fasttrac programs pathways, partnerships & perkins november 3, 2009
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FastTRAC ProgramsFastTRAC ProgramsPathways, Partnerships & Perkins
November 3, 2009
WelcomeWelcome
Jaime Simonsen◦Dean of Adult Education & Training
Gretchen Rixie◦Director of Student & Workforce Support
OverviewOverview
Provide information about the MN FastTRAC Initiative
Give examples of FastTRAC work at North Hennepin Community College
Offer an opportunity to reflect on partnerships within your institution
Minnesota’s Minnesota’s Working-AgeWorking-Age Adults Adults
3,281,066 Working-Age Adults (18-64 years old)
60.2% / 1,976,325 No College Degree (associate’s degree or higher)◦ 12.7% No High School diploma or equivalent◦ 45.2% Have completed High School (no college)◦ 42.1% Have completed some college (no degree)
Source: Adult Learning in Focus, Minnesota Profile of Adult Learners 2008
Earnings PotentialEarnings PotentialSource: Adult Learning in Focus, Minnesota Profile of Adult Learners 2008
National Degree ShortfallNational Degree Shortfall
To stay competitive with other countries, at least 55% of the U.S. workforce must earn at least an associate degree...
US currently at 34%
MN at about 40%
North Hennepin Community CollegeNorth Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MN ◦ Hennepin, Wright, Sherburne counties
16,000+ students annually (credit & non-credit)
College Highlights:◦ Adult friendly schedules/
programs◦ ABE connections◦ 4-year university programs
North Hennepin Community CollegeNorth Hennepin Community College
MN FastTRAC MN FastTRAC ((TTraining, raining, RResources esources AAnd nd CCredentialing)redentialing)
GOAL: Build a statewide “stackable credentials” framework for delivering education, training, and employment services.
Collaborative effort by DEED, MnSCU, ABE
◦ stackable credentials framework refers to highly coordinated programming and policy alignment across Adult Basic Education (ABE), the WorkForce Center System, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) System, and community based organizations (CBOs) that provide training and employment services
Stackable Credentials include:
◦ Career pathway models
◦ Accelerated programming
◦ Multi-level, industry-recognized credentials
◦ Contextualized and competency-based curriculum
◦ Flexible entry points
◦ Connections to regional high-demand job needs
◦ Support services specific to adult students
◦ Comprehensive data collection and evaluation
MN FastTRAC MN FastTRAC ((TTraining, raining, RResources esources AAnd nd CCredentialing)redentialing)
History of Initiative
Funding support: Joyce Foundation’s Shifting Gears Initiative
MN FastTRAC MN FastTRAC ((TTraining, raining, RResources esources AAnd nd CCredentialing)redentialing)
2007-2008 Planning Grant
July 2008 7 incubator programs funded
Summer 2009 FastTRAC Supplement for WIBs
August 2009 FastTRAC proposal to Joyce Foundation
November 2009 FastTRAC RFP to WIBs
College PrepCollege Prep
Collaboration: Osseo Adult & Family Learning, Mindquest Academy & NHCC
Provides FREE, individualized, online College Preparation classes
Student perspective...
“I do appreciate everything ya'll are doing for me, it's changing my life.” Marla
College Prep Career StepCollege Prep Career Step
College Prep OutcomesCollege Prep Outcomes
Increased collaboration (College Prep, Adult Education & Training, Perkins, etc.)
Doubled College Prep Enrollment in about 6 months Advertising Referrals Expanded Outreach (ABE Visits, WorkForce presentations)
College Prep Career Stepa) Continuing education courses prepared students for the
workforce and/or college classes (90+ classes completed) b) 20 students in Career Step program c) Good option for dislocated workers returning to school
Added Staff & New Initiatives
65% of College Prep students transition into college
Looking into the FutureLooking into the Future
Continuation of FastTRAC Team
Communication – Communication Continued expansion of partnerships
◦Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Grants
Sustainable funding & support
What would this look like at your institution?
More informationMore information
Bridges to Opportunity for Underprepared Adults: A State Policy Guide for Community College Leaders
The Future of Middle-Skill Jobs
Joyce Foundation – www.joycefdn.org
The ILL-Prepared U.S. Workforce: Exploring the Challenges of Employer-Provider Workforce Readiness Training
Working Learners: Educating our Entire Workforce for Success in the 21st Century
Council on Adult & Experiential Learning – www.cael.org
