Leaping into MN FastTRAC programming. You're not alone!
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Leaping into MN FastTRAC programming. You're not alone! Presenters Mary Jo Gardner Judy Mortrude Jenifer Vanek Karen Wolters
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Leaping into MN FastTRAC programming. You're not alone! . Presenters Mary Jo Gardner Judy Mortrude Jenifer Vanek Karen Wolters. Presentation Outline. Welcome & Introductions Brief overview of MN FastTRAC and current programs around Minnesota - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Leaping into MN FastTRAC programming. You're not
alone! Presenters
Mary Jo Gardner Judy MortrudeJenifer Vanek Karen Wolters
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Presentation OutlineWelcome & IntroductionsBrief overview of MN FastTRAC and current programs around
MinnesotaPresentation of PD opportunities developed by MN FastTRAC PD team
Teaching in Integrated Instruction, Support for Administrators in MN FastTRAC Programs, and Best Practice for Navigators
Different points of view - Perspectives on MN FastTRAC PD from
MNSCU, Workforce Development/CBO and Department of Education/ABE
Demo of the modules and activitiesExpectations of current granteesMN NextSTEP plans for Bridge Prep and Bridge I workDescription of upcoming MN FastTRAC PD opportunities
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MN FastTRAC ParticipantsWho is a MN FastTRAC participant? • ABE and ESL students who are ready to be
successful in postsecondary
Other possible characteristics• MFIP enrolled• WIA Adult, Dislocated worker• Incumbent worker• Unemployed or Underemployed individuals• Multiple minimum-wage, part-time jobs
MN FastTRAC Vision
Meeting state and employer demands for a skilled workforce and providing opportunities for low-wage, low-skilled adults to access high quality education and training leading to career pathway employment
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MN FastTRAC Partners
MN FastTRAC participants are often common clients of education, public assistance and workforce development. MN FastTRAC requires a highly collaborative approach to serving participants.
Local MN FastTRAC partnership example –• ABE provider• MN State College and University (MnSCU) campus• Workforce Center• Community Based Organization (CBO)• Human services
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How Does MN FastTRAC Help?Through building career pathways.
Career pathways are a proven, innovative educational design for streamlined ABE that leads to good jobs. They are:
• Worker-friendly, cost-effective, short-term training that allows students to earn a certificate or credential.
• Credit-bearing credential attainment in occupations in demand allowing immediate job placement while opening the door to continue postsecondary education toward additional certificates, diplomas and degrees.
• Allow students get the skills necessary for family-sustaining jobs.
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MN FastTRAC PD TeamMembers: Kira Dahlk, MWCAJulie Dincau, MDE ABE TransitionsNancy Genelin, SCC - VPDiane Halvorson, SC WIBKaren Hynick, MnSCUAstrid Liden, MDE ABE PDBrian Paulson, GTCUWKay Pollard, DEEDKaren Wolters, Mankato ABEDebra Hsu, MnSCU PerkinsJen Vanek, MoreLiteracy
Goals: Create a unified, practitioner- level
vision of Minnesota’s cross-system adult career pathways (MNFastTRAC) to help reach the one MNFastTRAC program at every MnSCU institution by 2014 goal
Fill gaps in knowledge about each other’s systems in support of adult career pathway work
Connect Minnesota’s adult career pathway professional development work to national Adult Basic Education/Community & Technical College/Workforce Development/Community Based Organization work.
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Integrated Instruction - ABEIntegrated Instruction - Using the
Materials – What did ABE contribute? What was using it like? What was helpful? How much time did it take? How did it fit the PD needs to learning
to use Integrated Instruction?
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Workforce System/CBO
Navigator/Administrator Courses
Deep involvement of Workforce development and community based organization systems in creation of the materials.
Report on early use
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MNSCU
Use by partnering career & technical education instructors
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PD Demo – Learn Best Practice
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PD Demo – Useful Activities
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Expectations of Current GranteesAdministrator August/SeptemberSpend 10 hours total in self-directed use of online training materials - to include viewing the materials AND uploading one
activity for each module. October/November/December/January/FebruarySpend 1 hour each month participating in an online meeting (webinar) to highlight best practices - local practitioners will
present
NavigatorAugust/SeptemberSpend 10 hours total in self-directed use of online training materials - to include viewing the materials AND uploading one
activity for each module. October/November/December/January/FebruarySpend 1 hour each month participating in an online meeting (webinar) to highlight best practices - local practitioners will
present
Integrated Instructor TeamsSeptember/October/NovemberSpend 10 hours total in self-directed use of online training materials - to include viewing the materials AND uploading one
activity for each module. January/February/March/April/MaySpend 1 hour each month participating in an online meeting (webinar) to highlight best practices - local practitioners will
present
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NextSTEP plans for the Bridge Prep and Bridge I workBridge Prep and Bridge I – how will we
move lower skilled learners to these career pathway programs?
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Description of upcoming FastTRAC PD opportunities Online modules at PDCentral SiteSeptember 18th meeting for new
ACP2012 granteesAccuplacer Diagnostic/My Foundations
Lab trainingIdeas on more regional approach?
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Resources
For more information:
• www.MNFastTRAC.org• www.mnfasttrac.org/teams.html
Mary Jo Gardner - [email protected] Mortrude – [email protected] Vanek – jenvanek@moreliteracyKaren Wolters - [email protected]
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Questions?
