Integrated Education & Training- Adult Career Pathway Programs Alabama Adult Education

The Challenge “ Adult illiteracy is a fundamental barrier to every major challenge facing Alabama, including early childhood education, education reform, economic development, and improving the health and well-being of Alabama’s families and communities.” -

“ A preemptive focus on adult education actually saves governments money by reducing societal healthcare, societal healthcare, public assistance public assistance and incarceration costs…” and incarceration costs…” The Importance of Adult Education “The Return on Investment from Adult Education and Training,” a policy paper by the McGraw-Hill Research Foundation, May 2011

The Leaky Pipeline

Adult Education with a Purpose!! Rigor Relevance Results

Adult Education must: Provide relevant and rigorous instruction through the implementation of Integrated Education & Training (IET) models in alignment with College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) to promote the economic well being of Alabamians.

Integrated Education and Training & College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards Education Training Standards Success

Alabama Adult Education needs to: Foster innovative instructional strategies Cultivate engaging learning environments Result in positive student outcomes

In compliance with the WIOA: Adult Education in concert with our state partners, is charged to develop a skilled workforce that meets the needs of the state's business and industry.

Career Pathway Development Process

Career Pathways Career Pathways Career Pathways: How does it fit? Secondary Education Adult Education Postsecondary Education (Industry Certificates and AAS) Postsecondary Education (B.A./B.S. and Beyond) Support student transitions Offer multiple entry and exit points Eliminate barriers to completion Build culture of learner success Closing the Skills Gap & Providing A Way!

Stage 1 – Conceptualization What is Career Pathways? Define Career Pathways? Turning the IDEA to CONCEPT! To form something in your mind!

Keep in Mind WHO WE SERVE In Our Program? Adults without a High School Diploma or GED Adults that have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency but are basic skill deficient

Stage 2 – Creation Labor Market Information Business & Industry Needs Local Workforce Board/Council Initiatives Local Career Center –Employer Initiatives Existing Career and Technical Education Programs Recruitment & Marketing WHO is or CAN BE YOUR PARTNER? Get Your Local Data! Making Data – Based & Data- Driven Decisions

Stage 3 – Construct  Partnerships – Internal and External  Funding – Who and How do we fund  Credential – What will be awarded

CREATE PARTNERSHIPS in YOUR LOCAL AREA! Career Centers Community-Based Organizations Foundations DHR (SNAP & TANF) Business & Industry Department of Labor Alabama Dept. of Ed United Way Vocational Rehabilitation Senior Services Chamber of Commerce Civic Groups Workforce Board Networks Specific Employer(s)

CREATE THE ENVIRONMENT COMMUNICATE THE DESIRE Leadership & Managerial Support Administrative & Instructional Support Student & Community Support It’s IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE TO KNOW WHO -WHAT- WHEN-WHY- HOW

Potential Funding Resources ? Businesses Federal Funds State Funds Local Foundations Civic Groups CDBG Funds Required Partners Make sure when you get to this point – YOU KNOW THE COST!

Other Potential Funding – ABILITY TO BENEFIT Individuals could be eligible for Federal Financial Aid (Title IV) if they meet one of the following ATB alternatives and are enrolled in an eligible career pathway program: ATB Alternatives: Passed an independently administered Department of Education approved ATB test Completed at least 6 credit hours or 225 clock hours –applicable toward a degree or certificate offered by the postsecondary institution Completed a State process approved by the Secretary

ATB Eligible Funded Career Pathway -Must Do the Following: Align with the skill needs of industries in the State or regional economy Prepare an individual to be successful in any range of secondary or postsecondary education options, including apprenticeships registered under the Act of August 16,1937 Include counseling to support an individual in achieving the individual’s education and career goals Include, as appropriate, education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster

