Works Councils Regional Chairs Webinar

June 12, 2014

Innovation Spotlight: Early College Upcoming Meetings:

July 8 ~ Strategic Alignment: Indiana's Plan for Completion with a Purpose

NGA Conference Update on the Career Council Strategic Plan Data – John Hoops/Futureworks Grants update CTE Awareness/Marketing Website for Works Councils

Agenda

How are IN’s high schoolers doing?

O For every 100 ninth-grade students, only 70 will graduate from high school within four years. O Of those students, only 52 will enter college

the following fall.O By their college sophomore year, just 43 will

still be enrolled. O By the end of college, only 14 of those

original 100 students will graduate on time.

Central Indiana Community Foundation & Complete College America, 2011

The Reality in IndianaO Less than a quarter of Indiana's four-

year college students graduate on time and only a third graduate after six years.

O Only 1 percent of the state's two-year college students complete on time and 2 percent graduate within three years.

Complete College America, 2011

So Why Early College?National Indicators of Success

O 80% of ECs have a graduation rate equal to or exceeding their school district’s.

O The average graduation rate for ECs is 84%.

O 23.3% of EC graduates earn an associate’s degree or technical certification.

O 77% of EC graduates enroll in either a 4-year college, 2-year college, or technical program upon graduation.

Early College High School Initiative, 2010

So Why Early College?State Indicators of SuccessO 58.7% of EC graduates earn an

associate’s degree.O 100% enroll in either a 2- or 4-year

college.O 79.7% of EC graduates were enrolled

after first semester freshman year.O Only 6.8% of EC graduates needed

remediation compared to 31% of traditional Indiana HS graduates.

Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 2013

The Early College Model

OEarly college high schools blend high school and college in a rigorous yet supportive program, compressing the time it takes to complete a high school diploma and the first two years of college.

CELL & Early CollegeO CELL’s Early College Network was formed

O Network Meetings 3-4 times per yearO NewslettersO Sessions at CELL’s annual conferenceO New Schools workshopsO Informational MeetingsO Site Visits & Phone Calls

O EC Endorsement process createdO 7 HSs currently endorsed: Ben Davis Univ HS,

Bellmont HS, Center Grove HS, Charles A Tindley Acc Schl, Connersville HS, East Chicago Ctrl HS, & Lawrenceburg HS

EC in Indiana Today

Components of Early College High Schools

O Targeted Student PopulationO Underserved—first generation, different

ethnicities, free/reduced lunchO “Middle of the pack”

O Curriculum & Plan of StudyO Designated pathway(s)O Gr. 9-10 core curriculum lays

foundation for gr. 11-12 dual credit

Components of Early College High Schools

O Rigorous instructionO Preparing students to be able to handle

the challenges of post-secondary education

O Increase rigor in HS courses

O College-Going CultureO Create a “sense of place” for the ECO Visuals, expectations, involvementO Students need to visit college campuses!

CTE & Early CollegeO Goal – Offer students opportunities

to earn stackable credentials that lead directly to employment or higher education.

HS Diploma

- Certificate- 15-30 Hrs. Dual Credit- Transfer Gen. Ed.

Core

- Associate’s of Applied Science

- Associate’s- Bachelor’s

CTE & Early CollegeO Momentum in Indiana

O Area 31 – Starting with 9th gr. cohort at feeder schools in 2014-15. Will begin offering courses for dual credit, Transfer Gen Ed. Core and Associate’s degree (4) in 2015-16.

O Hammond – Began offering courses for dual credit, Transfer Gen Ed. Core, Associate’s degree, and industry certificates in 2013-14.

O Elkhart – Working with feeder schools to align curricula for Associate degree pathways (3).

O Central 9 – Working with feeder schools to align curricula.

Tuesday, July 8th 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Collaboration of Center for Education and Career Innovation

(CECI) Education Workforce Innovation Network (EWIN), Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) and Indiana’s Education Roundtable

Agenda Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann WorkED's Mason Bishop and Gallup Education Breakout Sessions for topics related to objectives and strategies

presented in the Indiana Career Council's Strategic Plan. The day will conclude with an opportunity for regional entities,

both public and private, to discuss potential next steps.

Strategic Alignment: Indiana's Plan for Completion with a Purpose

July 27-31, 2014 in Louisville, KY National Association of State Liaisons for

Workforce Development Partnerships and State Workforce Board Chairs Will be highlighting work of the regional Works

Councils All Works Council chairs are invited

National Governors Association “Bridges to Opportunity”

In the final stages of development Due July 1st; vote will be taken on June 16th

at the Career Council meeting for final version

Will be discussed at July 8th event Important part of Works Councils work

moving forward will be effected by the Strategic Plan

Career Council Strategic Plan

5 Objectives Provide a seamless system of partners that provides

worker-centric and student-centric services. Link career pathways to Indiana high-wage, high-

demand careers for students and workers across K-12, postsecondary, and adult systems.

