MN FastTRAC Adult Career Pathways: Anoka County s Model

MN FastTRAC Adult Career Pathways: Anoka County s Model

M Measure System Change & Performance Connect the data pipelines - see what you learn Agree on outcomes and address performance measures Comparative Analysis - scrutinize business as usual vs adult career pathway Build Cross-Agency Partnerships & Clarify Roles Partners = resources & deliverables Required Partners - Workforce Investment Boards, Community and Technical Colleges, Adult Basic Education, Employers, Community Based Organizations Identify Sector or Industry and Engage Employers Local, regional, and real-time LMI Modified OID Tool demonstrates gap between # job openings and # program completers in a region Skills@Work campaign Align Policies & Programs Understand partners' policies - what can flex and what can't Change institutional policy to make this the "new normal" Identify Funding Needs & Sources Braid funds at state and local level - identify, utilize funding sources that come with each participate (DW, TANF, etc) Design Programs Design and implement bridge and integrated instruction - ABE and MnSCU partners align fundamental skill building and career/tech ed outcomes Innovate efforts for recruitment, retention, completion, and financial aid use Connect participants to local and federal financial aid

Bridge Prep Intentional focus on work skills into beginning basic adult education Bridge I Low intermediate reading, writing, speaking, and math skills taught in the context of a variety of occupational sectors Integrated Instruction Adult Basic Education skill building within a Career & Technical Education course INTEGRATED INSTRUCTION Industry recognized credential in regional high demand field POST- SECONDARY CREDENTIAL BRIDGE PREP BRIDGE I BRIDGE II Bridge II High intermediate basic skills and focused preparation for targeted postsecondary occupational courses in the context of a specific occupational sector INTEGRATED SUPPORT SYSTEMS Support services for success including barrier mitigation, career advising, system navigation provided by workforce development, community based organizations, and human services

Anoka County s Heath Care Pathways Program This training allows each student to earn 7 college credits and a Nursing Assistant Credential. Bridge Class - 100 hours Medical terminology, computer skills, APA writing styles, presentations, research skills, note taking, reading skills Integrated Classes 130 hours: ARCC - 2 credits -Intro to Holistic Healing ATC - 5 credits -Nursing Assistant/ Home Health Aide Employer Days and Placement 4

MN FastTRAC training program requires the following elements: 1) A career pathway navigator 2) Bridge program to build foundational academic skills and 3) Integrated instruction in the college courses. 5

Model of Success Strong Partnerships Employer Engagement Recruitment and targeting program customers Cohort Group I wanted to give up and quit but with the help and support from Amy, the Navigator, Diane, ABE Instructor and my Job Counselor, Denise I kept going. I really thank them because this wasn't easy. Patricia Rice- 6

Model of Success Shared performance measures Credit based training = Confidence Braiding of Funding and Programs MJSP, WIA Incentive, TANF, Adult WD Grant, ABE Thank you again! I am really happy that I had the opportunity to complete the health care pathway program, this program did more than just help me get my CNA certificate, I want to let you know that I have made huge progress on my studies due to your help, I couldn't do it without the encouragement from all of you, and please accept my sincere thanks for the time and patience I received from you. You are doing a wonderful job! I really appreciate it! -Xinyuan Zhang 7

Anoka County Career Connections Career Pathway Model in Healthcare, Manufacturing and Business Services Jump Start Oct -Dec 2013, May- June & Oct- Nov 2014 Adult w/ no HS Diploma Customized GED prep & testing -180 hours Outreach, Recruitment Orientation to Pathways Nov 2013, June and Dec 2014 Career Connections Workshop (40 hours) Dec 2013, July 2014, Jan 2015 Assessment Career Exploration NCRC Study Skills Employer Tours Financial Aid Healthcare Pathways Jan & Aug 2014, Feb 2015 ABE Healthcare Focus (100 hours) CNA/Home Health Aide & Holistic Healing Training - (130 hours)-7 college credits Clinical State Exam Precision Sheet Metal Jan & Aug 2014, Feb 2015 ABE Shop Math (25 hours) College Level PSM Hands on Training - (100 hours) Employer/Graduate Fair Business Services Jan & Aug 2014, Feb 2015 ABE Computer Literacy (30 hours) College Level Technical Instruction (80 hours) ABE Comp. Lab (30 hours) Certification Testing Internships (80 hours) 8 Job Search Assistance Placement Employer Connections

Outcomes Program is running it s 7 th Cohort: 130 Bridge with 114 successfully completed 102 Integrated with 76 successfully completed and 15 currently attending 88% 87% Number of adults who attained an industry-recognized credential: Number of adults placed in employment: Number of adults placed in employment related to career path/credential: Average wage increase for adults placed in employment (annual earnings): Number of adults who enroll in next level of career pathway coursework: 76 70 58 14,738.06 22 9

For More Information on the Health Care Pathways Program contact: Amy Lord, 763-783-4855 Amy.Lord@co.anoka.mn.us Anoka County Workforce Center