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1 Advancing Career and Technical Education in State and Local Career Pathways Systems Rochester Community and Technical College Room HA 102, Heintz Center 1926 College View Road East Rochester, MN Heintz Center, North Entrance Directions at Meeting materials and resources at March 27, 2015 Agenda 9:00 9:15 am Welcome, Introductions The state team lead will provide updates on project staffing changes and activities since the last state team meeting and review the agenda for the day. 9:15 10:45 am Status Update: State Career Pathways Connections 10:45 11:00 am Break State team members will share information on related initiatives within the state and identify opportunities to enhance and foster collaboration. 1. Building Partnerships to Overcome Barriers and GWDC Career Pathways Committee-Governor s Workforce Development Council Connie Ireland, Executive Director- Governor s Workforce Development Council 2. Moving Pathways Forward Julie Dincau, ABE Transitions Specialist- Minnesota Department of Education 3. SNAP Employment Transitions Pilot-DHS TBD 4. DOC CTE Pathways Dana Cudd, Director of Career and Technical Education- MN Department of Corrections 5. Career Cluster Leadership Pilot Luann Bartley, Deputy Director- MN Precision Manufacturing Association 6. Department of Labor Pipeline Initiatives in Manufacturing, IT, Health, and Business JoAnn Simser, State Director for Career and Technical Education- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 7. MN Career Pathways Local Champion Anoka Ramsey Community College Nora Morris, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness 8. MN Employer Engagement Initiative Debra Hsu, Associate Director for Career Technical Education- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 9. AQCP MN Self-Assessment Tool-MN Response-Tom Norman, Director of Workforce Development or Nola Speiser, Minnesota FastTRAC- DEED

2 11:00 12:00 am Career Pathways Champions DE/DOL/DHS March 5 Meeting and Collaborative National Career Pathways Toolkit Tom Norman, Debra Hsu and Bonnie Elsey, Manhattan Strategy Group, Career Pathways ETA Technical Assistance Consultant 12:00 12:30 pm Lunch MN Career Pathways Toolkit - Debra Hsu, Michelle Kamenov, Julie Dincau, Nola Speiser and Denise Felder will discuss proposed adaptation of national Career Pathways Toolkit to meet MN needs, share logo design and timetable of activities included within the communications plan. Participants will discuss how the toolkit will be shared with the field to support local groups in developing their own local career pathways systems. 12:30 1:15 pm MN Statewide Longitudinal Education Data Systems (SLEDS) Meredith Fergus, Manager Financial Aid Research / SLEDS Coordinator, Minnesota Office of Higher Education and Kara Arzamendia, Research Director- Minnesota Department of Education 1:15-1:45 pm Status Update: National Governor s Association (NGA) Policy Academies and Itasca Project Mary Rothchild, Senior System Director for Workforce Development- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 1:45 2:15 pm Subcommittee and Local Partnership Reports Subcommittee leads and representatives from Rochester s secondary and postsecondary education agencies, workforce training providers, and business/industry partners will provide updates on partnership work. 2:15 3:00 pm Planning for Sustainability 3:00 pm Adjourn Formal project support, including access to the state team coach and project resources, will terminate in summer Team members will consider next steps for sustaining project work, including strategies for transitioning committee oversight and operations to the Governor s Workforce Development Council. Team members will consider their state and local technical assistance needs over the next quarter, and identify strategies for continuing project work following the end of project support. Meeting Goals: By the end of the day, the team will have: Gained an understanding of related projects and how the work of the Advancing CTE initiative aligns with and contributes to these efforts. Contributed ideas to adapt the national Career Pathways toolkit and strategies dissemination Reviewed the work-to-date by project teams and offered suggestions to help groups achieve their project goals. Identified strategies for sustaining project work following the end of formal project support.

