Susan Gubing, CareerSmarts Competencies Needed for Creating and Coordinating a Quality Work-Based Learning Program Susan Gubing, CareerSmarts

Sue Gubing LIFE LESSONS Smithtown Schools – 38 years Think outside the box. Step up to leadership. Never stop learning. Smithtown Schools – 38 years Online instructor for Buffalo State and Hofstra University and a consultant for 12 years Passion for career and workforce development Grow and learn: Professional Associations –both educational and business Always step-up: Volunteer for a committee and then leadership

WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES 10/25 11/16 1/24/17 2/28 4/4 Programs and Certification Career and Workforce Readiness The Role of the WBLC Advisory Boards Marketing Your Program Career Counseling Student Preparation for Training Job Coaching Skills Training and Placement Labor Law and Safety Training Measures WBL 10 WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES

WEBINAR OBJECTIVES Webinar + Added Value Learning Experience Define “Quality Work-Based Learning Program?” Create awareness of the importance of competencies for Work-Based Learning Coordinators Explore the first two Work-Based Learning Coordinators’ Competencies Work-Based Learning Programs and Certification Career & Workforce Readiness Webinar + Added Value Learning Experience

Quantity OR Quality? What Makes a Quality Program? # of students placed # of training hours # of workforce ready classroom hours # of Work-Based Learning classroom hours for guest speakers, simulation, field trips, etc. QUALITY? Rigor of workforce ready curriculum (Skills: Soft skills + special job skills; authentic) Variety of Work-Based Learning classroom activities Career Guidance Placements match student’s career interests Training plan + evaluation

COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES? Establish a standard A system to measure Guidelines to follow Benchmarks to reach Validation of school’s time and money for position ROI TO BE USED IN: New hires Current coordinator’s evaluation Enhance student success WHY

WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES #1 Knowledge of Work-Based Learning Programs and Certification Able to use critical thinking skills to determine the best program options from the four NYS approved registered programs along with CDOS Commencement Credential and other forms of Work-based Learning activities. Program assessment will be validated via the program's annual report which includes data, surveys and future strategies for improvement and growth.

NEW YORK STATE APPROVED WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE – Work-Based Learning Hours grant academic credit. Academic credit can also be granted for class(s) which teach job skills and soft skills. C E R T I F A O N Career Development #8982 Career and Technical Education Educators CO-OP (Paid/Unpaid 16+) Career Awareness #8981 Educators, Counselors GEWEP (Paid, 16+) Career Awareness #8981 Educators, Counselors WECEP (Paid, 14—15) Career Awareness #8982 CEIP (Unpaid, 14+)

CEIP *** Registered State-Approved Programs GEWEP WECEP Coordinator’s Extension* Student Age Paid/Un-Paid Diploma Credit Permissible/ Worksite Hours Related Classroom Instruction Experience Must Relate to Career Interests Training Must Develop Career Skills CEIP *** #8982 14+ And in high school Unpaid ** .5 / 54 hrs. 1 / 108 hrs.   27 hours 54 hours (see Section II) Yes No (focus is career exploration) GEWEP #8981 or 16+ Paid .5 / 150 hrs. 1 / 300 hrs. 1.5 / 450 hrs. 2 / 600 hrs. At least one period per week (see Section 4) No WECEP (for at-risk students) 14-15 CO-OP Program ** *** & Five periods per week (see Section 5) Registered State-Approved Programs     * 8981: Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs for Career Awareness 8982: Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs for Career Development ** Students must also be covered under the employer’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance. *** Credit earned in these programs can be applied towards a 5-unit career and technical education (CTE) sequence.

CERTIFICATION CO-OP & CEIP #8982 Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Career Development. Career and Technical Education instructor 2 Work-Based Learning Certification Courses 600 hours of work experience not in education #8981 Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Career Awareness Educator who possesses a New York State teaching license for grades 7 – 12. Counselors 2 Work-Based Learning Certification Courses 300 hours of work experience not in education CO-OP & CEIP GEWEP & WECEP

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Related classroom instruction for soft and specific job skills Alignment with Child Labor Laws and Hazardous occupations (Only for CO-OP) Advisory Board Forms: Parent Permission/enrollment form Memorandum of Agreement Training Outline Student Evaluation Program accountability and assessment New York State Manual http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/wbl/home.html

Additional Supervised Work-Based Learning Options Extension 8981 or 8982 is recommended for: CDOS Commencement Credential – for ALL students Community-Based Work Programs (for students with disabilities) Service Learning School Based Enterprises In-house training by outside vendor Virtual/online – XtremeIntern www.XtremeIntern.com Job Shadowing Senior Project Work Study/DOL at school site New York State Manual http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/wbl/home.html

Other Work Based Learning Options   Supervising Agency Coordinator’s Extension Age of Students Paid/Un-Paid Diploma Credit Allow-able Related WBL Classroom Instruction Experience Must Relate to Career Interests Training Must Develop Job Skills Community-Based Work Programs (for students with disabilities) NYSED  14+ Unpaid or Paid Yes Optional No Job Shadowing (1 – 8 hours of observation at a work site Local School  Unpaid N.A. Community Service/Volunteering Local School Service Learning Senior Project 16+ School Based Enterprise Yes but typically included within a course) Other Work Based Learning Options  Extension 8981 or 8982 is recommended  Optional

WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES #1 Knowledge of Work-Based Learning Programs and Certification Able to use critical thinking skills to determine the best program options from the four NYS approved registered programs along with CDOS Commencement Credential and other forms of Work-based Learning activities. Program assessment will be validated via the program's annual report which includes data, surveys and future strategies for improvement and growth.

