CAREER PATHWAYS: Building Effective Partnerships

Career Pathways

Workshop Goals  What are Career Pathways systems?  How do we get started?

Meet Nina 4

Accounting Path 5 ACCOUNTING CLERK CERTIFICATE PAYROLL CLERK CERTIFICATE BUSINESS ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE ACCOUNTING A.A. DEGREE E M P L O Y M E N T

Energy Management Path 6 ENERGY MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN (EMT) A.A. DEGREE EMT RESOURCE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT A.A. DEGREE EMT RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNICIAN A.A. DEGREE E M P L O Y M E N T

Health Information Technology Path 7 MEDICAL INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MEDICAL SECRETARY CERTIFICATE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION CERTIFICATE MEDICAL CODING CERTIFICATE REGISTERED HEALTH INFO TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE E M P L O Y M E N T

Health Information Technology Path 8 MEDICAL INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MEDICAL SECRETARY CERTIFICATE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION CERTIFICATE MEDICAL CODING CERTIFICATE REGISTERED HEALTH INFO TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE E M P L O Y M E N T 2 = number of school quarters Leads to A.S. Leads to B.S.

Health Information Technology Path 9 MEDICAL INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MEDICAL SECRETARY CERTIFICATE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION CERTIFICATE MEDICAL CODING CERTIFICATE REGISTERED HEALTH INFO TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE E M P L O Y M E N T 2 = number of school quarters Leads to A.S. Leads to B.S. $29, $41,000$55, $70,000

Why might Nina like this approach? 10

Partnership Behind the Scenes 11 Tribal College TERO Social Service Providers WIA Section 166 and 477 Programs Tribal Government Departments Employers

Benefits for Partners and Program? 12

Career Pathways Defined A formalized system that:  Increases educational and skills attainment  Increases employment outcomes  Prepares people for in-demand careers Components include:  Clear sequence of:  Education coursework  Training credentials  Supportive services  Multiple partners  Employer engagement is key! 13

Six Key Elements for Collaboratives Build Cross-Agency Partnerships & Clarify Roles Identify Sector or Industry & Engage Employers

Key Steps – Building Partnerships 15 Engage a team of partners including employers and education and training providers. Establish a shared vision, set of goals, and plan. Define the roles and responsibilities of all partners. Connect with existing initiatives.

Dream Team Activity 1. Identify a note-taker and someone who will report out. 2. Read your team role card. 3. Introduce yourself to your team: a. Share needs, challenges b. Discuss what can we do together to address our collective needs 4. Report out. 5. Next steps. 16

Connect with Existing Initiatives – States

Connect with Existing Initiatives – Tribal and Community Colleges

Engage a Dream Team 19 Tribal College TERO Social Service Providers WIA Section 166 and 477 Programs Tribal Government Departments Employers

Establish a Shared Vision  Vision  Mission  Goals 20

Define Partner Roles 21

Tools What are Career Pathways? Handout  Share with Tribal Council, staff, and partners 2. Partnership Ripple Tool  Determine your dream team 3. Existing Initiatives Contact List 4. Six Key Elements Chart  Key steps to take with your collaborative 5. Assessment Tool  Assess your collaborative’s work

Career Pathways Website

Nina’s Success 24

Thank You! 25 Laura Aron Social Policy Research Associates (510) Chandra Larsen Social Policy Research Associates (510)