3 MN State Team Contact List -Advancing CTE in Career Pathways Team Member Agency/Organization address phone number Anne Kilzer Minnesota Workforce Council Assocation Jim Gross Rochester Community & Technical College/Perkins Coordinator Andrea Ferstan United Way - Twin Cities Andrea.Ferstan@unitedwaytwincities.org Alyssa Klein DEED alyssa.klein@state.mn.us JoAnn Simser MnSCU/State Director of Career & Technical Education/Perkins JoAnn.Simser@so.mnscu.edu Julie Nigon Rochester ABE junigon@rochester.k12.mn.us Mo Amundson Rochester/ZED Perkins Coordinator & Governors' Workforce Development Council mamundson@clbp.org Nola Speiser DEED nola.speiser@state.mn.us Julie Dincau MDE - Adult Basic Education julie.dincau@state.mn.us Randy Johnson Rochester region WFDI rjohnson@wfdi.ws Judy Mortrude DEED Judy.Mortrude@state.mn.us Debra Hsu MnSCU/Advancing CTE in Career Pathway System Project Coordinator debra.hsu@so.mnscu.edu Mark Toogood MN Dept of Human Services, Director Transitions to Economic Stability mark.toogood@state.mn.us Dana Cudd Career Technical Education Director, MN Department of Corrections dana.cudd@state.mn.us Tom Norman DEED Workforce Development Division Director thomas.norman@state.mn.us Paula Palmer Director, Office of College and Career Success, MN Dept. of Education paula.palmer@state.mn.us Jayne Gibson Exec. Director, Curr & Instruction, CTE coordinator, Rochester Public Schools jagibson@rochester.k12.mn.us Connie Ireland GWDC Executive Director connie.ireland@state.mn.us Minnesota Coach-Advancing CTE in State and Local Career Pathway Systems Steve Klein Director, RTI International sklein@rti.org x401 Content Experts Called upon as Needed Deb Shirk DEED (interim for Judy Mortrude) deborah.shirk@state.mn.us Jacqueline Buck DEED Job and Business Services jacqueline.buck@state.mn.us Ryan Merz DEED-adult apprenticeships ryan.merz@state.mn.us Craig Rhombs State Longitudinal Data System-SLDS)-MN Department of Education craig.rhombs@state.mn.us Rachel Vilsack WDQI - DEED rachel.vilsack@state.mn.us Annie Welch DEED--data, LMI scorecard annie.welch@state.mn.us Susan Carter MnSCU Research, Planing & Evaluation/Perkins data susan.carter@so.mnscu.edu Mary Russell Health Partners mary.m.russell@healthpartners.com Brent Bultma Mayo Clinic - Human Resources Angie Bowman Bowman Tool (Rochester) Jaime Simonsen MnSCU-Itasca Workgroup jaime.simonsen@so.mnscu.edu Joe Mulford MnSCU-Education-Industry Partnerships joe.mulford@so.mnscu.edu Tasha Trusloski Minnesota Workforce Council Association (A Kilzer's assistant) ttrusloski@mncounties.org Denise Felder MnSCU-CTE Professional Development Director denise.felder@so.mnscu.edu Christine Fisher MN Department of Transportation, Human Resources christine.fisher@state.mn.us Michelle Kamenov MN Department of Education, Service Learning and Counseling michelle.kamenov@state.mn.us Mary Rothchild MnSCU--Workforce Development mary.rothchild@state.mn.us Meredith Fergus MN Office of Higher Education-Research/SLEDS coordinator meredith.fergus@state.mn.us Shaun Williams-WychMN Office of Higher Education, research analyst shaun.williams-wyche@state.mn.us Jean Kyle MDE -Office for College & Career Success, Program Specialist, Business & Marketing jean.kyle@state.mn.us Craig Schoenecker MnSCU, Research, Planning and Evaluation craig.scheonecker@so.mnscu.edu Nick Maryns GWDC Sr. Policy Analyst, ROI Initiative Director nicholas.maryns@state.mn.us Rev. 8/4/14

