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Session 1 Policy and Partnerships: Solutions From Across the States

Discover the vital role of afterschool programs in addressing the labor shortage and building a skilled workforce. Learn about strategic partnerships, policy initiatives, and funding opportunities to support career readiness and quality programs. Explore how engaging stakeholders and spreading awareness can shape the future of education and workforce development in your state.

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Session 1 Policy and Partnerships: Solutions From Across the States

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  1. Session 1 Policy and Partnerships: Solutions From Across the States

  2. Speakers • James Brown, Executive Director, STEM Education Coalition • Laura Saccente, Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network • Beth Unverzagt, Director, Oregon ASK

  3. Afterschool and Summer Learning Partnerships in Building a Vibrant Workforce

  4. 2018 Economic Survey For the first time, employers cited the labor shortage of skilled and qualified workers as the single most important issue affecting their ability to remain competitive in today’s economy. Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce

  5. How to Work Toward a Vibrant Workforce? Afterschool and summer learning is a vital component and partner in the discussion AFTERSCHOOL IS A KEY INGREDIENT AND MUST BE AT THE TABLE

  6. Strategy One: Bridging Partnerships

  7. Strategy One: Bridging Partnerships

  8. Strategy One: Bridging Partnerships

  9. Strategy Two: Breaking Down Silos Career Readiness State Training and Liaison Support Plan • 10 Career Ready Regions • IU Liaison in each region • Train the Trainer – Bootcamps (Curriculum Integration) • TIW Act 48 event • Stakeholder Engagement Act 48 event • Needs Assessment (Schools to Workforce) • Technical Support/Repository • Data Systems

  10. Strategy Three: Building Policy

  11. Strategy Three: Building Policy Targeted Grants: 8.7 million • 249 Awards Advancing Grants: 9.6 million • 24 Awards • Statewide leadership network • Scale innovative programs

  12. What Success Means for Pennsylvania Students?

  13. Beth Unverzagt OregonASK Executive Director

  14. Oregon Afterschool for Kids Our 3 Hats... • 1 of the 50 State Afterschool Networks • National Afterschool Association • Oregon Girls Collaborative Funded to support STEM Systems and Afterschool STEM Policy work since 2014

  15. SUPPORTING QUALITY PROGRAMS THROUGH: PARTNERSHIPS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY

  16. Growing Workforce Connections • Building Local Partnerships • Workforce Boards • Quality Providers • Statewide Stakeholder Work • ESSA Work Group & Report • Partnering with Oregon School Board Association • Quest for Quality

  17. Building Statewide Engagement • Statewide Stakeholder Work Group • ESSA Recommendations & Report • Policy Opportunities • School Board Policies • Policy Focus Groups • Engaging Decision Makers • Legislative Breakfast • State Leadership Meetings

  18. Spreading the Word about Quality Quest for Quality • This is Afterschool & Summer Learning Campaign • Video Series Kicked off in 2019 • Showcasing Inspiring Student Dreams • Material and resource branding developed • Commitment to Quality coming 2020 • Quality Commitment to STEM Action pilot cohorts, training, coming 2020

  19. Growing Local Champions • Local Partners • Workforce Partnerships • Education Service Districts & School Districts • Community College/Post-Secondary • County Commissioners/Elected Officials • Quality Providers • Authentically Engaging in Addressing Community Need

  20. Ongoing Efforts Workforce Partnership White Riley Peterson Fellow • Creating ELO & Workforce Focused Policy Agenda • Afterschool & Summer Learning Day at the Capitol • Legislator Outreach

  21. Follow Our Efforts Quest for Quality Campaign Beth Unverzagt, Executive Director beth.unverzagt@oregonask.org

  22. Contact Information • James Brown - jfbrown@stemedcoalition.org • Laura Saccente - lsaccente@csc.csiu.org • Beth Unverzagt - beth.unverzagt@oregonask.org

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