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PATHWAYS TENNESSEE
PATHWAYS TENNESSEE
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PATHWAYS TENNESSEE
Agenda Education/Workforce Statistics Pathways TN Overview Pathways TN in Action How to be Involved An Educators Perspective
Objectives Why Pathways TN is important What the initiative aims to
accomplish How you can be involved
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Source: Schleicher (2007) based on OECD data. Percentage of tertiary type A graduates to the population at the typical age of graduation.
US “on time” completion rates are alarmingly low
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Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment
Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers
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The current US reality: only 40% of 27-year olds have earned an AA or higher
In Tennessee, only 32% of citizens have an AA or higher
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Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment
Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers
60% of US citizens compete for jobs in this range
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9Source: “Drive to 55” Tennessee overview: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
PATHWAYS TENNESSEE OVERVIEW
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Pathways to Prosperity Report• Published in February 2011
• William Symonds, Robert Schwartz & Ronald Ferguson
• Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE)• Widely acclaimed nationally and globally
• April 2012: Invited to submit Letter of Interest
• June 2012: Selected to join Pathways to Prosperity Network (PTPN)
• PTPN is a consortium of JFF, HGSE and nine states:
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news_events/features/2011/Pathways_to_Prosperity_Feb2011.pdf
• California• Georgia • Illinois• Massachusetts • Missouri
• New York
• North Carolina• Ohio • Tennessee
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PATHWAYS TENNESSEE
Overall GoalTo provide Tennessee students in grades 7th-14th/16th access to rigorous academic/career pathways, which are interlinked with local, regional, and state economic/labor market needs and trends in order to develop and promote a workforce that is educated and skilled in their chosen fields.
Statewide PlanGoal will be achieved through a statewide policy-oriented, initiative-driven, data-supported plan based on identified regional strengths/opportunities and willing local and regional network partners.
Statewide Planning & Implementation Team• Department of Economic & Community Development• Department of Education• Department of Labor & Workforce Development• Governor’s Office
• State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE)• Tennessee Business Roundtable • Tennessee Higher Education Commission• Tennessee State Board of Education• Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA)
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Building Tennessee’s Pathways: Aligning Tennessee’s Educational Achievement Goals with Its Diverse Industry
Needs and Opportunities
Image Credit: Corporate Voices for Working Families
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Pathways Must:
Have multiple
entry and exit points
Transition seamlessly
from secondary
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Allows for college
credit and industry
certifications in high
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Encourage/ support active
industry involvement in student
learning
Have regional
workforce relevance
Source: Clagett & Hale (2012) “The Promise of Career Pathways Systems Change”
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High School Program of Study (Advanced Manufacturing)
Technology College (Industry Certification)
Mechatronics Engineer$82,440
Community College (A.A./A.S)
Mechanical Engineering Technician $50,660
University or College (B.A./B.S)
CNC Operator$35,580
High School Program of Study (Health Science)
Technology College (Industry Certification)
Cytotechnologist$57,580
Community College (A.A./A.S)
Medical Lab Tech $37,240
University or College (B.A./B.S)
Phlebotomist$29,730
What Does A Pathway Look Like?
RELEVANTCareer Awareness
(Grades 7-14)
Work Based Learning(grades 7-14)
Early Postsecondary Opportunities(Grades 9-12)
Stackable Credential(Grades 9+)
SUSTAINABLEIndustry
Engagement
Secondary &Postsecondary
Alignment
Community Awareness
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PATHWAYS TENNESSEE
IS NOT:• Is not state mandated- no forced
participation• Is not sustained on the state level• Is not trying to “reinvent the wheel”• Is not just an education initiative• Is not intended to be additional
work
IS:• Is a way to think regionally• Is an alignment initiative• Is a shift in culture - education,
industry and community must work together
• Is thoughtful planning, and data driven decision making
• Is done with the best interest of our students and communities in mind
• Is locally and regionally driven
WORK-BASED LEARNING
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Industry Awareness
Career Awareness
Career Exploration
Career PreparationCareer Training
Work-Based Learning
• Work-based learning builds on past experiences and prepares for postsecondary
Work-Based Learning
• Apprenticeship• Clinical Experience• Internship• Co-Op• Field trips• Job Shadow• Service Learning
• Project-based Learning (In- or out-of-school)
• Teacher Externships• Career Fairs• Classroom Speakers
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PATHWAYS IN ACTIONUpper Cumberland
SoutheastSouthwest
Questions for You
What role does education play in workforce development?
