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Connecting CTE to Adult Career Pathways Brian Durham, Senior Director for Academic Affairs & Career and Technical Education Jennifer Foster, Associate VP for Adult Education & Workforce Development Illinois Community College Board, Forum for Excellence Conference September 26, 2013
The Big Picture of Reform High School Initiatives Programs of Study Race to the Top Illinois Pathways Initiative Completion Initiatives Complete College America National Completion Agenda Illinois Completion Agenda Adult Career Pathways Initiatives Accelerating Opportunity Adult Education Alignment Alliance for Quality Career Pathways Community College System Workforce Strategic Plan 3
The Completion Agenda 60% of Adults with postsecondary credentials by 2025 By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world. President Obama, February 24, 2009 4
Supply Falling Short of Demand Number of high school graduates is stabilizing. Statistics demonstrate that the natural growth in the next generation of skilled replacement workers is not going to meet the demand. Illinois will produce about the same number of high school graduates in 2015 as in 2005. After reaching a peak in 2009 at 134,495, Illinois is expected to see annual reductions in the number of public high school graduates through 2015. The high school graduate pipeline in Illinois is not expected to provide near the growth needed to replace baby boomers exiting the workforce. Source: WICHE, 2008. 5
A National Need for Pathways from ABE to Marketable Credentials 93 million adults with basic or below basic literacy 13% of adults ages 25-64 have less than a high school credential 29% have a high school credential but no college. By 2018, only 36 percent of total jobs will require workers with just a high school diploma or less Since 1979, investments in adult education and workforce development programs have declined in real terms by more than 70%. Postsecondary credentials are the gateway to family-supporting wages that those credentials are critical to breaking the intergenerational transmission of poverty in America. 6
Educational Attainment Key to Skilled Workforce Percent of adults with associate's degree or higher, by age and race/ethnicity, 2006. Increasing college degrees among all Illinois students will be crucial for Illinois to meet the workforce needs of the future. 7 7 Source: IBHE Public Agenda for College and Career Success
Percent of population age 25-64 with an associate s degree or higher, 2006 Regional variations in college credentials show large gaps and opportunities in raising the level of educational attainment in Illinois. 8 Source: IBHE Public Agenda for College and Career Success
Changing Workforce Needs Since 1973, jobs that require at least some college have exploded while opportunities for those with just a high school education have shrunk dramatically 9 Source: CPS data, various years; Center on Education and the Workforce and Pathways to Prosperity
The Problem of Disconnected Pathways Traditional ABE/GED Programs Developmental Education Postsecondary Career Programs Lack of alignment with career/technical credential programs postsecondary entrance requirements The black hole of developmental education: Low completion rates for underprepared students Remediation not customized to career pathway requirements Programs lack supports and are ill-equipped to meet the needs of nontraditional students Multiple Loss Points Low rates of program completion and credential attainment 10
Career Pathways Approach (working definition) An approach to connecting progressive levels of basic skills and postsecondary education, training, and supportive services --in specific sectors or cross-sector occupations --in a way that optimizes the progress and success of individuals including those with limited education, English, skills, and/or work experience --in helping individual secure marketable credentials, familysupporting employment, and further education and employment opportunities Career pathways help employers meet their workforce needs and help states and communities strengthen their workforces and economies. 11
State and Foundation Support for Career Pathways 12 ~11 states have explored or adopted career pathways for educationally underprepared adults and youth: AR, CA, KY, IL, MA, OH, OR, PA, VA, WA and WI ~13 states have explored or adopted career pathway bridges: IL, IN, KY, KS, LA, MD, MN, NC, OH, OR, VA, WA, and WI Several states have explored or adopted career pathways for high school-to-college Major national initiatives including: Ford Bridges to Opportunity NGA Pathways to Advancement Breaking Through Shifting Gears Accelerating Opportunity
Recent Federal Support for [Adult] Career Pathways 13 Grants Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HHS, 2010) Workforce Innovation Fund and TAACCCT (rounds I-III) grants (DOL, 2012-2013) Advancing Career and Technical Education in State and Local Career Pathway Systems (OVAE, 2012) Technical Assistance to Build State Career Pathway Systems (OVAE, 2013) Guidance and TA Federal Career Pathways Institute (DOL and ED, 2010-2011) Joint letter of commitment to promote use of career pathways (DOL, ED, and HHS, April 2012) Evaluation ISIS evaluation of career pathway programs (HHS, launched in late 2007; 10 year initiative) Looking forward Spring 2013: WIF Pay for Success model Round IV of TAACCCT $8b Community College to Career Fund in the President s FY14 budget $12.5b Pathways Back to Work in the President s FY14 budget All indications are that the federal government will continue to support and promote career pathways
