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NEIU 19 CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM

NEIU 19 CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM. NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009. What is the Career Pathways Program?.

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NEIU 19 CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM

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  1. NEIU 19CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  2. What is the Career Pathways Program? Career Pathways is a scope and sequence of academic and technical courses that prepare students for promising careers based on their unique interests and abilities. How does it work? By helping elementary and middle school students learn about themselves and careers and by allowing high school students to take courses in one of four “Career Clusters”. NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  3. Achieving Excellence in Education Achieving a Countywide Career Pathways Model using the HSTW Ten Key Practices and Organizational Structure. NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  4. The Problems Engagement – attending school and completing (graduating) high school Achievement – academic (and technical) course taking; grades, test scores Transition – to postsecondary education without the need for remediation; and to the workplace NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  5. Transition 84% of high school students anticipate earning a college degree Students who anticipate a degree are unlikely to prepare for a career following high school More than 50% of students who begin college do not earn a degree For students with the lowest high school performance, 80% do not earn a degree Rosenbaum, J.E. (2002) Beyond Empty Promises: Policies To Improve Transitions into College and Jobs. U.S.; Illinois: 42. NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  6. Transition through High School and to College 31% Leave with 0 Credits 100 Start 9th Grade 68 40 27 31% 18 9th Grade Start College Graduate HS in 4 Years Sophomore Graduate College Source: Education Weekly March 2005 NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  7. The Traditional School Solution In the U.S. Out of every 100 High school graduates 70 enroll in college 42 return for their sophomore year 34 advance to their senior year 28 graduate in five years Only 14 find employment in their chosen field UBEC March, 1998 Graduation rates from 4 year colleges have been dropping: In 1982 they were 52.2 % In 2000 they were 41.9 % NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  8. Skill level changes NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  9. The Problem Industry concerns for technical workforce development 80% of high school students preparing for 20% of jobs Jobs 20 H.S. Students 1993 – 27% of business viewed lack of skill workers as a barrier to growth 1998 – 70% NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  10. Percent of Students Who Take Remedial Courses 63% at two-year institutions 40% at four-year institutions The Bridge Project Stanford University NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  11. How Hiring Practices Will Change 28% will reduce hiring those with only a high school diploma 49.5% will increase two-year college graduates Almost 60% will increase their hires of four-year college graduates 42% will increase their hires of post-graduates within next five years The Conference Board NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  12. Oh My Golly! • 2 47% 1 in 8 52%/50 • 44%/45 50 47 6 • 47% 50% 2009 52% • 2010 70% 2010 1 in 3 • 10 16/24 2.9% 55/64 • 36% 10 40% AND NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  13. Houston, we have a problem! “The New High School Diploma is an Associates Degree” NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  14. Develop a career pathways model: • Follow the HSTW organizational structure • Implement the HSTW 10-key practices • Incorporate the best practices of the competing programs • Provide a career pathway for all students. • Focus on career choices and preparation for post-secondary education. • Embrace the key strategies of Project 720 • Participate in the State-wide high school reform network NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  15. 10-key practices parallel Project 720 reform strategies • Higher Expectations • Challenging career & technical studies • Rigorous Academic studies • Challenging program of studies • Work-based learning • Teachers working together • Students actively engaged • Guidance • Extra help • Keeping score NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  16. Career Pathways Organization Curriculum Articulation & Staff Development Marketing Career Ed. Information Evaluation Assessment Steering Committee NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  17. School Superintendents • High School Principals • Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit • Lehigh-Carbon Community College • Lehigh Career & Technical Institute • Temple University • Lehigh Valley Business Education Partnership • Subcommittee Co-Chairpersons • Employers • Middle school administrators NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  18. Steering Committee • Develop Vision and Project Master Plan • Secure and Manage Resources • Ensure Goal Achievement • Staff Development/Curriculum & Articulation • Provide Applied Academics Workshops • Conduct Academic-Vocational Integration Workshops • Provide Mentor Training (School and Work-based) • Adopt Instructional Materials • Develop Model Curriculum Scope and Sequence • Develop Horizontal and Vertical Articulation • Plan County-wide in-services • Integrate state standards NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  19. Career Education and Information • Prepare K-12 comprehensive Career Guidance Plan • Develop Student Career Planners • Develop Teacher resource material • Provide Student / Parent Career Information • Develop a Career Education / Information and Marketing Plan • Secure Linkages to Local Business • Evaluation and Assessment • Survey Stakeholders Annually • Gather & analyze Transcript