1. Presentation at the YCC Grantee Convening Washington DC
YCC Programs:
Plans for development and implementation
Presentation at the YCC Grantee Convening
Washington DC
July 20-21, 2016
Jeanne Bellotti • Nan Maxwell • Peter Schochet

2. YCC focuses on a wide variety of careers
Career focus
Percentage
Health sciences 67
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 58
Information technology 54
Manufacturing 25
Architecture and construction 21
Transportation, distribution, and logistics
21 
Agriculture, food, and natural resources 17
Arts, audiovisual technology and communications
Business management and administration
Finance
Hospitality and tourism
Law, public safety, corrections, and security
Human services 13
Education and training 8
Marketing 4
Other (write-in): Automotive
Multiple responses allowed
Write-ins are included if the same write-in was listed by more than one grantee
Grantee Survey Tables: Table A

3. Programs can draw on experience
Note Grantee is a district in 18 cases
Grantee Survey Tables: Table C

4. Planned integrated curriculum

5. Academic and CTE courses
Curriculum
Number
Academic courses
Flexibility for special needs students 20
High levels of English and math 18
Complete coursework for 2-year college or apprenticeships 16
Complete coursework for 4-year college 12
CTE courses
Build technical skills 22
Prepare for H-1B career ladder 21
Distinctive career theme
Build knowledge of a variety of careers
Lead to employer-recognized certification
Grantee Survey Tables: Table H

6. Program standards and integration
Number
Standards and assessments
Workplace skills incorporated and assessed 23
Academics aligned to career and college-ready standards 22
Course materials based on industry standards
Competency-based assessments offered 20
Assessments reflect career practices 16
Curriculum integration
Courses and professions related
Career-focused classes taught academic skills
Project-based learning used 21
Projects applied skills from several courses 18
Academic courses used career examples 17
Capstone course synthesizes knowledge 7
Grantee Survey Tables: Table H (most questions)
Grantee Survey Tables: Table N (PBL is used in courses, students complete a capstone course)

7. Planned employer engagement

8. Program development and support
Number agreeing/strongly agreeing the employer partner did the following
Active stuff is less
Grantee Survey Tables: Table G

9. Workforce preparation activities
Number agreeing/strongly agreeing the employer partner did the following
Active stuff is less
Grantee Survey Tables: Table G

10. Planned work-based learning activities

11. Teaching workplace skills
Students are taught…
Number
Workplace behavioral expectations
Attendance 22
Punctuality
Appropriate dress
Workplace culture and communication
Effective verbal and non-verbal communication
Direction, feedback, and constructive criticism 20
Workplace culture and policy
Requirements for career pathways 19
Workplace performance expectations
Positive and productive teamwork 21
Full participation in tasks
Work quality standards
Workplace problem-solving 18
Technical skills
Career-specific skills
Technological skills
Number who agreed or strongly agreed that students are taught these skills
Grantee Survey Tables: Table I

12. Work-based learning for YCC and non-YCC students
More than counterfactual low level
Move to after EE on logic model
Are planned
Grantee Survey Tables: Table F

13. Conclusion: Plans for program follow model
Programs plan to
Offer integrated academic and career courses and curriculum, designed to standards
Expand academic supports and preparation for post- secondary
Engage employers, although more heavily in “low effort” ways
Teach workplace skills
Expand work-based learning activities
Provide individualized counseling
Build small learning communities for students and teachers
Provide professional development for teachers
Model as outlined in SGA