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TICUA Drive to 55

TICUA Drive to 55. Scarritt Bennett Center November 7, 2013. The current US reality: only 40% of 27-year olds have earned an AA or higher In Tennessee, only 32% of citizens have an AA or higher. Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment. $37,804. 9.5%. $33,904. $24,492.

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TICUA Drive to 55

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  1. TICUA Drive to 55 Scarritt Bennett Center November 7, 2013

  2. The current US reality: only 40% of 27-year olds have earned an AA or higher In Tennessee, only 32% of citizens have an AA or higher

  3. Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment $37,804 9.5% $33,904 $24,492 60% of US citizens compete for jobs in this range Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers 3

  4. PATHWAYS TENNESSEE OVERVIEW

  5. PATHWAYS TENNESSEE Overall Goal To provide Tennessee students in grades 7th-14th/16th access to rigorous academic/career pathways, which are interlinked with local, regional, and state economic/labor market needs and trends in order to develop and promote a workforce that is educated and skilled in their chosen fields. Statewide Plan Goal will be achieved through a statewide policy-oriented, initiative-driven, data-supported plan based on identified regional strengths/opportunities and willing local and regional network partners. Statewide Planning & Implementation Team Department of Economic & Community Development Department of Education Department of Labor & Workforce Development Governor’s Office State Collaborative on Reforming Education Tennessee Business Roundtable Tennessee Higher Education Commission Tennessee State Board of Education Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association

  6. PathwaysMust: Source: Clagett & Hale (2012) “The Promise of Career Pathways Systems Change” 6

  7. What Does A Pathway Look Like? • RELEVANT • Career Awareness(Grades 7-14) • Work Based Learning(grades 7-14) • Early Postsecondary Opportunities(Grades 9-12) • Stackable Credential(Grades 9+) • SUSTAINABLE • Industry Engagement • Secondary &Postsecondary Alignment • Community Awareness

  8. PATHWAYS IN ACTION Upper Cumberland Southeast Southwest

  9. 2013-14 Pilot Regions • Upper Cumberland (Jackson, Putnam, Warren, White) • Intermediary: Highlands of Tennessee • Advanced Manufacturing • Health Sciences • Grade 7 Module for 2014 cohort • Implementation of Academic/Career Coaches • Southeast (Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn) • Intermediary: Chattanooga Public Education Foundation • Advanced Manufacturing • Information Technology • Will have courses in place for 2014 school year

  10. Southwest Tennessee Region Identified April 2013 Fact Finding Trip Completed August 2013 Asset Mapping Completed September 2013 Regional Convenings Held October 2013 Regional Intermediary – TBD Regional Steering Committee – TBD Pathways - TBD

  11. Upper Cumberland Regional Partnerships • Regional Notes: • 13 feeder middle schools participating in Pathways TN • dedicated industry for pathways e.g. • Automated Tool Company • Cummins Filtration • Cookeville Regional Hospital • Highlands Medical Center

  12. Action Steps: Building Seamless Pathways • Who are the employers in our community? • Who are the larger employers, what common vacancies are anticipated with smaller employers • What do those occupations look like and what skills are needed • What are the anticipated earnings for the emerging jobs • What knowledge and skills are required for local occupations? • Academic skills, technical skills, “soft” skills • How do we support the transitions from middle-high-postsecondary-career? • Postsecondary credentials or industry certifications • What are the programs in high school that align to community needs? What are the gaps? • How do we inform the community? • New jobs/industries in the future • New trends in existing industries • What are the economic development priorities 2, 5 and 10 years out

  13. NICK HANSENNick.Hansen@tn.gov

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