TICUA Drive to 55 Scarritt Bennett Center November 7, 2013

2 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

33 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, %

PATHWAYS TENNESSEE OVERVIEW

5 PATHWAYS TENNESSEE Overall Goal To provide Tennessee students in grades 7 th -14 th /16 th 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 Department of Education Department of Labor & Workforce Development Governor’s Office State Collaborative on Reforming Education Tennessee Business Roundtable Tennessee Higher Education Commission Tennessee State Board of Education Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association

6 6 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”

7 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? RELEVANT Career Awareness (Grades 7-14) Work Based Learning (grades 7-14) Early Postsecondary Opportunities (Grades 9-12) Stackable Credential (Grades 9+) SUSTAINABLE Industry Engagement Secondary & Postsecondary Alignment Community Awareness

PATHWAYS IN ACTION Upper Cumberland Southeast Southwest

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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

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 11

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 12 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

13  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 HANSEN