4 Credentials Center on Career One Stop, recently launched. includes sections on training options, afford training, find your path and tool kits Video: How Can Credentials help your career? 1 min, 34 sec overview of website and how to use it. Toolkits: Local Training Finder Certification Finder-occupational certifications Apprenticeship Finder License Finder-50 states-contact info for state agency that oversees licensing by occupation license name or agency and location Tool & Technology Finder Professional Association Finder-search by industry, occupation or association name Job Finder American Job Center Finder

5 MNCPN Minnesota Career Pathways Network Career Pathway Toolkit and Cross-Agency Communications Plan March 27, 2015

6 MNCPN Minnesota Career Pathways Network A Cross-Agency Communications Campaign MN Pathways Toolkit Elements Career Pathway Toolkit (DOL, ED, DHHS) Slide Deck & Video Web Resources & Printable materials Minnesota Career Pathway Models Tutorial on Accessing and Using Data March 27, 2015

7 Toolkit: 6 Key Elements of a Career Pathway Build Cross-Agency Partnerships Identify Industry Sectors and Engage Employers Design Education and Training Programs Align Policies and Programs Identify Funding Needs and Strategies Measure System Change and Performance March 27,

8 Cross-Agency Communications Plan Common understanding of career pathways Clarity for local partners on how to work together to develop career pathways Tools to replicate career pathways across the state Cross-Agency teams to educate others and help communities develop pathways March 27, 2015

9 Key Audiences Workforce Development Providers Department of Human Services Secondary Educators Adult Basic Education Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Corrections Commerce / Business Leaders March 27, 2015

10 Key Messages Partnering with education, workforce development and social services agencies is vital to developing programming that best supports all learners to transition into career pathways. Each partner plays a critical role in developing and administering CP CP give your clients options for learning and working. CP support stackable credentials with short and long term training options. CP better prepare clients for success in education and future prosperity. CP contribute to institutional success by increasing enrollment college programs and employment of student/clients. CP partnerships with employers lead to better placement rates, better programs, responsiveness to regional workforce needs relevant curriculum and current technology and industry tools. March 27, 2015

11 INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND STACKABLE CREDENTIALS What are they and how do they benefit my company? Employers can use all of the industrybased certifications in several ways in the hiring process to screen applicants and find the right workers for the jobs you have available or assist you in making decisions about training your current employees to build the skills needed for improvement and advancement. Explore the importance of stackable credentials and certifications. What do they mean to our manufacturing industry and to you the employer? More job-ready candidates Shorter training time Improved safety and quality Reduced turnover Better promotion decisions Increased productivity According to the Manufacturing Institute, the following are the NAM-Endorsed Certifications. The Manufacturing Institute is working with manufacturing certification organizations who are the world market leaders in skills certification programs. This collaborative effort resulted in an organization of the certification programs, and the credentials they offer, into a system of stackable credentials that can be awarded in post-secondary education. Foundation Skills National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) The ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is an industry-recognized, portable, research-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success. This credential is used across all sectors of the economy and documents the following cognitive skills: Problem solving Critical thinking Reading and using work-related text Applying information from workplace documents to solve problems Applying mathematical reasoning to work-related problems Setting up and performing work-related mathematical calculations Locating, synthesizing, and applying information that is presented graphically Comparing, summarizing, and analyzing information presented in multiple related graphics These assessments measure real world skills that employers believe are critical to job success. Test questions are based on situations in the everyday work world. Cross-Cutting Technical Skills Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)

