Massachusetts Community Colleges & Workforce Development Transformation Agenda Planning for Coordinated Job Placement OSCC and Community College Regional Meetings January – February 2014 This workforce solution is 100% funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, TAACCCT grant agreement # TC A-25.The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. Massachusetts Community Colleges are equal opportunity employers. Adaptive equipment available upon request for persons with disabilities. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License CCBY3.0

Unique Opportunities “This grant is not about tinkering, it’s about transformation. This is not about getting more students to enroll, it’s about getting more students to graduation day and into good jobs.” - Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education

Budget funded is $20,000,000 over 3 years to support capacity- building, systemic changes Target population are un- and under-employed adult workers Goal is to enroll 4,000 students and place 2,400 in employment over three years (statewide) 15 colleges committed to statewide project with local implementation Brings community colleges, Adult Basic Education and workforce development systems and industry stakeholders together to transform the delivery of education and training programs Proposal Overview

Target Industries Health Care Advanced Manufacturing Information Technologies Life Sciences & Biotechnology Clean/Sustainable Energy Financial Services & Entrepreneurship 15 Colleges, 98 new or redesigned programs in one or more industries:

Transformation Agenda – Dual Goals Structural, Systematic Change Redesign programs and services to accelerate attainment of certificates, degrees and employment for low-skilled, un- and under-employed MA residents. Student Attainment and Jobs Enroll and track the progress of students through certificate/degree attainment & jobs.

Based on the core elements of the “Breaking Through” model STUDENT SUPPORT Navigators at OSCCs Achievement coaches Intrusive advising CAREER PATHWAYS Modularized programs Accelerated developmental ed Stackable credentials HIGH DEMAND CAREERS Employer partnerships; Regional career paths Support students along efficient career pathways into high-demand careers. Key Strategies

College and Career Navigators 16 working statewide at 30 One-Stop Career Centers Career Center Services College Access and Attainment Career Success

Other Student Support Services Achievement coaches support student success through one-on-one academic, life and career coaching Learning communities and other cohort models promote peer support and greater retention “Intrusive” advising reaches more students with individualized support Early-warning systems track student progress and allow for a coordinated response

Acceleration Strategies 8 week terms and condensed formats help students complete programs and enter employment more quickly. These help students advance on a career path more rapidly. Self-paced, embedded and co-requisite models greatly reduce the time spent in remediation Community colleges and community-based ABE programs use contextualized curriculum developed with industry input. Contextual- ized Basic Skills Curriculum Accelerated Develop- mental Education Flexible, Modular Schedules Stackable Credentials

Expanded Employer Partnerships at all Community Colleges Employer contributions equipment and facilities internships, clinical education, paid internships, on- the-job training Colleges involved in regional partnerships are building talent pipelines across the state in major industry sectors

College & Career Navigators Results Greater alignment between community colleges and workforce development system Great expansion of community college programs on the “Training Pro” list of eligible programs Joint tracking of customers through MOSES College programs designed to fit training requirements for unemployed customers under “Section 30”

Career Center Services Where you are today 12 You are here Assessment Labor Market Information (LMI) Résumé & Cover Letter Job Search Employment Apply for Jobs Interview Individual Needs Assessment Interests Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Values or non-negotiables Transferability of knowledge, skills, abilities Industry/occupation trends Pay trends Job availability Career Center Staff can help direct your job search Provide tips to find jobs that match skills based on LMI exploration Direct you to job search resources Show benefits of tracking job search Résumé workshops & 1-on-1 Cover letter workshops Staff can help show you how to use LMI to target your résumé Can help with online job applications (individual or workshop) Demonstrate use of résumé to help fill out job applications. Hints and tips and/or workshops Career Center offers assistance with: - interview preparation (workshops) - finding resources for interview preparation - how to use LMI to prepare for interview

What is Labor Market Information? Make informed decisions 13 *LMI is a requirement for REA participants

The Role of LMI THE OFFER INTERVIEW RÉSUMÉ & WORKSHOPS LABOR MARKET INFORMATION CAREER TRANSITION EMPLOYMENT JOB SEARCH 14

TORQ The TORQ Score* guides you to the best transfer options that match the skills and talents of your current occupation. *Transferable Occupation Relationship Quotient

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