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Apr 01, 2015
Meeting the Workforce Meeting the Workforce Challenge with Proven Challenge with Proven
ResultsResultsBest Best Practices Practices for ECP for ECP Regional Regional PartnershiPartnershipspsPresented by:
Dr. Janet Greer, Director of CTAE, Troup County Schools
Ginger Booton, CTAE Coordinator, West GA RESA
Workforce Challenge Workforce Challenge in West GA Areain West GA Area
How do we prepare the emerging workforce?
KIA is coming to Troup CountyKIA is coming to Troup County
20k+ jobs20k+ jobs
10k real jobs10k real jobs
High Wage, High Growth, High Wage, High Growth, High Demand Jobs in West GAHigh Demand Jobs in West GA
• High Tech Manufacturing- robotics, industrial maintenance, machining, electronics
• Computer Engineering & Systems Analysis• Special Education, Elementary Education, and
Secondary Education• Business- small and medium size companies• Health Fields – Nursing
Tech Prep…ECPTech Prep…ECP under Technical College Model
• Job Shadowing
• Teacher training
• Summer Educator Academy
• Teachers in Industry
• Articulation
• Dual Enrollment
• Choices
““Closing The Achievement Gap for All Students” Closing The Achievement Gap for All Students” P. Davenport and G. AndersonP. Davenport and G. Anderson
GA Education Career GA Education Career PartnershipPartnership
VisionTo provide students with information, guidance, and resources to make informed career choices that will lead them through their best career pathway.
MissionTo strengthen the link between secondary and postsecondary education and to maximize the successful seamless transition of students from one educational level to another, with the goal of ensuring increased student academic, career and technical achievement. To ensure that every student will be prepared to advance to a successful career and understand the benefits of lifelong learning.
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/ci_cta.aspx?PageReq=CICTASeam
GA Education Career GA Education Career PartnershipPartnership
Goals• Produce graduates who are ready for college level studies and/or
direct entry into a high skill, high wage and/or high demand work force.
• Provide guidance to local systems in developing appropriate career pathways to increase and improve opportunities for students.
• Involve and engage business and industry through establishment of a local business council for the purpose of providing resources and support for secondary Career Technical Education and engaging students in workforce development.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a more effective seamless transition process.
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/ci_cta.aspx?PageReq=CICTASeam
EducationCareer
Partnership
Aligned Goals and Objectives
Georgia’s I ndustry Sectors
Advanced Communications Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace Bio Science
Energy Logistics
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Architecture & Construction
Arts, A/V Technology
& Communication
s
Manufacturing
Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics
Information Technology
Business, Management & Administration Finance Marketing, Sales & Service Hospitality & Tourism Government &
Public Administration
Law, Public Safety,
Corrections & Security
Human Services
Education &
Training
Health Science
Agribusiness
Healthcare & Eldercare
Aerospace
Life Sciences Energy & Environmental
Logistics & Transportation
Architecture, Construction,
Communications & Transportation
Engineering & Technology
Engineering & Technology Pathways Electronics
Energy Systems Engineering
Engineering Graphics & Design Manufacturing
Architecture, Construction, Communication, Transportation
Pathways Aircraft Support
Broadcast/Video Production Construction
[Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration]
Architectural Drawing & Design Flight Operations
Graphic Communications Graphic Design
Metals Collision Repair
Transportation Logistical Operations (Ground/Marine)
Transportation Logistical Support (Ground/Marine)
Business & Computer Science Pathways Administrative/ Information Support
Computer Networking Computer Systems and Support
Computing Financial Management-Accounting
Financial Management-Services Interactive Media
Small Business Development
Business & Computer Science Marketing Sales & Services
Marketing Sales & Services Pathways Fashion Marketing
Marketing Communications & Promotion Marketing & Management