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2012-13• Upper Cumberland• Southeast
2013-14
• East • Greater Memphis• Southwest
Pathways TN Regions
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Current Regions
Upper Cumberland (Jackson, Overton, Putnam, Warren, White)• Intermediary: Highlands of Tennessee• Advanced Manufacturing Pathway• Health Sciences Pathway• Grade 7 Module for 2014 cohort• Implementation of Academic/Career Coaches
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High School Program of Study (Advanced Manufacturing)
Technology College (Industry Certification)
Mechatronics Engineer$82,440
Community College (A.A./A.S)
Mechanical Engineering Technician $50,660
University or College (B.A./B.S)
CNC Operator$35,580
High School Program of Study (Health Science)
Technology College (Industry Certification)
Cytotechnologist$57,580
Community College (A.A./A.S)
Medical Lab Tech $37,240
University or College (B.A./B.S)
Phlebotomist$29,730
What Does A Pathway Look Like?
RELEVANTCareer Awareness
(Grades 7-14)
Work Based Learning(grades 7-14)
Early Postsecondary Opportunities(Grades 9-12)
Stackable Credential(Grades 9+)
SUSTAINABLEIndustry
Engagement
Secondary &Postsecondary
Alignment
Community Awareness
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Upper Cumberland Regional PartnershipsHigh School Program of Study (Advanced Manufacturing)
Cookeville HSMonterey HSUpperman HSJackson County HS
Technology College (Industry Certification)
TTU – College of Engineering
Community College (A.A./A.S)
Nashville State Community College - Cookeville
University or College (B.A./B.S)
TCAT - Livingston
High School Program of Study (Health Sciences)
Cookeville HSLivingston AcademyMonterey HSUpperman HSJackson County HSWhite County HS
Technology College (Industry Certification)
TTU – School of Nursing
Community College (A.A./A.S)
Volunteer State Community College- Livingston
University or College (B.A./B.S)
TCAT - Livingston
Regional Notes:• 13 feeder middle schools
participating in Pathways TN• dedicated industry for
pathways e.g.• Automated Tool
Company• Cummins Filtration• Cookeville Regional
Hospital• Highlands Medical
Center
Current Regions
Southeast (Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn)• Intermediary: Chattanooga Public Education Foundation• Advanced Manufacturing Pathway• Information Technology Pathway• Implementation of School Liasons• Will have courses in place for 2014 school year
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2013-14 Regions
Southwest Region• Region Identified April 2013• Fact Finding Trip Completed August 2013• Asset Mapping Completed September 2013• Regional Convenings Held October 2013• Regional Intermediary – TBD• Regional Steering Committee – TBD• Pathways - TBD
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Questions for You
What are some ways to involve employers in your community?
HOW TO BE INVOLVED“Create something that will make the world awesome.” – Kid President
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Who are the employers in our community? Who are the larger employers, what common vacancies are anticipated with smaller
employers What do those occupations look like and what skills are needed What are the anticipated earnings for the emerging jobs
What knowledge and skills are required for local occupations? Academic skills, technical skills, “soft” skills
How do we support the transitions from middle-high-postsecondary-career What postsecondary credentials or industry certifications are needed in the area? What are the programs in high school that align to community needs? What are the gaps?
How do we inform parents and students on: New jobs/industries in the future New trends in existing industries What are the economic development priorities 2, 5 and 10 years out
Checklist 1: Collect DataData-Driven Decision Making
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Checklist 2: PlanningTranslating Pathways TN to your system
Have a strong Industry Advisory Council and develop relationships with local businesses and community intermediaries
Program choice and curriculum development in alignment with community needsProgram improvement (facilities, resources, public relations, legislative and financial
support)Student engagement, placement, and career advisingCommunity engagement to drive funding, communications, support
Develop relationships with local postsecondary institutions and build bridges
Early postsecondary opportunities (dual credit/dual enrollment)
Strengthen career advising to support students in choosing a pathway
Align high school programs of study to postsecondary offerings
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Develop a strong understanding of the needs of your students and community
Conduct research-based local planning for CTE programs
Offer opportunities for career guidance for students
Offer Work Based Learning opportunities for all students
Support opportunities for students to practice and demonstrate their learning through CTSO events, work-based learning, etc.
Implement aligned curriculum and communicate long-term goals and objectives of your local CTE program to students, parents, employers and the community
Checklist 3: Implementation and SupportDeveloping rigorous, relevant, learner-focused programs leads to clear career pathways
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Having strong business and industry input and clear opportunities for students could be the difference in:
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Unemployment Workforce Growth
AN EDUCATORS PERSPECTIVESANDRA CROUCHDirector, White County Schools
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