Welcome Thank you for joining todays webinar Please
Welcome! Thank you for joining today’s webinar! Please make sure you’ve called in using the audio conference function so that you can ask questions While we’re getting started, please type where you are from and your role into the chat box (send to everyone) Today’s webinar will be recorded and posted on the Virtual Academy
Agenda § Welcome and introductions § Framing the conversation: What do we mean by comprehensive supports? § Minnesota Fast. TRAC Model and lessons § Hearing from AO states and colleges § Professional development opportunities 2
College and Career Readiness Framework 3
Personal Supports § § § § Coaching and support Social service referrals and coordination Basic needs & screening for benefit eligibility Case management Housing Childcare Transportation Crisis intervention 4
Career Supports § § § § § Career pathway information Career advising Labor market data Skill & interest inventories Occupational profiles Career & education planning Job search & resume skills Employer engagement Job/internship placement 5
Academic Supports § § § § Academic support center Disability Services Study skills support Tutor services Testing center Time management & organization Learning styles & strategies 6
College Navigation Supports § § § § § Financial Aid Admissions Registrar Advising Assessment Educational program & pathway info College culture and expectations Proactive communication Course and program registration policies 7
System Considerations (It Takes a Village) § Balance between service coordination & direct service delivery § Increase access to services rather than duplicate services § Campus & community partnerships § Administrator & instructor involvement 8
Minnesota Fast. TRAC Adult Career Pathway INTEGRATED BASIC EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING READINESS INDUSTRYRECOGNIZED CREDENTIAL CAREER AWARENESS OCCUPATIONAL PREP INTEGRATED SUPPORT: RESOURCES THAT MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE ADULT TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE PROGRAM
Integrated Support Systems Services include social supports needed to complete a program, including, but not limited to – – – – basic needs housing, childcare transportation crisis intervention, social service navigation, work experience, etc. , Comprehensive support services enhance planning and informed decision making and increase success in achieving both education and employment goals, including, but not limited to – Career advising – Work experience – Job placement and retention services These services provided throughout the pathway by Workforce Development, Employers, Community Based Organizations, Human Services, or other partners
Navigation throughout the Pathway Student progression through Minnesota Fast. TRAC program
Anoka County Health Care Pathway Jane was referred by her past Minnesota Family Investment Program (TANF) counselor to the Health Care Pathways Program. • 100 hours of Adult Basic Education (ABE) training which includes medical terminology, computer skills, and writing research papers to prepare them for the technical training. • 8 college credits focused in Nursing Assistant and Holistic Healing through Anoka Technical and Anoka Ramsey Community Colleges. • job search workshops, employer connections and a counselor to support students from the Work. Force Center.
Best Practices for Navigators Online Professional Learning Community Module 1: Understanding Partner Systems & Your Role The first step in understanding your role is to first make sure you understand the partner systems involved in your Minnesota Fast. TRAC partnership. In this module you will learn some basic information about the types of organizations that are invited to participate in MN Fast. TRAC partnerships. Module 2: The Role of the Navigator This module will introduce you to the basic functions and tasks required for participant success and help you understand how to organize the work. At the end of the module you will be asked to create a job description outlining your work and start organizing the resources that you will use to support participants. Module 3: Enrolling & Motivating Participants Getting off to a strong starts with your participants will provide a foundation for your future support. This learning resource will present some tips for getting started with setting expectations, conducting an intake interview, and assessments that can help you anticipate future needs. Module 4: Navigating Educational Pathways Most of your participants will need help understanding administrative processes, policies, and deadlines required by your partnering college. It is important to have a basic understanding of admission, enrollment, and assessment processes required by your college. This module will help you identify the type of information you will need to acquire. Module 5: Creating Access to Success for Participants One challenge of being a navigator is building trust with your participants so that they will come to you if they face a barrier to their academic success. Early, proactive meetings can build trust and demonstrate to participants that you can find resources. In this module you will be presented with some tools to help you organize this proactive outreach. Module 6: Navigating Work and Career Development Supporting your participants with job search, building employability skills, and networking are just a few of the services you can provide your participants while they are working with you. This module will provide you with guidance completing these tasks. https: //sites. google. com/site/mnfasttracpdcentral/home
Professional Development • https: //sites. google. com/site/mnfasttracpdce ntral/home • http: //mnfasttrac. org/module_resources/navi gator_2/resource/index. html
For Discussion § Is your state implementing a statewide model or are colleges developing local approaches? § What departments (or community agencies) are taking the lead on coordinating support services? § What sort of networks or partnerships are being developed to leverage supports? 16
Professional Development §AO Online Courses §AO Virtual Community of Practice §NCWE Session Previews §MN Fast. TRAC Modules 17
Professional. Studies. AE. worlded. org 18
Online Courses for Navigators Finding True North (Self-Paced Course) § What is the role of a navigator? § What are the competencies, characteristics? Navigating Pathways to Opportunity (Facilitated) § How to do the job § Supporting college and career readiness § Identifying resources and program planning 1 9
Virtual Community of Practice for Navigators § Topical discussions within a set timeframe § Guest experts to facilitate and model § Collaborative problem-solving § Resource sharing 2 0
Benefits of VCo. P § Build common understanding § Access practical tools § Orient new staff § Shape job descriptions § Network within and across colleges and states 2 1
MN Fast. TRAC Modules § https: //sites. google. com/site/mnfasttracpdcentra l/home § http: //mnfasttrac. org/module_resources/navigat or_2/resource/index. html
- Slides: 22