Sports & Entertainment Marketing Travel Marketing & Lodging Management
Family & Consumer Sciences
Family Consumer Science Pathways Consumer Services
Family, Community & Global Leadership Interior Design
Nutrition & Food Science
Culinary Arts
Education
Government & Public Safety
Govt. & Public Safety Pathways Homeland Security & Emergency Services
Law & Justice JROTC –Air Force, Army,
Marine Corps, Navy
Education Pathways Early Childhood Education Teaching As A Profession
Culinary Arts Pathways Culinary Arts
Healthcare Science
Healthcare Science Pathways Biotechnology Research & Development
Diagnostic Services Health Informatics
Therapeutic Services-Emergency Services Therapeutic Services-Medical Services
Therapeutic Services-Nursing Personal Care Services-Cosmetology
Physical Medicine
Agriculture
Agriculture Pathways Agribusiness Management
Agriscience Agricultural Mechanics
Animal Science Forestry/Natural Resources Plant Science/Horticulture
Veterinary Science Arts &
Humanities Arts & Humanities Pathways Journalism
Foreign Language Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Federal Career Clusters
Governor’s Strategic Industries
Georgia Program Concentrations
Workforce Pipeline Must Be FullWorkforce Pipeline Must Be Full
Pipeline must meet skills required in the workforce
Community ConcernCommunity Concern
Workforce Investment Board Goals
Develop the Workforce Pipeline Engage At Risk and Out of School Youth Increase Life Long LearningRemove Barriers to WorkAlign Workforce to Economic Development
Regional Workforce Regional Workforce
Single most important factor in determining a company’s success or failure.
Important for :
• New Industry Recruiting
• Existing Industry Retention and Expansion
Why a Regional Approach?Why a Regional Approach?
Carrollton
50 Mile radius
Where will the workforce come from?
Regional Professional Regional Professional Development OpportunitiesDevelopment Opportunities
Our Schools Contain Our Schools Contain the Emerging Workforce!the Emerging Workforce!
• Must have a clear plan for meeting the challenge
• Solid academics
• Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education
• Community Partners
We cannot do it alone!
EQ2
• How do we prioritize our work and put it all together?
• How do we help our students “Put it all together” for a productive future?
Regional Education Career Partnerships
Troup County School SystemTroup County School System Strategic Plan Strategic PlanGoal Team 5Goal Team 5
TCSS Strategic Directive 5 Continue to develop educational programs that prepare every student for post-secondary educational opportunities, work, and participation in a diverse technological society.
Troup County CTAETroup County CTAE
• Driven by TCSS Strategic Goals• CSIP Annual Measurable Objectives• Report data to Balanced Score Card• Strategic Plan for Sustainable
Development in Troup County, Georgia (Georgia Tech Study, 2008)
• Workforce Development Assessment• Community Partnerships
CTAE Framework
• Director at Central Office• CTAE Supervisors on each campus• Also serve as Assistant Principals• HS Generally do not make AYP (math sub groups)
• Enormous community pressure & concern• Workforce development is much bigger than
WGTC & dual enrollment• Chamber involved, local government• Need quickly emerged to make our efforts
regional
Priorities for FY09Priorities for FY09District Advisory CommitteeDistrict Advisory Committee
• Career Pathways• GA Work Ready• RAMP• FIRST Robotics• Integrate math &
science
Perkins IndicatorsPerkins Indicators
• Academic Attainment- Mathematics
• Non- traditional participation
• Student Graduation Rates
Perkins IV RequirementPerkins IV Requirement
• Secondary workforce development
Governor Perdue’s Charge…
Communities Encouraged to
Work Together to Improve Employee
Talent, Grow Strategic Industries
Workforce Investment Board Task Workforce Investment Board Task Force RecommendationsForce Recommendations
• Leverage the existing connection between business and education communities to ensure that present and future industry skill requirements are known and adopted by the education community. Graduates have the skills and qualities needed by employers.
• Create a linkage among the economic development, employer and education communities to ensure that the education community attracts and generates the number of potential workers required by employers.
• Support and enhance efforts to build a culture that values a basic education, lifelong learning and work.
