1. Strengthening Partnerships for Programs of Study Kathy Nicholson- Tosh, OCCRL Consultant OCCRL Consultant PARTNERSHIPS National Council for Workforce Education October 16, 2013

2. Successes Identify 1 successful partnership and why Identify 1 successful partnership and why Identify 1 take-away Identify 1 take-away

3. Why Partnerships? Student Perspective Student Perspective Ed. pathway that includes Ed. pathway that includes more than one institution more than one institution Supporting Student Supporting Student Success – more than books Success – more than books and instruction and instruction Joint Curriculum between Joint Curriculum between secondary and postsecondary; secondary and postsecondary; State-level agreement to share State-level agreement to share data; Learning Exchanges; data; Learning Exchanges; IPIC; IPIC; POS Principle 1: Leadership, Organization and Support Programs of Study are developed, supported, and led with guidance from collaborative partners

4. Begin with the End in Mind It’s not just about resources. It’s about… IDEAS & LEADERSHIP

5. TABLE ACTIVITY Think about your specific clusters/pathways, and programs of study and identify where partnerships exist that can be enhanced and/or where new ones are needed. Think about your specific clusters/pathways, and programs of study and identify where partnerships exist that can be enhanced and/or where new ones are needed. Who needs to be at the table --- with each partnership? Who needs to be at the table --- with each partnership?

6. Orientation e.g. Middle & High School Orientation e.g. Middle & High School Pathways e.g. High School Pathways e.g. High School Manufacturing Career Cluster Technology Orientation Courses WBL Credentials Postsecondary Education and Training Bridge Associates & Certificate Bachelors Graduate Postsecondary Education and Training Bridge Associates & Certificate Bachelors Graduate Manufacturing Production Process Development Courses WBL Credentials (Shared Pathway: See selections in Energy, TDL, A&C, & R&D Clusters) Manufacturing Production Process Development Courses WBL Credentials Production Courses WBL Credentials Production Courses WBL Credentials Automation Courses WBL Credentials (Shared Pathway: See selections in MFG, Energy, IT, and TDL Clusters) Automation Courses WBL Credentials (Shared Pathway: See selections in MFG, Energy, IT, and TDL Clusters) Logistics & Inventory Control Courses WBL Credentials (Shared Pathway: See selections in MFG Cluster) Logistics & Inventory Control Courses WBL Credentials (Shared Pathway: See selections in MFG Cluster) Production Courses WBL Credentials Production Courses WBL Credentials Maintenance, Installation & Repair Courses WBL Credentials Logistic & Inventory Control Courses WBL Credentials Logistic & Inventory Control Courses WBL Credentials Careers Quality Control Courses WBL Credentials Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance Courses WBL Credentials Careers

7. Developing A Network of Partners INDUSTRY CLUSTER-BASED / EMPLOYERS INDUSTRY CLUSTER-BASED / EMPLOYERS P-20 REPRESENTATION P-20 REPRESENTATION STEM APPLICATION AREAS STEM APPLICATION AREAS STUDENT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES STUDENT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY DATA /MEASUREMENT DATA /MEASUREMENT CBO’S CBO’S

8. Steps to Developing a Partnership Set Partnership Goals and Outcomes Set Partnership Goals and Outcomes Identify Partners Identify Partners Define Governance Structure Define Governance Structure Operate the Partnership Operate the Partnership Evaluate the Partnership Evaluate the Partnership Sustain the Partnership Sustain the Partnership

9. 7 Components of An Effective Partnership Pick the right person, not the like person Pick the right person, not the like person Define roles immediately- clear and concise – now and in the future Define roles immediately- clear and concise – now and in the future Have a written agreement – an imperative “think of it less as a legal contract and more as a resource to ensure everyone stays on track as years go by and memory fades.” Have a written agreement – an imperative “think of it less as a legal contract and more as a resource to ensure everyone stays on track as years go by and memory fades.” Communicate Often and Effectively – number one killer is lack of communication Communicate Often and Effectively – number one killer is lack of communication Evaluate the situation- constant and systematic review of how partnership is operating – at least once a year Evaluate the situation- constant and systematic review of how partnership is operating – at least once a year Don’t Fear a Restructure – could just mean redefining roles or resetting expectation – play to each other’s strengths. Strengths change. Don’t Fear a Restructure – could just mean redefining roles or resetting expectation – play to each other’s strengths. Strengths change. Plan for an Exit – there are reasons partnerships cease to exist that have nothing to do with failure – that needs to be planned for. Remember: “The right people for the right reason for the right time.” ~ from Small Biz Bee Plan for an Exit – there are reasons partnerships cease to exist that have nothing to do with failure – that needs to be planned for. Remember: “The right people for the right reason for the right time.” ~ from Small Biz Bee

10. PARTNERSHIP RESOURCES OCCRL.ILLINOIS.EDU OCCRL.ILLINOIS.EDU www.Ilpathways.com www.Ilpathways.comwww.Ilpathways.com PARTNERSHIP SUPPLEMENT

11. Identify 1 action that you will take upon returning home to improve an existing partnership or to develop a new partnership.

12. QUESTIONS?