1. Professional Development Conference November 15, 2007

2. Overview Organizational Structure of the System UA’s Role in Workforce Development and Where We Serve Career Clusters and Pathways Effort UAA Leads the Way Questions

3. Main Administrative Units (MAUs) Main Administrative Units (MAUs) University of Alaska Statewide Anchorage Main Campus Community and Technical College Chugiak-Eagle River Campus Kodiak College Kenai Peninsula College Matanuska Susitna Campus Military Programs Prince William Sound C.C. Anchorage Main Campus Community and Technical College Chugiak-Eagle River Campus Kodiak College Kenai Peninsula College Matanuska Susitna Campus Military Programs Prince William Sound C.C. Fairbanks Main Campus College of Rural and Community Development Bristol Bay Campus Chukchi Campus Cooperative Extension Interior-Aleutians Campus Kuskokwim Campus Northwest Campus Tanana Valley Campus Fairbanks Main Campus College of Rural and Community Development Bristol Bay Campus Chukchi Campus Cooperative Extension Interior-Aleutians Campus Kuskokwim Campus Northwest Campus Tanana Valley Campus Juneau Main Campus Ketchikan Campus Sitka Campus Juneau Main Campus Ketchikan Campus Sitka Campus

5. Definition of WFD Develop youth employability and basic work skills Prepare students to enter the work force Enhance the existing work force

6. Youth Preparation Enhance Workforce Development 4-H Life Skills Programs Career Pathways / Clusters Tech Prep Disabled & Foster Workshop STEP for H.S. Females ANSEP Career Academies 4-H Life Skills Programs Career Pathways / Clusters Tech Prep Disabled & Foster Workshop STEP for H.S. Females ANSEP Career Academies Over 200 4+ Year Programs Over 200 Career and Technical Education Programs of 2 Years or less Credit and non-credit courses MAPTS – ( Mining and Petroleum Training Services) Fast Track Over 200 4+ Year Programs Over 200 Career and Technical Education Programs of 2 Years or less Credit and non-credit courses MAPTS – ( Mining and Petroleum Training Services) Fast Track Community Campuses Cooperative Extension Service MAPTS UA Corporate Programs Community Campuses Cooperative Extension Service MAPTS UA Corporate Programs

8. Educational Pathway – Education programs that lead students toward career preparation.

9. Career Pathway – Career and technical programs that lead to career specialties within a Career Cluster. Examples: Career Awareness, Career Exploration Experiences, Tech Prep, and Career Academies

10. Career Cluster - A grouping of careers and broad industries based on commonalities. A career-focused framework that promotes workforce preparation and economic development.

11. States’ Career Clusters Adopted by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education in 1999. 16 Career Clusters identified. www.careerclusters.org 2006, National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium. All Rights Reserved.

12. UA Crosswalk States’ Career Clusters UA Career Clusters Examples of UA Programs (Ed. Pathway) Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences Environmental Quality Science, Fisheries/Aquaculture, Geological Science Architecture & Construction Architecture & Engineering Technology, Refrigeration & Heat Technology, Construction Management Arts, AV Technology, & Communications Broadcast Communications, Music, Desktop Publishing & Graphic Design, English Business, Management, & Administration Small Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting Education & Training Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, Educational Leadership, History, English Finance Economics, Finance Government & Public Administration Government, Public Policy, & Administration Public Administration, Political Science, Applied Ethics Health Science Medical Assisting, Nursing, Public Health Practice UA Crosswalk of Programs to Career Clusters

13. States’ Career Clusters UA Career Clusters Examples of UA Programs (Ed. Pathway) Hospitality & Tourism Culinary Arts, Hospitality Restaurant Management Human Services Psychology, Human Services, Social Work Information Technology Office Management & Technology, Networking, Computer Science Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Law, Public Safety, & Security Justice, Paralegal Studies, Philosophy, History Manufacturing Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Process Instrumentation Marketing, Sales, & Service -------------------------------- - Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Biological Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Aviation, Diesel, Auto, Marine, Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