ATB Eligible Funded Career Pathway -Must Do the Following: Organize education, training, and other services to meet the particular needs of an individual in a manner that accelerates the educational and career advancement of the individual Enable an individual to attain a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and at least one recognized postsecondary credential Help an individual enter or advance within a specific occupation or occupational cluster

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Individual Training Accounts Adult Dislocated Worker Categories Youth (Ages 18-24) Laid Off – Individual Low Income Receive SNAP/TANF Requires Proof of Income

Potential Career Pathway Credentials Awarded Educational Awards Personnel Certification Occupational License Apprenticeship Certificate *Industry-Recognized Credential *Stackable Credential Portable Credential

Stage 4 – Contextualization Make it Relevant!! Whether it is academics or skills training, it must be relevant to the students’ goals and to the needs of the labor market.

Paired or linked courses Team Planning Team Teaching Support Services Partners Bridge to College and Careers

Team Teaching Developing an instructional situation where two or more teachers possessing complementary teaching skills Cooperatively Plan and Implement Instruction for a single group of students using flexible scheduling and grouping techniques to meet the particular instructional needs of the students.

Team Planning Technical and Academic Instructional Support Organize a team of instructors, determine the approach to the career pathway curriculum, design the instructional plan according to the each instructor’s role and function to meet the educational goal and outcome.

Career Pathways, Standards, Partnerships, Funding To Produce Outcomes! Adult Education & Career Pathways Helping Each Other Put the Pieces Together!

Alabama Adult Education Program Goal Assist Alabamian Adults to: Become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency. Obtain the educational skills necessary to become full partners in the educational development of their children. Complete secondary school or complete the equivalent of a secondary school education.

Adult Career Pathway Project Announcing THE

NEXT STEPS Receive Funding Allocation Letter Review the FAQ’s DEVELOP YOUR TEAM – CREATE YOUR PLAN

NEXT STEPS (Continued) Present your Career Pathway Project Submit the Narrative & Spending Plan IMPLEMENT the PLAN!

Selected FAQ’s 1.Does every program have to have an Adult Career Pathway? 2.Does the pathway class have to be designed around a semester or is there a specific time period for a pathway class? 3.Will the pathway require managed enrollment? 4.Can we use allocation funds to attend national/regional career pathways professional development meetings or coursework?

Important Dates August 1 st – May 31 st – Funds Available for Use  All funds must be expended by May 31 st, 2017 August 9 th – Pathway Project Presentations in Montgomery  Each program will be given 8 to 10 minutes to provide a Power Point Presentation of their local plan August 16 th – Electronic Submission of Pathway Project plan due

Expenditure Information The Spreadsheet for reporting expenditures (spending report) will be sent Quarterly Submission of spending report will be required – October (should include August – October) –January (should include November – January) –April (should include February – April) –Final Spending Report (May) should be received by your AE Accountant no later than June 15 th, 2017 Program is allowed to create up to four additional line items on the spending report –Any additional line items should be included in the initial spending plan

Financial Records Your program will be responsible for – Maintaining the records for ever dollar spent – Maintaining time and effort documentation – Documentation must be on file and readily available for review All expenses must be allocable, necessary and reasonable

Data Documentation Required: Career Pathway Students have to be placed in AAESAP – Under Class Type – Select Career Pathway Career and Technical Faculty should be placed in AAESAP – View only status Credentials, Academic Outcomes, & Completion Information – Documented in AAESAP

Stage 5 – Culmination Assess RESULTS Track Students – Highlight SUCCESSES Measure Cost Effectiveness – Return on Investment Promote and Market Discuss Continual Funding Maintaining and Sustaining

94 : Career Pathways have to Include : Focus on results for participants within specific career pathways, rather than institutional or organizational outcomes. Provide a cross- system view of results and shared accountability among partners. Incorporate important interim program measures that demonstrate progress toward educational and employment outcomes. + + ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURABLE PROGRESS RESULTS FOR STUDENTS

From the Adult Education Division Please refer to your Adult Education Specialist if further assistance is needed