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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. Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment. $37,804. 9.5%. $33,904. $24,492. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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TICUA Drive to 55
Scarritt Bennett CenterNovember 7, 2013
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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
Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers
60% of US citizens compete for jobs in this range
$37,804
$33,904
$24,492
9.5%
PATHWAYS TENNESSEE OVERVIEW
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PATHWAYS TENNESSEE
Overall GoalTo 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 PlanGoal 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 TeamDepartment of Economic & Community DevelopmentDepartment of EducationDepartment of Labor & Workforce DevelopmentGovernor’s Office
State Collaborative on Reforming EducationTennessee Business Roundtable Tennessee Higher Education CommissionTennessee State Board of EducationTennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association
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Pathways Must:
Have multiple
entry and exit points
Transition seamlessly
from secondary to postsecondar
y
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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High School Program of Study (Advanced Manufacturing)
Technology College (Industry Certification)
Mechatronics Engineer$82,440
Community College (A.A./A.S)
Mechanical Engineering Technician $50,660
University or College (B.A./B.S)
CNC Operator$35,580
High School Program of Study (Health Science)
Technology College (Industry Certification)
Cytotechnologist$57,580
Community College (A.A./A.S)
Medical Lab Tech $37,240
University or College (B.A./B.S)
Phlebotomist$29,730
What Does A Pathway Look Like?
RELEVANTCareer Awareness
(Grades 7-14)
Work Based Learning(grades 7-14)
Early Postsecondary Opportunities(Grades 9-12)
Stackable Credential(Grades 9+)
SUSTAINABLEIndustry
Engagement
Secondary &Postsecondary
Alignment
Community Awareness
PATHWAYS IN ACTION
Upper CumberlandSoutheastSouthwest
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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
• 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
High School Program of Study (Health Sciences)
Cookeville HSLivingston AcademyMonterey HSUpperman HSJackson County HSWhite County HS
Technology College (Industry Certification)
TTU – School of Nursing
Community College (A.A./A.S)
Volunteer State
Community College-
Livingston
University or College (B.A./B.S)
TCAT - Livingston
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Upper Cumberland Regional PartnershipsHigh School Program of Study (Advanced Manufacturing)
Cookeville HSMonterey HSUpperman HSJackson County HS
Technology College (Industry Certification)
TTU – College of Engineering
Community College (A.A./A.S)
Nashville State
Community College -
Cookeville
University or College (B.A./B.S)
TCAT - Livingston
Regional Notes:• 13 feeder middle schools
participating in Pathways TN• dedicated industry for
pathways e.g.• Automated Tool
Company• Cummins Filtration• Cookeville Regional
Hospital• Highlands Medical
Center
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Who are the employers in our community? Who are the larger employers, what common vacancies are anticipated with smaller employers
What do those occupations look like and what skills are needed
What are the anticipated earnings for the emerging jobs
What knowledge and skills are required for local occupations? Academic skills, technical skills, “soft” skills
How do we support the transitions from middle-high-postsecondary-career? Postsecondary credentials or industry certifications
What are the programs in high school that align to community needs? What are the gaps?
How do we inform the community? New jobs/industries in the future
New trends in existing industries
What are the economic development priorities 2, 5 and 10 years out
Action Steps: Building Seamless Pathways
NICK [email protected]
