCB approval to offer programs for credit Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees (60+ch) CTE Certificates (30+ ch) Basic CTE Certificates (.5-29ch) Need, Quality, Cost

15 Program Approval ICCB outlines the application process Application for New Program asks the college to demonstrate essentially 3 things need, quality and cost 1. Labor market need for the program 2. Cost-effectiveness for the institution 3. Quality curriculum that prepares students for employment Includes identification of industry-recognized credentials Includes demonstration, where possible, of curricular organization that allows for stackable credentials For more information see the ICCB Program Approval Manual at Need, Quality, Cost

16 Types of Credentials Educational credentials awarded based upon completion of credit bearing courses. Noncredit certificates awarded for course completion Apprenticeship-related credentials governed by labor-management partnerships; Industry Certifications Awarded by industry and professional associations; Licenses Awarded by states to practice a profession Myriad other credentials GED Career Readiness

17 Types of Credentials Educational credentials awarded based upon completion of credit bearing courses. Noncredit certificates awarded for course completion Apprenticeship-related credentials governed by labor-management partnerships; Industry Certifications Awarded by industry and professional associations; Licenses Awarded by states to practice a profession Myriad other credentials GED Career Readiness

18 What is a Stackable Credential? Department of Labor Definition: Stackable Credential: Part of a sequence of credentials that can be accumulated over time to build up an individual s qualifications and help them to move along a career pathway or up a career ladder to different and potentially higher-paying jobs. (Source: TEGL 15-10,

19 Understanding Stackable Credentials Credit - Modularization of curricula Curriculum in offer smaller units Each of which is stackable and linked to other credit - modules Basic Certificate (12 hours) Advanced Certificate (30 hours) Associate of Science Degree

20 Understanding Stackable Credentials Basic Certificate (12 hours) Advanced Certificate (30 hours) Associate of Science Degree Maximize Industry Credentials

21 Understanding Stackable Credentials Employment Off Ramp Off Ramp Off Ramp Basic Certificate (12 hours) Advanced Certificate (30 hours) Associate of Science Degree Maximize Industry Credentials

22 Understanding Stackable Credentials On-Ramps Off Ramp Basic Certificate (12 hours) Advanced Certificate (30 hours) Associate of Science Degree Maximize Industry Credentials

23 Stackable Credentials Why? So that students are able to earn shorter-term credentials with clear labor market value and then build on them to access more advanced jobs and higher wages. Accelerated Entrance into the job market Increase Persistence Recognizable Sub-goals (momentum points) Part of a Career Pathway System Need, Quality, Cost

24 Strategies to Create Stackable Credentials Credit modularize existing Associate of Applied Science Degrees. Embed industry recognized credentials and professional certifications. Streamline and scale processes for awarding credit for learning represented by noncollegiate credentials. Create Lattice Credentials that allow students to move both up and across a career ladder and occupational field Create Dual enrollment options (HS and credit; AEFL and credit) Need, Quality, Cost

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27 Resources Department of Labor: TACCCT presentation. pdf Jobs for the Future. Portable, Stackable Credentials: A New Education Model for Industry-specific Career Pathways: Center for Law and Social Policy. Scaling "Stackable Credentials: Implications for Implementation and Policy. publications/files/ stackable-credentials- Paper-FINAL.pdf