1 Youth CareerConnect In Massachusetts Massachusetts Advanced Pathways Program (MAPP) Pathways to Prosperity Network Institute October 3, 2014

Postsecondary Pathways System Outcomes: Financially sustainable, aligned and integrated 9- 14(+) career pathway systems Increased number of skilled workers with credentials of value to the labor market Greater cost efficiencies by reducing duplication of services Career and Technical Ed. Advanced Skilled Jobs Intern- ships, WBL Low Skilled Jobs Semi- Skilled Jobs Middle Skilled Jobs Rigorous Academics Acceleration & College/Career Readiness through Dual Enrollment, Integrated Instruction, and WBL Acceleration & College/Career Readiness through Dual Enrollment, Integrated Instruction, and WBL Stackable Credentials  AA/AAS  BA/BS  GRADES 9-14 INTEGRATED PATHWAYS Secondary Pathways

YOUTH CAREERCONNECT Reform initiative designed to encourage school districts, higher education, workforce investment systems, nonprofits, and other partners to work together to transform the high school experience for America’s youth. Overarching goals: Provide education and training that combines academic and technical curricula focused on a specific in-demand industry or career Increase student employability at graduation Prepare students for multiple career pathways that include: employment, post-secondary education, long-term occupational skills training, or Registered Apprenticeship

YCC PROGRAM CORE ELEMENTS 1.Integrated Academic and Career-Focused Learning 2.Employer Engagement 3.Individualized Career and Academic Counseling 4.Work-Based Learning and Exposure to the World of Work 5.Program Sustainability 6.Program Performance and Outcomes Our MAPP program is four years, serving grades 9-12.

MA ADVANCED PATHWAYS PROGRAM: MAPP Brockton Area Brockton High School, in 2015 Health Care, any others TBD Hampden County West Springfield High School Advanced Manufacturing Metro West Marlborough STEM ECHS Adv. Man., Health Care, IT/Comp. Sci. JFF / Pathways to Prosperity Network

KEY ELEMENTS OF MAPP Career and academic counseling/IDPs At least 12 dual enrollment college credits Career-focused courses each year (CTE) Interdisciplinary project-based learning Continuum of work-based learning opps. Industry- recognized credentials Wraparound services and student support Ongoing, embedded PD for teachers Common planning time, PLCs, ELT

BUILDING 9-14 PARTNERSHIPS Higher Education Partners  Framingham State University  Quinsigamond Community College  Bridgewater State University  Massasoit Community College  Bridgewater State University  Stonehill College  Springfield Technical Community College  Umass Amherst