#ETARegion1 Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems 1 Stackable Credentials

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 2 Credential Attainment in the public workforce investment system 1.High priority performance goal to increase credential attainment by 10% systemwide 2.Guidance to systemTraining and Employment Guidance Letter with Credential Resource Guide 3.Technical assistance Webinar(s) Presentations Promising practices from grantees Ongoing efforts to add credentials and information on their value to electronic tools

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 3 TYPES OF CREDENTIALS Educational diplomas, certificates and degrees. Registered apprenticeship certificates; Occupational licenses (typically awarded by State government agencies). Personnel certifications from industry or professional associations. Other skill certificates for specific skill sets or competencies within one or more industries or occupations.

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 4 Attributes of Career-Enhancing Credentials Industry-recognized Stackable Portable Accredited Labor Market Value Return on Investment Importance of Credit for Prior Learning

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 5 CareerOneStop online Tools to identify Credentials 1.Searchable Licensed Occupations database (CareerOneStop) 2.Certification Finder tool to identify industry or occupational personnel certification 3.Competency Model Clearinghouse Resource database

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 6 CareerOneStop Web site

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 7 Industry and Occupational Personnel Certifications

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 8 Sample: manufacturing personnel certifications

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 9 Database searchoccupational licenses

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 10 Licensing results and links

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 11 Federally licensed occupations

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 12 Competency Model Clearinghouse

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 13 Competency Model Clearinghouse (search for Certifications)

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 14 Internet addresses Certification Finder – t.aspxhttp:// t.aspx Licensed Occupations Database – _keyword.asp?nodeid=16&by=keywordhttp:// _keyword.asp?nodeid=16&by=keyword Competency Model Clearinghouse Find Resources Database – ch.aspxhttp:// ch.aspx

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 15 Industry-Recognized Stackable Credentials Industry examples –Advanced Manufacturing –Energy –Information Technology –Healthcare Often based on industry competency models

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 16 Industry-Recognized Stackable Credentials The Manufacturing Institute has endorsed a Manufacturing Skills Certification System Center for Energy Workforce DevelopmentGet into Energy Career Pathways Model The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has developed several online tools, including Getting America Back to Work Youth office guide to Allied Health Access

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 17 Industry-Recognized Stackable Credentials Advanced Manufacturing The Manufacturing Institute has endorsed a Manufacturing Skills Certification System Pilot implementation through community colleges Enable participants to advance along a manufacturing career pathway Beginning at entry level work readiness and employability skills to technical competencies associated with specific types of manufacturing

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Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 19 Industry-Recognized Stackable Credentials Center for Energy Workforce Development Get into Energy Career Pathways Model 3 categories of education and training that align with the tiers of the Energy Competency Model: –Basic Training (Tiers 1-3), –Industry Fundamentals (Tiers 4-5) –Job Specific Skills and Credentials (Tiers 6-8).

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 20 Get Into Energy

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 21 Industry-Recognized Stackable Credentials Information Technology The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has developed several online tools The Getting America Back to Work (GABTW) site guides individuals through an integrated process: 1) Assessment 2) Training 3) Certification 4) Job placement At each stage, there are referrals to relevant informationincluding to local One-Stop Career Centers and other training resources

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Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 23

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 24 Allied Health Access Guidebook Guidebook and TEN: /ten2010/ten10-10.pdf /ten2010/ten10-10.pdf Webinar: /info /info

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 25 Case Studies The AHA! Guidebook presents case studies on seven programs which have successfully incorporated opportunities for access to allied health occupations into their youth services design. The studies represent a range of strategies. Some are specifically summer programs and others focus on older out-of-school youth. The case studies provide a variety of approaches that can assist local officials in planning programs, resources for more information about allied health and contact information for each of the studies. Allied Health Access (AHA!) Guidebook

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 26 Career pathway systems provide a clear sequence of education coursework or training credentials and have the following elements: Six Key Elements of Career Pathway Systems Implementing Career Pathways Page Build cross-agency partnerships & clarify roles 2. Identify industry sector or industry & engage employers 3. Design education & training programs 4. Identify funding needs & sources 5. Align policies & programs 6. Measure system change & performance

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion Learn More: Career Pathways Community of Practice Web Site

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 28 LINKS TO MODEL CAREER PATHWAY PROGRAMS (cont.) Arkansas Career Pathways, Capital Idea: Austin, Texas, Career Pathways Initiative, earch.html earch.html RELATED STUDIES Charting a Path: An Exploration of the Statewide Career Pathway Efforts in Arkansas, Kentucky, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin, prepared by Rosanna Perry Stephens, Seattle Jobs Initiative, May Underserved Students Who Earn Credit Through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Have Higher Degree Completion Rates and Shorter Time-to-Degree, research brief published by the Council for Adult & Experiential Learning, Implementing Career Pathways Page 28 Additional Resources (cont.)

Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems #ETARegion1 29 Questions