Slide 1 The Southeastern Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Initiative BRIDGING JOBS TO CAREERS: Work-based Learning In Behavioral Health District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund Philadelphia, PA

Slide 2 Project Goals Create work-based learning curriculum for frontline staff articulated with college credit certificate and AS Degree Provide accessible program engaging workers and supervisors Increase wages of graduates Implement sustainable, replicable model with ROI for employer partners

Slide 3 Partnership Model Diverse employer partners Temple Episcopal Hospital: Large, centralized location; unionized workforce Public Health Management Corporation: Mid-sized, residential agency; multi sites; non-union Sustainable labor-management partnership as intermediary District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund

Slide 4 Work-based Learning: Building on Competencies Identify standards for knowledge, skills, and abilities at entry level and higher level(s) as basis for wage steps Create WBL curricula that integrates identified competencies with innovative delivery of instruction Link competencies to college credit that provides a portable, recognized credential

Slide 5 Comparison of Traditional Classroom and WBL Models Original Technical Training Program Class Hours: 303 Clinical Hours: 72 Total Hours: College Credits WBL Program (Three Modules) Seminar Hours: Action Learning: Total Hours: College Credits

Slide 6 Comparison of Traditional Classroom and WBL Models In Work-based Learning: Competencies based on evidence based research Competencies uniformly linked to workplace skills Competencies standardized across diverse work settings Instructional methodology is standardized Employer and supervisors are engaged in course delivery Competency attainment is linked to career ladder advancement

Slide 7 Benefits to Employer Cost effective training delivery Engagement of employee in learning & improving competency-based skills Increased employee effectiveness & performance Requirements for training & program improvement met in meaningful way Maximize $s invested in training

Slide 8 Benefits Frontline Workers Access to seamless educational pathway Access to college credits and credential Increased confidence and job performance Access to career development Access to career advancement and higher wages

Slide 9 Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Health Associates Degree in Health & Human Services Behavioral Health Collegiate Certificate (30 credits) Work Based Learning: Technician Certificate plus 21 credits Behavioral Health Education Ladder

Slide 10 For More Information: Contact: Cheryl Feldman