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WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES #2 Work-based Learning Coordinator’s Role in Career and Workforce Readiness Knowledge and skills to determine: Career choices, Graduation requirements, Special designed programs and Work-based Learning and Career pathways. Guide students to pathway for college and career and workforce readiness. Knowledgeable of NYS Department of Education latest policies as it pertains to Work-based Learning programs.

I AM CAREER READY! After completing numerous career and work-based learning activities I can say with confidence……..   I have identified my career interests. I have completed the “Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge” which includes many work-based learning activities such as field trips, guest speakers, job shadowing, internships, and volunteer experiences. I have chosen which career clusters I wish to work in based upon the environment. I can match my interests to: High School and post-secondary course selections I have created my career plan, resume and ePortfolio to be used in plotting my future road to success. Clubs, Community Service, Internships Job titles and career ladders Post-secondary training and education such as college majors Employers Industry Credentials Unions and professional associations

I AM WORKFORCE READY! After completing numerous career and work-based learning activities I can say with confidence……..   I know how to identify and research potential employers. I have completed the “Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge” I know how to apply for a job. I know how to keep a job. I have created my career plan, resume and ePortfolio to be used in plotting my future road to success. I know how to get promoted. I have my resume and ePortfolio ready for an employer to see.

Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge Make Yourself Career and Workforce Ready! POINTS Date of Completion Record the completion of these activities in your ePortfolio. Share your ePortfolio with your Work-Based Learning Coordinator.   LEVEL ONE —(5 points each) Meet with your Work-Based Learning Coordinator. Plan your career and workforce readiness activities. Complete and discuss one or more career assessment with your coordinator. Begin your career plan Create your online Career ePortfolio Join a club such as DECA, SKILLS USA or other clubs in or outside of the school Complete 20 hours of career exploration Achieve a B (80) or higher in a career and technical education classes. Attend a career workshop Volunteer in your community for 15+ hours Complete an authentic project based learning project for a corporation Complete the “Career Cluster Survey”

Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge POINTS DATE OF COMPLETION Meet with your Work-Based Learning Coordinator. Plan your career readiness activities.   Update your Career Plan Update your ePortfolio Continue club membership. Participate in a competition Attend career workshops Complete 105+ hours in a Co-op, CEIP, GEWEP, or CDOS program Complete an authentic project based learning project for a corporation Update your resume Attend an Advisory Board Meeting at your school to meet employers Volunteer in your community for 15+ hours. Achieve a B (80) or higher in a career and technical education classes. LEVEL TWO — Seniors (10 points each)  

Career & Workforce Readiness Challenge CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS  Points Date   1. How to create your career plan 2. Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop 3. XtremeIntern – Cloud City 4. 21st Century Careers 5. Creating a dynamic resume 6. How to apply online for employment 7. How to Ace the Interview 8. LinkedIn 101 9. Twitter 101 10. Volunteering, Internships and Research Opportunities 11. Identifying and researching potential employers 12. How to create your ePortfolio 13. Networking with Alumni 14. How to Be a Successful Work-Based Learning Student 15. Etiquette Dinner 16 Young Professionals Guide to Dress and Success 17. XtremeIntern: Global Planet Solutions 18. Make connections at your school’s Advisory Board Meetings 19. How to work with different generations 20. Networking: How to Build Professional Relationships 21. Team Work and Collaboration 22. Attend College & Career Fairs To get started or to learn more, visit your Work-Based Learning Coordinator’s Office

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WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES 10/25 11/16 1/24/17 2/28 4/4 Programs and Certification Career and Workforce Readiness The Role of the WBLC Advisory Boards Marketing Your Program Career Counseling Student Preparation for Training Job Coaching Skills Training and Placement Labor Law and Safety Training Measures WBL 10 WORK-BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR’S COMPETENCIES

Susan Gubing 50 years in education Career Planning, Work-based Learning, Advisory Boards, 21st Century Skills 50 years in education School/Industry Coordinator for Smithtown School District Professional Development Provider for Buffalo State and Hofstra – online Work-based Learning Certification Numerous career and technical education departments Author - Games2Careers XtremeIntern NY State Education Consultant for CDOS Standards, WBL Board of Directors for: Hauppauge Industrial Association Society for Human Resource Management Long Island Business Educators NYS Work Experience Association