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Transitioning ABE Students into the Workforce

Transitioning ABE Students into the Workforce. Exploring What Works for Action Research and Instruction christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com. Webinar Overview. Lessons learned making a transition Situate the information and acknowledge some complexities involved

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Transitioning ABE Students into the Workforce

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  1. Transitioning ABE Students into the Workforce Exploring What Works for Action Research and Instruction christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  2. Webinar Overview • Lessons learned making a transition • Situate the information and acknowledge some complexities involved • Intensity of ABE-work connections • Classroom-based • Work experience connection • Integrated academic and vocational approach • Partnerships with employers and colleges christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  3. Intensity of ABE-Work Connection christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

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  5. Lessons Learned from My Experience Learning about work is all about learning work culture and communication Rethink text-based activities Work experience is invaluable Work-related certificates really do help Meaningful holistic planning first, then apply outcomes and standards Both educators and students will have a range of responses to changes Greater retention and completion christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  6. ‘Attachment’ (to what?) Secure Jobs to Support a Family Local Opportunities Qualifications Experience and Fit ABE Influence christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  7. Saskatchewan ABE Demographics christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  8. Intensity of ABE-Work Connection christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

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  10. Classroom and Curriculum-based • Content changes and modifications • Developing work-based themes and topics • Bringing work experience into the classroom • Guest speakers from community organizations • Former students • Employers • Field trips and site visits • SARN example christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  11. Content Criteria • Learner experience is first and foremost • Learner’s words and perspectives are kept intact • Their experience and expertise is not lost in the abstract language of skills frameworks christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  12. Content Criteria christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  13. Content Criteria christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  14. Work Experience christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  15. Off-site Work Experience • Short-term job shadowing opportunity to explore a particular career choice • Short-term community service arrangement directed at jobs of interest • More formalized job placement or co-op as part of an ABE course or program • Issue of WCB (Worker’s Compensation Board) insurance coverage christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  16. Off-site Work Experience Contents • Importance • Organizing considerations • Preparing the learner • Related curriculum • Progress • Final evaluation christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  17. On-site Work Experience Teamwork • Operating a snack shop • Preparing and selling a weekly lunch • Publishing a newsletter • Organizing program events and outings christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  18. Integrated Academic - Work Courses christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  19. Good outlook + No PSE • Nurse Aides, Orderlies • Food and Beverage Servers • Sales/Retail • Drivers/Operators • Labourers and support (Farming, Mining, Oil and Gas, Forestry) • Food/Beverage Processors christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  20. Building Block Model christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  21. Sector Specific christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  22. Sector Specific christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  23. College Partnership Model I-BEST I-BEST Video 1 of 4: Overview I-BEST Video 2 of 4: Traditional and Collaborative Team Teaching Models I-BEST Video 3 of 4: Parallel and Split-Differentiated Team Teaching Models I-BEST Video 4 of 4: Complementary/Supportive and Monitoring Team Teaching Models • ABE or subject-based skills and knowledge • Vocational content • Direct entry into college vocational program • Designed with ESL students • Makes ABE learning more relevant for students • Eases college transition • Higher ABE completion rates christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  24. Employer Partnership Model Pilot project with ABE 1 and 2 programs in Ontario and learners on income assistance Employer partner in food and beverage processing Job entry • Industry certification • Secondary credits and GED • Success and retention christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  25. Intensity of ABE-Work Connection Funding, Time, Resources Funding, Time, Resources christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  26. Resources Suggested by Webinar Participants • “Prince Albert Literacy Network have partnered with Woodlands SK Polytech for some Certificate programs in the area of child care with work placement involved.” • Arlene Sanderson (NWRC) • “Douglas College also partnered with SRDC to evaluate Essential Skills Training and the benefit of providing training in Resorts. It as very interesting.” Sharon Wass (SIIT) • “If any one has access to Nova Scotia curriculum The Age Essentials was a wonderful resource. I also modified it for working with various first nations groups in British Columbia.” Sharon Wass (SIIT) • “At Parkland College we have Essential Skills projects up front of our skills training programs and we would like to have more ES and transition to employment integrated into ABE. Some great ideas and resources presented here.” Carol Bobowski (Parkland College) christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

  27. You are welcome to contact me  christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com christinepinsentjohnson@gmail.com SARN Webinar February 25, 2015

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