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Learn about the outcomes and findings of NCWorks Certified Career Pathways in the Piedmont-Triad region. Discover the benefits for employers, educational institutions, and front-line staff. Join us for a panel discussion on special populations.
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Certified Career pathways Week Alamance Community College Patterson Auditorium January 29, 2019 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon
Special Populations Panel One-Year Impact Report
Scott QueenExecutive Vice PresidentAlamance Community College
NCWorks Certified Career Pathways: Design and Development • Workforce Development Boards in the Piedmont Triad convened the region’s employers, economic developers, community colleges, public school system, chambers of commerce and other partners to develop Certified Career Pathways • Designed to serve enrollees from the most-entry level (middle and high school) to the most-senior level of career
NCWorks Certified Career Pathways: Purpose • Matching worker preparation to employer need in high-demand occupations. • Create seamless systems of education and workforce development programs, initiatives and resources.
NCWorks Certified Career Pathways: Criteria • Employer led; demand driven. (Criteria 1 and 2) • Education and workforce partners work together in the development and implementation of pathways, coordinating educational offerings and stackable credentials. (Criteria 3 and 5) • Provide career awareness and work-based learning opportunities. (Criteria 4 and 6) • Offer multiple points of entry and exit. (Criteria 7) • Evaluable(Criteria 8)
Certified Career pathways in the Piedmont Triad • Advanced Manufacturing • Quality Assurance • Information Manufacturing Technology • Maintenance • Process Development Healthcare: Nursing • Aviation • Aeronautical Engineering • Aviation Maintenance • Career Pilot • Transportation and Logistics • Mechanic/Technician • Truck Driving • Distribution and Fulfillment
Certified Career Pathways Leadership Team Transportation and Logistics Lead: Tim Maness Healthcare-Nursing Lead: Tammy Caudill Career Pathways Facilitator: WV Yarbrough Advanced Manufacturing Lead: Glenda Morrow Aviation Lead: Melissa Smith TriadWorks Project Manager: Kate McMahon
NCWorks Certified Career Pathways One Year Impact Report: Highlights • First Pathway Certified February 2016 – Northeast Region (Healthcare) • Thirty-five Pathways Certified Through 2018 • Thirteen Pathways Reached One Year of Implementation by June 30, 2018 • Healthcare • Hospitality & Tourism • Advanced Manufacturing • Transportation • Information Technology • One Year Check-Ins Submitted by Each Team – Synthesized for Report • Captured Additional Data from Stakeholders • Two Focus Groups • Twenty-three Individual Interviews
NCWorks Certified Career Pathways One Year Impact Report: Findings • Data indicate a continued need for Career Pathways • Career Pathways have improved collaboration among partners and employers • Educational institutions have streamlined course offerings and time to credential • Employers have provided larger numbers of Work-Based Learning opportunities • Increased employer engagement has produced other, unintended benefits • Career Pathways provide tools for smaller counties with fewer resources • Front line staff feel invested in the Career Pathways process
NCWorks Certified Career Pathways: State Resources http://nccertifiedcareerpathways.com/career-pathways/certified-pathways/
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NCWorks Certified Career Pathways: Local Resources www.TriadWorks.org/careerpathways
TriadWorksToolKit Contents • Diagrams • Webinar • Career Cards and Brochures • Guides • Videos
Panel Discussion on Special Populations: Panelists Deborah Kauba Community Success Initiative Dennis Gaddy Community Success Initiative Anna Miller Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Carrie Martin NCBA Erik Swanson EDSI Greensboro
Caroline BrigmonRegional Operations DirectorPiedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
WV Yarrough, Ph.D.Career Pathways FacilitatorPiedmont Triad Prosperity Zone984.202.3375Walthea.Yarbrough@nccommerce.com