THE PROVIDENCE PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY

PROJECT (PPPP)

Office of Career and Technical EducationLuke Driver, Director

Sharon Contreras, Chief Academic Officer

Presentation Agenda

The National and Global Perspective The Pathways to Prosperity Report Post-Secondary Education Credentials (PSEs)

The Concept of Multiple PathwaysPPSD’s Career and Technical Education

System Overview of CTE Pathways A look at a sample Pathway

Our Vision for the Future Based in Labor Market Research Areas for growth

U.S. Secretary of EducationArne Duncan

February 2011 Report

The National and Global Perspective

The National and Global Perspective

Post-Secondary Education (PSE) is necessary to compete in the global economy in 2010 and beyond:

Between 1973 and 2007, we added 63 million jobs

Jobs held by those with no more than a High School education fell by 2 million over this period

Workers with a HS education or less now make up just 41% of workforce, as compared to 72% in 1971

Source: Center on Education and the Workforce, Bill Symonds, Harvard University

On Average, PSE leads to Much Higher Earnings

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

The National and Global Perspective

“College for All” needs to be broadened to mean a meaningful “Post-High School Education (PSE) credential” for All

A meaningful credential can be earned in many ways:

Industry CertificationsTechnical DegreesCommunity CollegeApprenticeshipsThe MilitaryFour year college

-- Bill Symonds, Harvard University

Multiple Pathways defined:

A robust and viable system of public education programs of study that span grades 6 to 16, and prepare students for both post secondary education and their choice of gainful careers.

Multiple Pathways

Key Elements:

Pathways are organized around broad industry sectors (e.g., specialty trades, biomedical & health science, engineering, military, or digital media),

Pathways integrate college-prep academics with career technical coursework using a project-based approach,

Pathways include a work-based learning component that brings additional relevance and connection to the pathway learning experience.

Post Secondary Credential(s)

Gainful Employed in Career of Choice

Career and Technical Education Pathways in Providence

PPSD Career ClustersPPSD Career Clusters Other Career ClustersOther Career Clusters

Architecture and Construction

Arts, AV, and Communications

Education and Training Health Sciences Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, and

Security Transportation,

Distribution, and Logistics

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Business Management and Administration

Finance Government and Public

Administration Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Marketing

9 of 16 National Career Clusters

CTE Pathways

Industry Credentials and Articulation Agreements

with Colleges and Universities for PPSD students

The National Center for Construction Education and Research certification

Occupational Safety and Health Administration certification

Food safety certification

National Restaurant Associationcertification

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence certification

Certified Medical Assistant

RI Cosmetology and Barbering License

Microsoft certification

Articulation agreements

Grade 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Middle School Web Exploratory

PCTAElectrical TechnologyGREEN TECHNOLOGY

Program of Study•Electrical Tech Exploratory•Electrical Tech 1•Electrical Tech 2•Electrical Tech 3

•NCCER Certificate 1, 2, 3•OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Card•Hours earned toward State apprenticeship requirement

Baccalaureate Engineering Degree

I’d like to be an Electrician or an Engineer…

Electrical Engineer, Business Owner

Electrician Apprenticeship

Associate Degree

OR

Career Pathway Diagram

LicensedElectrician,

Wiring, Security,

Green Tech

New England TechUp to 19 Post

Secondary Credits

GRADE 7 Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners

SAMPLE: Electrical Technology Program of Study

How CTE Students Learn at High Levels

Work-BasedUnfamiliar

Environments

Example: PCTA Robotics Team

State Champions

Comparison of Graduation and Drop Out Rates in Lawrence MA

Greater Regional VTHSStudents #

Greater Regional VTHSGrad. Rate(4 year)

GLRDrop out rate

Lawrence DistrictStudents #

Lawrence District9-12Grad. Rate(4 year)

DistrictDrop out rate

All students 274 74.6% 10.1% 915 48.1% 29.7%

LEP 32 75.0% 5.0% 230 42.6% 33.0%

Special Education

62 63.3% 5.0% 163 22.1% 44.8%

Low Income 208 75.2% 11.1% 855 47.6% 29.5%

African American

6 83.3% 0.0% 23 56.5% 26.1%

Hispanic 202 70.2% 10.7% 807 45.8% 29.9%

White 64 70.2% 8.8% 59 45.8% 32.2%

2010 Exit Survey Data by CTE Program of Study

N = 80

N = 86

2010 Exit Survey Data by CTE Program of Study

N = 126

N = 98

Selected Expanding Rhode Island Industries

Industry Title Actual jobs 2008

Projected 2018

Projected growth

Growth Rate

Educational Services

46,309 51,000 4,691 10.1%

Food Services 38,807 42,000 3,193 8.3%

Hospitals 25,887 29,000 3,113 12.0%

Scientific and Technical Services

21,643 27,975 6,332 29.3%

Ambulatory Health

22,927 27,285 4,358 19.0%

Nursing and Residential Care

18,349 21,225 2,876 15.7%

Specialty Trades 13,393 14,950 1,557 11.6%

Social Assistance 10,622 13,600 2,978 28.0%

Management of Companies

9,299 10,500 1,201 12.9%

Personal Care Services

5,922 6,600 678 11.5%

Internet, Web, Data

2,559 3,715 1,156 45.2%

- Source: RI Department of Labor and TrainingDenotes PPSD pathway

Largest pools of RI jobs projected in 2018

Allied Heath Care: 65,010Educational Services: 51,000Food Services: 42,000Scientific / Technical: 27,975Administrative Services: 25,000Specialty Trades: 14,950

- Source: RI Department of Labor and Training

3 Growth Areas for CTE Pathways

Allied Health Care / STEM Ambulatory Health Care Services Hospitals Nursing and Residential Care Social Assistance

Educational Services Early Childhood to Post-Secondary

Scientific and Technical Services / STEM Specialized Design, Architectural, Engineering,

VeterinaryComputer Information Technology /STEM

Internet-Related Services

Growth Areas for CTE Pathways

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math – Related Services Engineering / Robotics / Aerospace Advanced Manufacturing / Bio-Manufacturing Homeland and Internet Security /Counter-Terrorism Advanced Medicine Health Care

Business Entrepreneurship, Management, and Services

Next Steps

Align CTE programming and pathways to labor market growth areas

Expand programming to increase student participation

Add Career Academies under additional Career Clusters in comprehensive high schools

Amend the Graduation PolicyLink pathways, grades 7-12Reorganize School-Based Coordinator

positions

Next Steps

Link to the Business Sector--full partners in the Pathways system Organize an associated 501 (c) 3 non-profit to

funnel business sector resources to CTE programs

Negotiate Real Opportunities for Work-based Learning and Jobs

Our Vision for the Future

Globally Competitive and High Performing

“The need to re-imagine and remake career and technical education is urgent. CTE has an enormous, if often overlooked impact on students,

school systems, and our ability to prosper as a nation.”-- Arne Duncan

February 2, 2011