1. NCWorks Career Pathways “Partnership to Prepare Pathways” Dr. Deborah Grimes - Senior Vice President of Instruction and Student Services Jimmy Hall - Program Chair/Instructor, Computer-Integrated Machining Technology

2. Goal To increase the number and quality, both academic and technical, of work-based learning opportunities for CTE Pathway students in grades 9-14 by utilizing a combination of strategies and constituents providing graduates with competitive skills, credentials, and employment opportunities needed for high demand jobs.

3. Objectives Develop seamless pathways and technical skills of students in CTE programs Develop work-based learning opportunities for students in CTE programs Develop competitive skills and credentials needed for high demand, high opportunity jobs Provide opportunities for job employment

4. Lenoir Community College Career Pathways Coordinator, Chair Computer-Integrated Machining Instructor/Program Chair Welding Technology Instructor/Program Chair High School Programs Coordinator Dean of Business, Industry, and Emerging Technologies Coordinator of Work-Based Learning and Job Placement Senior Vice President of Instruction and Student Services

5. Lenoir County Public Schools High School Coordinator CTE Coordinator Director of Curriculum Instruction Superintendent

6. Workforce Development Board Executive Director of Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board Director of Workforce Development and Industry Training Lenoir Community College

7. Supportive Employers Machining Eaton – La Grange Moen – Kinston Pactiv – Kinston Precision Hydraulics – Beulaville Spirit AeroSystems – Kinston West Pharmaceuticals – Kinston Welding Crown Equipment Corporation – Kinston Waters Industrial Service – Kinston

8. Progress Made Towards Employer Engagement Progress Made Towards Employer Engagement

9. Accomplished – Hired a new WBL Coordinator Challenges – Safety of students at younger ages such as welding. Full time instructors have other duties assigned and it makes it difficult for them to leave the classroom environment to meet with employers. Employers want to meet with college employees to discuss opportunities, but their time is also limited. Employers are sometimes unaware of work-based learning opportunities that they can provide college students. Prospective Goals – Newly hired WBL Coordinator has been attending monthly meetings of the NCWorks Grant Committee since she’s been hired. She has been engaging with employers, she has placed students in WBL opportunities, and she is meeting with all CTE program chairs to find out how she can engage with the students/employers. She understands the concept of completion with a promise to interview. Continue to build on Manufacturing Day to include new employers on the LCC campus in an effort to increase the number of employers for job opportunities and work-based learning opportunities. Continue to meet with the HR Associations to discuss opportunities for WBL and job placement for students and to offer advanced classes for their current employees. Continue to develop WBL opportunities. Continue to introduce Career Pathways to new employers in the area to ensure they understand the goals of the program.

11. Key Elements Employer Engagement Programs of Study Work-Based Learning (WBL) Opportunities WBL ‘Promise to interview’ Career Advising – Parents, students, faculty, and counselors Career Pathways Coordinator

12. Summary of Curriculum Standards/Pathways Course requirements to complete a high school diploma Course and hour requirements for completion of a certificate, diploma, or degree Opportunities to earn additional college credit with NC High School to Community College Articulated Credit Opportunities to complete a certificate, diploma or degree Job opportunities for credentials earned and hourly/yearly potential earnings

14. 9-14 POS and coursework developed in conjunction with the local high schools Computer-Integrated Machining General Teacher Networking Technology Nurse Sustainable Agriculture Sustainability Technologies Welding Technology Accounting Associate in Arts Associate in Science Automotive Customizing Automotive Systems Business Administration Computer Engineering

15. 9-14 POS and coursework developed in conjunction with the local high schools Work was completed with Lenoir County Public Schools in 2014-2015. We are in the second year of the pathways. An increase of enrollment has been noted. 2013-2014 600 2014-2015 848 2015-2016 1051 The College has also been working with Greene County Schools to implement a new Computer-Integrated Machining program at the LCC Greene County Center, located just beside the high school. The College has been working with Jones County Public Schools to implement similar career pathways. Some new programs required appropriate approval such as Academic Affairs – completed. Some programs were revised and updated according to recommendations from the NCCCS or the program’s Advisory Board – completed. High School Coordinator has worked with Principals and Counselors to assist them in gaining an understanding of the course and curriculum requirements.