14. University of Alaska Educational Pathways that lead to careers in Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Transportation Dist & Log Career Pathways Recommended HS Preparation Occupational Endorsements CertificatesAssociates Degrees Bachelors Degrees Graduate Certs & Degrees Professional Development Examples Transportation Operations World Geog Algebra or Geometry Communication IT Applications Marine Trans (S) Prof Pilot (F/A) Air Traffic Cont (A) Aviation Admin (A) Aviation Tech (A) Port & Coastal Eng. (A) Helicopter Underwater Egress (KPC) Logistics, Management, & Services World Geog Communication Algebra II or Statistics Log Ops (A)Logistics (A)Log Ops (A)Global Log Mgmt (A) Logistics (A) Supply Chain Mgmt (A) Global Chain Mgmt (A) Plan & Mgmt - DOT (A) Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance World Geog Communication Algebra or Geometry IT Systems Maintenance Brakes, Susp, Align (A) Engine Perf (A) Power Trans (A) Auto Tech (S) Diesel Main (S) Diesel Marine (S) Marine Eng. (S) Airframe/ Power Plant (F) Auto Tech (F) Grd Vehicle Main. (F) Power Plant (F) Diesel Tech (A) Auto Tech (A) Aviation Main (A) Heavy Dty (A) Auto Tech (S) Marine Tech (S) Airframe (F) Aviation Main (F/A) Auto Tech (A) Hvy Dty Tech (A) Power Tech (S) Outboard Rep, Snow Machine, Diesel Elect Ignition, Ford, GM, Auto Basics, Avionics Other programs that may lead to a Career in this Field Geographical Info Sys (A) Bus & Comp Info Sys (A) Geomatics (A) Occ Safe & Hlth (A) International Studies (A) Civil Eng (A/F) Geomatics (A) Environmental Science (F/S) Applied Environ Science/Tech (A) Eng. Mgmt (A) Project Mgmt (A)

15. Professional Development Conference November 15, 2007

16. Where We Started Leading the Way Cooperation and Coordination Today and Tomorrow Where We Started OVERVIEW Leading the Way Cooperation and Coordination Today and Tomorrow

17. One brochure available upon request Tri-fold and inquiry cards  UAA Communication Plans Inconsistency in department-provided brochures/publications WHERE WE STARTED

18. LEADING THE WAY Career Cluster Ex: Architecture & Construction Pathway (Ex: Design/Pre- Construction) Pathway (Ex: Construction) Pathway (Ex: Maintenance/ Operations) Pathway (Ex: Design/Pre- Construction) Civil Engineering (BS) Engineering (BSE) Geomatics (AAS) Science Management (MS) Arctic Engineering (MS) Adopted the Career Cluster Concept

19. 12 Career Clusters –Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication –Business, Management, & Administration –Information Technology –Health Sciences –Education & Training –Hospitality & Tourism LEADING THE WAY –Human Services –Law, Government, & Public Safety –Architecture & Construction –Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Research –Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics –Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences

20. Two-fold project –Macro Perspective: “Big Picture” Career Cluster Booklets LEADING THE WAY Pathway (Ex: Design/Pre- Construction) Pathway (Ex: Construction) Pathway (Ex: Maintenance/ Operations) Navigating to career success Discover your direction –Activities that describe what you like to do –Personal qualities that describe you –School subjects you may like Investigate your options –Design/Pre-Construction –Construction –Maintenance/Operations Explore your future –Resources for more information Below are valuable resources to seek information about the fastest growing and highest paying jobs as well as details relating to occupational descriptions, wages, outlooks, and working conditions. In addition, you can access career interest surveys, internship opportunities and other beneficial information at the university to help with your search!  UAA Career Services: (907) 786.4513 www.uaa.alaska.edu/careerservices/index.cfm  UAA Advising & Testing: (907) 786.4500 www.uaa.alaska.edu/advising-testing/index.cfm  America’s Career InfoNet www.acinet.org/acinet/default.asp  O’Net Online www.online.onetcenter.org  Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco  What can I do with this major www.careers.siue.edu/majors/majors/default.html

21. Two-fold project –Micro Perspective: Individual Degree Brochures LEADING THE WAY

22. Used design components from the Community and Technical College (CTC) brochures LEADING THE WAY

23. Application Process Program Highlights Degree Information Contact Information

24. COOPERATION & COORDINATION UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Public Policy College of Education College of Health and Social Welfare School of Engineering University Honors College Community and Technical College

25. 64 total UAA brochures (+ 12 cluster booklets) 33 brochures finished 7 more by the end of November 7 (minimum) more by end of December Remaining 13 more than 50% complete Websites –Future Students –Career Cluster Links TODAY & TOMORROW

26. Where are we going with this? All UA Programs will be mapped into career clusters, recognizing programs can be mapped into multiple clusters for promotional purposes.All UA Programs will be mapped into career clusters, recognizing programs can be mapped into multiple clusters for promotional purposes. As potential students become more aware of career options & recommended preparation, they are more likely to succeed!As potential students become more aware of career options & recommended preparation, they are more likely to succeed! UA can begin tracking alumni employment by program &UA can begin tracking alumni employment by program & career cluster, highlighting UA’s contribution to economic development in Alaska to demonstrate student success through placement in program-related industries.

27. Workforce Programs Fred Villa AVP Workforce Programs University of Alaska Statewide fred.villa@alaska.edu Peggy Byers Assistant Director of Enrollment Services for Admissions & Recruitment (907) 786-1467 peggy.byers@uaa.alaska.edu