CTCs + AAS + BAS Career Pathways designed for ALL Students
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CTCs + AAS + BAS Career Pathwaysdesigned for ALL Students
Bachelor of Applied Science The New High Priority Occupational Credential
National Need
90 million Americans do not possess the necessary skills to work in a global economy.
www.luminafoundation.org/about_us/president/speeches/2011-09-09.html
• January 25, 2011 President Barack Obama
• State of the Union Address
“ In a single generation, America has fallen from 2nd place to 11th place in the proportion of students completing college…. By 2025, we want 60 percent of Americans to hold high-quality college degrees and credentials.”
“ In a single generation, America has fallen from 2nd place to 11th place in the proportion of students completing college…. By 2025, we want 60 percent of Americans to hold high-quality college degrees and credentials.”
Pennsylvania Need In 2011, only 43 percent of PA adults
between 25-34 earned an associate degree or higher.
50 of the 67 counties are projected to have 7811 fewer HS Graduates 2008-2020.
How will PA make up the 17 percent gap to achieve 60 percent? Or support workforce?
www.achieve.org/files/Pennsylvania-CCR_FactSheet-Sept2012.docx
PASSHE RolePennsylvania State System of Higher Education:
Comprised of 14 public Universities, is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth of PA enrolling 120,000 students
Is mission-driven to provide access to programs designed to meet the Commonwealth needs
PASSHE Institutions in Rural & Urban Counties
http://www.rural.palegislature.us/ruralcounties.html
Feedback from Stakeholders• CTE training and A.A.S degree graduates,
although technically skilled, may be limited in career advancement.
• The A.A.S degree is no longer a terminal degree.
• A critical need exists for a baccalureate degree pathway for technical program graduates that integrates with Career Technical Education and 4-year universities
Critical to the Commonwealth
• High Priority Occupations (HPO’s)• Impact of the global economy• Employers’ stated
need for a workforce with both technical and professional skills
New programs must address the current and continued health of the Commonwealth
We Responded!
• Provides educational opportunities with stackable skills, competencies and credentials
• Uses the strengths of all partners to create a combined pathway that is more than the sum of its parts
New Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree:
•A career-oriented degree that addresses issues CTE Directors have been raising for some time
• Mission of CTE– Was – Entry level employment
– Now – Successful careers & lifelong learning
• New Option– A.A.S. & B.A.S. degrees for previously
disenfranchised Students
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
CTE becomes a new college prep pathway
• Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) – 20% of Lehigh County high school students
(3,300) attended in 2010-11
– 1,500 Incumbent workers
• With the new A.A.S. to B.A.S. pathway– Attract a greater number of high academic achievers
– Promote incumbent worker advancement in high skill, high wage careers
Opportunity
• Pennsylvania Community Colleges offer a pipeline of program candidates– Over 7,000 students enrolled among 3 community
colleges in Fall 2010-11
• With the new A.A.S. to B.A.S. pathway:– A.A.S. no longer viewed as a terminal degree– Community colleges will serve as
a linchpin for a seamless 9-16 educational pathway
Two-Year Institution Contribution
• The most open educational pathway in the Commonwealth to high priority jobs
• Serving traditional and adult learners plus incumbent workers
• Providing options for the unemployed and underemployed
• Multiple program entry and exit points
Seamless Career & Technical Pathways
• Competency-based education for knowledge and applied skills
• Recognition of National Skills Standards
• Broad applicability to multiple areas such as Manufacturing, Information Technology, etc.
Focus on Skills Needed in Workforce
• Supports PASSHE Transformation 2010
• Innovative Collaborative New Degree Credential
The B.A.S. and PASSHE
Serving the Needs of Pennsylvania's Workforce and Employers
Affordable, Flexible Educational Pathways
Programs In Place
Bloomsburg University •BAS in Technical Leadership•First BAS program approved by the PASSHE Board of Governors•On-site at Lehigh Carbon Community College
Clarion University•BAS in Technology Leadership•Online program
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute• Excellent
foundation in technical skills
• College preparatory coursework including dual enrollment
• Industry-recognized certifications and skills credentialing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
• Advancement of technical skills
• Completion of Associate degree in Applied Science
• Enhanced Industry-recognized certifications and skills credentialing
Bloomsburg University
• Completion of general education college coursework
• Advanced technical and professional competencies
• Pathway to graduate-level education (MS, MBA)
PASSHE
• Network of 14 Universities
• Applied Baccalaureate framework
• Identifying potential partnerships
• Program facilitation
A Call to Action for CTEs
Add identification of a pathway from every CTE career cluster to an Applied Associate degree then to an Applied Bachelor’s degree to your strategic plans
Seek Partners
Contact local Community College and/or PASSHE University(ies)
Also, distance education methodology allows for program replication that may align well with your CTE pathways
Contact business and industry and workforce stakeholders for opportunities to meet, discuss, share ideas, to build a stronger and talented workforce.
Assemble a Team
Include representatives from:•All institutions•Regional Workforce Investment Board (WIB)•Regional employer and professional organizations•High-impact regional employers
Resources and Regulations
• Work with all partners to identify grants to fund program feasibility studies and development
• Determine requirements and impact of possible state and federal regulations
• Communicate with accreditation agencies
Determine Delivery Options
• On-site model – Courses at CC and 4-year University campuses
• Co-located model – University courses co-located at CC campus
• Online model – University courses provided online – CC courses
could be online or on-site• Blended model
– Some courses provided online and others on-site
Create a Marketing Plan
Reach out to all stakeholders•Students and parents at all levels•Sponsoring districts’ administration, guidance and faculty•Regional Workforce Investment Board (WIB) •Employer support organizations•Employers•General public
We hope you heed our Call to Action!
Carol Adukaitis, EdDPA State System of Higher Education
2986 N. Second StreetHarrisburg, PA 17110