1. Better Together: Sector Initiatives and Career Pathways NCWE Conference October 30, 2014

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10. Jim Torrens Program Manager National Network of Sector Partners Insight Center for Community Economic Development jtorrens@insightcced.org Judy Mortrude Director, Alliance for Quality Career Pathways CLASP jmortrude@clasp.org Guadalupe Martinez Career Pathways Director Instituto del Progreso Latino l.martinez@idpl.org Today’s panel

11. Why sector-based career pathways? Increasing demand for credentialed workforce. U.S. is falling behind other countries in basic skills. Workers with low basic skills are more likely to be unemployed, earn lower than average wages, and have poor health outcomes. Significant and pervasive employment disparities by race and ethnicity exist across the U.S. Skills development strategies are part of the solution. New “market” of credential earners is different from traditional students. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) calls for both “industry or sector partnerships” and “career pathways.”

12. Sector initiatives are… Regional, industry-focused approaches to workforce and economic development that improve access to good jobs and/or increase job quality in ways that strengthen an industry’s workforce.

13. Sector initiatives: 1.Focus intensively on an industry within a regional labor market, and multiple employers in the industry, over a sustained period of time 2.Are led by a workforce intermediary with credibility in the industry 3.Create new pathways for low wage workers into the industry, and up to good jobs and careers 4.Achieve systemic changes that are “win-win” for employers, workers, and the community.

14. Workforce Intermediary Business Services Training Services Support Services Recruitment Services Job Seekers and Workers Employers in an Industry Sector Sector Initiative Model

15. A random assignment study of 1,014 individuals showed: sector initiative participants earned 18.3% — about $4,500 — more than members of the control group over the 24-month study period. Public/Private Ventures, Tuning In to Local Labor Markets: Findings from the Sectoral Employment Impact Study Sector Initiative Results

16. Career pathways An approach to connecting progressive levels of basic skills and postsecondary education, training, and supportive services: −in specific sectors or cross-sector occupations −in a way that optimizes the progress and success of individuals, including those with limited education, English, skills, and/or work experience −in helping individual secure marketable credentials, family- supporting employment, and further education and employment opportunities Career pathways also help employers meet their workforce needs and help states and communities strengthen their workforces and economies. Includes career pathways, programs, and systems.

17. Three essential features of career pathways

18. Four essential functions of career pathways and programs

19. Career pathways system

20. Popcorn: Strengths of Approaches

21. Manufacturing ESL Manufacturing Technology Bridge CNC Advanced Certificate 4 Months 9 Months EEIM Advanced Certificate 16 weeks Instituto Career Pathway Model

22. ESL Health Context IDPL VESL CNA context IDPL CNA HPVEC $9-11 Pre LPN A/B LPN Wright College $ 22-27 ADN Wright College 4 BIO.’s, Math ENG 101 ENG Grade level 10-12 Pre LPN-A or CNA ENG Grade level 8-10, CNA ESL Grade level 6th GED, Compass test NCLEX-PN certified NCLEX_RN Certified All pre-requisites CMA Certified Medical Assistant $10-14 License Practical Nurse THE CARRERAS EN SALUD PATHWAY MODEL BSN NIU Academic Ladder LPN $25 - $31 RN $27 - $36 Career LadderSocial Ladder Socially visible, professional member of organizations and clubs; source of information and friends Inspired to complete a professional degree; involved in community and school activities Able to plan family and personal future; interested in initiating a career or own business; files own taxes; critical thinker Good understanding of laws, rights, and obligation; Communication in 2 nd language Reads, understands technical language, maintains conversations… CESL Career Exploration IDPL ESL Grade Level 3-6

23. Instituto Customize Curriculum VESL Bridges Pathway Foundation/ Proposal Fiscal Agent HPVEC Best LPN Program Technology College Credits System Reputation Economies of Scale NCLR National Exposure National Advocacy Potential Funding Assessment/ Evaluation AHC Case Management Proposal with Experience Physical Resources Community Relations Carreras en Salud Partnership * Industry Sector Leadership* National Best Practice Model * National Media Exposure* Foundation Attention * Nursing Shortage Solution* Bilingual Nursing Solution * Jobs for the community

