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Building Pathways to a Brighter Future Digital Inclusionfor low
income studentsCharles Thompson, MEdElizabeth Patterson, BSc RT(R)
RDMSDavid Buchholz
Business Access
This presentation was supported by Grant No. 90FX0025 from the
Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health
& Human Services (HHS). Its contents are solely the
responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the
official views of HHS.1
Digital Inclusion
Educational SuccessThe importance of digital literacy and
access
2Digital Inclusion
The classroom of the past
LecturesTextbooksResearchGroup discussions
3Digital Inclusion
The classroom of the presentLecturesResearch
Group discussion
Textbooks
Apps
4Digital Inclusion
Electronic Textbooks
5Digital Inclusion
The flipped classroom
Sage on the stage vs. Guide on the side
The tools they need to participateFlipped VS Traditional6Digital
Inclusion
Lifelong LearningMany advanced degrees in healthcare are offered
online
If a program is not available in your state, it may be offered
elsewhere in the country
Continuing education required by many professions to maintain
licensure / certification
7Digital Inclusion
Employment SuccessThe importance of digital literacy
The electronic health record 8
Digital Inclusion
The Digital DivideDepends primarily onIncome and Education
9The Digital Divide
Only 40% of households earning less than $20k have broadband
internet access
10The Digital Divide
One-third of U.S. households lack a broadband internet
connection.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/02/18/us.broadband/index.html?_s=pm:tech3
11The Digital Divide
46% of the poorest households dont own a computer
Only 4% of the wealthiest go without one
12The Digital Divide
More than 6.1M students are taking online classes
31% of students in higher ed are taking at least one online
class
http://sloanconsortium.org/publications/survey/going_distance_2011
13The Digital Divide
Infographic created by Pearson Learning
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14The Digital Divide
65% of higher education institutions say that online learning is
a critical part of their long-term strategy
http://sloanconsortium.org/publications/survey/going_distance_201115The
Digital Divide
Infographic created by Pearson Learning
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Digital Inclusion
Bridging the DivideEdmonds Community CollegeHealth Professions
Opportunity GrantBusiness Access
Unique partnership in addressing digital barriers to healthcare
education programs for low-income adults in Snohomish County,
Washington
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Bridging the Divide5 year Demonstration Grant established by the
Affordable Care Act of 2010
CATCH is one of 32 HPOG programs nationwideto conduct
demonstration projects that provide TANF and other low-income
individuals with the opportunity to obtain education and training
for occupations in the healthcare field that pay well.18C.A.T.C.H--
Creating Access To Careers in Healthcare
Investing in PeopleMeeting employment needs of low-income adults
while addressing labor force shortages in the healthcare
industryFocused on issues of poverty that create barriers to
educational and employment successEducation costsEducation
toolsChildcareTransportationVocational skillsEmployabilitySelf
efficacy/Crisis support19
Education is the number one thing that lifts people from
poverty
Internet connectivity equals opportunity
In-home Internet access must be viewed as an essential modern
utility
C.A.T.C.H-- Creating Access To Careers in HealthcareA barrier
for low-income studentsInternet connectivity equals opportunity. It
is an absolute necessity in order to fully participate as a
productive citizen in a digital society.Education is the number one
thing that lifts people from poverty. In a digital society it is
impossible to pursue a quality education without access to the
Internet.In-home Internet access must be viewed as an essential
modern utility; like phone service, electricity and running
water.
