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Connecting K-12 Education &
Economic Development
September 5, 2018
Dr. Blaine HenningsenAssistant Commissioner, College and Career Readiness
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Why are we here?
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Because things change!
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Globalization
Trade, transportation and technology have created a global market for goods, services and jobs.
Results - Global economy Global workforce Global competition
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Gallup World Poll
In surveying millions of people around the world, Gallup
has determined that the #1 desire of people, consistent
across all cultures and continents, is what Gallup calls “a
good job”.
The Gallup Organization (2016)
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Good Job
A “Good Job” is defined as a job that offers 30 or more hours per
week, consistent employment, and getting paid enough to cover
expenses.
Only about 43% of the jobs in the U.S. qualify as “Good Jobs” using this
definition.
The Gallup Organization (2016)
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Challenges to U.S. Workforce and Economy
The Skills Gap: Not enough skilled workers to fill open jobs
Shrinking Workforce Participation
Youth Not Working and Not Going to School
Youth Not Completing Postsecondary Education
Slipping Competiveness of U.S. Workforce
The Entrepreneurship Gap
Economic Setbacks Facing Young Adults Hans Meeder (2016)
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Missouri’s Workforce and Economy
13 Neighboring states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Wisconsin
Missouri ranks:9th out of 14 in “Top States for Business” (CNBC)11th out of 14 in growth (US N&WR)12th out of 14 in productivity of workforce (US BEA)12th out of 14 in GDP over the past 5 years (US BEA)13th out of 14 in quality/availability of workforce (CNBC)
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• Gov. Parson’s priorities: Infrastructure and Workforce Development
• Best in Midwest / Talent for Tomorrow initiative
• Missouri Chamber’s 2030 report
• State of St. Louis Workforce Report
Focus on the Issues
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New PhilosophyNew Attitude
New Strategic Plan
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
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Vision: Missouri public schools: the best choice… thebest results!
Mission: DESE’s mission is to guarantee the superior preparation and performance of every child in school and in life.
Goal: All Missouri students will graduate ready for success.
DESE Strategic Plan16
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A success-ready student has the knowledge,
skills, behavior and experiences to achieve
personal goals and contribute in all facets of life.
Success-ready Student
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What are local school districts doing?
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Dr. Kelvin Adams St. Louis Public Schools
Dr. Mark Bedell Kansas City Public Schools
Dr. Jim Jones Blair Oaks Public Schools
Dr. John Jungmann Springfield Public Schools
Dr. John Link Jackson Public Schools
Dr. Jeremy Tucker Liberty Public Schools
Dr. Lori VanLeer Washington Public Schools
Panelists
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What do you see as the most important connection
between K-12 education and economic/workforce
development in your area?
Question 1
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In terms of preparing success-ready students, what has
been your district’s greatest success…and what has been
your biggest challenge in the last three years?
Question 2
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How Employers Can Connect with Schools
Registered Youth Apprenticeships
Missouri Seal of Biliteracy Program
DESE Handouts22
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