The Adult Education Population The eligible population is adults who have attained 16 years of age; who are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under State law; and who: 14 lack sufficient mastery of basic educational skills to enable the individuals to function effectively in society; do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have not achieved an equivalent level of education; or are unable to speak, read, or write the English language
FY 2014 Priorities for Adult Education- 15 Creating Pathways for Adult Learners Develop a Career Pathway System Focus on Evidence Based Reading Instruction Alignment with CCCR Technology Skills Expand Bridge Programs Integrated Learning Opportunity Acceleration Strategies Programs Conduct Research in Adult Education Professional Development and Training Teacher Quality and Effectiveness Data and Accountability
Connecting Career & Technical Education to Adult Career Pathways Accelerating Opportunity Illinois Career & Academic Pathways Initiative Alliance for Quality Career Pathways Workforce Strategic Plan CTE s role and how to get there 16
Accelerating Opportunity Gates Foundation and Joyce Foundation Managed by Jobs for the Future, in partnership with: Washington State, State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) National College Transition Network (NCTN) 17
Integrated Model Accelerating Opportunity Uses the Washington State s IBEST - Integrated Basic Education Skills Training initiative as a model of implementation in each state. Illinois is One of Eleven States selected to participate in the Design Grant - $200,000 One of four states selected to receive an implementation grant -$1.6 million over three years 18
The Original Eight Colleges City College of Chicago Daley College College of Lake County Danville Area College Elgin Community College Lake Land College Lewis and Clark Community College Lincoln Land Community College McHenry County College 19
Outcomes and Deliverables: Produce a total of 2,526 credential (8 colleges) Transcripted college level professional-technical credit in the semester in which it is earned (12 credits) Achievement of marketable, stackable, credit bearing certificates and degrees. Demonstrate college readiness by-passing developmental education. Comprehensive Academic Social and Student Supports Acceleration strategies, including contextualized, online, dual enrollment including paired courses, and team teaching (50% overlap in instruction) 20
Illinois Career & Academic Preparation System (ICAPS) What is it? Illinois version of the I-BEST Model Integrated Basic and Education Skill Training Blend of basic and technical skills model Intensive Transition Services Credit Bearing Team Teaching Approach 21
ICAPS/AO Requirements Explicit articulation of two or more educational pathways, linked to career pathways, which begin with adult basic education or ESL and continue to a one year college-level certificate and beyond; Evidence of strong local demand for the selected pathways, including the presence on the Workforce Investment Board demand list for the local area or other local data demonstrating robust demand; Acceleration strategies, including contextualized learning and the use of hybrid (online and classroom-based) course designs; Use of support class is required 22
ICAPS/AO Requirements Evidence-based dual enrollment strategies, including paired courses and I-BEST-like approaches; Comprehensive academic and social student supports (e.g., tutoring, child care, transportation, access to public benefits, subsidized jobs); Achievement of marketable, stackable, credit-bearing certificates and degrees award of some college-level professional-technical credits, which must be transcripted the semester in which they are earned; and Team teaching is a requirement with a 50% overlap CTE and Basic Skills Partnerships with Workforce Investment Boards and/or employers and college readiness, with an explicit goal of bypassing developmental education; 23
Four Key Priorities Scalability of the AO Model Sustainability Collaborations Partnerships
The Alliance for Quality Career Pathways The goal of the Alliance is to identify a framework that defines a high-quality career pathway system, including: Benchmarks and quality indicators Shared set of performance metrics for measuring and managing their success. 10 Alliance States: Arkansas, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. National Advisory Group of ~15 national organizations. CLASP is the lead and facilitator. 25
The Alliance for Quality Career Pathways (cont.) The final product of AQCP will be a customizable framework and self-assessment tool that can be used to: Enhance quality of existing career pathway efforts; Fast track and improve new career pathway efforts; and Inform evaluation(s) of career pathway efforts. 26 A beta framework will be launched in Spring 2013; Final work will be completed in 2014 after Alliance states have tested the appropriateness and usefulness of the benchmarks, indicators, and metrics.
