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Kentucky ’ s Vision

Kentucky ’ s Vision. To implement a collaborative career pathways model that prepares students to be college and career ready. Core Values Changed economy by putting more educated people to work In-demand workforce credentials Cohesive policy framework shared by all partners

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Kentucky ’ s Vision

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  1. Kentucky’s Vision • To implement a collaborative career pathways model that prepares students to be college and career ready. • Core Values • Changed economy by putting more educated people to work • In-demand workforce credentials • Cohesive policy framework shared by all partners • Meaningful state and local partnerships • Collaborative academic model that includes: • A student-first approach • A model grounded in differing learning styles with recognition of learning disabilities • 21st century skills • Blended learning approach that uses state-of-the-art technology • Good formative assessment • Relevant instruction with purpose • Comprehensive support services to prevent “drop-off” points • Holistic advising services

  2. Partnerships Accelerating Opportunity Kentucky is engaging a number state and local partnerships to ensure more workers have the skills they need for today's good jobs through innovative educational opportunities for adults that provides a valuable credential. • Kentucky Cabinet for Education & Workforce Development* • Kentucky Chamber of Commerce • Kentucky Community & Technical College System* • Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education/Kentucky Adult Education* • Kentucky Department of Workforce Investment • Kentucky Workforce Investment Board • Business and Industry Partners • *Core Partners

  3. Early Successes • 30 AO programs at 11 colleges • Bringing students to the college who would not otherwise have enrolled • More than 1,000 students enrolled • More than 750 credentials earned • Students making basic skills gains • Students making Dean’s lists • Students persisting in pathway after AOKY • Students becoming employed Testimonials: aoky.kctcs.edu/Testimonials

  4. Scaling AOKY • Mentorship Model • Phase II Colleges were matched up with Phase I college based on regional proximity • Phase I College served as mentor • Provide guidance, technical assistance, share lessons learned & best practices • Eight Phase I Colleges: Began Implementation January 2012 • Eight Phase II Colleges: Began Planning January 2013 GATEWAY Ashland MAYSVILLE JEFFERSON Big Sandy OWENSBORO BLUEGRASS Henderson Elizabethtown Hazard MADISONVILLE Somerset Southcentral KY WEST KY SOUTHEAST KY Hopkinsville PHASE I COLLEGES Phase II Colleges

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