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Michigan Pathways to Credentials. National Conference on Workforce E ducation Jenny Schanker Associate Director, Michigan Center for Student Success October 16, 2013. Goals of MP2C Pilot Projects. Strengthen links between non-credit and credit programs
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Michigan Pathways to Credentials National Conference on Workforce Education Jenny Schanker Associate Director, Michigan Center for Student Success October 16, 2013
Goals of MP2C Pilot Projects • Strengthen links between non-credit and credit programs • Provide alternatives to traditional delivery of developmental education/align with A.B.E. • Expand supports for career decision-making, life skills, etc. to a broader population • Increase use of prior learning assessment to decrease time to completion • Connect more robustly with employers and the local labor market
Pathway Components • Prior Learning Assessment • National Career Readiness Certificate • Accelerated Academic Skill Development • Stackable Industry-Recognized Certifications • On-site Work Experience with Employer Partners • Comprehensive Supports
Broad Pathways • Health Care • Information Technology • Manufacturing Technology
Panelists • Debbie Gillespie, Director of Workforce Training, Lake Michigan College • Rachel Jungblut, Senior Program Manager, Grand Rapids Community College • Robert Matthews, Executive Dean of Workforce Education, Mott Community College
Panelists • Debbie Gillespie, Director of Workforce Training, Lake Michigan College • Rachel Jungblut, Senior Program Manager, Grand Rapids Community College • Robert Matthews, Executive Dean of Workforce Education, Mott Community College