Analysis Data • Gather Baseline Student Achievement Data • Conduct Graduate Follow-up Survey • Recommend Corrective Actions NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  20. Marketing Committee • Supported by Utilities Business Education Coalition • Three Objectives • All educators knowledgeable in Career Pathways • Parents & students in 9th grade will choose a Career Pathway • The community at large, especially business people, will have a thorough understanding of Career Pathways • One year plan • Administrative workshops held • Counselor surveys and workshops planned • Additional teacher resources under development (FAQ bookmarks and student bookmarks) • Work with local PBS TV station • Provide inserts in LV Chamber of Commerce mailers NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  21. Traditional Academic Grades 9-12 • College Prep Sequence • School & Work Site Mentors • Electives Support Career Choices • Work-based Learning Experiences • Technical Academic Grades 9-12 • Applied Academic Sequence • School & Work Site Mentors • Emphasis on Technical Major • Emphasis on Work-Based Learning NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  22. Career Pathways Model K-5 Career Awareness 6-8 Career Exploration Choose a career pathway from one of the following clusters: • Arts & Humanities • Business and Communications • Engineering/Industrial • Health & Human Services NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  23. Career Pathways Example Arts / Humanities Business / Communications Traditional Academic Technical Academic Traditional Academic Technical Academic Architect Artist Lawyer Teacher Advertising Artist Computer Aided Designer Paralegal Sign Painter Accountant Auditor Programmer Statistician Claims Examiner Material Handler PC Technician Telecommunicator Engineering / Industrial Health Sciences / Human Services Traditional Academic Technical Academic Traditional Academic Technical Academic Chemist Computer Engineer Physicist Systems Analyst Automotive Technician Cost Estimator Machinist Technical Salesperson Biological Scientist Guidance Counselor Psychiatrist Registered Nurse Correction Officer Dental Technician Flight Attendant Police Officer NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  24. Career Pathways Model 4 Year College or University Community College (2 year Associate Degree or Certificate Program) Business or Technical School Apprenticeship or Internship Entry into the Military or the Workforce 9-12 Academic and Technical Courses As Prescribed by a Pathway Career Preparation/ Application Career and Lifelong Learning NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  25. Project 720 – PDE high school reform initiative • 720 days of high school (180 X 4) • Career Pathways chosen as model program • Four Concepts • Design & implement transformational pedagogy in the classroom • Artful Use of Infra-structure to support learning • Design and implement responsive student advocacy services • Provide multiple pathways for students to prepare for postsecondary success. NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  26. Increase adolescent literacy and “gatekeeper” mathematics • Max teaching • Reading Apprenticeship program • Algebra in 8th or 9th grade • “College prep” for all students • Rigorous Academics for all students • Traditional Academic—4 year degree • Technical Academic—2 year degree NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  27. Align school district and post-secondary academic expectations • All students focus on careers & post-secondary education • Middle College • Dual enrollment • Credit for credentials • Credit through articulation • Academic & vocational curriculum integration • Joint curriculum development between community college and LCTI NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  28. Transform counseling • Mentor workshops for business & industry • Counselor workshops • Middle school Career Planners • Elementary teacher resource binders • High School teacher resource binders • Brochures and videos for parents • Career pathways website • Full access for parents & students to Career Cruising website • Counselor retreat NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  29. Re-engagement for out-of-school youth • GED testing • LV WIB, LV Youth Council, and CareerLink focus on career assessment & preparation for 14-20 years old students. • Career cruising • Plato remediation lab • Job services • GED testing • Skill training NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  30. Leveraging Resources • Curriculum • Career Fairs • Public Relations • Career Counseling • Mentoring • Work-based Learning • Shadowing • Internship • Co-op Education • Youth Apprenticeship • Explorer Post • Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation • Lehigh Valley Business Education Partnership • Pennsylvania Career Link NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  31. Secondary NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  32. WIRED Initiative – Wall Street West . NYC Wall Street West is an initiative to develop a total back-up solution for companies in financial services, information technology and related industries through advancements in economic and workforce development. • Proximity to NYC – within 125 fiber miles • Separate power grid from NYC and surrounding states • Separate water system from NYC • Separate transportation system from NYC • More than 60 miles outside NYC • Status of Wall Street West Initiative: • Received $15 million U.S. DOL grant to regionally target financial services industry cluster to relocate/expand within NE PA • Asset Mapping was conducted to assess regional innovation characteristics • Workforce and Workforce Development System Gap Analysis completed • Workforce Training Grants Awarded NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  33. Proposal Summary Workforce Development System Gap Analysis for Northeastern Pennsylvania School systems need to continue working to improve the basic math and reading skills of students. Soft skills and career awareness must be incorporated into the education process. Business and industry must become more involved with career awareness for all