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Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative

Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative . Education Commission of the States Commissioners Meeting January 7, 2010. Karen Wheeler, Ph.D. Associate Director Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The Problem(s). Adults Aged 25-64 With Less Than A High School Diploma (2006).

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Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative

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  1. Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative Education Commission of the StatesCommissioners MeetingJanuary 7, 2010 Karen Wheeler, Ph.D. Associate Director Arkansas Department of Higher Education

  2. The Problem(s)

  3. Adults Aged 25-64 With Less Than A High School Diploma (2006)

  4. Adults Aged 25-64 With A High School Diploma But Not College (2006) U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (CAEL and NCHEMS Adult Learning: National and State-By-State Data, 2008)

  5. Percentage of Adults Aged 25-74 with an Associate Degree or Higher (2006) U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (CAEL and NCHEMS Adult Learning: National and State-By-State Data, 2008)

  6. 80.3% 84.9% 6.2% 20.3% 6.5% Arkansas Educational Attainment and Rank Among States (2005) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 American Community Survey (ACS)

  7. No state with a low proportion of Bachelor’s degrees has a high per capita income. No state with a high proportion of Bachelor’s degrees has a low per capita income. State Per Capita Personal Income v. Share of Adult Population with Bachelor's Degree or Higher (2006) 2002= 19.7% DC CT NJ MD MA VA 18.2% NY NH DE RI MN CA AK IL CO WA VT NV WI FL WY MI PA HI ME GA IA OR KS MO AZ IN OH NC NE ND TN TX MT AL SD SC UT KY NM OK AR LA ID WV MS

  8. GED Recipients Who Enroll In College Within One Year (2006)

  9. Too Few Low-Income Adults Enrolled In College • Arkansas ranks 49th in terms of its per capita income ($16,904). Per capita income is highly correlated with the proportion of population having a college degree. • The likelihood of going to college decreases as income decreases. Low-income individuals are more than twice as likely not to attend college than those from higher income families. • TANF-eligible students were not attending college.

  10. The Strategy

  11. Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative • Create stepping stones for career advancement for TANF-eligible Arkansans. • Career Pathways that directly link education investments with economic development.

  12. Arkansas Career Pathways Model • Dual customers • TANF-eligible adults • Businesses in high growth sectors • Governor Beebe has focused on workforce development through education as a key economic development strategy for the state.

  13. Arkansas Career Pathways Model • Provide a marketable educational credentialfor immediate entry into a high demand occupation and/or further advanced education. • Job readiness, education, basic skills, remediation, advanced training in high-wage, high-demand occupations. • College program that provides academic support and extensive student service support (transportation, childcare, books, tuition) as well as other wrap around services like career assessment, advising, job search skills, and job placement assistance.

  14. Arkansas Career Pathways Model • Steps on pathway include adult education/GED, WAGE/ Arkansas Career-Readiness Certificate, bridge programs, certificates of proficiency, technical certificates, and associate degrees. • Training for all colleges on how to work with low- income students.

  15. Pathway to Employment Collaboration between ADHE and the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services. Data sharing at the state level. Detailed strategic plan for creating stronger relationships between colleges and employers.

  16. Mid-South Community CollegeCareer Cluster: ManufacturingCareer Pathways: Electromechanical Installation and Maintenance Advanced Manufacturing Technology Industrial Engineering Tech. - $11.13/Hour, $28,420/Annual Drafting/CAD Specialist- $12.96/hour, $33,700/Annual CNC Programmer-$13.52/Hour, $35,300/Annual Industrial Machinery Mechanic- $9.91/Hour, $24,890/Annual Mechanical Engineer Tech-$13.00/Hour, $33,800/Annual CNC Operator- $10.81/Hour, $27,500/Annual Minimum Wage Production/Assembly Line Worker- $7.27/Hour, $17,270/Annual Associate Degree Advanced Manufacturing Technology (62 semester credit hours) • Courses: College Survival Skills English Composition I English Composition II Oral Communications Intermediate Algebra or College Algebra American Government US History Before 1877 US History After 1877 Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology Career Preparation Introduction to Manufacturing Design for Manufacturing Manufacturing Prod. Process Manufacturing Power & Equipment Systems. Manufacturing Materials Manufacturing Enterprise Manufacturing Equipment. Maintenance & Operation Manufacturing Engineering, Design & Problem Solving Basic Hydraulics and Pneumatics Mech. Drives & Bearings App. Electricity & Electronics Programmable Logic Controllers Capstone Experience 12 hours of manufacturing courses Adult Education/GED Certificate of Proficiency Advanced Manufacturing Technology (14 semester credit hours) Courses: College Survival Skills Career Preparation Introduction toManufacturing Design for Manufacturing Manufacturing Production Process Manufacturing Power & Equipment Systems Technical Certificate Advanced Manufacturing Technology (36 semester credit hours) Courses: College Survival Skill Career Preparation English Composition I Oral Communications Intermediate Algebra Introductionto Manufacturing Design for Manufacturing Manufacturing Production Process Manufacturing Power and Equipment Systems ManufacturingMaterials ManufacturingEnterprise • ManufacturingEquipmentMaintenance & Operation Manufacturing, Engineering, Design & Problem Solving Principles of Electricity Analog Circuits Solid State Devices Digital Logic Circuits IT Essentials I Advanced Degree Labor Market Information from Department of Workforce Services*Salaries based on Arkansas averages

