Work-Based Learning as a Dynamic System CCCAOE Spring Conference March 8, 2018 Sacramento, California
Today s Agenda Introductions The why and the what of work-based learning College-specific and regional ecosystems and approaches o Central/Mother Lode Regional Consortium o College of the Canyons o Orange Coast Work-Based Learning and Placement Collaborative The Work-Based Learning Planning and Tools Pilot Hot seat: Facilitated conversation with panelists Your thoughts?
Why Work-Based Learning? In the context of career pathways, work-based learning plays a central role in bridging the classroom and the world of work, leading to improved educational and employment outcomes for participants. 1 1 Cahill, Charlotte. Making Work-Based Learning Work. Jobs for the Future, 2016. http://www.jff.org/publications/making-work-based-learning-work
The Work-Based Learning Continuum Career Awareness Learning ABOUT Work Career Exploration Learning ABOUT Work Educational strategy that focuses on developing technical and employability skills by connecting students directly with employers Career Preparation Learning THROUGH Work Career Training Learning FOR Work
Work-Based Learning Continuum Activities Career Awareness Learning ABOUT Work Career Exploration Learning ABOUT Work Career Preparation Learning THROUGH Work Career Training Learning FOR Work Guest Speaker Workplace Tour Informational Interview Job Shadow Work Experience Internship Internship Apprenticeship
Labor Market WBL Marketplace Employer Student Intermediary College
Central/Mother Lode Regional Consortium Participating Colleges: Bakersfield College Clovis Community College Fresno City College Merced College Modesto Junior College Porterville College Reedley College San Joaquin Delta Community College College of the Sequoias West Hills College, Coalinga West Hills College, Lemoore
Central/Mother Lode Regional Consortium Workplace Internship Development Regional Project Targeted services to CTE students with a goal of earning a certificate or associate degree aimed at technical training, with a desire to enter directly into the workforce upon successful completion of their CTE program. Centers/Points of Service provide services to assist in internship/job placement and career/cte specific education guidance. The focus of this office is to provide an opportunity for each CTE program completer to put the skill sets they have developed, to work in a real world application; soft skills development; guest speakers; career exploration and facility tours; mentoring/life coaches; communities of practice for college faculty and staff Providing a pathway to internships as a natural progression to the success of all CTE students. Converting the Stories of the Heart to Real Data Goal to track the student s educational path and employment; connect the student to employer; provide tools for portfolio and professional development, and career readiness; connect the employer to colleges and to prospective employees. And Crushing the Competition & Making Learning Relevant
College of the Canyons
Orange County Work-Based Learning & Job Placement Collaborative Participating Colleges: Coastline Community College Cypress College Fullerton College Golden West College Irvine Valley College North Orange Continuing Education Saddleback College Santa Ana College Santiago Canyon College
Orange County WBLJP Collaborative
Orange County WBLJP Collaborative VISION All Orange County Community Colleges, students, community partners, and employers are engaged and working collaboratively on a seamless platform to meet the needs of job seekers, employers, and our region.
Orange County WBLJP Collaborative VALUES 1. The continuum from career exploration to job placement. 2. Employer centric (ease of use, single point of entry, and single profile). 3. Job-seeker centric (ease of use, single point of entry, and portable portfolio). 4. Partnering with intermediaries and community agencies. 5. Respect existing community college and business partnerships. 6. Building on and expanding existing best practices. 7. Scalability and sustainability. 8. Outcome Metrics accountability.
Orange County WBLJP Collaborative MISSION Develop an Orange County regional workforce development platform that will: 1. Promote student career exploration and employability skills attainment. 2. Encourage employer engagement with students, faculty, and educational programs. 3. Support student work-based learning and job placement opportunities. 4. Cultivate data collection of student and employer metrics.
Orange County WBLJP Collaborative GOALS 1. Develop a single point of access for all employers to reduce the barrier to finding qualified employees and increasing access to colleges, faculty, programs, and students. 2. Create job/employability skill building opportunities for all students to ensure their success in finding and maintaining quality employment. 3. Maximize access to work-based learning and employment opportunities for all students. 4. Share relevant data collection and reporting information. 5. Coordinate a regional approach that includes the strengths and resources of colleges, adult education, business/industry, K-12s, universities, and other community partners. 6. Provide access to system tools that support the colleges and region s workforce development efforts. 7. Deliver platform and tools professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, community partners, and employers. 8. Offer platform and tools training for students.
Work-Based Learning Planning & Tools Pilot Overview 18-month initiative, endorsed by the CCCCO 32 colleges participating: 6 individual colleges 1 community college district 3 consortia Facilitated by Foundation for California Community Colleges, Jobs for the Future, and others 4 Core objectives 1. Establish a common understanding of WBL 2. Strengthen college and regional WBL systems 1. Refine technologies and services that support WBL at scale 2. Build the evidence base for long-term investment in WBL
Participating Colleges Central/Mother Lode Regional Consortium Bakersfield College Clovis Community College Fresno City College Merced College Modesto Junior College Porterville College Reedley College San Joaquin Delta Community College College of the Sequoias West Hills College, Coalinga West Hills College, Lemoore Orange County Work-Based Learning & Job Placement Collective Coastline Community College Cypress College Fullerton College Golden West College Irvine Valley College North Orange Continuing Education Saddleback College Santa Ana College Santiago Canyon College Individual Colleges Chaffey College College of the Canyons East Los Angeles College Pasadena City College Rio Hondo College West Valley College North Far North Regional Consortium Butte College Feather River College Shasta College Ventura County Community College District Moorpark College Oxnard College Ventura College
Phase I Work-Based Learning System Planning Brokering Activities along the Work-Based Learning Continuum Student Employer WBL Pilot Dimensions of WBL Student Readiness College Personnel Engagement Employer Engagement Partner Roles and Responsibilities Pilot Scope Resources and Technical Assistance JFF Dimensions of WBL Vision & Goals Governance & Decision- Making Systems & Personnel Curriculum & Experiences Funding and Sustainability Communication & Engagement Metrics & Reporting System Building
Phase II Career Experience Suite
Hot Seat: Facilitated Conversation with Our Panelists Work-based learning ecosystems: Characteristics and opportunities Institutionalizing and scaling work-based learning Guidance on getting started
Your thoughts?
Thank You! Haden Springer, Foundation for California Community Colleges hsrpinger@foundationccc.org Karri Hammerstrom, Central-Mother Lode Regional Consortium Karri.Hammerstrom@reedleycollege.edu Harriet Happel, College of the Canyons Harriet.Happel@canyons.edu David Gatewood, Golden West College dgatewood2@gwc.cccd.edu