CVML Counselor Conference Visalia Convention Center September 11, 2015 Marilyn Ashlin Capital Region Pathway Senior Specialist

Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC) Career Catalyst Digital Badging LaunchPath Current State Agenda

a)Hosts organizations as their fiscal sponsor, ranging from the Career Ladders Project to the Education Results Partnership. b)Facilitating over 200 Egyptian students to study at California Community Colleges. c)Managing the California SMOG Check Referee Program for motorists who do not agree with their SMOG Check results. d)Supports colleges who provide basic entry-level training for students pursuing zoological research of rare marine mammals. e)Facilitates the Osher Scholarship Endowment, providing community college students with over $3M in support every year. f)Provides access to discounts on a wide range of products and services, such as the Microsoft Office Suite for $40. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Workforce Development Services Work readiness & work-based learning Regional collaboration & scalability Partnership: Colleges & High Schools Employers Workforce Investment Boards

Career Catalyst Employer-of-record Service Simplifies hosting of internships, including, workers’ comp, human resources, onboarding, benefits, etc. Frees time and resources for employers to focus on providing the learning experience and on talent pipeline development. More than 3,500 students have been placed through the Foundation’s services since 1998.

Digital Skill Badging Digital badges identify and acknowledge specific competencies and accomplishments LaunchPath allows students, employers, and schools to earn and award digital badges

LaunchPath Overview Online tool that connects HS and CC students with internships Serves employers, students, & schools/colleges Funded by JP Morgan Chase Partnered with Linked Learning Alliance

Before we go any further: costs Through grant funding LaunchPath is free to use until 7/1/2016. What happens after July 1, 2016? Scenario 1: Foundation finds additional underwriting and use is free Scenario 2: CCCCO decides to include as a statewide service Scenario 3: Foundation charges a fee for colleges, schools and/or employers to use LaunchPath How much?

Why LaunchPath? Built to support regional collaboration Coordinated employer outreach Alignment with CCCCO data collection efforts Data collected on employer needs and student skill acquisition will lead to: Improvements in demonstrating impact Enhanced program design

LaunchPath Toolkit Resource to help employers design the best internship experience for their organization. Before the Internship: Secure institutional support for work-based learning Design quality internship experiences Address legal concerns During the Internship: Manage interns After the Internship: Assess impact and improvements

Assumptions at the beginning of LaunchPath If: The California Career Pathway Trust and WIOA would generate significant supply of students and youth seeking work based learning; and, Employers in key sectors are suffering from a lack of qualified workers, and work based learning is solution to building their pipeline; and, Regions are how labor markets operate and how funding is being allocated, Then: A regional platform connecting employers with those seeking work based learning will provide great value to many partners.

LaunchPath Dashboard After 9 months of Launchpath being live and after 18 months of designing, developing, promotion and outreach: 50 Employers 52 postings (8 HS, 37 College, 7 Either) 182 Students 81 HS and 101 Community College (Los Rios and Feather River) 25 Internship Matches

You want me to do what?

Three-Phased Pilot Phase 1 – Fall 2015 –Put your toe in the water: Try out with minimum of 3 employers and 10 students Phase 2 – Spring 2016 –Step into the water: Double the numbers Phase 3 – Fall 2016 –Dive in: Full implementation

Focus on Work-Based Learning Concierge Approach LaunchPath Career Catalyst Collective Impact Employer Engagement Events Workforce Development Boards

1.Refer employers that need Career Catalyst services now. 2.Become a LaunchPath Pilot Region: 3 Employers and 10 students suggested 3.Ask about our “concierge” service: How can we support you? Opportunities for working with us now :

Thank you! Marilyn Ashlin