Income Workers. Marcy Drummond Vice President, Workforce & Economic Development Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

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1 2010 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit October 26-28, 28, 2010 Westin Alexandria Washington, D.C.

2 Creating Pathways for Underemployed, Displaced, Low Income Workers Marcy Drummond Vice President, Workforce & Economic Development Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

3 Principles for Creating Multiple Programs must be Scalable and Sustainable no boutique programs reliant on grants Designed WithMultiple Entryand Exit Points Increase work readiness skills and competencies for entry level positions, sustain employment, and advance career and educational goals Extensive Employer Engagement

4 Principles for Creating Multiple Address Employment Barriers/Eligibility Requirements Include Multiple Diagnostic Assessments (TABE, CASAS) to Tailor Math/English Options Strengthen English and Computational Basic Skills Through Contextualized Instruction

5 Key Program Components Outreach/Recruitment and Supportive Services/Case Management Provided d Through Strategic Partnerships High Expectations for Credential,, Degree Attainment Aligned With Industry Recognized Credential (if available)

6 Key Program Components Each Program Focuses on Specific Tiers of Competency Framework Strong Linkages Between Programs to Provide Smooth Transitions Multiple Strategies Employed for Basic Skills, Math/English Acceleration Job Preparedness and Placement utilizing state of the theart technology

7 Competency Model Framework Tier 9 Management Competencies Tier 8 Occupation Specific Requirements Tier 7 Occupation Specific Technical Competencies Tier 6 Occupation Specific Knowledge Areas Tier 5 Industry Sector Competencies Tier 4 Industry wide Technical Competencies Tier 3 Workplace Competencies Tier 2 Academic Competencies Tier 1 Personal Effectiveness Eligibility Requirements

8 Trade Bridge Academy Prep Programs and Degree Programs Apprenticeship Employer Sponsored Training Entry Level Employment Transfer to 4 Year, University Program Enter Industry/Career Pathway Career Advancement for Incumbents

9 Objectives Prepare Individuals for Entry Level Occupations or Apprenticeship Programs Prep Employment Readiness Math/English Competencies Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Employment Programs (Academies) Features Short Term, Mostly Not For Credit Soft Skills: Not For Credit Technical Skills: For Credit Overview of Industry/Career Pathway(s) Address Employment Barriers/Eligibility Requirements Multiple Diagnostic Assessments Used (TABE, CASAS) Focus on Tiers 1 3 of Competency Framework Contextualized Math & English to Industry/Career Cohort Based; Placed by Skill Level

10 LATTC Prep Programs Utilities and Construction Prep Program Clean Energy Pre apprentice Program Solar PV Prep Program Sustainable Lighting Prep Program Weatherization Installation Prep Program

11 Clean Energy Pre-apprentice Program Clean Energy Industry Overview Career & Opportunities (9 hrs) Contextualized Basic Skills and Employment Test Preparation (36 72 hrs depending on skill) Entry level Technical Training including Workforce Readiness and Employability Skills (40 72 hrs) Total 86 Hours Model remains Intact (but hours are now in ranges depending on skills and competencies)

12 Trade Bridge Academy Objectives Prepare Individuals for Success in College and Degree Programs Student Success Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Math/English hcompetencies Student Pathway Maps Features 9 Hour Noncredit Introduction to Post Secondary Course Open Entry/Open Exit, Tuition Free Diagnostic Testing TABE Concentrated Basic SkillsInstruction (Math & English Bootcamp) Open Entry/Open Exit, Tuition Free Covers What Every Student Needs to Know and be Able to Do Entering College

13 and Degree Programs Objectives Prepare Individuals for Entering and Advancing Industry/Career Ladder Prepare Individuals to Pursue a 4 Year Degree Features Stackable programs that culminate in multiple certificate and degree options s/degrees are linked to at least one industry recognized recognized certificate, credential Provide options for individuals to pursue multiple career pathways in one or more industry sectors

14 General Education Requirements Advanced Technical Courses Industry Wide Skills and Competencies Prep Programs Trade Bridge Academy Core Technical Program(s) Fundamentals Program Includes Applied Mathematics/ Algebra Tiers 4 6 of Competency Model Framework Includes Standards, Competencies for General Industry Recognized Certifications (e.g., OSHA 10)

15 General Education Requirements Advanced Technical Courses Core Technical Program(s) Fundamentals Program Occupation Specific Skills and Competencies Tiers 6 8 of Competency Model Framework Standards, Competencies for Occupation Specific, Industry Recognized Certifications (e.g. NABCEP Solar)

16 General Education Requirements Advanced Technical Courses Core Technical Program(s) Occupation Specific & Management Skills and Competencies Includes Competencies to Pursue Other Career Options Tiers 8 9 of Competency Model Framework Standards, Competencies for Occupation Specific or Management Industry Recognized Certifications (e.g., BPI Building Analyst) Fundamentals Program

17 General Education Requirements Liberal Arts Courses to Satisfy AA/AS Degree Requirements or for Transfer to 4 Year University Advanced Technical Courses Core Technical Program(s) Fundamentals Program

18 General Education Requirements Advanced Technical Courses Core Technical Program(s) Associate Science Degree = General Education Requirements Advanced Technical Courses Core Technical Fundamentals Program Fundamentals

19 Renewable Energy Technician s & Degrees Renewable Energy AS Degree with Emphasis in Solar PV Solar PV Installation and Maintenance Technician of Achievement or or Renewable Energy AS Degree with Emphasis in Solar Thermal = General Education Requirements Advanced Technical Courses Solar Thermal Installation and Maintenance Technician of Achievement or or Energy Systems Technology Fundamentals of Achievement Renewable Energy AS Degree with Emphasis in Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency of Achievement

20 Energy Generation/Distribution s & Degrees Renewable Energy Generation, Transmission, and Distribution AS Degree with Emphasis in Powerline Mechanic = General Education Requirements Advanced Technical Courses Powerline Mechanic of Achievement Utility Industry Fundamentals of Achievement

21 Energy Generation/Distribution s & Degrees Renewable Energy Generation, Transmission, and Distribution AS Degree with Emphasis in Powerline Mechanic = General Education Requirements Advanced Technical Courses Powerline Mechanic of Achievement Utility Industry Fundamentals of Achievement