WorkBased Learning Opportunities for Minnesota Students April Schnell

Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Minnesota Students April Schnell| Career and Work-Based Learning Specialist, MDE Minnesota State Webinar June 14, 2018

Career and College Readiness (aka Career Development) The process of helping people answer: • Who am I? What do I have to offer? • Where am I going? How do I want to contribute? Self Awareness • Why? ? (Purpose) • How do I get there? Understanding the world of work Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us Decision Making, Planning and Implementing 2

Career Development Continuum 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  |  education. state. mn. us 3

What is CTE? CTE is Career Technical Education CTE helps students figure out what ‘career’ they are moving into after graduation 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 4

3 Components of Career Technical Education CCR Program Model Classes Contribute to Workplace and Community Experiential Education Leadership Activities Connect to Community Creative Conversations, Listening and Reflection from caring adult(s)

Is there a Work-Based Learning Experience in YOUR Toolbox? Minnesota’s Definition: Work-Based Learning (WBL) is • An instructional strategy… • That prepares students for success in careers and college… • By connecting a sequential building of knowledge, technical skills and employability skills in a career pathway. • WBL occurs concurrently at a school and in a work setting… • with the possibility to attain industry-recognized credentials. • WBL is a collaborative effort among 4 partners: business and industry, professional associations, student organizations, schools, students and parents/caregivers. 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 6

Why Work-Based Learning? Primary purposes are: • Expose students to career exploration within a career pathway; and • Provide opportunities for skill development and mastery over time. 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 7

Supporting Students in Identifying a Minnesota Career Field WBL aligns the students’ program of study/course of study with one of Minnesota’s Career Fields. Those Career Fields include: • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; • Arts, Communications and Information Systems; • Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology; • Health Science Technology; • Human Services; and • Business, Management and Administration. 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, everyday for everyone. | education. state. mn. us 8

Components of Work-Based Learning Career Goal Related Coursework Structured Work Experience 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 9

Benefits of WBL for Students • Application of classroom learning (both academic and technical) in real-world setting - A clear connection between school and work • Assessment of their interests, aptitudes, and abilities while learning about the career possibilities available to them • Improvement of their post-graduation employment opportunities • Development and practice of positive work-related habits and attitudes including the ability to think critically, solve problems, work in teams, and resolve issues • Understanding of the expectations of the workplace / observation of the demeanor and procedures of workplace professionals 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 10

(Whoa! Page 2 of…) benefits of WBL for Students • Establishment of professional contacts for future employment • Expansion and refinement of their technical skills (potential to attain Industry-recognized credential of value) • Getting Real: participation in authentic, job-related tasks • Increased motivation/appreciation for staying in school • Awareness of postsecondary education opportunities 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 11

Types of Work-Based Learning in Minnesota Skills utilized in the workplace are linked with academic learning: üWork Experience Career Exploration Programs (WECEP, 14 -15 year olds with exemption permit) üEmployability Skill Development (ESD, 16+) üDiversified Occupations Work Experience (DOWE or ‘Internship’, 16+) üCareer Pathway Experience (CPE, 16+) üYouth Apprenticeship (YA, 16+) 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 12

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Work-Based Learning Program Components • Advisory Committee (50% business/industry) • Licensed Work-Based Learning Coordinator for monitoring (for experiences longer than 40 hours in an academic year) • Training Agreement (4 collaborators) • Individualized Training Plan (scope and sequence, including safety training) • Performance Evaluations and Record of Competencies Mastered • School-Based Seminar / Career Exploration and Student Leadership Development Opportunities • Career & Technical Education Program Approval 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 14

CTE/WBL Program Approval at the District Level Forms submitted: Forms on file at your district: • Program application with signature of CTE Director or principal or superintendent (and special education director for programs serving students with a disability) • Training agreement for particular student/employer WBL experience • Advisory Committee members must represent 50% of business and industry • Course listing with syllabus for each course must include safety, child labor laws, career exploration and a student leadership activity component • Teacher’s name and licensure file folder number (see Table C on MDE website for licensure requirements) • Assurances 2/26/2021 • Training plan for particular student/employer WBL experience • Proof of employer liability insurance and Workers’ Compensation • Performance evaluations with record of skills and competencies achieved Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 15