Increase the number of students and adults who attain postsecondary skill certifications and degrees

Elevate the importance of work-and-learn models Adopt a data-driven, sector-based approach that

directly aligns education and training with the needs of Indiana’s regional economies

Career Council Strategic Plan

Emphasis on alignment at state and regional levels

Career education and counseling focus for all.

Increase in quality workforce credentials that are stackable and transferrable.

Importance of work-and-learn models Works Councils and Sector Strategies focus

Themes and Implications

ROI Study Upcoming engagement meeting (June 18th) Analysis due on August 1

Core 40 Subcommittee Inaugural meeting happened two days ago Review of all diploma requirements

CTE ROI Study and Core 40 Subcommittee

Works Councils 2014 Goals Community understands “two plan A’s”

message CTE and other career training aligns with high-

value regional employment needs Growth and alignment of sector partnerships

Outcome Measures Development Ensuring access to Technical Assistance

Impact on Works Councils

CTE Awareness Grants Guidance Counselor Academies and hands-on training Industry tours for students, parents, guidance

counselors Engaging summer camps Regional Media and Marketing campaigns (marketing

plans, videos, promotional materials, sector-focused websites, etc.)

Outreach liaisons (connecting industry and education) All contracts are complete. Press release soon. Get

started!

Community understands “Two Plan As”

Outline a list of local meetings such as: Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development

Corporations, Service Clubs ( Kiwanis , Rotary, and Lions Clubs) Optimist Club, Extension Office Activities, County Fairs, School Boards, Parent Teacher Organizations, Business and Professional Clubs, County and Town Councils

Delegate an Awareness/Communications Officer to assist in efforts

Goal of two meetings a month per Works Council Target groups you know first then expand efforts Possible workshops with state associations for local and

county governments

Community understands“Two Plan As”

US DOE ~ Career Pathway Systems

Source: US DOE

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Innovative CTE Curriculum Grants $8.7 million in requested funding 36 grant proposals In process of completing internal review and will notify awardees soon

If grant was not funded this round, Round 2 deadline is January 2, 2015.

Reach out to local community foundations for dollars to put toward proposal.

Grants Update

Initial support to build sector-based career pathways Futureworks real-time occupational data analysis Moving Pathways Forward Project

Futureworks: Design supply and demand analyses for each Regional Works Council. This analysis will show the:

levels of demand for talent (skills and educational credentials for key occupations with an emphasis on the demand for technical talent.

output of secondary and postsecondary institutions—in terms of credentials and program focus-- across the state relative to demand.

Occupational Demand/supplyData and Analysis

Real-time Data The Burning Glass artificial intelligence engine

learns deliver an intuitive, real-time awareness of how and when people move from job to job and of the kinds of skills and experiences that lead to successful placement.

The data is broken down to the occupational level of supply and demand

How is the Data different?

1.  Names of the most important sources of skilled employees for your region (they don’t have to be located in your region).  Answers may reflect hiring and recruiting practices across major industries or within major industries for your region.a. Career and Technical Education Centers or High Schools….b. Two year colleges—either public or private…..c. Four year colleges….

2. Sources of education for skills being produced for region. List of names of educational institutions that are important within your region. The colleges you identify do not need to be in your region.  

Information needed for Analysis

*Due by June 20th

June: Collection of data September: Draft of the demand supply analysis

and alignment is due October/November: information will be presented to

each regional works council. January-March: Futureworks will prepare the final

product. Discussions with Career Council and Works Councils on as needed basis.

April-May: presentation of analysis with narrative, customized for each regional works council.

Timeline for Data Analysis

Mission is to expand state systems for career pathways and integrate adult basic education into broader career pathway systems.

DWD applied for the project and pointed to the work happening with other state entitles: CECI, Ivy Tech, Skills to Compete Coalition, Indiana Chamber

of Commerce, Department of Education, Family Social Services Administration, and the Department of Correction

Connects to the Works Councils and the focus on sector strategies and sector-based career pathways.

US Department of Education: Moving Pathways Forward Project

CECI is currently developing webpages for each Regional Works Council

Goal is to have the sites live in August Each site will follow the same layout (similar to the

in.gov format) but will offer customizable “tabs” for each page to allow for region-specific content

Please being thinking of content for your webpage Future meetings will be held with each council to

discuss layout and content. More information will come as the sites continue to be developed.

Websites for Regional Works Councils

Leading Industry: Manufacturing Gaps:

No Advanced Manufacturing Programs Few Manufacturing Courses in High Schools

Metro Manufacturing Alliance (MMA) Relationship Program Development

Prosser Career Center Grant Proposal Conexus Presentation Work Ethic Certification Pilot

College and Career Readiness Coordinator

Region 10 Focus