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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Initiative. BRIDGING JOBS TO CAREERS: Work-based Learning In Behavioral Health District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund Philadelphia, PA. Project Goals.
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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Initiative BRIDGING JOBS TO CAREERS: Work-based Learning In Behavioral Health District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund Philadelphia, PA
Project Goals • Create work-based learning curriculum for frontline staff articulated with college credit certificate and AS Degree • Provide accessible program engaging workers and supervisors • Increase wages of graduates • Implement sustainable, replicable model with ROI for employer partners
Partnership Model Diverse employer partners • Temple Episcopal Hospital: Large, centralized location; unionized workforce • Public Health Management Corporation: Mid-sized, residential agency; multi sites; non-union Sustainable labor-management partnership as intermediary • District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund
Work-based Learning:Building on Competencies • Identify standards for knowledge, skills, and abilities at entry level and higher level(s) as basis for wage steps • Create WBL curricula that integrates identified competencies with innovative delivery of instruction • Link competencies to college credit that provides a portable, recognized credential
Comparison of Traditional Classroom and WBL Models In Work-based Learning: • Competencies based on evidence based research • Competencies uniformly linked to workplace skills • Competencies standardized across diverse work settings • Instructional methodology is standardized • Employer and supervisors are engaged in course delivery • Competency attainment is linked to career ladder advancement
Benefits to Employer • Cost effective training delivery • Engagement of employee in learning & improving competency-based skills • Increased employee effectiveness & performance • Requirements for training & program improvement met in meaningful way • Maximize $’s invested in training
Benefits Frontline Workers • Access to seamless educational pathway • Access to college credits and credential • Increased confidence and job performance • Access to career development • Access to career advancement and higher wages
Behavioral Health Education Ladder Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health Associate’s Degree in Health & Human Services Behavioral Health Collegiate Certificate (30 credits) Work Based Learning: Technician Certificate plus 21 credits
For More Information: Contact: Cheryl Feldman cfeldman@1199ctraining.org