  17. National Park Community CollegeCareer Cluster: Health ScienceCareer Pathways: Therapeutic Services Job Title: RN Registered NurseWage: $18 - $23Requires national test Job Title: LPNLicensed Practical Nurse Wage: $12-$15Requires national test Job Title: CNACertified Nursing Asst. Wage: $8-$10 LPN to RN Track (61-64 semester credit hours) Courses: Anatomy & Physiology I College Algebra Anatomy & Physiology II Microbiology English Composition I English Composition II General Psychology Intro to Sociology Elective (may be Chemistry for non-Majors) Current Concepts Nursing Process II Accelerated Nursing Nursing Process III Nursing Process IV Issues & Trends Nursing Process V Adult Education/ GED Certificate of Completion from PETRA Nursing Assistant • Courses: Healthcare Attitudes/Actions/Goals Infection Control and Prevention Communication and Interpersonal Skills Fire and Safety Employee and Resident Safety Basic Emergency and First Aid Independence, Resident’s Rights, Ethical and Legal Rights of the Resident Caring for the Resident’s Environment Bed Making Serving Trays and Set-up Transferring/Positioning/Turning Restraints Feeding Residents Skin Care Vital Signs/Height/Weight Vital Signs Bathing/Grooming/Dressing/Lab Toileting and Elimination/Lab Hydration Reporting and Recording Abnormal Changes Admission/Transfer/Discharge Cognitive/Behavior Social Care Restorative Care Rehab Care Range of Motion Death and Dying Review Clinical (Skills Test) Technical Certificate Practical Nursing (55 semester credit hours) Courses: Medical TerminologyBasic Math, as neededAnatomy and PhysiologyMental HealthLegal and EthicalBasic Concepts Pharmacology INutrition Clinical IMedical-SurgicalNursing of Children MaternityMedical-Surgical IIClinical IIPharmacology IIMedical Surgical IIIClinical III Entry into Job Market or Pursuit of Advanced Degree Associate Degree Registered Nurse • (71 semester credit hours)Courses: Anatomy & Physiology I College Algebra Nursing Process I Critical Thinking Applications I Anatomy & Physiology II Nursing Process II Critical Thinking Applications II Elective Microbiology English Composition I English Composition II Nursing Process III Nursing Process IV General Psychology Issues & Trends Nursing Process V Intro to Sociology NOTE: Bridge Courses: May Occur between any two stages and may include:Test-taking skills with emphasis on critical thinking and practice on the computer, Time Management Skills, ESL tutoring as needed, tutoring to keep GPA above 2.0Apply for LPN program and/or Apply for RN program

  18. Legislation and Policies______________ • Act 1705 of 2005 established the High Wage Education and Training Initiative Plan. • TheArkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) shall contract to provide education and training that will result in job training certificates or higher education degrees for Transitional Employment Assistance Program participants and other low-income adults. • Career Pathways under authority of the TEA Board. • Established TEA Board-Department of Workforce Services-ADHE relationship and initial budget. • Act 514 of 2007 changed the authority to the new TANF Oversight Board.

  19. DWS/ADHE Memorandum of Agreement • Participant eligibility. • Reporting requirements. • Core outcomes and measurements (work participation, basic skills, awards, job retention, advancement, and wage progression). • Allowed costs. • Responsibilities of parties.

  20. Barriers ____________________ • Tuition, childcare, and transportation. • Identifying resources toavoid duplication. • Linking agencies so that services were not duplicated. • Quick start-up.

  21. Leverage: Child Care • Arkansas Department of Human Services and ADHE work together to coordinate child care assistance. • Process has been implemented to flag applicants for state child care funding so they can be processed quickly.

  22. Organizations and Leaders Essential to Success_____________________ • Non-Government Entities: Southern Good Faith Fund; Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges; National Governor’s Association; AR Transitional Employment Board; AR Workforce Investment Board; community- and faith-based organizations. • Government Entities: Governor’s Office; Key members of the General Assembly; Department of Higher Education; Department of Human Services; Department of Workforce Services; Economic Development Commission; Workforce Investment Boards.

  23. Arkansas Partners ______________________

  24. Timeline for Startup • Spring 2005: Legislation funded Career Pathway Initiative and mandated program development by DWS, ADHE, and WIB. • Summer 2005: 11 two-year college sites selected for program pilot. ($8 million) • Fall 2005: 6 sites receive funding. (Phase 1) • Spring 2006: 5 sites receive funding. (Phase 2) • Fall 2006: 14 new sites and $4 million added. (Phase 3)

  25. Career Pathways Development • $8 million annually • July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006 • $12 million annually • July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2009 • 25 sites at community colleges and technical branch campuses.

  26. Arkansas Career Pathway Students • 69% with high school diploma • 22% GED • 9% no high school or GED • 21% TABE below 8thgrade • 47% employed at application • Median wage at application • $7-$8/hour • Income less than 250% of federal poverty level

  27. Results

  28. Career Pathways Enrollment FY2006-2009 Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative: Progress Report of Activities and Outcomes during Program Year Three (July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008)

  29. Total Certificate/Degrees Awarded FY 2007-2009

  30. Certificate/Degrees AttainedFY 2007-2009

  31. Employment ResultsFY08 • 59.3% of completers employed (Goal—55%) • 83.2% retained in employment for 6 months • $120K paid to incentives to institutions • 12 institutions received incentive money

  32. Essential Elements_______________ • Targetedfunding stream. • Leveragingexisting funding. • In the career pathway, adult education is the first step for many adults. • Outcomes-basedmeasures reported annually that affectsfunding. • Set-aside for performance funding.

  33. Challenges_____________ • Ratio of males (8%) to females (92%). • Equitable funding for sites. • People and personalitieschange. • Constantly involved in re-educating.

  34. Questions?

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