12 Certified Production Technician (CPT) certifications verify the student or worker has mastered essential Production modules in Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement, Manufacturing Processes & Production, and Maintenance Awareness. Manufacturing Skills Institute (MSI) The Manufacturing Technician 1(MT1) program was developed to meet the growing employment demands of the manufacturing industry. This program addresses the core industry-wide skills standards required for skilled production occupations in all sectors of manufacturing. The core competency areas certified are: (1) Math and Measurement, (2) Spatial Reasoning and Manufacturing Technology, and (3) Business Acumen and Quality. Machining & Metalworking National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) NIMS Skill Standards NIMS has developed skills standards in 24 operational areas covering the breadth of metalworking operations including metalforming (Stamping, Press Brake, Roll Forming, Laser Cutting) and machining ( Machining, Tool and Die Making, Mold Making, Screw Machining, Machine Building and Machine Maintenance, Service and Repair). The Standards range from entry (Level I) to a master level (Level III). All NIMS standards are industry-written and industryvalidated, and are subject to regular, periodic reviews under the procedures accredited and audited by ANSI. NIMS Credentials NIMS certifies individual skills against the national standards. The NIMS credentialing program requires that the candidate meet both performance and theory requirements. Both the performance and knowledge examinations are industry-designed and industry-piloted. There are 52 distinct NIMS skill certifications. Industry uses the credentials to recruit, hire, place and promote individual workers. Training programs use the credentials as performance measures of attainment, often incorporating the credentials as completion requirements. The credentials are often the basis for articulation among training programs. Welding American Welding Society (AWS) The American Welding Society s (AWS) Certified Welder Certifications are acquired in postsecondary education. The Certified Welder program uses performance-based testing to validate procedures used in the structural steel, petroleum pipelines, sheet metal and chemical refining industries. When you are ready to educate, train and develop your skilled workforce as the next generation of manufacturing go to

13 Certification/Employer-Resources/Tools-and-Resources.aspx And print the Skills Certification System Toolkit. You will be amazed at information that is included. For additional information please go to Certification/Certifications/NAM-Endorsed-Certifications.aspx Information for this article was compiled from the Manufacturing Institute website which has a wealth of information and toolkits on developing the manufacturing workforce and implementation of certifications and stackable credentials and other information on preparing the future workforce. Luann Bartley, Director of Workforce Development, Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association, , luann@mpma.com

14 Minnesota Manufacturing Career Cluster Leadership Project

15 Overview of Project Manufacturing Career Cluster Leadership Project (CCLP) Participate in a one-year NASDCTEc pilot project where a consortia of states form leadership teams to support & elevate identified career clusters in Minnesota s case, the Manufacturing Career Cluster. Coordinate efforts with 5 other states Iowa, New Jersey, Tennessee, Utah, & Wisconsin

16 Goals of Project Manufacturing Career Cluster Leadership Project (CCLP) Support & elevate the Manufacturing Career Cluster with a focus on: Industry-Recognized Credentials Sequence of Courses in a Program of Study Work-based Learning **All integrating Employer Engagement as a key requirement.

Local education administrators Government agency

17 Minnesota s Team Manufacturing Career Cluster Leadership Project (CCLP) Teachers and faculty Local education administrators Government agency representatives Business and industry leaders State CTE staff

18 Since December, 2014 Manufacturing Career Cluster Leadership Project (CCLP) Reviewed the state of the state for high schools and college CTE programs in manufacturing Identified traits of a high quality CTE program of study linking high school to college programs in particular, industryrecognized credentials in manufacturing Discussed the possibility of creating a pipeline similar to ASE certification in automotive

19 Since December, 2014 Manufacturing Career Cluster Leadership Project (CCLP) Corresponded with Manufacturing Skills Institute proposing breaking down the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician into stackable credentials (e.g. Maintenance Awareness & Safety). Continuing the conversation now with stackable industry-recognized credentials for high schools and adult basic education programs.

20 In Addition Manufacturing Career Cluster Leadership Project (CCLP) Beginning plans to promote Manufacturing Month in October Teachers/ faculty/ students in Minnesota would connect with manufacturers across the state through: Field trips, job shadows, mentorships Guest speakers, connections Videos, resource articles Tied to Individualized Learning Plan

21 NEXT STEPS April / May Manufacturing Career Cluster Leadership Project (CCLP) National Level Members of Minnesota Team Presenting at NASDCTEc Meeting, April 8-10, 2015, Washington D.C. State Level Continue our work on CCLP goals Continue work on Manufacturing Month Review recently launched Credentials Center on Career One Stop Invite additional members to Team

