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PATHWAYS TENNESSEE

PATHWAYS TENNESSEE. PATHWAYS TENNESSEE. Agenda. Objectives. Why Pathways TN is important What the initiative aims to accomplish How you can be involved. Education/Workforce Statistics Pathways TN Overview Pathways TN in Action How to be Involved An Educators Perspective.

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PATHWAYS TENNESSEE

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  1. PATHWAYS TENNESSEE

  2. PATHWAYS TENNESSEE Agenda Objectives Why Pathways TN is important What the initiative aims to accomplish How you can be involved • Education/Workforce Statistics • Pathways TN Overview • Pathways TN in Action • How to be Involved • An Educators Perspective

  3. High School Completion: U.S. rate has stagnated, most industrialized countries have improved 13 1 1 27 Source: Schleicher (2007) based on OECD data. Approximated by percentage of persons with high school or equivalent qualfications in the age groups 55-64, 45-55, 35-44, and 25-34 years

  4. College level graduation rates: U.S. stagnated, others improved Decline of the relative position of the US from 1995 to 2005 15 2 Source: Schleicher (2007) based on OECD data. Percentage of tertiary type A graduates to the population at the typical age of graduation.

  5. US “on time” completion rates are alarmingly low

  6. Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Source: “Drive to 55” Tennessee overview: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

  10. PATHWAYS TENNESSEE OVERVIEW

  11. Pathways to Prosperity Report • Published in February 2011 • William Symonds, Robert Schwartz & Ronald Ferguson • Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) • Widely acclaimed nationally and globally • April 2012: Invited to submit Letter of Interest • June 2012: Selected to join Pathways to Prosperity Network(PTPN) • PTPN is a consortium of JFF, HGSE and nine states: • California • Georgia • Illinois • Massachusetts • Missouri • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Tennessee http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news_events/features/2011/Pathways_to_Prosperity_Feb2011.pdf

  12. 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 (SCORE) • Tennessee Business Roundtable • Tennessee Higher Education Commission • Tennessee State Board of Education • Tennessee Independent Colleges and • Universities Association (TICUA)

  13. Building Tennessee’s Pathways: Aligning Tennessee’s Educational Achievement Goals with Its Diverse Industry Needs and Opportunities Image Credit: Corporate Voices for Working Families

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

  15. 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

  16. PATHWAYSTENNESSEE IS NOT: IS: Is a way to think regionally Is an alignment initiative Is a shift in culture - education, industry and community must work together Is thoughtful planning, and data driven decision making Is done with the best interest of our students and communities in mind Is locally and regionally driven • Is not state mandated- no forced participation • Is not sustained on the state level • Is not trying to “reinvent the wheel” • Is not just an education initiative • Is not intended to be additional work

  17. WORK-BASED LEARNING

  18. Work-Based Learning Work-based learning builds on past experiences and prepares for postsecondary

  19. Work-Based Learning Apprenticeship Clinical Experience Internship Co-Op Field trips Job Shadow Service Learning Project-based Learning (In- or out-of-school) Teacher Externships Career Fairs Classroom Speakers

  20. PATHWAYS IN ACTION Upper Cumberland Southeast Southwest

  21. Questions for You What role does education play in workforce development?

  22. Pathways TN Regions • 2012-13 • Upper Cumberland • Southeast • 2013-14 • East • Greater Memphis • Southwest

  23. Current Regions Upper Cumberland (Jackson, Overton, Putnam, Warren, White) • Intermediary: Highlands of Tennessee • Advanced Manufacturing Pathway • Health Sciences Pathway • Grade 7 Module for 2014 cohort • Implementation of Academic/Career Coaches

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. Current Regions Southeast (Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn) • Intermediary: Chattanooga Public Education Foundation • Advanced Manufacturing Pathway • Information Technology Pathway • Implementation of School Liasons • Will have courses in place for 2014 school year

  27. 2013-14 Regions Southwest Region 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

  28. Questions for You What are some ways to involve employers in your community?

  29. HOW TO BE INVOLVED “Create something that will make the world awesome.” – Kid President

  30. Checklist 1: Collect Data Data-Driven Decision Making • 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 • What postsecondary credentials or industry certifications are needed in the area? • What are the programs in high school that align to community needs? What are the gaps? • How do we inform parents and students on: • New jobs/industries in the future • New trends in existing industries • What are the economic development priorities 2, 5 and 10 years out

  31. Checklist 2: Planning Translating Pathways TN to your system • Have a strong Industry Advisory Council and develop relationships with local businesses and community intermediaries • Program choice and curriculum development in alignment with community needs • Program improvement (facilities, resources, public relations, legislative and financial support) • Student engagement, placement, and career advising • Community engagement to drive funding, communications, support • Develop relationships with local postsecondary institutions and build bridges • Early postsecondary opportunities (dual credit/dual enrollment) • Strengthen career advising to support students in choosing a pathway • Align high school programs of study to postsecondary offerings

  32. Checklist 3: Implementation and Support Developing rigorous, relevant, learner-focused programs leads to clear career pathways • Develop a strong understanding of the needs of your students and community • Conduct research-based local planning for CTE programs • Offer opportunities for career guidance for students • Offer Work Based Learning opportunities for all students • Support opportunities for students to practice and demonstrate their learning through CTSO events, work-based learning, etc. • Implement aligned curriculum and communicate long-term goals and objectives of your local CTE program to students, parents, employers and the community

  33. Having strong business and industry input and clear opportunities for students could be the difference in: Unemployment Workforce Growth or

  34. AN EDUCATORS PERSPECTIVE SANDRA CROUCHDirector, White County Schools

  35. SUSAN COWDEN Susan.K.Cowden@tn.gov NICK HANSENNick.Hansen@tn.gov www.PATHWAYSTN.org

  36. www.PATHWAYSTN.org

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