1. PATHWAYS TENNESSEE

2. PATHWAYS TENNESSEE Agenda Objectives Education/Workforce Statistics
Pathways TN Overview
Pathways TN in Action
How to be Involved
An Educators Perspective
Why Pathways TN is important
What the initiative aims to accomplish
How you can be involved

3. High School Completion: U. S
High School Completion: U.S. rate has stagnated, most industrialized countries have improved 13 1 1 27
Source: Schleicher (2007) based on OECD data. Approximated by percentage of persons with high school or
equivalent qualfications in the age groups 55-64, 45-55, 35-44, and years

4. College level graduation rates: U.S. stagnated, others improved
Decline of the relative position of the US from 1995 to 2005 15 2
Source: Schleicher (2007) based on OECD data. Percentage of tertiary type A graduates to the population at the typical age of graduation.

5. US “on time” completion rates are alarmingly low

6. 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

7. In Tennessee, only 32% of citizens have an AA or higher
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

8. 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

9. Source: “Drive to 55” Tennessee overview: U. S
Source: “Drive to 55” Tennessee overview: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

10. PATHWAYS TENNESSEE OVERVIEW

11. Pathways to Prosperity Report
Published in February 2011
William Symonds, Robert Schwartz & Ronald Ferguson
Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE)
Widely acclaimed nationally and globally
April 2012: Invited to submit Letter of Interest
June 2012: Selected to join Pathways to Prosperity Network (PTPN)
PTPN is a consortium of JFF, HGSE and nine states:
California
New York
Georgia
North Carolina
Illinois
Ohio
Massachusetts
Tennessee
Missouri

12. 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
State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE)
Department of Education
Tennessee Business Roundtable
Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Governor’s Office
Tennessee State Board of Education
Tennessee Independent Colleges and
Universities Association (TICUA)

13. Building Tennessee’s Pathways: Aligning Tennessee’s Educational Achievement Goals with Its Diverse Industry Needs and Opportunities
Image Credit: Corporate Voices for Working Families

14. 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”

15. What Does A Pathway Look Like?
SUSTAINABLE
Industry Engagement
Secondary & Postsecondary Alignment
Community Awareness
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
RELEVANT
Career Awareness (Grades 7-14)
Work Based Learning (grades 7-14)
Early Postsecondary Opportunities (Grades 9-12)
Stackable Credential (Grades 9+)
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

16. PATHWAYS TENNESSEE IS NOT: IS:
Is not state mandated- no forced participation
Is not sustained on the state level
Is not trying to “reinvent the wheel”
Is not just an education initiative
Is not intended to be additional work
Is a way to think regionally
Is an alignment initiative
Is a shift in culture - education, industry and community must work together
Is thoughtful planning, and data driven decision making
Is done with the best interest of our students and communities in mind
Is locally and regionally driven

17. WORK-BASED LEARNING

18. Work-Based Learning
Industry Awareness
Career Awareness
Career Exploration
Career Preparation
Career Training
Work-based learning builds on past experiences and prepares for postsecondary

19. Work-Based Learning Apprenticeship
Project-based Learning (In- or out-of-school)
Clinical Experience
Teacher Externships
Internship
Career Fairs
Co-Op
Classroom Speakers
Field trips
Job Shadow
Service Learning

20. PATHWAYS IN ACTION
Upper Cumberland
Southeast
Southwest

21. What role does education play in workforce development?
Questions for You
What role does education play in workforce development?

22. Pathways TN Regions 2012-13 2013-14 Upper Cumberland East Southeast
Greater Memphis
Southwest

23. Current Regions
Upper Cumberland (Jackson, Overton, Putnam, Warren, White)
Intermediary: Highlands of Tennessee
Advanced Manufacturing Pathway
Health Sciences Pathway
Grade 7 Module for 2014 cohort
Implementation of Academic/Career Coaches

24. What Does A Pathway Look Like?
SUSTAINABLE
Industry Engagement
Secondary & Postsecondary Alignment
Community Awareness
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
RELEVANT
Career Awareness (Grades 7-14)
Work Based Learning (grades 7-14)
Early Postsecondary Opportunities (Grades 9-12)
Stackable Credential (Grades 9+)
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

25. Upper Cumberland Regional Partnerships
High School Program of Study (Advanced Manufacturing)
Cookeville HS
Monterey HS
Upperman HS
Jackson 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
High School Program of Study (Health Sciences)
Cookeville HS
Livingston Academy
Monterey HS
Upperman HS
Jackson County HS
White 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

26. Current Regions Southeast (Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn)
Intermediary: Chattanooga Public Education Foundation
Advanced Manufacturing Pathway
Information Technology Pathway
Implementation of School Liasons
Will have courses in place for 2014 school year

27. 2013-14 Regions Southwest Region 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

28. What are some ways to involve employers in your community?
Questions for You
What are some ways to involve employers in your community?

29. “Create something that will make the world awesome.” – Kid President
HOW TO BE INVOLVED
“Create something that will make the world awesome.” – Kid President

30. Checklist 1: Collect Data Data-Driven Decision Making
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
What postsecondary credentials or industry certifications are needed in the area?
What are the programs in high school that align to community needs? What are the gaps?
How do we inform parents and students on:
New jobs/industries in the future
New trends in existing industries
What are the economic development priorities 2, 5 and 10 years out

31. Translating Pathways TN to your system
Checklist 2: Planning
Translating Pathways TN to your system
Have a strong Industry Advisory Council and develop relationships with local businesses and community intermediaries
Program choice and curriculum development in alignment with community needs
Program improvement (facilities, resources, public relations, legislative and financial support)
Student engagement, placement, and career advising
Community engagement to drive funding, communications, support
Develop relationships with local postsecondary institutions and build bridges
Early postsecondary opportunities (dual credit/dual enrollment)
Strengthen career advising to support students in choosing a pathway
Align high school programs of study to postsecondary offerings

32. Checklist 3: Implementation and Support
Developing rigorous, relevant, learner-focused programs leads to clear career pathways
Develop a strong understanding of the needs of your students and community
Conduct research-based local planning for CTE programs
Offer opportunities for career guidance for students
Offer Work Based Learning opportunities for all students
Support opportunities for students to practice and demonstrate their learning through CTSO events, work-based learning, etc.
Implement aligned curriculum and communicate long-term goals and objectives of your local CTE program to students, parents, employers and the community

33. Unemployment Workforce Growth or
Having strong business and industry input and clear opportunities for students could be the difference in:
Unemployment
Workforce Growth
Schools offer unaligned programs
Students enroll in POS that doesn’t lead to opportunities
Teachers not equipped to build skills effectively
Students don’t have opportunity to demonstrate in real-world
Employers needs and workforce skills unmatched
Students are not successful in college and career
Employers unable to find skilled employees
Schools offer programs aligned to community need
Students enroll in POS that leads to clear opportunity
Teachers are equipped to build applicable skills
Students have opportunity to demonstrate skills
Employers benefit from problem solving and work
Employers needs and workforce skills matched
Students have successful career to support family
Employers have strong talent pool in order to grow or

34. AN EDUCATORS PERSPECTIVE SANDRA CROUCH Director, White County Schools

35. NICK HANSEN Nick.Hansen@tn.gov
SUSAN COWDEN
NICK HANSEN