Connecting K-12 Education &

Economic Development

September 5, 2018

Dr. Blaine HenningsenAssistant Commissioner, College and Career Readiness

Why are we here?

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Because things change!

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Globalization

Trade, transportation and technology have created a global market for goods, services and jobs.

Results - Global economy Global workforce Global competition

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Gallup World Poll

In surveying millions of people around the world, Gallup

has determined that the #1 desire of people, consistent

across all cultures and continents, is what Gallup calls “a

good job”.

The Gallup Organization (2016)

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Good Job

A “Good Job” is defined as a job that offers 30 or more hours per

week, consistent employment, and getting paid enough to cover

expenses.

Only about 43% of the jobs in the U.S. qualify as “Good Jobs” using this

definition.

The Gallup Organization (2016)

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Challenges to U.S. Workforce and Economy

The Skills Gap: Not enough skilled workers to fill open jobs

Shrinking Workforce Participation

Youth Not Working and Not Going to School

Youth Not Completing Postsecondary Education

Slipping Competiveness of U.S. Workforce

The Entrepreneurship Gap

Economic Setbacks Facing Young Adults Hans Meeder (2016)

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Missouri’s Workforce and Economy

13 Neighboring states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Wisconsin

Missouri ranks:9th out of 14 in “Top States for Business” (CNBC)11th out of 14 in growth (US N&WR)12th out of 14 in productivity of workforce (US BEA)12th out of 14 in GDP over the past 5 years (US BEA)13th out of 14 in quality/availability of workforce (CNBC)

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• Gov. Parson’s priorities: Infrastructure and Workforce Development

• Best in Midwest / Talent for Tomorrow initiative

• Missouri Chamber’s 2030 report

• State of St. Louis Workforce Report

Focus on the Issues

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New PhilosophyNew Attitude

New Strategic Plan

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

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Vision: Missouri public schools: the best choice… thebest results!

Mission: DESE’s mission is to guarantee the superior preparation and performance of every child in school and in life.

Goal: All Missouri students will graduate ready for success.

DESE Strategic Plan16

A success-ready student has the knowledge,

skills, behavior and experiences to achieve

personal goals and contribute in all facets of life.

Success-ready Student

What are local school districts doing?

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Dr. Kelvin Adams St. Louis Public Schools

Dr. Mark Bedell Kansas City Public Schools

Dr. Jim Jones Blair Oaks Public Schools

Dr. John Jungmann Springfield Public Schools

Dr. John Link Jackson Public Schools

Dr. Jeremy Tucker Liberty Public Schools

Dr. Lori VanLeer Washington Public Schools

Panelists

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What do you see as the most important connection

between K-12 education and economic/workforce

development in your area?

Question 1

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In terms of preparing success-ready students, what has

been your district’s greatest success…and what has been

your biggest challenge in the last three years?

Question 2

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How Employers Can Connect with Schools

Registered Youth Apprenticeships

Missouri Seal of Biliteracy Program

DESE Handouts22

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