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Stackable Credentials

2 Working Collaboratively to Provide Work and Learning Opportunities for Young Adults: A Conference for Teams that Cross Delivery Systems

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Credential Attainment in the public workforce investment system

1. High priority performance goal to increase credential attainment by 10% systemwide

2. Guidance to system—Training and Employment Guidance Letter 15-10 with Credential Resource Guide

3. Technical assistanceWebinar(s)PresentationsPromising practices from granteesOngoing efforts to add credentials and information on their value to electronic tools


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TYPES OF CREDENTIALS

Educational diplomas, certificates and degrees. Registered apprenticeship certificates; Occupational licenses (typically awarded by State government agencies). Personnel certifications from industry or professional associations.Other skill certificates for specific skill sets or competencies within one or more industries or occupations.


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Attributes of Career-Enhancing Credentials

Industry-recognizedStackablePortableAccreditedLabor Market ValueReturn on InvestmentImportance of Credit for Prior Learning


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CareerOneStop online Tools to identify Credentials

1. Searchable Licensed Occupations database (CareerOneStop)

2. Certification Finder tool to identify industry or occupational personnel certification

3. Competency Model Clearinghouse Resource database


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CareerOneStop Web site


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Industry and Occupational Personnel Certifications


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Sample: manufacturing personnel certifications


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Database search—occupational licenses


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Licensing results and links


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Federally licensed occupations


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Competency Model Clearinghouse


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Competency Model Clearinghouse (search for Certifications)


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Internet addresses

• Certification Finder– http://www.careerinfonet.org/certifications_new/defaul

t.aspx

• Licensed Occupations Database– http://www.careerinfonet.org/licensedoccupations/lois

_keyword.asp?nodeid=16&by=keyword

• Competency Model Clearinghouse Find Resources Database– http://www.careeronestop.org/competencymodel/sear

ch.aspx

http://www.careerinfonet.org/certifications_new/default.aspx

http://www.careerinfonet.org/certifications_new/default.aspx

http://www.careerinfonet.org/licensedoccupations/lois_keyword.asp?nodeid=16&by=keyword

http://www.careerinfonet.org/licensedoccupations/lois_keyword.asp?nodeid=16&by=keyword

http://www.careeronestop.org/competencymodel/search.aspx

http://www.careeronestop.org/competencymodel/search.aspx


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Industry-Recognized Stackable Credentials

• Industry examples– Advanced Manufacturing– Energy– Information Technology– Healthcare

• Often based on industry competency models


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• The Manufacturing Institute has endorsed a Manufacturing Skills Certification System

• Center for Energy Workforce Development—Get into Energy Career Pathways Model

• The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has developed several online tools, including Getting America Back to Work

• Youth office guide to Allied Health Access


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Advanced Manufacturing

• The Manufacturing Institute has endorsed a Manufacturing Skills Certification System

• Pilot implementation through community colleges • Enable participants to advance along a

manufacturing career pathway

• Beginning at entry level work readiness and employability skills to technical competencies associated with specific types of manufacturing


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• Center for Energy Workforce Development

• Get into Energy Career Pathways Model

• 3 categories of education and training that align with the tiers of the Energy Competency Model: – Basic Training (Tiers 1-3), – Industry Fundamentals (Tiers 4-5)– Job Specific Skills and Credentials (Tiers 6-8).


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Get Into Energy


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Information Technology • The Computing Technology Industry Association

(CompTIA) has developed several online tools

• The Getting America Back to Work (GABTW) site guides individuals through an integrated process:

1) Assessment2) Training 3) Certification 4) Job placement

• At each stage, there are referrals to relevant information—including to local One-Stop Career Centers and other training resources


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http://www.comptia.org/careers/backtowork.aspx


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Allied Health Access Guidebook

• Guidebook and TEN: http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/attach/TEN/ten2010/ten10-10.pdf

• Webinar: https://www.workforce3one.org/view/3001020731355402831/info

http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/attach/TEN/ten2010/ten10-10.pdf

http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/attach/TEN/ten2010/ten10-10.pdf

https://www.workforce3one.org/view/3001020731355402831/info

https://www.workforce3one.org/view/3001020731355402831/info


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Case Studies• The AHA! Guidebook presents case studies on seven

programs which have successfully incorporated opportunities for access to allied health occupations into their youth services design.

