IET: INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND

TRAINING FOR ILLINOIS

A NEW FRAMEWORK

Forum for Excellence

September 28, 2016

Josh Beneze

Associate Director for Adult Education & Workforce

Illinois Community College Board

SESSION OBJECTIVES

Explanation of IET

Definition

Required Components

State Policy

New Framework

Pre-IET and IET Models

IET Proposal Requirements

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WHAT IS INTEGRATED EDUCATION

AND TRAINING (IET)?

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INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING (IET)

Definition:

A service approach that provides adult education

and literacy activities concurrently and contextually

with workforce preparation activities and workforce

training for a specific occupation or occupational

cluster for the purpose of educational and career

advancement.

-WIOA Section 203 (11)

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INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING (IET)

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INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING (IET)

Important Point:

The three components of integrated education and

training (IET) MUST be provided concurrently as well

as contextually.

The components CANNOT be provided sequentially

and be classified as IET.

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ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY ACTIVITIES

Required Component #1

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ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY ACTIVITIES

WIOA Title II Rules §463.34

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WORKFORCE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES

Required Component #2

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WORKFORCE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES

Definition:

Activities, programs, or services designed to help an individual acquire a combination of basic academic skills, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, and self-management skills, including competencies in utilizing resources, using information, working with others, understanding systems, and obtaining skills necessary for successful transition into and completion of postsecondary education or training, or employment.

-WIOA Section 203 (17)

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WORKFORCE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES

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WORKFORCE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES

Examples:

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WORKFORCE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES

Examples:

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WORKFORCE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES

Examples:

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WORKFORCE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES

Examples:

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WORKFORCE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES

Examples:

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WORKFORCE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES

Examples:

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WORKFORCE TRAINING

Required Component #3

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WORKFORCE TRAINING

Definition:

Workforce training for a specific occupation or

occupational cluster which can be any one of the

training services defined in section 134(c)(3)(D) of

the Act.

-WIOA Title II Rules §463.36

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WORKFORCE TRAINING (1/3)

WIOA Section 134(c)(3)(D)

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WORKFORCE TRAINING (2/3)

WIOA Section 134(c)(3)(D)

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WORKFORCE TRAINING (3/3)

WIOA Section 134(c)(3)(D)

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NEW STATE FRAMEWORK FOR IET

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Model One - ICAPS

•Contextualized and Integrated Adult Education Curricula

•Career Development/Workforce Preparation

•Transition Services

•Technology Skills

•Employability Skills

•Comprehensive Student Support Services

•College Credit-bearing Career and Technical Education (Workforce Training)

•Shared Learning Objectives

•Team-Taught Environment

•Contextualized Support Class

•Results in:

•High School Equivalency

•Industry Recognized Credentials

•Employment Opportunities

•Transferrable College Credit

•Stackable College Credentials

Model Two - WAITS

•Contextualized and Integrated Adult Education Curricula

•Career Development/Workforce Preparation

•Transition Services

•Technology Skills

•Employability Skills

•Comprehensive Student Support Services

•Technical /Workforce Training

•Shared Learning Objectives

•Team-Taught Environment (as possible)

•Contextualized Support Class

•Results in:

•High School Equivalency

•Industry-Recognized Credentials

•Employment Opportunities

Model A - Pre-Bridge

•Contextualized Adult Education Curricula

•Career Development

•Transition Services

•Technology Skills

•Employability Skills

•Levels 4.0-5.9

Model B - Bridge

•Contextualized Adult Education Curricula

•Career Development

•Transition Services

•Technology Skills

•Employability Skills

•Levels 6.0-8.9

Integrated Education and Training (IET)

Pre-IET IET

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PRE-IET

Model A – Pre-Bridge Model B - Bridge

Contextualized Adult

Education Curricula

Career Development

Transition Services

Technology Skills

Employability Skills

No Resulting Credentials

Levels 4.0-5.9

Contextualized Adult

Education Curricula

Career Development

Transition Services

Technology Skills

Employability Skills

Credentials Possible

Levels 6.0-8.9

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IET

Two models:

Model One – ICAPS

Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System

Model Two – WAITS

Workforce and Academic Integrated Training System

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MODEL ONE - ICAPS

Contextualized and Integrated

Adult Education Curricula

Career Development /

Workforce Preparation

Transition Services

Technology Skills

Employability Skills

Comprehensive Student Support

Services

College Credit-bearing Career

and Technical Education

(Workforce Training)

Shared Learning Objectives

Team-Taught Environment

Contextualized Support Class

INTEGRATED CAREER AND ACADEMIC PREPARATION SYSTEM

Results in:

High School Equivalency (HSE)

Industry Recognized Credentials

Employment Opportunities

Transferrable College Credit

Stackable College Credentials

Components

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MODEL TWO - WAITS

Contextualized and Integrated

Adult Education Curricula

Career Development /

Workforce Preparation

Transition Services

Technology Skills

Employability Skills

Comprehensive Student Support

Services

Technical / Workforce Training

Shared Learning Objectives

Team-Taught Environment

(as possible)

Contextualized Support Class

WORKFORCE AND ACADEMIC INTEGRATED TRAINING SYSTEM

Results in:

High School Equivalency (HSE)

Industry Recognized Credentials

Employment Opportunities

Components

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HOW TO ESTABLISH AN IET PROGRAM

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Formal application process:

In Development.

IET Program Proposals will be accepted for

both models: ICAPS and WAITS.

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PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Narrative Description Including:

Alignment of AE Instruction to College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS)

Which of the 11 workforce training forms will be utilized

Explanation of incorporation of Workforce Preparation Activities

Team Teaching format (required as possible)

Transition and Support Services to be provided

Explanation of how the three required components of IET will be incorporated and utilized

Demonstration of contextualization/integration

1/4

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PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

2. Pathway Flow Chart Illustrating progression of classes and training

Demonstration of concurrent provision of components

3. List of Credentials to be Awarded Including:

College/Credit-based Credentials (if applicable)

Industry Recognized Credentials

High School Equivalency (HSE)

4. Letters of Commitment from ALL Proposed Partners Describing intended activities and level of involvement and support

2/4

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PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

5. Course Approval Applications For any new Adult Education courses

6. Demonstration of need/demand for career pathway (research): Labor Market Information

Inclusion on LWIB Demand List

Alignment with Local and Regional Plans for Workforce Development under WIOA

7. Recruitment and Retention Plan Marketing and Recruitment Plan

Strategies and Plan for Student Retention

3/4

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PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

8. Funding and Sustainability Plan No additional grant funding is available for IET, so a funding/sustainability

plan is a MUST.

Including:

Braided Funding Streams

Braided Funding Strategies

Partnerships

Examples:

LWIB

WIOA Core and Required Partners

Employers

Other Title II Providers

Social Service Agencies

APC / LWIA / EDR counterparts

4/4

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QUESTIONS?

SUGGESTIONS?

CONCERNS?

How can we help you make IET a reality for your program?

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR IET

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Check out:

Resources and Training to Support Integrated

Programs (Breakout Session V)

Redbird G, 8:30am Tomorrow (Thursday)

Additional PD is in development and will be

announced on an on-going basis.

FURTHER QUESTIONS?

CONTACT:

Josh Beneze

Associate Director

Adult Education and Workforce

Illinois Community College Board

josh.beneze@illinois.gov

217-785-0251

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