February 19, 2010 PCC Career Pathways Training Program Laurie Chadwick Presented by:

February 19, 2010 Workforce Development Professionals EducatorsEmployers “The career pathways approach helps community colleges better align their various mission areas of workforce development, academic credentialing and transfer preparation and remediation.” The Career Pathways How-to Guide, Davis Jenkins and Christopher Spence, October 2006, Workforce Strategy Center Pathways Approach

February 19, 2010 Over 20 Vocational ESL and professional/technical trainings Develop educational opportunities that lead to entry-level jobs in demand occupations Partnership Portland Community College & MHCC Community Organizations Employers & Academic Departments Overview

February 19, 2010 Overview: Training Program Goals Upgrade skills so that students are employable within 4-6 months A “bridge” between PCC’s academic departments and workforce development programs Increase access to academic programs for disadvantaged and immigrant communities Serve approximately individuals annually

February 19, 2010 Occupational Areas Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) Professional/Technical Direct Care WorkerHigh Tech SkillsNursing Assistant MHCC Health CareWelding (MHCC) Inst. Food ServiceComp Apps for Speakers of other Languages AccountingEmergency Telecom.Office Specialist (MHCC) Activity Asst/Gerontology HVAC InstallerPharmacy Technician Comp. ApplicationsMachine ManufacturingPhlebotomy Comp. Support Spec.Medical Office/CodingProf. Development Criminal JusticeMed. Customer Svc. (MHCC) Retail Sales & Service

February 19, 2010 Features Integrated curriculum Cohort learning Internships Intensive wrap-around student services which include: Staff: Coordinator, Employment Specialist, Instructor, Teaching Assistant hours/week instruction for 8-16 weeks, 6-12 hours/week internship Job placement services for at least 2 months post-training Vocational ESL Pathways

February 19, 2010 Example: VESL Computer Applications

February 19, 2010 Features “Chunked” curriculum Cohort learning Pathways lead to State-sanctioned credentials Wrap-around student services designed to serve students in: Completing their Pathways classes successfully Gaining employment in their new field Continuing their education Professional/Technical Pathways

February 19, 2010 Example: Accounting/Bookkeeping

February 19, 2010 Example: Chunking MondayTuesday Wednesday Thursday 5-6pm Intro. to Business (BA 101) Computers in Business (BA 131) 6-7pm Intro. to Accounting (BA 111) Comp. Accounting Applications (BA 228) 7-8pm 8-9pm 9-10pm Accounting – Term 1, 14 credits

February 19, 2010 Please Feel Free to Contact Us: Portland Community CollegeMt Hood Community College Laurie ChadwickSteven Storla Sara Nelson TreadwayAngelique Kauffman Andrew Roessler For More Information