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Discover the NCWorks Certified Career Pathways program, a roadmap that connects youth, adults, and dislocated workers to in-demand careers. Developed by employers, these pathways offer training and stackable credentials for a sustainable and collaborative workforce. Learn more at NCcertifiedcareerpathways.com.
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What is a Certified Career Pathway? A roadmap and path that connects youth, adults & dislocated workers to high demand occupations through education, training & credentialing.
NCWorks Certified Career PathwaysJust the Facts NCWorks Certified Career Pathways Are: NCWorks Certified Career Pathways Are Not: Designed for one employer, one county, or a single job Only for high school and young adult workers Developed by educators without employer input A replacement for existing pathways • Employer Led • Designed Training to Employer Need • Sustainable • Regional and Collaborative • Stackable Credentials Eight Best-Practice Criteria
Eight Criteria Employers Lead Demand Driven Multiple Entry & Exits Work Based Learning Career Awareness Collaborative Measure Success Articulated Courses
Designed to serve entire workforce YOUTH IMMIGRANTS REENTRY VETERANS DISLOCATED WORKERS VOC - REHAB CLIENTS EXPERIENCED WORKERS
ONE-YEAR IMPACT REPORT • First Pathway Certified February 2016 • Northeast Region (Healthcare) • Thirteen Pathways Reached One Year of Implementation by June 30, 2018 • Healthcare • Hospitality & Tourism • Advanced Manufacturing • Transportation, • Information Technology • One Year Check-Ins Submitted • Synthesized for Report • Captured Additional Data from Stakeholders • Two Focus Groups • Twenty-three Individual Interviews
One Year Impact Report Findings • Data indicates continued need • Improved collaboration • Streamlined course offerings and time to credential • Employers have more skilled labor
One Year Impact Report Findings • Increased Work-Based Learning • Front line staff feel invested • Increased employer engagement has produced other, unintended benefits • Additional tools for under resourced areas
Resources https://youtu.be/WRDNVKyEvwk
North Central Regional Updates Triangle South Workforce Development Board Mike Peluso (Business Services Coordinator) Triangle Regional Collaborative Workforce Development Board Barbara Boyce (Career Pathways Specialist)
Southeast Regional Updates Cape Fear Workforce Development Board Ginger Brick (Board Director) Scott Levine (Business Engagement Manager) Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board Tammy Childers (Board Director) Erin Ananian-Gentile (Career Pathways Specialist)
Sandhills Regional Updates Lumber River Workforce Development Board Patricia Hammonds (Board Director) Kammala Brayboy (Business Engagement Manager) Cumberland County Workforce Development Board Nedra Clayborne-Rodriguez (Board Director)
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