Kentucky college & career connection coalition Melissa Bondurant Ky 3C Coalition Coordinator ky3ccoalition.org

Purpose The purpose of the Coalition is to align, enhance, and expand college and career outreach efforts statewide. ky3ccoalition.org

vision ky3ccoalition.org The strategic vision of the Coalition is a statewide culture where Kentuckians seeking educational opportunities at all levels have access to the information and resources they need to prepare for and succeed in the college or career of their choice. ky3ccoalition.org

mission The mission of the Coalition is to foster collaboration and increase communication among college and career outreach efforts in Kentucky through the creation of a self-sustaining statewide network of individuals and organizations who are actively engaged in the promotion and expansion of outreach for the benefit of all Kentuckians seeking educational opportunities at all levels. ky3ccoalition.org

Core values Collaboration creates value and empowers change. Postsecondary education doesn’t just mean college. College and career readiness is about more than just academics. Career education is integral to student success. All Kentuckians deserve the opportunity to access and complete education beyond high school. All students need an informed, trusted community of support. Integrating diverse audience voices into outreach messages and initiatives is essential. ky3ccoalition.org

stakeholders Middle and high school students and families, especially those from underrepresented and low income populations Potential first generation college students and their families Adults with a high school diploma or less ky3ccoalition.org

Members/audience Outreach practitioners Employers and business owners K-12 administrators and teachers College/university faculty and staff Policy makers and legislators Higher education administrators State agency representatives Non-profit leaders ky3ccoalition.org

organizations ky3ccoalition.org 55,000 Degrees Kentucky Association of Career Colleges and Schools Advance Kentucky/Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation Kentucky Campus Compact Kentucky Community & Technical College System Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges & Universities Kentucky Counseling Association Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. Kentucky Education Association Kentucky Education & Workforce Cabinet Kentucky Educational Television Division of Family Resource & Youth Service Centers, Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services Kentucky Latino Educational Alliance Kentucky Parent Teacher Association Governor’s Minority Scholars College Preparation Program Kentucky State University Green River Regional Education Cooperative Morehead State University Office for Partners in Education, Berea College Kentucky Adult Education Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative - Race to the Top (District) Kentucky Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (TRiO Ky) Partnership for Successful Schools Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling University of Kentucky ky3ccoalition.org

benefits Increases collaboration and efficiency among providers through relationship building, networking, communication, and resource sharing. Aligns services, messaging, core competencies, and goals to offer a unified approach and increased participation in college and career awareness activities. Identifies, circulates, and promotes best practices. Helps inform and impact public policy decisions through coordinated advocacy. Expands professional development and technical assistance opportunities for outreach professionals. Creates synergy, excitement, and motivation around college and career access and success. ky3ccoalition.org

accomplishments ky3ccoalition.org Developed a three-year strategic plan to identify specific goals for collaborative action. Coordinated and launched the first statewide student-developed KnowHow2Pay PSA contest on TV and radio. Participated in the Kentucky Advising Task Force for Student Success, a team which included leadership from key education agencies and focused on recommendations and standards for improving school counseling and college advising practices and preparation programs statewide. The Task Force worked together to identify goals, systemic strategies, and specific metrics, resulting in the development of statewide recommendations and the Kentucky College & Career Competencies for Student Success. Created a Ky3C website, social media presence, monthly member newsletter, and community calendar to increase communication and collaboration across institutions and programs. Established a Professional Development and Technical Assistance Workgroup to identify existing professional development efforts and training resources for outreach professionals. ky3ccoalition.org

2017-2019 goals & strategic initiatives GOAL STATEMENT: Improve communication, collaboration, and professional development among outreach professionals, programs, and proponents through a statewide coalition of member organizations. ky3ccoalition.org

Establish Ky3C as a sustainable statewide network. Key strategy #1 Establish Ky3C as a sustainable statewide network. ky3ccoalition.org

Action steps Hire a dedicated full-time staff member to coordinate the work and growth of the Coalition. Expand Coalition to institutions, agencies, and organizations with a shared mission and goals. Partner with students, organizations, and groups to incorporate student voice into outreach efforts and messages. ky3ccoalition.org

Key strategy #2 Expand access to professional development opportunities for college and career outreach professionals. ky3ccoalition.org

Action steps Convene Coalition membership at least annually to offer professional development, share relevant policy updates, and highlight best practices and research. Partner with the Kentucky College and Career Coaches Association and other key organizations to develop professional development and training for outreach professionals aligned with the Kentucky College & Career Competencies for Student Success. ky3ccoalition.org

Key strategy #3 Support communication and common messaging in college and career outreach efforts statewide. ky3ccoalition.org

Action steps Support the continued development of a statewide inventory and asset map of college and career outreach programs and supports. ky3ccoalition.org

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” Helen Keller ky3ccoalition.org

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” Henry Ford ky3ccoalition.org

“Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” Mattie Stepanek ky3ccoalition.org