Job Corps for the Future Future Work and Implications for Job Corps Education Management Corporation Valaida W. Randolph President & CEO
Trends in the Workplace Workforce Composition More balanced distribution by age, sex and race/ethnicity Technology Based Workplace Advances in technology will increase demand for highly skilled workers Organizational Structure Change A shift to virtual corporations with distant offices, self-employed, temporary Job Loss and Impact Job loss due to computerization of tasks that no longer require humans Fewer Youth and Men in the Workforce The supply of non-college jobs in depleting as low wage jobs are being phased out Wages Job market requires more preparation for lower starting wages 2 Education Management Corporation
The Job Corps Students 3Education Management Corporation Millennial Generation TraitsTeam Oriented Confident Multi-Cultural ValueCollaboration Peer Learning Fairness EducationHighest HS Grads (72%) Virtual Learning increasing EntrepreneurshipInnovative Ideas 25% are self-employed Developed SkillsAnalytical Computer Savvy Undeveloped SkillsAdaptability Work Ethic Communication Generation Z Present TraitsRealistic Strong Sense of Self Mature ValuePrivacy Independence Global social circles EducationValue Technology over Intelligence DIY Education EntrepreneurshipIt’s in their DNA Top Career choice Developed SkillsEntrepreneurial Multitasking Undeveloped SkillsSituational Awareness Interpersonal Communication
Principles for 21 st Century Learning Image: “Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow-Today (ACOT 2 ) 4Education Management Corporation
Workplace Skills for the Future Design Mindset Cognitive Load Management Virtual Collaboration Creativity Entrepreneurship Marketing Social/Cultural Awareness Sense-Making Social Intelligence Novel and Adaptive Thinking Cross-Cultural Competency Computational Thinking New-Media Literacy Transdisciplinary 5Education Management Corporation
21 st Century Teacher 21 st Century Teachers Re-examine the qualifications required Ensure teachers understand and engage students Develop a plan to guarantee professional development Ensure teachers are knowledgeable and able to digitally collaborate Competitive wages and manageable classes 6Education Management Corporation
Possible National Job Corp Initiatives Revisit and expand the CFE Model for Admissions Remedial Phase Innovation Fund Fostering Student Independence Student Age Shift (18 to 24) 7Education Management Corporation