• The studies represent a range of strategies. Some are specifically summer programs and others focus on older out-of-school youth.

• The case studies provide a variety of approaches that can assist local officials in planning programs, resources for more information about allied health and contact information for each of the studies.

Allied Health Access (AHA!) GuidebookAllied Health Access (AHA!) Guidebook


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• Career pathway systems provide a clear sequence of education coursework or training credentials and have the following elements:

Six Key Elements ofCareer Pathway Systems

Implementing Career Pathways ♦

1. Build cross-agency partnerships & clarify roles

2. Identify industry sector or industry & engage employers

3. Design education & training programs

4. Identify funding needs & sources

5. Align policies & programs

6. Measure system change & performance


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https://learnwork.workforce3one.org/page/home

Learn More:Career Pathways Community of Practice

Web Site

https://learnwork.workforce3one.org/page/home


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LINKS TO MODEL CAREER PATHWAY PROGRAMS (cont.)

•“Arkansas Career Pathways,” http://www.arpathways.com/home.html

•“Capital Idea: Austin, Texas, Career Pathways Initiative,” http://www.capitalidea.org/academic_sponsorship/becoming_participant/career_research.html

RELATED STUDIES

•“Charting a Path: An Exploration of the Statewide Career Pathway Efforts in Arkansas, Kentucky, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin,” prepared by Rosanna Perry Stephens, Seattle Jobs Initiative, May 2009. http://www.workingpoorfamilies.org/pdfs/Career_Pathways_Report.pdf

•“Underserved Students Who Earn Credit Through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Have Higher Degree Completion Rates and Shorter Time-to-Degree,” research brief published by the Council for Adult & Experiential Learning, http://www.cael.org/pdf/PLA-Underserved.pdf

Implementing Career Pathways ♦

Additional Resources (cont.)

http://www.arpathways.com/home.html

http://www.arpathways.com/home.html

http://www.capitalidea.org/academic_sponsorship/becoming_participant/career_research.html

http://www.capitalidea.org/academic_sponsorship/becoming_participant/career_research.html

http://www.workingpoorfamilies.org/pdfs/Career_Pathways_Report.pdf

http://www.cael.org/pdf/PLA-Underserved.pdf

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Credentials for Older YouthCredentials for Older Youth

New York City Out-of-School Youth New York City Out-of-School Youth Program (OSY)Program (OSY)

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The Hard FactsThe Hard Facts• Over 30% unemployment rate for young adults (16-21)Over 30% unemployment rate for young adults (16-21)

• Approximately 200,000 NYC youth that are not in school and are not Approximately 200,000 NYC youth that are not in school and are not working between the ages of 16-24working between the ages of 16-24

• Disconnected youth competing with college graduates, career Disconnected youth competing with college graduates, career changers, and mature workers for jobs during the economic changers, and mature workers for jobs during the economic downturndownturn

• A high school diploma alone is insufficientA high school diploma alone is insufficient

• Educational and occupational skills and credentials are a must to Educational and occupational skills and credentials are a must to remain competitiveremain competitive

• Research has shown that those with both a high school diploma Research has shown that those with both a high school diploma and college credits earn higher wages than someone with only a and college credits earn higher wages than someone with only a GED or HS diplomaGED or HS diploma

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OSY Program HighlightsOSY Program Highlights• $11.8 million annual budget$11.8 million annual budget

• 1,341 youth served in Program Year ’10-’111,341 youth served in Program Year ’10-’11

• 25 contracts with 20 community-based organizations25 contracts with 20 community-based organizations

• Grant from NYS Office of Children and Family ServicesGrant from NYS Office of Children and Family Services

– Serve 90 youth who are exclusively 19-21 year olds and are “hard-to-serve”

• Runaway/homeless, ex-offender, youth with disabilities, and foster-care/aging out

• All programs have a mix of occupational, educational, All programs have a mix of occupational, educational, employment, and support services employment, and support services

