Great Lakes College and Career Pathways

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1 Great Lakes College and Career Pathways Identifying Courses to Maximize Postsecondary Outcomes Leah Moschella Senior Program Manager Pathways to Prosperity JFF

2 TODAY S SESSION > Welcome and Introductions > Session Goals > Why Backwards Mapping? > Case Study: Health Science Mapping in the 4 Great Lakes regions > The Process and Tools > Interactive Activity > The Long Term Vision > Closing

3 ICE BREAKER > Name > Role > What was your most influential course in high school or college?

4 TODAY S GOALS Introduce the process and goals of mapping postsecondary degree programs to secondary programs of study Share developed tools, existing resources, and share best practices among participants Discuss how tools and best bet courses can be incorporated by various stakeholders 4

5 Why Pathways Mapping? WHAT ARE WE GETTING OURSELVES INTO? 5

6 THE BIG PICTURE Goal Keep open the greatest number of potential credentials after high school graduation. 6

7 THE BIG PICTURE Support students, guidance staff, and workforce professionals in understanding the near and long-term outcomes of pathways course sequencing Identify gaps and needs for policy, teacher training, and long term program of study development Identify communication and messaging needs for communities Root pathways in a long-term vision for K-12, 2-year, and 4 year institutions 7

8 SHORT TERM GOALS: > Use community specific research to identify best bets for Strategic Dual Enrollment Courses > Identify barriers (Research needed, policy support, equity and access, gaps, needed players) > Build and strengthen relationships between postsecondary and secondary partners > Understand the regional landscape for postsecondary and workforce connections > Develop 30-day, 90-day, and 6-month action plan 8

9 Case Study: Health Science Pathways Mapping in the Great Lakes Region 9

10 ABOUT THE GREAT LAKES COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS INITIATIVE Funded by the Joyce Foundation, the Great Lakes College and Careers Pathways Partnership (GLCCPP) is building high-quality pathways that equip students to thrive in college, career, and beyond. Central Ohio/Greater Columbus Madison, WI NW Suburbs of Chicago (District 211, 214) Rockford, IL

11 WHY THIS APPROACH ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES COMMUNITY? Identified postsecondary partners at the table Different stages of pathways development, but all with Health Science Pathway at high school level Identified health science employer partner Shared investment, space and time to start the work

12 HEALTH SCIENCE ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION Degree and Certificate Summary across Great Lakes Regions 24 different Health Science certificates offered 20 different Health Science 2-year degrees offered 12

13 HEALTH SCIENCE ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION Credential Most common degrees and credentials offered across Rockford, Madison, Columbus and the NW Suburbs Number of Communities Offering this Credential Level Dental Hygienist 4 2 year degree Nursing 4 2-year degree (stackable) Respiratory Therapy 3 2-year degree Nursing Assistant 4 Certificate (stackable) Surgical Technician 3 Certificate (stackable) Phlebotomy 3 Certificate Healthcare Administration and Insurance 3 Certificate (stackable) Massage Therapy 3 Certificate 13

14 HEALTH SCIENCE ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION > Labor Market Data suggests these careers as top 10 across Great Lakes regions Registered Nursing Nursing Assistant Speech Language Pathologist Surgeons Laboratory Technicians Medical and Health Services Manager Licensed Practical Nursing Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Medical Records Specialists and Health Information Managers 14

15 HEALTH SCIENCE ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION > Credentials offered through Great Lakes postsecondary partners: Registered Nursing (4) Medical and Health Services Manager (2) Nursing Assistant (4) Licensed Practical Nursing (3) Speech Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist (1) Surgeons Physical Therapist (2) Laboratory Technicians (varied) Medical Records Specialists and Health Information Managers (varied) 15

16 HEALTH SCIENCE ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION Patient care Customer service Home Health Clinical experience Health Science regional in demand Technical Skills Scheduling CPR Supervisory Treatment Planning 16

17 HEALTH SCIENCE ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION Communication Planning and scheduling Health Science regional in demand Employability Skills Computer knowledge Teamwork Written communication 17