students. Intent of Wired Initiative Link economic and workforce development. Expand successful existing programs Sustainability Do not reinvent the wheel NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  34. Northeast Pennsylvania Business Education Workforce Partnership Transformation Initiative Counties Lackawanna Luzerne Berks Wayne Pike Monroe Carbon Northampton Lehigh 3 Business Education Partnerships WIBs Luzerne/Schuylkill WIB Lackawanna WIB Lehigh Valley WIB Pocono WIB Berks WIB 69 school districts 66 high schools 12 career/technical 9 CareerLink Centers NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  35. Goal Our goal is to engage and attach business with education and infuse career awareness, career pathways and financial literacy into the educational system in Northeast Pennsylvania. Northeast Pennsylvania Business Education Workforce Partnership Transformation Initiative Go Northeast! NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  36. Northeast Pennsylvania Business Education Workforce Partnership Transformation Initiative 1. Establish up to 3 new Business Education Partnerships. The Business Education Models pull from the experience of the Berks, Greater Hazelton and Lehigh Valley Business Education Partnerships who successfully coordinate the resources of the business community in partnership with the education community with respect to career awareness, talent and workforce development to improve the pipeline of workers needed in business and industry. Under the Existing partnerships’ expertise,up to three new business education partnerships will be Replicated. 2.Staff the Business Education Partnerships with Career and Workforce Coordinators. To expand the development of business education partnerships in the Northeast, it is imperative thatCareer and Workforce Coordinators be hired. Three part- time Coordinators will assist the existing partnerships in strategic planning and coordinating partners and resources of the business and educational community and up to three full-time Coordinators, one for each new partnership, working with business, education and community leaders, serving as intermediaries, to lead, establish and design the structure of new business education partnerships. NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  37. Northeast Pennsylvania Business Education Workforce Partnership Transformation Initiative 3.Replicate the successful PA CareerLinking Academy Career Awareness Model. This innovativecareer exploration programtargeted for students in grades 10-12 is aligned to the PA Department of Education’s Academic Standards for Career Education and Work, adheres to federal, state, and local career education initiatives and isaligned with high school educational requirements for use as a senior graduation project. The Academy provides students with a structured program where they explore career interests and become linked to the world of work and education. The CareerLinking Academy Model was awarded a National Pinnacle Award for innovativeness from the National Society for Human Resource Management, our partners in this Model. NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  38. 4. Replicate the successful Career Pathways Education Career Awareness program. This comprehensive,educational career awareness programprepares a student for a successful career, based on interests and abilities, provides ascope and sequence of academic and technical coursesin determining educational pathways for students. Students follow a rigorous coherent program of studies focused on career pathways to increase mathematics, science, communication, problem- solving and technical skills, have access to career, technical studies and academic studies, provides a career-based structured system of study. This program also providesintegrated instruction for studentsbased on collaboration of academic, vocational and college educators, engages students in learning, and uses data to analyze individual student achievement, thereby setting higher expectations for all students. Northeast Pennsylvania Business Education Workforce Partnership Transformation Initiative NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  39. 5. Provide a comprehensive, web-based career resource tool called Career Cruising. Career Cruising is an innovative,web-based career resource tool designed for all ages, but targeted to middle and high school students to help them find the right career, explore career options, or plan future education and training. With exceptional assessment tools for students, teachers, guidance counselors and parents, Career Cruising provides detailedoccupation profiles, comprehensive post-secondary education information, careerinterest surveys, occupational video streaming and much more. This interactive resource, accessible both at school and home, allowsstudents to move seamlessly through the career exploration and planning processwhile, at the same time, educators have access to real-time information and statistics necessary to track students’ progress and achievement. Northeast Pennsylvania Business Education Workforce Partnership Transformation Initiative NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  40. Career Pathways Regional Coordinator hired and implementing components of career pathways program Career Pathways self evaluation tool Meetings with Intermediate Units and schools Meetings with employers and stakeholders Developing Financial Services CareerLinking Academies All Northeast schools have access to Career Cruising software Continuing development of two new business education partnerships Northeast Pennsylvania Business Education Workforce Partnership Transformation Initiative Activities GOAL:To engage and attach business with education and infuse career awareness, career pathways and financial literacy into the educational system in Northeast Pennsylvania. NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

  41. Northeast Pennsylvania Business Education WorkforcePartnership Transformation Initiative wikispaces http://npbewpti.wikispaces.com/ NEIU 19 – CAREER PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM APRIL 23, 2009

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