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Participant DemographicsParticipant Demographics• GenderGender

• Males: 55% Males: 55%

• Females: 45%Females: 45%

• Age breakdownAge breakdown• 16 – 18 year olds: 28% 16 – 18 year olds: 28%

• 19 – 21 year olds: 72%19 – 21 year olds: 72%

• Educational status at enrollmentEducational status at enrollment• HS dropouts: 46%HS dropouts: 46%

• HS graduate: 46%HS graduate: 46%

• Have GED: 8% Have GED: 8%

• Race/ethnicity:Race/ethnicity:• Black/African-American: 53% Black/African-American: 53%

• Hispanic/Latino: 36%Hispanic/Latino: 36%

• White: 1%White: 1%

• Asian/Pacific Islander: 8%Asian/Pacific Islander: 8%

• Other: 2%Other: 2%

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Participant BarriersParticipant Barriers• Basic skills deficient (below 9.0 math & reading): 76%Basic skills deficient (below 9.0 math & reading): 76%

• Needs additional assistance to get a job: 25%Needs additional assistance to get a job: 25%

• Difficulty speaking English: 10%Difficulty speaking English: 10%

• TANF recipient: 5%TANF recipient: 5%

• Safety Net recipient: 3%Safety Net recipient: 3%

• Food Stamp recipients: 21%Food Stamp recipients: 21%

• Other Barriers Other Barriers – Foster Care: 4%Foster Care: 4%– Homeless: 5%Homeless: 5%– Runaway: 0.5%Runaway: 0.5%– Offender: 2%Offender: 2%– Youth Parent: 21%Youth Parent: 21%– Youth Pregnant: 0.5%Youth Pregnant: 0.5%

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Focusing on CredentialsFocusing on Credentials• In our 2009 RFP, providers were asked to identify one single area In our 2009 RFP, providers were asked to identify one single area

of occupational training that would provide employment and career of occupational training that would provide employment and career opportunities for disconnected youthopportunities for disconnected youth

• Development of a strategic collaborator for the occupational Development of a strategic collaborator for the occupational training componenttraining component– Strategic collaborator can be an employer, labor union, or advanced Strategic collaborator can be an employer, labor union, or advanced

occupational training programoccupational training program– Role would be to:Role would be to:

• Help develop training curriculumHelp develop training curriculum

• Provide direct services or job opportunitiesProvide direct services or job opportunities

• Assist with post-placement activitiesAssist with post-placement activities

• Help provide some supportive services (i.e. counseling, crisis intervention, Help provide some supportive services (i.e. counseling, crisis intervention, housing referral, health insurance, additional placement, educational housing referral, health insurance, additional placement, educational enrichment, etc.)enrichment, etc.)

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The ResultsThe Results• Occupational training in high growth industry sectors: Occupational training in high growth industry sectors:

retail/customer service, healthcare, construction, retail/customer service, healthcare, construction, hospitality/tourismhospitality/tourism

• Some trainings offered include: union pre-apprenticeship, Some trainings offered include: union pre-apprenticeship, customer service, security-guard, Microsoft applications, customer service, security-guard, Microsoft applications, burglar/fire alarm installation, food preparation, building burglar/fire alarm installation, food preparation, building maintenance, and CDL training maintenance, and CDL training

• Strategic partnerships help contractors retain youth and prepare Strategic partnerships help contractors retain youth and prepare them for placements after program exitthem for placements after program exit

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Examples of Credentials OfferedExamples of Credentials OfferedOccupationOccupation Issuing AgencyIssuing Agency Strategic Partner(s)Strategic Partner(s)

Administrative Assistant Microsoft Swiss Post Solutions

Building Auditor Building Performance Institute

Solar One

Certified Nursing Assistant NYS Dept of Health CUNY

Customer Service National Retail Federation CUNY, CVS, The Gap, Staples

Emergency Medical Tech NYS Dept of Health CUNY

Food Preparation NYC Dept of Health NYS Restaurant Association, Monroe College

Green Construction US Dept of Labor/OSHA CUNY

Sheet Metal Worker International Union of Sheet metal Workers

Local #28


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