Two Parts of the Framework: Criteria/Indicators + Metrics 27
Beta Criteria for High-Quality CP Systems STATE 1. Commit to a shared vision and strategy 2. Provide resources 3. Implement supportive state policies 4. Use data and shared measures LOCAL/REGIONAL 1. Commit to a shared vision and strategy 2. Engage employers 3. Provide resources 4. Implement supportive local/regional policies 5. Adopt evidenced-based practices 6. Use data and shared measures 28
AQCP career pathway metrics A comprehensive set of career pathway metrics will support: Performance measurement of pathway programs and systems; Focus on reducing disincentives to serve underprepared and lower skilled participants. Continuous improvement of pathway programs and systems; Shared performance accountability framework; Evaluation of career pathway system impacts on participants. 29
AQCP career pathway metrics A comprehensive set of career pathway metrics will support: Performance measurement of pathway programs and systems; Focus on reducing disincentives to serve underprepared and lower skilled participants. Continuous improvement of pathway programs and systems; Shared performance accountability framework; Evaluation of career pathway system impacts on participants. 30
Overview of beta career pathway metrics A. Interim Education and Training Outcomes (9) B. Pathway Education and Training Outcomes (5) C. Labor Market Outcomes (7) Note: Not all pathways will use all metrics it depends on the pathway design. 31
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AQCP Next Steps July-December 2013: Alliance states review and field-test framework; CLASP seek feedback outside Alliance Winter 2014: CLASP and Alliance partners incorporate feedback Spring 2014: CLASP and Alliance partners release Version 1.0 of framework and self-assessment tools Future: CLASP work with any interested states to provide technical assistance to use tool to build quality career pathway systems 33
Strategic Plan for Workforce Education Focus on strengthening system-wide visibility and impact by aligning workforce education and training Purpose: lay the foundation for future workforce initiatives in the state, attract business, and develop educational opportunities to support students success as they prepare to enter the workforce. 34
Strategic Plan for Workforce Education Ensure education and economic competitiveness at the local and state levels; Strengthen Business and Industry relationships; Maximize employer engagement in the development of relevant programs that will lead to sustainable wages; Enhance education and training at all levels of the system including adult education, business and industry, career and technical education, and continuing education; and Provide integrated options for students to move them quickly into career pathway programs/programs of Study (POS). 35
Strategic Plan for Workforce Education Positioning the Illinois Community College System as the Illinois leader in addressing workforce education and training needs; Developing a statewide definition of workforce that is inclusive of all areas of the system; Developing integrated learning options for students to successfully complete career pathway programs; Identifying resources at the state, federal and national levels to support workforce programs and services; Continuing to build educational opportunities for students that meet local and state employment needs; Providing tools and guidelines for the system to use in workforce education and training; and aiding the system to more effectively align with economic development and the state public workforce system. 36
What is CTE s Role? Programs of Study CTE Career High School
What is CTE s Role? Adult Career Pathways CTE Career Basic Skills Instruction
What is CTE s role Strategic Plan Strengthen Business and Industry relationships; Maximize employer engagement in the development of relevant programs that will lead to sustainable wages; Enhance education and training at all levels of the system including adult education, business and industry, career and technical education, and continuing education; and Provide integrated options for students to move them quickly into career pathway programs/programs of Study (POS).
How Do We have to Change to meet these goals? By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world. President Obama, February 24, 2009
In Summary. Common Themes Pathways Partnership Alignments Labor Market Data Meeting Industry Needs Credential Attainment Innovation Completion Accountability