Be a Leader: Design Your Own Health Science Career Cluster Implementation Strategy Frances Beauman Linda Mitchelle NAWI CONFERENCE - APRIL 2006

Why Health Science Career Cluster? Employment potential  Critical Skills Shortage Initiative (CSSI) Long term shortage of workers in health care Determine causes of shortages Access to Industry  Industry Support  Access to workplace learning

Health Science Career Cluster Goals Promote activities and resources that will help interest students in a healthcare career.  Expand career development programs in Illinois  Develop a statewide Health Science curriculum model  Support school reform Build a cadre of potential employee candidates that will meet current and projected workforce demands.

Health Science Career Cluster Goals (cont’d) Assist with building systemic partnerships that are sustainable and of benefit to the health care community, educators and students.  Create a common language  Develop a strategic plan together  Align education needs with industry resources  Learn each others culture  Establish clear actionable expectations  Build a sustainable relationship  Get the right players to the table

Scope Cluster will…  Provide Career Development activities to K-12 students at each site (i.e., career awareness, exploration, and career planning)  Increase articulation opportunities for students  Support Illinois’ Economic Development Plan  Align to Illinois Learning Standards

Advisory Committee Consists of representatives from:  Business and Industry  Associations (AMA, IHA, and MCHC)  Secondary and Post-Secondary Health Occupation Education Committee provides advice on:  Sustaining Health Science Career Cluster programs  Expanding the program to additional sites  Initiating an information website  Garnering support from a wide audience

Illinois Health Science Career Cluster Initiative Based on the Health Science Career Cluster Model  Awareness (level K-12)  Exploration (level 6-8)  Preparation and Practice (level 9 +)

Health Science Pathways Therapeutic Services Diagnostic Services Health Informatics Support Services Biotechnology Research and Development

Health Sciences Career Cluster Framework Foundation Knowledge and Skills Pathway Knowledge and Skills Performance Elements Measurement Criteria

3 – Tier Structure Tier 1 – Elementary (K – 5) Introduce healthcare careers Integrate activities with healthcare theme into the existing curriculum Reinforce ILS through application

3 – Tier Structure (Cont’d) Tier 2 – Late elementary School (6 – 8) Introduce career opportunities in all pathways Reinforce ILS through application Develop a career/educational plan

3 – Tier Structure (cont’d) Tier 3 – High School (9 – 12) Rigorous academic integration within foundation & pathway skills Work-based learning with industry partners Obtain postsecondary credits

Resources that are provided K – 12 Integrated Teaching Activities 6 – 9 Student Health Career Planners & Teacher Guides 9 – 12 Health Science Career Cluster Foundation & Pathway Skills & Curriculum Teacher Training on the Materials

Requirements Progress through all 3 tiers within a district Seamless progression for students from K – 12 Partners

Allowable Costs Stipends/Substitute Travel to attend training Meeting supplies & expenses Other

Current Sites 3 Pilot sites 14 Implementation Sites

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