Promoting Credential Attainment Pam Frugoli Office of Workforce Investment Employment and Training Administration frugoli.pam@dol.gov

Credential Attainment in the public workforce investment system High priority performance goal to increase credential attainment by 10% systemwide Guidance to system—Training and Employment Guidance Letter 15-10 with Credential Resource Guide Technical assistance Webinar(s) Presentations Promising practices from grantees Ongoing efforts to add credentials and information on their value to electronic tools

Credential Resource Guide (TEGL Attachment 2) Section 1 - Defining Credentials Section 2 - Understanding Credentials Section 3 - Tools for Identifying Credentials Section 4 - Acquiring and Leveraging Credentials Section 5 - Current Models of Industry- Recognized Stackable Credentials

The range of different types of credentials include: Educational diplomas, certificates and degrees; Registered apprenticeship certificates; Occupational licenses (typically awarded by State government agencies); Personnel certifications from industry or professional associations; and Other skill certificates for specific skill sets or competencies within one or more industries or occupations (e.g. writing, leadership, etc.).

Attributes of Career-Enhancing Credentials Industry-recognized Stackable Portable Accredited Labor Market Value Return on Investment Importance of Credit for Prior Learning

Electronic Tools to Identify Credentials CareerOneStop provides a searchable Licensed Occupations database CareerOneStop provides a Certification Finder tool to identify industry or occupational personnel certifications Competency Model Clearinghouse Resource database This online tool contains federal and state-provided information including: Licensing agency name, address, and contact information, including Internet links if available; license description and applicable fees; and examination requirements, if applicable.

http://www. careerinfonet. org/licensedoccupations/lois_keyword. asp http://www.careerinfonet.org/licensedoccupations/lois_keyword.asp?nodeid=16&by=keyword

Licensing results and links

http://www.careerinfonet.org/certifications_new/ default.aspx

Sample: manufacturing personnel certifications

http://www.careeronestop.org/competencymodel/search.aspx?N=0

Competency Model Clearinghouse (search for Certifications)

Current Models of Existing Industry-Recognized Stackable Credentials Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, IT The Manufacturing Institute has endorsed a Manufacturing Skills Certification System Center for Energy Workforce Development— Get into Energy Career Pathways Model The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has developed several online tools, including Getting America Back to Work

CEWD Mission Build the alliances, processes, and tools to develop tomorrow’s energy workforce Industry Solutions – Regional Implementation Career Awareness Education Workforce Planning and Metrics Structure and Support

Potential Replacements by 2015

What we know Industry partnerships and collaboration work Targeted career awareness works Focusing on supply / demand at state level works Curriculum based on competencies works Shared curriculum and resources reduce cost Workforce development efforts must create value for all three stakeholders

Defined Career Pathways Bring Value Students College Credit Tailored support Transportable skills Stackable credentials Educators Industry Support Clear industry expectations Sustainable programs Employers Flexible workforce Qualified workforce Sustainable workforce

Get Into Energy Career Pathways Job Specific Job Specific GIE Outreach and Career Coaching GIE Basic Training GIE Industry Fundamentals Job Specific Job Specific Job Specific Industry involvement in all phases of workforce development leading to employment

Access to testing and assessment Assessments NCRC Employability Career Interest Survey Interest in Skilled Utility Technician career Screening Background Drug testing Education pathway

Energy Industry Competency Model www.CareerOneStop.org/CompetencyModel

Training Components 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Tier 6–8 Job Specific Skills/Credentials Associate Degree Boot Camp / Apprenticeship for College Credit Accelerated Associate Degree Occupation-Specific Requirements Occupation-Specific Technical Occupation-Specific Knowledge Areas Industry-Specific Technical Industry-Wide Technical Workplace Requirements Academic Requirements Personal Effectiveness Tier 4–5 Industry Fundamentals Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate Tier 1–3 Basic Training Energy Industry Employability Skills Certificate National Career Readiness Certificate Energy Competency Tier Model for Skilled Technician Positions in Energy Efficiency, Energy Generation and Energy Transmission and Distribution

Implementation Approach State Consortia will lead implementation Implement Career Coaching Process in nine states Implement selected education pilots in eight states based on existing education supply and industry demand Track students from recruitment through six months of employment or handoff to another industry

State Energy Workforce Consortia WA OR MN CT MI ID PA NJ OH IL IN MD NV CO VA KY CA MO KS NC TN AZ SC NM GA MS AL TX LA FL Existing Consortium Planned Consortium

The Iron Workers Training Grant is Working! Energy Training Partnership Grant recipient Training workers in employer identified wind turbine knowledge and skill areas PUTTING TRAINEES TO WORK!!!

Ironworkers Erect Wind Turbines! Employers identified knowledge and skill gaps IMPACT developed “just in time” training in partnership w/ Francis Tuttle (OKC) Ironworkers would receive 4 credentials covering employer identified needs

Tower Climbing & Rescue Classroom instruction Skill demonstration

Torque & Tension X3 Classroom instruction Skill demonstration

Credentials Specific Vendor Issued – Industry Recognized Transferrable (most)

Contact: Harvey C Swift or Alethea Pointer-Etinoff Questions? Contact: Harvey C Swift or Alethea Pointer-Etinoff