Transforming Adult Education in Indiana Through Adult Career Pathways

1. Transforming Adult Education in Indiana Through Adult Career Pathways Marie Mackintosh Director of Education and Training Programs

2. Overview • The Challenge • Workforce Development and Adult Education • Regional Approach • Bridging the Gap: Adult Education, GED+ and Career Pathways • GED+ Programs, Implementation, Microgrants NCPN 10/13-14/11

3. Educational Demand Nationally • Carnevale—Georgetown University • 2018: 55% of jobs will require post-secondary ed (middle skills attainment) • Bureau of Labor Statistics—Out of Workforce (2009) • 35% of all high school dropouts • 10% of college graduates • David Leonhardt—NYT • 1954: 96% of men 24-54 worked • 2011: approximately 80% NCPN 10/13-14/11

4. Education, UI and Earnings

5. Indiana Adult Education Needs Source: Indiana Chamber of Commerce, 2008

6. Gap Analysis • Target: • 500K+ adults without HS diploma/GED • 20K HS dropouts each year • Limited delivery capacity in adult education • Employer demand for middle skills attainment • Need for integration among partners for comprehensive service delivery to clients NCPN 10/13-14/11

7. Comprehensive Regional Approach NCPN 10/13-14/11

8. Adult Education Partnerships

9. Workforce Development and Adult Education • DWD became the eligible agency for Adult Education effective April 1, 2011 • Focusing on increasing capacity, efficient delivery, and employment and retention • Increased emphasis on occupational certifications and post-secondary transitions NCPN 10/13-14/11

10. Workforce Development At a Glance • One Stop (WorkOne) services include improving skills through Occupational Training • Services provided include: Career counseling; case management; delivery of assessments; skills evaluation; workshops/computer classes; resume development; career planning; occupational training; job attainment • 12 Economic Growth Regions; 11 for delivery of adult education • 27 Full Service Centers; 65 Express Centers • Newly designed Training Provider Policy: http://www.in.gov/dwd/2482.htm; www.in.dwd/intraining • Newly established Customer Flow Policy: http://www.in.gov/dwd/2482.htm NCPN 10/13-14/11

11. Bridging the Gap: Indiana Adult Career Pathways • A framework that connects adult education programs, occupational training programs, post secondary institutions, and employers • Each step prepares students for the next level of work and education through contextualized learning and concurrent training. • Each credential in a pathway should build on the previous credential so that students who earn them are increasing both career and earning opportunities. • Credentials are industry recognized and achieved through the passage of a standardized skill assessment NCPN 10/13-14/11

12. Adult Career Pathways in Indiana • Five industry sectors (career clusters) were chosen • Healthcare • Information Technology • Business Administration • Advanced Manufacturing • Transportation, Distribution, Logistics NCPN 10/13-14/11

13. Adult Career Pathways in Indiana • Focuses on long-term solutions with short-term objectives • Offers a model that is both flexible and adaptable to local/regional needs • Requires significant employer and community engagement at the local level NCPN 10/13-14/11

14. Implementation: 3-year plan • DWD narrowed down DOE’s secondary career pathways work to five sectors (clusters) • DWD researched 15 entry-level certifications (3 per sector) and offered a framework for developing bridge programs • Adult education consortia are responsible for developing adult career pathways based on the certifications • The consortia are expected to roll out 5 new pathways each academic year. NCPN 10/13-14/11

15. Implementation Matrix • Required elements of the implementation matrix: • Program Design • Curriculum and Instruction • Implementation Strategy • Employer Partnerships • Supportive Services • Accountability • Sustainability • Recommended Pathway Continuation NCPN 10/13-14/11

16. GED+ Programs • Focused on entry-level positions that are the first step in a career ladder • Industry recognized certifications in growing occupations and industries • Individuals must pass an objective, verified assessment prior to earning the certification • Ideally learners would earn the certifications concurrently to working toward their GED NCPN 10/13-14/11

17. Example – Certified Nursing Aide NCPN 10/13-14/11

18. Certification Framework: Healthcare NCPN 10/13-14/11

19. Certification Framework: Information Technology NCPN 10/13-14/11

20. Certification Framework: Business NCPN 10/13-14/11

21. Certification Framework: Advanced Manufacturing NCPN 10/13-14/11

22. Certification Framework:Transportation, Distribution, Logistics NCPN 10/13-14/11

23. Implementation: Year 1 • Each region had to implement 5 GED+ programs by September 6, 2011 • Learning Outcomes offered to consortia to ensure consistency • $2.5M in WIA Title I discretionary vouchers made available to pay tuition for GED+ program for clients dual enrolled in adult education and WorkOne services. NCPN 10/13-14/11

24. Microgrants • Offered up to $12,000 per GED+ program, per consortium, for program development • Eligible Costs: • Stipends for curriculum development • Instructor salary • Materials or small equipment • Administrative overhead such as facilities or equipment rental • To date, 23 microgrants have been issued to 8 regions as seed money NCPN 10/13-14/11

25. Emerging Innovative Practices • Adult Education and Occupational Training co-location • Unique intake and screening processes • Online Instruction opportunities • Coupling OJT training with GED+ program NCPN 10/13-14/11

26. Contact Information • Marie Mackintosh, Director of Education and Training Programs • mmackintosh@dwd.in.gov • 317.233.6792 • Monica Markovich, Program Manager • mmarkovich@dwd.in.gov • 317.232.7375 NCPN 10/13-14/11