HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE GED TRANSITION TO TRAINING (GT3) AN ABE-IG PROGRAM FUNDED BY THECB

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1 State P-16 Council Meeting Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Adult Basic Education Innovation Grants (ABE-IG) Program HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE GED TRANSITION TO TRAINING (GT3) AN ABE-IG PROGRAM FUNDED BY THECB LaShondia McNeal, Ed.D. Program Director for Research, Evaluation & Professional Development

2 HCC S GED TRANSITION TO TRAINING PROGRAM AN ADULT BASIC EDUCATION INNOVATION GRANT FUNDED BY THECB Program Components: ABE/ASE classes ESL classes Skills training Career Counseling Job Placement Assistance Program Requirements: Enrollment in HCC s Adult Education program Specific college and career ambitions Programs Offered: Computer Support Health Information Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Welding

3 SINCE THE LAUNCH OF THE PROGRAM IN OCTOBER 2010, GT3 HAS SERVED 155 STUDENTS: Area Enrollment Class/course Completion Status Computer Support 55 Enrolled 31 Completers 5 A+ tested (Part I) Computer Support Technicians 11 Enrolled 10 Projected Completers Network + (02/2012) Health Information 68 Enrolled 50 HIS Completers 47 tested, 46 CBCS HVAC 13 total enrolled CEU Fast-Track Spring 2011 SCH- Accelerated Fall Enrolled 4 EPA completers 1 certified Parts I-II 7 Enrolled 6 Projected Completers Completion May 2012 Welder Helper 5 Enrolled 5 Projected Completers Completion Aug GED Completers-College Entry 3 Enrolled SCH courses *Associates or Higher Totals *GED students seeking college level course placement in HCC degree (AA, AS, AAS) or transfer credit.

4 GT3 S RECRUITMENT-ASSESSMENT- ADVISING- EMPLOYMENT Recruitment Class Presentations to students currently enrolled in Houston Community College ABE/ASE and ESL classes Group Presentations to students enrolled in Community Based Organization(CBO) s Adult Education classes. Advertisement on the HCC website Individual Presentations for ABE/ASE and ESL students expressing interest in program Referrals from other local programs (flyers, s etc..) Case management advising/support Services Assessment Education Levels: (according to NRS Functioning Levels, High Intermediate Basic Education and High Intermediate ESL) Assessments: TABE, BEST Plus and BEST Literacy Assessment for College Readiness: COMPASS Job placement/employment follow up (or continuing education) Skills Training Classes Tutoring Childcare Disability Services Community Service Referrals (transportation, housing/rental, utilities assistance, healthcare information) Individual Service needs assessments Periodic Resource Events Partnership with Houston Community College Career Center Career Counseling/Training Readiness 15 hour Student Success Work Readiness workshop. Designed to foster change and growth in maximizing a students potential in college and the workplace. Developing partnership with local business to utilize as a referral and placement service for students who complete the program. Spring 2012 Job Fair for students currently in the program Featuring : AirCheck Texas, Metro, Harris County Housing Resource Center, SEARCH Homeless Services, Catholic Charities, Harris County and City of Houston Health Departments

5 CAREER PATH MODEL Enrollment in ABE/ASE/ESL Class HCC or College Degree Program Enrollment HIS Training (256 CE) Computer Support (96 CE) HVAC Tech (160 CE) (17-SCH) Welding Tech (160 CE) (17-SCH) Health Information A+ Network+ Heating & Air Conditioning Basic Welding Nat l Exam Exam-A+ Exam- EPA Apprenticeship Certified Billing & Coding (CBCS) Computer Repair or IT Support (A+ or Network+ Certified) Heating/ AC Repair Technician (EPA Certified) Welder Helper American Welding Society(AWS) recgonized

6 GT3 S PROGRAM SUCCESSES/ CHALLENGES Areas Challenges Success Orientation Newly enrolled adult education students schedules may not coincide with class schedule. At launch of program (10/2010) students interested in HVAC and Welding unable to get into any course until summer. Second-start course sections have limited number of classes. s in Continuing Education have more flexibility. There are 2-4 A+ sessions offered at two or more campuses. This flexibility allows GT3 to serve students. GED teachers have a program to offer adults who demonstrate determination or those seeking certification and training in high demand occupations. Students not in class during recruiting presentation may be referred for GT3 enrollment by adult education instructor. Advising Most students lack of college knowledge in the areas of registration, course selection and financial aid. Student s lack understanding of commitment required to accomplish class or program completion. Helping students understand the financial impact of enrollment in college Student Employment needs as higher priority than class Success completion. Student s poor time-management or inadequate organization or coping skills Transportation issues. Scheduling conflicts, full-time class and work obligations Counseled student in the area of importance of accessing HCC blackboard, college and asking questions in class. Two students having problems with their GED teachers were coached on handling the situation versus just quitting the class. Assisted two students with solving problems with class attendance due to transportation issues. 57% (8/14) students enrolled in A+ class on Saturday in spring 2011, 5 completed course. 92% (47 of 50) Passing rate for HIS students completing NHA exam. Assisted a student, experiencing temporary/ emergency homelessness, prepare for interview and acquire proper interview attire. Student got the job. Distributed class supplies (need of notebooks, paper and jump drives) as well as referred single parents for assistance with obtaining school supplies for their schoolage children.

7 GT3 PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION Millicent Bradford, Program Manager , office Valarie McKenzie, Program Advisor , office Elena Olvera, Program Assistant , office