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Youth CareerConnect In Massachusetts. Massachusetts Advanced Pathways Program (MAPP) Pathways to Prosperity Network Institute October 3, 2014. GRADES 9-14 INTEGRATED PATHWAYS. Rigorous Academics. System Outcomes:
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Youth CareerConnect In Massachusetts Massachusetts Advanced Pathways Program (MAPP) Pathways to Prosperity Network Institute October 3, 2014
GRADES 9-14 INTEGRATED PATHWAYS Rigorous Academics System Outcomes: Financially sustainable, aligned and integrated 9-14(+) career pathway systems Increased number of skilled workers with credentials of value to the labor market Greater cost efficiencies by reducing duplication of services Postsecondary Pathways Secondary Pathways Stackable Credentials AA/AAS Acceleration & College/Career Readiness through Dual Enrollment, Integrated Instruction, and WBL BA/BS Advanced Skilled Jobs Intern-ships, WBL Low SkilledJobs Semi-Skilled Jobs Middle Skilled Jobs Career and Technical Ed.
YOUTH CAREERCONNECT Reform initiative designed to encourage school districts, higher education, workforce investment systems, nonprofits, and other partners to work together to transform the high school experience for America’s youth. Overarching goals: • Provide education and training that combines academic and technical curricula focused on a specific in-demand industry or career • Increase student employability at graduation • Prepare students for multiple career pathways that include: employment, post-secondary education, long-term occupational skills training, or Registered Apprenticeship
YCC PROGRAM CORE ELEMENTS • Integrated Academic and Career-Focused Learning • Employer Engagement • Individualized Career and Academic Counseling • Work-Based Learning and Exposure to the World of Work • Program Sustainability • Program Performance and Outcomes Our MAPP program is four years, serving grades 9-12.
MA ADVANCED PATHWAYS PROGRAM: MAPP JFF / Pathways to Prosperity Network
BUILDING 9-14 PARTNERSHIPS • Higher Education Partners • Framingham State University • Quinsigamond Community College • Bridgewater State University • Massasoit Community College • Bridgewater State University • Stonehill College • Springfield Technical Community College • Umass Amherst