GA Work ReadyGA Work Ready
We need a workforce development system that links workforce development and education together and aligns to the economic needs of the state, its regions and local communities” (Gov. Perdue, Feb. 2006)
• Governor’s Office of Economic Development• Troup County is a Work Ready Community• Tested high school seniors (550+) in 2008• 91% (521) Work Ready• 11 platinum, 117 gold, 253 silver, 140 bronze• GAPS training is available• Go for the Gold mentality• Need community buy-in; awareness rep now in place
Work Ready Testing PlanWork Ready Testing Plan
• Test YAP students in fall
• Test seniors during GHSGT week
• Work Ready pins for graduates
• Honor chords for platinum & gold graduates
• Recognize levels in graduation programs
RAMPRAMP
• Remote Advanced Manufacturing Project
• Smaller versions of KIA training equipment
• Remote Support from Moultrie Technical College
• Introduction to Robotics, PLCs, electronics, JISM, etc.
RoboticsRobotics
• Current Team at Long Cane Middle School
• Development of Middle & High School Teams across district
• Summer training at Carnegie Mellon
• Community Funding and Knowledge Support
Zena Born Revised May 31, 2008
Program Concentration: Engineering & Technology Career Pathway: MANUFACTURING
Foundations of Manufacturing
& Materials Science
Production Enterprises
Robotics and Automated
Systems
Societal impacts of manufacturing
The history of manufacturing
The universal systems model as it relates to
manufacturing
Safe work practices involved in manufacturing
Materials & resources used in manufacturing
Essential systems & processes involved in
manufacturing
Introductory manufacturing activities applying correct
safety procedures, appropriate use of materials,
and processing operations
Employment & career opportunities in manufacturing
Historical & Societal impact of production
Pre-production market research, product design, & product
development
Safe work environments in production enterprises
Employment & career opportunities in manufacturing
Reflective documentation on completion of production
activities
Production system design
Production system implementation
History of automated systems & benefits of
those systems
The systems & applications of automation essential to succeeding globally in a manufacturing market
Organization of major engineering tasks in
automated manufacturing
The utilization of programmable control devices & data transfer
The principles of PLC, CIM, CAD, CAM, &
robotics in the manufacturing of a product
Pathway
Rollout…
Learning Focus
Curriculum Resources
Training
West GA Technical CollegeWest GA Technical College
• Articulation
• Dual Enrollment
• Joint Enrollment
• COMPASS/ASSET testing
• Recruitment
Regional Model of ECPRegional Model of ECP Assisted Us in Workforce Challenges
• CTAE Supervisors’ & Directors’ Consortia• Chamber- Career Focus, GA Work Ready, Excellence in Education• LEC (LaGrange Employer Committee)- Job Fair/Career Expo• CTAE (Career Technical & Agricultural Education) Advisory
Committees• CTSOs (Career Technical Student Organizations)• Advanced Automotive Manufacturing Initiative• Robotics Teams• Job Shadowing• Elementary & Middle School Career Days• Career Connections Courses @ Middle Schools: IGPs, GCIS• Work-Based Learning• WGTC- Dual enrollment, articulation, test prep• Columbus State University- pre-engineering• State University of West GA- Teacher prep• LaGrange College- Nursing
Why RESA?Why RESA?
• Academic Support & Training• ETC Technical Support & Training• Professional Learning, TAP program• Dedicated person to pull it all together
regionally• Contacts across the region and state• Pipeline to superintendents
Whew…
• Is that all?
• Many CTAE directors have other duties and responsibilities
• We know the WHAT.
When?
• Now.
• Yesterday.
• Did you know?
• Tomorrow may be too late.
Who?
• Passion• Energy• Community Connection• Business & Industry Knowledge• Big Picture Person• Live outside the box• Willing to learn and grow professionally• Willing to teach and grow others
Questions
• Concerns
• Discussions for Implementation
Presenter InformationPresenter Information
Dr. Janet T. Greer
Director of CTAE
Troup County Schools
100 North Davis Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
706-883-1544 ex 181
706-302-9911 (cell)
Ginger Booton
CTAE Coordinator
West GA RESA
99 Brown School Drive
Grantville, GA
706-845-2070 ext. 235
706-302-0362 (cell)