Transcript PATHWAYS TENNESSEE - Tennessee Independent Colleges and

TICUA
Drive to 55
Scarritt Bennett Center
November 7, 2013
The current US reality: only 40% of 27-year olds have earned an AA or higher
In Tennessee, only 32% of citizens have an AA or higher
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Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment
$37,804
9.5%
$33,904
$24,492
60% of US citizens compete for jobs in this range
Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers
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PATHWAYS TENNESSEE OVERVIEW
PATHWAYS TENNESSEE
Overall Goal
To provide Tennessee students in grades 7th-14th/16th access to rigorous academic/career pathways,
which are interlinked with local, regional, and state economic/labor market needs and trends in order to
develop and promote a workforce that is educated and skilled in their chosen fields.
Statewide Plan
Goal will be achieved through a statewide policy-oriented, initiative-driven, data-supported plan based on
identified regional strengths/opportunities and willing local and regional network partners.
Statewide Planning & Implementation Team
Department of Economic & Community Development
Department of Education
Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Governor’s Office
State Collaborative on Reforming Education
Tennessee Business Roundtable
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Tennessee State Board of Education
Tennessee Independent Colleges and
Universities Association
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Pathways Must:
Have
multiple
entry and
exit points
Transition
seamlessly
from
secondary to
postsecondary
Allows for
college credit
and industry
certifications
in high school
Encourage/
support
active
industry
involvement
in student
learning
Have regional
workforce
relevance
Source: Clagett & Hale (2012) “The Promise of Career Pathways Systems Change”
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What Does A Pathway Look Like?
SUSTAINABLE
Industry
Engagement
High School Program of Study (Advanced Manufacturing)
Technology College (Industry Certification)
CNC Operator
$35,580
Community College (A.A./A.S)
University or
College (B.A./B.S)
Mechanical
Engineering
Technician
RELEVANT
Career Awareness
(Grades 7-14)
Secondary &
Postsecondary
Alignment
$50,660
Mechatronics
Engineer
Community
Awareness
$82,440
High School Program of Study (Health Science)
Work Based Learning
(grades 7-14)
Technology College (Industry Certification)
Phlebotomist
Early Postsecondary
Opportunities
(Grades 9-12)
$29,730
Community College (A.A./A.S)
University or
College (B.A./B.S)
Medical Lab
Tech $37,240
Cytotechnologist
$57,580
Stackable Credential
(Grades 9+)
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PATHWAYS IN ACTION
Upper Cumberland
Southeast
Southwest
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2013-14 Pilot Regions
• Upper Cumberland (Jackson, Putnam, Warren, White)
• Intermediary: Highlands of Tennessee
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Health Sciences
• Grade 7 Module for 2014 cohort
• Implementation of Academic/Career Coaches
• Southeast (Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn)
• Intermediary: Chattanooga Public Education Foundation
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Information Technology
• Will have courses in place for 2014 school year
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Southwest Tennessee
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Region Identified April 2013
Fact Finding Trip Completed August 2013
Asset Mapping Completed September 2013
Regional Convenings Held October 2013
Regional Intermediary – TBD
Regional Steering Committee – TBD
Pathways - TBD
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Upper Cumberland Regional Partnerships
High School Program of Study (Advanced Manufacturing)
Cookeville HS
Technology College (Industry Certification)
Monterey HS
Upperman HS
TCAT Livingston
Jackson County HS
Regional Notes:
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13 feeder middle schools
participating in Pathways TN
dedicated industry for
pathways e.g.
State
Community
College Cookeville
TTU – College
of Engineering
High School Program of Study (Health Sciences)
Cookeville HS
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Automated Tool
Company
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Cummins Filtration
Monterey HS
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Cookeville Regional
Hospital
Highlands Medical
Center
Upperman HS
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Community College (A.A./A.S)
University or
College (B.A./B.S)
Nashville
Livingston Academy
Jackson County HS
White County HS
Technology College (Industry Certification)
TCAT Livingston
Community College (A.A./A.S)
University or
College (B.A./B.S)
Volunteer
State
Community
CollegeLivingston
TTU – School
of Nursing
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Action Steps: Building Seamless Pathways
 Who are the employers in our community?
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Who are the larger employers, what common vacancies are anticipated with smaller employers
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What do those occupations look like and what skills are needed
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What are the anticipated earnings for the emerging jobs
 What knowledge and skills are required for local occupations?
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Academic skills, technical skills, “soft” skills
 How do we support the transitions from middle-high-postsecondary-career?
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Postsecondary credentials or industry certifications
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What are the programs in high school that align to community needs? What are the gaps?
 How do we inform the community?
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New jobs/industries in the future
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New trends in existing industries
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What are the economic development priorities 2, 5 and 10 years out
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NICK HANSEN
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