24. The Essential Roles of Partners To Support Students with Academic Needs  Basic Skills ( Math, English/Rhetoric, Computer Literacy)  Tutoring (Pre-College and College)  Licensing Assistance (Test Preparation) To Support Students with Social/Emotional Needs  Social Stress/ Anxiety  Domestic Violence  Drug/Alcohol Addiction To Support Students with Financial Needs  Temporary Transportation  Income Support/Public Aid  Homelessness To Support Students in Securing Self-Sufficient Jobs  Temporary Jobs  Internships  Job Shadowing

25. Challenges  Changes within the college system in Chicago: centralization from a campus approach to district – review and approval could delay services to participants  Change in college program locations – this can create a barrier for some participants (distance, perceived safety, transportation, etc.)  Changes in college program policies impact students’ “promise” for eligibility (i.e. GPA, placement scores in standardized tests, etc.)  College capacity to provide non-traditional students support services such as tutoring compromise those most in need of support

26. CARRERAS EN SALUD: CAREER PATHWAY MODEL Pre-Nursing Bridges 16 weeks Occupational Training Program: Basic Certificate Occupational Training Program: Advanced Certificate Stackable Credential/License Occupational Wage Bachelors in Nursing NA NCLEX-RN exam certifiedBSN Registered Nurse (RN) 3 semesters NA Advanced Nursing Degree (ADN) certified NCLEX-RN exam certified (RN) Hourly: $29.15 -$39.98 Yearly: $60,634 - $83,164 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 3 semesters NA College Pre-Requisites for LPN: BIOLOGY120 BIOLOGY121 BIOLOGY226 BIOLOGY227 ENGLISH101 MATH118 Or MATH125 NCLEX-PN exam certified (LPN) Hourly: $19.37- $25.97 Yearly: $40,282 -$54,023 College Level GED/COMPASS NAEKG/Phlebotomy Certified Medical Assistant Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic EKG Technician Certified Medical Assistant Patient Care Technician (CNA Required) Grades 10-12 1-2 semesters Pre-LPN with HC Context A and B NA Grade 10 NABasic Nurse Assistant 10 weeks NACertified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Hourly: $10.12 -$13.85 Yearly: $21,040-$28,818 Grades 8-10 1-2 semesters Vocational ESL with HC Context A and B NA Grades 6-8 1-2 semesters ESL with HC Context A and B NA Grades 3-6 1-2 semesters Career ESLNA

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29. Sector & career pathways initiatives: Better together All career pathways should incorporate sector strategy principles; in states/communities with a specific sector strategy initiative and a specific career pathway initiative, the two should be connected Not all sector initiatives will include a career pathway; however, more comprehensive and advanced sector initiatives should include this approach Sector initiatives and career pathways share some common core elements, but differ on others (see table)

30. Sector & career pathways initiatives: Better together Sector Initiatives Career Pathways Sector-focused based on good LMIXX Engage employers – by industry sectors/”clusters” rather than individually or by occupation X Level of engagement varies Supported by a strong cross-agency/organizational partnership XX Managed by a “workforce intermediary”X Some CPs Responds to a variety of employer needs (i.e., marketing, customized training, analyzing business processes) Most SIs Provide education/ skill services within context of CP Provide a clear path to stacked credentials and career advancement (including for lower-skilled individuals) Some SIs X Provide career navigation and support services Some SIs X Promote system changeX (ideally) X (ideally)

31. Jim Torrens Program Manager National Network of Sector Partners Insight Center for Community Economic Development jtorrens@insightcced.org For more information: Judy Mortrude Director, Alliance for Quality Career Pathways CLASP jmortrude@clasp.org Guadalupe Martinez Career Pathways Director Instituto del Progreso Latino l.martinez@idpl.org

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