18 HEALTH SCIENCE ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION > Sample of Health Science Employers involved across the region: Employers are key stakeholders in program design and work-based learning experiences. 18

19 HEALTH SCIENCE ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION > The Great Lakes College and Career Pathways Partnership funded through the Joyce Foundation has made significant investments in Health Science Pathways across the four communities: Build and opened new Health Lab in Rolling Meadows Supported infrastructure to expand and update hands-on learning experiences Funded recruitment for initial cohort of pathways students Supported teacher training and project-based learning 19

20 HEALTH SCIENCE ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION Policy opportunities across the four Great Lakes Regions Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act Rockford, IL NW Suburbs New Skills for Youth Columbus, OH Madison, WI 20

21 PROCESS Collect information directly from postsecondary partners regarding degree options and entry requirements Collect and map degree program of study (currently at certificate and 2-year college level) Identify strategic courses courses that open doors to multiple credentialing opportunities Cross reference dual-credit, AP course, and pathways course options available within pathways high schools Determine needs, next steps, and barriers 21

22 MATERIALS REVIEW 22

23 MATERIALS REVIEW: TECHNICAL COURSES 23

24 MATERIALS REVIEW: CORE/GATEWAY COURSES Additional need to explore opportunities to ensure students complete Core and Gateway courses in Math, English, and Communications 24

25 MATERIALS REVIEW: > Identifying Best Bet Courses: Written Communications Anatomy and Physiology Microbiology Speech Medical Terminology Developmental Psychology > Asking Community-Specific Questions: 25

26 DISCUSSION > What makes a Best Bet course? Opening doors to options for multiple credentials Opening opportunity for stackable credentials Focus on both technical and core academic course Are there other considerations for Strategic Dual Enrollment? What systems need to be put in place to support communication for health science pathways secondary through postsecondary? 26

27 HEALTH SCIENCE MAPPING IN ACTION: COLUMBUS, OH Teachers attending externships can align their externship more specifically with the course they teach. 27

28 HEALTH SCIENCE MAPPING IN ACTION: COLUMBUS, OH Students in a class can attend specific college exploration programs that align directly with that class 28

29 HEALTH SCIENCE MAPPING IN ACTION: COLUMBUS, OH Community College uses tool to highlight the programs with the most openings and the programs with highest success rates. Students bring the tool on site visits to the hospital. If there is a specific hospital of interest, they are better guided towards the course choice. Employer partner highlights the degrees necessary for each position. 29

30 MATERIALS REVIEW: KEEPING IN MIND THE BIG PICTURE QUESTIONS Remedial courses and prerequisites Equity Policy Messaging 30

31 MATERIALS REVIEW: STACKABLE CREDENTIALS AND NEXT STEPS 31

32 MATERIALS REVIEW: STACKABLE CREDENTIALS AND NEXT STEPS 4 Year University Partnerships Example: Northern Illinois University Applied Associate s Degree BS in Health Sciences 32

33 MATERIALS REVIEW: STACKABLE CREDENTIALS AND NEXT STEPS > Applied and clinical degrees traditionally viewed as career training or terminal 2 year degrees > Identify and communicate courses to students at two-year colleges Identify and communicate high school dual credit courses to create pathways with multiple, defined, and communicated one and off-ramps On and off ramps are necessary for entry level career, career advancement, and credentialing. 33

34 WHERE DOES IT GO FROM HERE? > Next Steps: Expand beyond just Health Science Pathways Deepen connections with 4-year institutions and credentials Include Labor Market data, wage data, and employer engagement Continue to engage new audiences in pathways messaging 34

35 TABLE ACTIVITY - Using the tool distributed, identify what you would would promote as a Best Bet course to a student. - Table Discussion: - Does the table agree? - What other information do you need? 35

36 TABLE ACTIVITY: COMMUNICATIONS Each table has a specific audience, from the perspective of your audience what information would you want to communicate by using this tool? What information needs to be added for your audience? Think occupations, wages, credentials, degrees, etc. 36

37 TABLE ACTIVITY: REPORT OUT Don t mention your audience! 37

38 QUESTIONS? 38

39 THANK YOU LEAH MOSCHELLA 39