22 Power Point Minnesota Manufacturing Career Cluster Leadership Project Report March, 2015 Slide 1: Minnesota Manufacturing Career Cluster Leadership Project Slide 2: In August, 2014, National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc) launched a one-year pilot project where consortia of states would form leadership teams to support and elevate individual Career Clusters. Each leadership team would be tasked with coordinating efforts among key stakeholders to deliver high-quality CTE; ensuring the Career Clusters are well-aligned with industry needs; and continuing discussions to help keep the Career Clusters and related resources relevant for students and industry. Specific agenda or goals would be set in partnership with NASDCTEc to ensure some coordination and commonality between members of the team as its end goal. Minnesota was selected to work in the Manufacturing Career Clusters with 5 other state Iowa, New Jersey, Tennessee, Utah, & Wisconsin as part of the Manufacturing Career Clusters Leadership Project (CCLP). Slide 3: Consortia of states determined their needs to support & elevate needs in the Manufacturing Cluster. The information was compiled by the national staff. State leaders met in Baltimore in October, 2014 to review the states work & determine next steps. The group came to a consensus that there were 3 areas that could support & elevate the Manufacturing Career Cluster: Industry-Recognized Credentials Sequence of Courses in a Program of Study (from high school to college to the workplace) Work-based Learning (job shadowing, mentorships, internships, youth apprenticeships) Employer engagement was KEY in all three areas & would be integrated into all project work. Slide 4: Minnesota identified its state team made up of educators, government, & business/industry leaders. Slide 5: Minnesota s state team reviewed information on: Labor market information on manufacturing in Minnesota State of the state regarding manufacturing at the secondary & postsecondary education level Characteristics of a high quality CTE program of study All with Employer Engagement as a KEY focus. Slide 6: Recently we connected with Manufacturing Skills Institute linking secondary to postsecondary programs through Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician certification. We are proposing the idea of breaking down the existing industry-recognized credential into stackable credentials similar to ASE certification in automotive area. In particular, focus on Maintenance Awareness & Safety at secondary (or adult basic education) level & continue on at the postsecondary level.

23 Slide 7: We continued this conversation now at our March meeting. In addition, we are aggressively planning for Minnesota Manufacturing Month in October, We are talking about various activities for teachers and for students to Minnesota manufacturers across the state. Education: Marketing to CTE leaders at MACTA Conference in April Presenting information at upcoming Project Lead the Way Conference & Minnesota Technical Educators Association Conference Promoting to college administrators in May at CAO/Deans Conference Connecting with adult basic education through MDE contact (Julie Dincau) Business/Industry: Promoting the idea through MPMA newsletter Connecting with business/industry members through or personal contact Government Agencies: Connecting with local workforce centers through , meetings, & personal contact Connect with other agencies (Corrections) through personal contact Slide 8: Next steps? In April/ May: At the national level, members of the Minnesota Team will be facilitating discussion on Industry-Recognized Credentials at the NASDCTEc meeting in April 8-10, 2015 in Washington D.C. JoAnn Simser will facilitate the discussion and Luann Bartley will assist. At the state level, we will continue our discussion on the possibility of stackable credentials at the secondary (and adultbasic education) level for the MSSC Certified Production Technician. We will review the recently launched Credentials Center on Career One Stop, recently launched. includes sections on training options, afford training, find your path and tool kits. There is a video: How Can Credentials help your career? 1 min, 34 sec overview of website and how to use it. Toolkits include: Local Training Finder Certification Finder-occupational certifications Apprenticeship Finder License Finder-50 states-contact info for state agency that oversees licensing by occupation license name or agency and location Tool & Technology Finder Professional Association Finder-search by industry, occupation or association name Job Finder American Job Center Finder We will be inviting additional members to the Team. Also we will continue our work on promoting Manufacturing Month in Minnesota.

Advancing Career and Technical Education in State and Local Career Pathways Systems

Advancing Career and Technical Education in State and Local Career Pathways Systems Rochester Community and Technical College Room HA 102, Heintz Center 1926 College View Road East Rochester, MN 55904