1. 1 The Colorado Career Pathways System

2. 2 Growing The Talent Pipeline fred.franko@state.co.us

3. 3 Growing The Talent Pipeline Career pathways: self-reflection exercise Have you ever started in one direction, and before long, years had flown by, and the trajectory of your life simply changed course? What paths have you taken that got you where you are today? You came to a fork in the road and you took one path? Have you ever thought of where you would be if you had taken another? Think of someone else who changed directions, purposefully or because of particular circumstances. (Son, daughter, husband, wife, friend…your client/customer).

4. Takeaways ❖ The Why of Career Pathways ❖ The What of Career Pathways ▪A General Understanding of Career Pathway (and Sector Partnerships) ❖ Focus is on the Customer (job seeker and employer) – Customer Centered ▪Each system working together for the benefit of the customer 4 Growing The Talent Pipeline

5. 5 Federal and State Support for Sector Partnerships and Career Pathways Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) signed into law on July 22, 2014 WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.

6. Why? 6 Growing The Talent Pipeline ❖ It will benefit the customer/client ❖ Federal and State Legislation Prioritizes career pathways Creates Career Pathway Map

7. Adult Education and Literacy Act 7 ❖ Colorado Department of Education – Integrate Adult Education into Career Pathways

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9. Why do we need a Statewide Talent Pool?

10. The Talent Pool Aligns Business Services with Job Seeker Services Job Seeker Services Business Services Sometimes we feel like this…

11. What is the Talent Pool? o Database of ready & engaged job seekers o All occupations and sectors o Partner collaboration and inclusivity: AD/DW/Youth Wagner-Peyser Adult Education Vocational Rehabilitation Senior Services CDLE Programs Veterans Colorado Works/TANF Other partners…

12. Enhanced Services for Employers and Job Seekers o For employer: ☑ Sector relevant talent searches ☑ Well prepared applicants o For Job Seekers ☑ Special Events and newsletters ☑ Targeted Recruitment

13. Talent Pool Readiness Guidelines Targeted Occupation Targeted Resume Interviewing Availability Connecting Colorado Profile Readiness for Work

14. 14 Growing The Talent Pipeline Career Pathways in WIOA ▪ Align with the skills needed by industries in the state or regional economy; ▪ Prepare individuals to succeed in a range of education options, including apprenticeships; ▪ Include counseling to support an individual in achieving the individual’s education and career goals; ▪ Include, as appropriate, concurrent education and training opportunities for a specific occupation or occupational cluster; ▪ Organize education, training, and support services to meet individual needs and accelerate the educational and career advancement; ▪ Enable individuals to attain a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one recognized postsecondary credential; ▪ Help individuals enter or advance within an occupation or occupational cluster.

15. Traditional Pathway? … only 18%!! 15 Of 100 Colorado 9 th graders… 77 graduated on-time from high school Of these graduates, 44 enrolled in college that fall – 34 of these students enrolled at an in-state college 35 students returned for their 2 nd year of college 23 students completed a postsecondary credential within 150% of standard program completion time 18 of these graduates then entered into employment in Colorado within the year following graduation Jobs that typically require an undergraduate credential for entry From where are businesses sourcing their talent? Advancing to the workforce is not a linear process; there is a need for a system that supports everyone. Some students complete high school in 5 or 6 years Some students complete their GED Some students directly enter the workforce Some pursue an apprenticeship Some students enroll at a private occupational school Some enter military service Some return to postsecondary program at another time.

16. A Career Pathway System will meet the needs of key industries and provide opportunities for workers. The unemployment rate decreased two- tenths of a percentage point in February 2016 to 3.0 percent. A fast-growing economy means that a well- educated and well-trained talent pool must be available and prepared to meet the needs of Colorado companies now and in the future

17. Partners use slightly different words to describe the same thing. BusinessEmployer Labor/Industry = == = JobseekerStudentWorker== ==

18. Don’t get confused between a Career Pathway System and a Career Pathway Program or Map. Career Pathway SYSTEM Engages education, training, workforce partners and industry.

19. Don’t get confused between a Career Pathway System and a Career Pathway Program or Map. Career Pathway PROGRAM Secure industry relevant skills, certifications, and credentials and advance to higher levels of education and employment.

20. Don’t get confused between a Career Pathway System and a Career Pathway Program or Map. Career Pathway MAP Visual representation

21. Don’t get confused between a Career Pathway System and a Career Pathway Program or Map. Career Pathway SYSTEMCareer Pathway PROGRAMCareer Pathway MAP Engages education, training, workforce partners and industry. Secure industry relevant skills, certifications, and credentials and advance to higher levels of education and employment. Visual representation

22. 7 components of career readiness Advanced Skills Career & Technical Skills Academic Skills Job Entry Skills Employability Skills Career Focus Personal Needs 22 Growing The Talent Pipeline

23. “Workforce Development” includes… CO Dept. of Higher Education CO Community College System CO Dept. of Corrections Dept. of Public Health & Environment Office of Economic Development & International Trade Initiatives & Programs College invest Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative GEAR UP The Colorado Challenge Colorado Career Network Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Immersive and Game- Based Learning program Reentry Working Group Health professional loan repayment Health Professional Shortage Area designation J1 and National Interest Waivers Colorado First & Existing Industry Training Grants Colorado Innovation Network Key Industry Networks SMART Colorado Regional Economic Development Partnerships A Career Pathways System touches people across all government agencies/partners.

24. Two questions 1.What career pathway tools and resources do you use in your local area? 2.From what you learned today, what take- aways can you use to communicate about Career Pathways? How better? 24

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29. Other initiatives in Colorado feed into the Career Pathway System. Career Pathway Systems Sector Partnerships Work-Based Learning Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness