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Ellen Hewett, Director National College Transition Network
MI-BEST Summit – September 16, 2015
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Morning Session
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Describe the 4 areas of college and career
readiness Understand the core functions and skills of an
effective Navigator Identify the knowledge and qualities of a
Navigator
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50% of ABE students don’t continue 5% percent of GED® earners attain a PSE
credential or degree. 42% of students enrolled in associate degree
programs earn a credential within 6 years. 20% of students at public 2-year colleges
earn a credential within 3 years.
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Personal Readiness
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Anticipating challenges Securing supports Juggling multiple commitments Preparing for the added financial burdens Financial planning, budgeting Self-advocacy and conflict resolution skills
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Career Readiness
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Awareness of skills, interests values, and priorities Career research Identify the steps along one’s education and
career pathway Setting realistic goals that include specific
action steps and timelines Resume writing and job search and interview
skills
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Academic Readiness
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Reading, writing, and math skills Content knowledge Study and test taking skills Technology skills needed Self-management and awareness of self as a
learner
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College Knowledge Readiness
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Familiarity with policies & procedures Navigate college catalogue Access and seek out resources Communicate proactively and appropriately Navigate the college culture Terminology, codes, norms
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Develop 2 thinking questions for each: personal career academic college knowledge. What do you hope to learn about the student? What do you hope the student will learn? Identify strengths and supports, not just
barriers. Record questions on newsprint
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A Navigator is an education and career specialist who assists, coaches, and empowers students to develop and pursue post-secondary, career pathway goals and employment.
Skill Up Washington
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Navigators recruit students, help them negotiate the college processes, serve as student advocates, and assist them in securing support services.
Colorado SUN
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Key contact for low income students in transition to PSE career pathway programs. The position serves to link systems and industries in order to help individuals access the resources required for successful completion.
MN FAST Trac
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Competencies and attitudes of effective navigators
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Part 1
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Articulate strategies for identifying and
engaging students’ aspirations Identify campus and community support
services to promote success Plan the building of a comprehensive network
of support to promote students/ success
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Make college life feasible Can’t be done by one person or agency Help-seeking students persist Sense of connection and belonging
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Read and discuss one scenario at a time. For each scenario, discuss: What types of organizations (on and off
campus) might help? What can they help with? What’s the navigator’s role in the situation? Do you have formal collaborations with any
organizations like these?
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Positive self-concept Realistic self-appraisal Availability of strong support person Preference for long-term goals
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Communicating a strength-based attitude Setting and communicating high expectations Fostering a growth mindset
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Part 2
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Explain the key elements of a Navigator Program Plan
Articulate an intial plan for one’s Navigator Program Plan
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Exploring template Expanding resources Starting plan
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Questions Lessons Next Steps
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Ellen Hewett National College Transition Network
World Education, Inc.
www.collegetransition.org [email protected]