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Without access to the Internet students are unable to:
participate in online educationapply for jobs online access
virtual library shelves gain information about medical and health
issues connect with family and friends
Benefits of connectivity that most of us take for granted
C.A.T.C.H-- Creating Access To Careers in HealthcareDigital
inclusion is one of the most important social justice issues of our
day. In our digital society, the unconnected are a growing
underclass. People without access to the Internet are unable to
apply for jobs online, connect with family and friends, access
virtual library shelves, gain information about medical and health
issues, participate in online education and shopping. Simply
stated, they are shut out of the benefits of connectivity that most
of us take for granted. This is tragic in light of all the
resources that are available on the Internet that have the
potential to help an under resourced family move toward a
healthier, happier and more secure future21Successful
Partnership--Business Access
Business AccessOver 14 years designing in-home learning
programsProvide computers, internet access along with personal
mentorsProven online community tools to move people from dependence
to self-sufficiency
22Our approach: To achieve education goals
Laptop, Software in the home
Dependable Broadband Access
Digital Literacy
Community building with administrative oversightA loaned
computer is only one piece of the puzzle
C.A.T.C.H-- Creating Access To Careers in Healthcare23CATCH and
Business AccessPartnership
Laptop computer with software including Office 2010
Wifi and Mobile broadband connections
Replacement and Tech support available with a phone call
Student earns the laptop upon completion of at least one
vocational certificate
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1 year of Verizon Mobile Broadband High speed Internet
Provides flexibility for student to choose study environment
CATCH and Business AccessPartnership25CATCH and Business
AccessPartnership
Over 2000 additional technical skill and job readiness
courses
Available to the whole family4 week college success class
integrated with LMS in the classroom
6 Modules of basic computer skills online course
Computer skill worksheet created with allied health faculty
Dedicated mentor/coach with weekly open workshopsFrom Microsoft
Office to Customer Service to Web Design, our courses will provide
your clients with the training needed to keep up withthe
fast-moving pace of business today.26CATCH and Business Access
Individual training plans: vocational, soft skills, personal
Protected Program Portal and program controlsWeb filters for
appropriate sitesRecord kept of training time by site
visitCommunity Building Private Social Media
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Community Building Private Social Media
Protected Program Portal and program controls
Web filters for appropriate sites
Record kept of training time and site visits
CATCH and Business AccessPartnership28CATCH and Business
Access
CATCH/Business Access Learning Portal Page
Protected Program Portal and program controlsWeb filters for
appropriate sitesRecord kept of training time by site
visitCommunity Building Private Social Media
29Online Community with Administrative Oversight
Can push information to all students
VPN access to monitor use and make repairs
Keeps data record of students time in training and history of
visits
Specific training reports to work with TANF and SNAP
requirements
Ability to kill the computer if needed
Out of 250 students we have replaced only 4 for damage and only
2 have been stolenTracking software if lost or stolen30CATCH
Results
General CATCH results
For Training Cohorts that ended during Oct 2012-Sept 2013Number
of Students Enrolled119 100%
Number of Students completing at least one industry
certificate81 68%
Number of Students enteringPaid employment59 50%
Average healthcare wage$11.8431CATCH Results
Healthcare Professional Certificates EarnedFirst 3 years of
CATCHNursing Assistant (Certified)171
EKG Technicians57
Phlebotomy Technicians44
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47% Did not have a computer or reliable internet access at
home
59% Access to a computer influenced their decision to enter
CATCH
76% Used it daily to complete school assignments
41% Used it daily to communicate with staff or faculty and
another 24% used it 4-6 times a week12% Used it daily to
communicate with other social service providers
41% Used it daily to research employment opportunities and
another 13% did so weekly
Programs most used by students: Internet browsers Email MS Word,
Excel, PowerPoint Canvas/Angel/Blackboard LMS A recent poll of our
students showed:33CATCH Student Stories
Positive impact for students and their children!
Having access to internet and also a reliable laptop computer
has greatly impacted my daily life in very positive ways. I feel
more connected; I feel I have access to more tools I can use at my
leisure; I feel I have access to more options for employment; I
feel I have more choices with my schooling and the ability to
attend classes. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.It enabled
me to participate when needed and when I could as I worked while
attending school and I am a single parent. Had I not received a
computer with internet service I would not have been able to
participate in this life changing opportunity. Thank you ! :o)It
has changed my life and my access to further my education. My
children have always know more than I when it came to the PC but
now I can proudly say I am an educated and experienced user of a
PC. Thank YOU CATCH for giving me the freedom to GROW!!34
National Success
Business AccessIn-Home Learning SystemProven track record of
delivering success for TANF and low-income adults
35Business AccessNational Success
Recognized as a best practice by:U.S. Department of LaborU.S.
Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Governors
AssociationU.S. Conference of MayorsAmerican Society for Training
and DevelopmentValidated Results in studies by:Rutgers
UniversityUniversity of California-DavisUniversity of North
TexasAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
36Business AccessNational SuccessResults
TANF participants off welfare within 12 months90%
TANF participants off welfare up to 7 years after84%
Participants employed one year after exit89%
Job retention by participant one year after exit94%
Reduction in recidivism in three-year program78%
37Thank you
Creating Access To Careers in Healthcare (CATCH)Edmonds
Community College HPOG ProgramCharles Thompson,
[email protected]
425-640-1852www.catch4careers.com
Allied Health Programs/Health and Human Services DivisionEdmonds
Community College Elizabeth Patterson,
[email protected] 425-640-1061www.edcc.edu
Business Access, LLCDavid Buchholz, VP, Business
[email protected]
972-835-2822www.business-access.comwww.learnwithBA.com
Business AccessContacts
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