1. Certified Career pathways Week
Alamance Community College
Patterson Auditorium
January 29, 2019
10:00 AM-12:00 Noon

2. One-Year Impact Report Special Populations Panel

3. Scott Queen Executive Vice President Alamance Community College

4. NCWorks Certified Career pathways in the Piedmont-Triad

5. NCWorks Certified Career Pathways: Design and Development
Workforce Development Boards in the Piedmont Triad convened the region’s employers, economic developers, community colleges, public school system, chambers of commerce and other partners to develop Certified Career Pathways
Designed to serve enrollees from the most-entry level (middle and high school) to the most-senior level of career

6. NCWorks Certified Career Pathways: Purpose
Matching worker preparation to employer need in high- demand occupations.
Create seamless systems of education and workforce development programs, initiatives and resources.

7. NCWorks Certified Career Pathways: Criteria
Employer led; demand driven. (Criteria 1 and 2)
Education and workforce partners work together in the development and implementation of pathways, coordinating educational offerings and stackable credentials. (Criteria 3 and 5)
Provide career awareness and work-based learning opportunities. (Criteria 4 and 6)
Offer multiple points of entry and exit. (Criteria 7)
Evaluable (Criteria 8)

8. Workforce Development Boards

9. Certified Career pathways in the Piedmont Triad
Advanced Manufacturing
Quality Assurance
Information Manufacturing Technology
Maintenance
Process Development
Healthcare: Nursing
Aviation
Aeronautical Engineering
Aviation Maintenance
Career Pilot
Transportation and Logistics
Mechanic/Technician
Truck Driving
Distribution and Fulfillment

10. Certified Career Pathways Leadership Team
Transportation and Logistics Lead: Tim Maness
Healthcare-Nursing Lead: Tammy Caudill
Career Pathways Facilitator: WV Yarbrough
Advanced Manufacturing Lead: Glenda Morrow
Aviation Lead: Melissa Smith
TriadWorks Project Manager: Kate McMahon

11. NCWorks Certified Career Pathways One Year Impact Report: Highlights
First Pathway Certified February 2016 – Northeast Region (Healthcare)
Thirty-five Pathways Certified Through 2018
Thirteen Pathways Reached One Year of Implementation by June 30, 2018
Healthcare
Hospitality & Tourism
Advanced Manufacturing
Transportation
Information Technology
One Year Check-Ins Submitted by Each Team – Synthesized for Report
Captured Additional Data from Stakeholders
Two Focus Groups
Twenty-three Individual Interviews

12. NCWorks Certified Career Pathways One Year Impact Report: Findings
Data indicate a continued need for Career Pathways
Career Pathways have improved collaboration among partners and employers
Educational institutions have streamlined course offerings and time to credential
Employers have provided larger numbers of Work-Based Learning opportunities
Increased employer engagement has produced other, unintended benefits
Career Pathways provide tools for smaller counties with fewer resources
Front line staff feel invested in the Career Pathways process

13. NCWorks Certified Career Pathways: State Resources

16. NCWorks Certified Career Pathways: Local Resources

17. TriadWorks ToolKit Contents
Diagrams
Webinar
Career Cards and Brochures
Guides
Videos

18. James Bain Director Regional partnership WDB

19. Panel Discussion on Special Populations: Panelists
Dennis Gaddy
Community Success Initiative
Deborah Kauba
Community Success Initiative
Anna Miller
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Carrie Martin
NCBA
Erik Swanson
EDSI Greensboro

21. Caroline Brigmon Regional Operations Director Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone

22. Thank you!

23. WV Yarrough, Ph.D. Career Pathways Facilitator Piedmont Triad Prosperity Zone