16. Computer-Integrated Machining

17. Pathways

18. Pathways

19. Progress to Date Reviewed curriculum standards/pathways Reviewed Career and Technical Education (CTE) 16 career clusters Developed 14 initial career pathways Reviewed North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) Combined Course Library, Curriculum Standards, and programs of study Reviewed Department of Labor and NCWorks labor market projections (NCWorks.gov) to determine future demand for occupations Met with all counselors and principals in LCPS Held parent/student meetings in all three high schools

20. Plans and Strategies Implemented for Career Advising

21. What worked? Tracking students in the program to ensure Pathway Career Advising and completion. Assisting students with academic advising and career advising in collaboration with the program chairs. Ensuring students participate in the Career Fair each year. Assisting students create or update their resumes. Assisting students with information about employment opportunities in their programs of study. Assisting students with assessment of career choices. Assisting students with techniques to complete the application process. Encouraging students to explore options, become involved, and to utilize college resources. Helping students clarify goals and create a personal mission statement. Helping students relate interests and abilities with their plan of action. Plans and Strategies Implemented for Career Advising

22. Learning Resources Center (LRC) Assist students with resumes ASVAB study guides Learning Express Library – NC Live Learn more about a career Career assessment resources Adult learning resources Tutorials ACT/SAT prep guides Resume templates by occupation Job Search and Workplace SkillsJob Search and Workplace Skills Prepare for entrance exams and occupation exams Prepare for the WorkKeys ® Assessments and the TOEIC ® Prepare for the WorkKeys ® Assessments and the TOEIC ® Access also available at public libraries for non-LCC students

23. Plans and Strategies Implemented for Work-Based Learning

24. Assist students with information about employment opportunities in their program of study. Assist students with assessment of career choices. Track students in the program to ensure Pathway Career Advising and completion. Ensure students participate in the Career Fair each year, working with students in advance on how to dress appropriately and how to prepare resumes and interviewing skills. Continue to meet with employers to ensure they understand the pathways program and goals of the program. Continue to develop WBL opportunities for students. Continue to seek opportunities for job placement of the College’s graduates. Implemented a mass email to all students with local employment opportunities. Continue to assist employers to match with needs of their employment with students’ skill levels. Plans and Strategies Implemented for Work-Based Learning

25. 2013–2014100 students participated in WBL 2014–2015101 students participated in WBL 2015–2016105 students participated in WBL Number of Students Participating in WBL

26. Programs are now part of the options for high school students in the College’s service area. POS brochures are being updated. Continue to work with high school counselors, Advisory Board members and local employers to ensure quality programs, equipment, and student interest, and required skill sets. Continue to work with the committee to review and assess the awarding of credit for any prior learning to accelerate the educational and career advancement of students. How will the College continue the programs started?

27. Lessons Learned Successes LCPS readily accepted the idea of career pathways for students and immediately began working with the College to complete 12 pathways. Jones County and Greene County wanted to be part of the process well before we were ready to move forward with their schools. It has been a privilege working with all of the high schools in the 3 county service area. Program Chairs in CIM and WELD immediately accepted and understood the process and the plan. These program chairs met with several employers to determine the best situation for their WBL students. What should be done differently – The Committee should have recognized early on the non-commitment from some of the committee members and hired a Career Pathways Coordinator.

28. Plans for the Future Involve the Advisory Committee members for each program to get their input into programs, skills, and employer needs Collaborate with NCWorks Career Center Continue contacting employers for “promise to interview” students who participate in the program and complete a work-based learning opportunity Track students in the program to ensure Pathway Career Advising and completion Research additional ways to market the program

29. Plans for the Future Develop strategic plan for 2015-2016 including benchmarks, assessment, and action plans Develop and maintain individual industry contacts Strengthen faculty/employer/student relationships Explore implementation of ACA 220 – Professional Transition Explore integration of Career Readiness Certificate into curriculum Enhance communication among parents, students, faculty, and industry

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