1. DESIGNING AND EVALUATING AN INTEGRATED GED-TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT PREPARES ADULTS FOR THE 21ST-CENTURY WORKPLACE
Richard Sebastian, Virginia Commonwealth University Laurie Henry, University of Kentucky Kevin Leander, Vanderbilt University Tara Alvey, Vanderbilt University

2. What’s the big idea?
Design, develop, and evaluate a curriculum to prepare adult students to earn a GED credential while also providing them with the skills needed to successfully enter into entry-level, tech sector jobs

3. University of Kentucky
Dr. Laurie Henry
Lead Curriculum
Developer
University of Kentucky

4. Vanderbilt University
Dr. Kevin Leander
Lead Evaluator
Vanderbilt University

5. Vanderbilt University
Tara Alvey
Researcher
Vanderbilt University

6. ENVISIONING & DESIGNING THE PLUGGED IN PROJECT
Richard Sebastian: The Literacy Institute: Virginia Commonwealth University: Richmond, Virginia :
ENVISIONING & DESIGNING THE PLUGGED IN PROJECT

7. Aneesh Chopra VA Secretary of Technology VA Secretary of Technology
White House Chief Technology Officer
VA Secretary of Technology
VA Secretary of Technology

8. “Identify entrepreneurs” “Create new tech assessment”

9. Alexandria Seaport Foundation

10. “Fill available tech sector jobs in Southwest Virginia”

11. Transitioning

12. Transitioning
Growing disconnect between skills measured by traditional educational curricula and the needs of a post secondary institutions and a growing global marketplace.

13. Transitioning 18% of adults do not graduate from high school
-U.S. Census Bureau (2002)

14. Transitioning
Many high school graduates are not prepared for entry-level jobs they fill
Are They Really Ready to Work? (2006)

15. Transitioning
The new workplace requires more than proficiency in reading, writing, and arithmetic
Critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity and innovation
- American Management Association, (2010)

16. Transitioning
Most GED holders who enroll in college require some form of academic remediation.
-Workforce Strategy Center, (2008)

17. Transitioning
62.9 % of GED passers stated want to continue their education.
50% stated they planned to attend college.
-GEDTS, (2005)

18. Transitioning Only 30 to 35% obtain any postsecondary education
Only 5 to 10% obtain at least a year of postsecondary education and,
Between 0.5 and 3% acquire even an associate degree
-Tyler, (2001)

19. “Fill available tech sector jobs in Southwest Virginia”

20. 25% 18-24 yr olds lack credential

21. 100 potential job openings
Northrop Grumman, Inc

22. Partnerships Southwest Virginia Regional Adult Education
Southwest Virginia Community College
VA Department of Education
Center for Innovative Technology
University of Virginia at Wise
Northrop Grumman & CGI, Inc.

23. Funding Productivity Investment Fund (PIF) VA Department of Education
Race to GED funds
Chancellor’s Elearning Enhancement & Development Fund (CEED)

24. Southwest Technology Development Center
Lebanon, VA

25. Curriculum Educational College transition Assessment Political
Career pathway
College transition

26. Mind the Gap: http://www.flickr.com/photos/buhsnarf
Flickr images
Phrenology: jwebb202
Boat Close-up: Nicolas Nova
Mind the Gap:
Wedding Handshake: freakapotimus
Roll of Bills: Amagill

27. Thanks