Teacher Licensure • The work-based learning coordinator endorsement license is number 160000 (others on Table C) • Bethel University Program (It’s all online) • 3 courses, completed in less than 1 year • Portfolio Process- Lakes Country Service Cooperative • Variance (suggest working with a mentor) • Other licenses embed coursework (see Table C on the MDE website) • SPED WBL programs also require a SPED license 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 16

Schools benefit from work-based learning • Expands the curriculum and learning facilities • Exposes students to state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and techniques • Meets the needs of diverse student populations • Individualizes instruction for students • Promotes and fosters faculty interaction with the business community • Enhances faculty/staff development efforts • Makes education more relevant and valuable to students • Increases student retention rates in schools • Reduces overcrowding by utilizing off-campus learning sites 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 17

Does WBL support career advising for students? 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 18

Building Your Program: Assess the local community “What’s in it for me? ” Assessment Questions: Benefits for the Community: • Are there students and parents likely to be interested? • Creating an environment of collaboration and cooperation among the school, the employers and the community • Are local employers interested? • Encouraging respect, tolerance, and understanding among different groups • Are there multiple businesses available? • Contributing to building a more productive local economy • What are regional occupational needs? • Fostering confidence in the school system as practical and beneficial results are observed 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 19

Employers Benefit from Work-Based Learning • A pool of skilled and motivated potential future employees • Improved employee retention • Reduced training/recruitment costs • Developmental opportunities for a current workforce • Development of new projects with student assistance • Involvement in the curriculum development process • An opportunity to provide community service 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 21

Building Your Program: Design the WBL Program • Determine the administrative structure • Identify the work-based learning coordinators • Design program structure and learning delivery system • Identify resources to support WBL • Perkins, CTE Levy or Special Education • ACTE-SPED aid for training, evaluation and special equipment 2/26/2021 “High Quality, Safe and Sustainable” Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 22

Building Your Program: Create awareness and Recruit Employers • Organize informational meetings to inform community stakeholders and gain support • Develop a recruitment plan to interest and inform employers about hiring WBL students • Use Partnership Council (Advisory Committee) leaders to solicit WBL program participation 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 24

Starting Your Program: Secure approval • MDE • Complete program application (online web application: https: //education. mn. gov/MDE/dse/cte/data/prog/) • Licensed Teacher (for experiences longer than 40 hours, PELS-B requirement) • Courses, credits and syllabi (safety training, child labor laws, career exploration and student leadership activities) • Advisory Committee • Assurances • Program approval is at the school district level; 5 -year renewable • Changes and improvements reported to MDE along the way 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 25

https: //education. mn. gov/MDE/dse/cte/data/prog/ Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 26

Complete one form for all work experience programs • Program is defined as the Office of Education Code (first 2 digits of a Program Code): • (00) Administrative = Work Experience • 000745 Work Experience Disadvantaged (WED, ages 16+) • 000750 Work Experience Handicapped (WEH, ages 16+) • 000755 Work Experience Career Exploration Program (WECEP) Disability (14 -15 year olds) • 000756 Work Experience Career Exploration Program (WECEP) Disadvantaged (14 -15 year olds) • 009090 Diversified Occupations Work Experience (DOWE) aka “Internship” • 009095 Diversified Youth Apprenticeship (YA) 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 27

State CTE Levy: Program Approval & Funding Implications v. Only Approved Programs are eligible to access Levy funding for 35% reimbursement. The Levy system is based on the list of Approved Programs in the Program Approval Database (https: //education. mn. gov/MDE/dse/cte/data/prog/) • Content Specialists verify the programs listed in the Program Approval Database are taught by appropriately licensed CTE instructors. • If a Program is not included in the Program Approval Database, then it is not included in Levy funding calculations. Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 28

Timeline Overview • Program Approval proposals which are part of the 5 year cycle (Minn. R. 3505. 2400), submitted prior to November 1 st in the cycle year, if/when approved, will be included in the CTE Levy database. • Program Approval proposals received after November 1 st will continue to be reviewed by department staff; however, the information may not be received in time for inclusion in the CTE Levy database. • Course updates & new Program Approvals (those from a different cycle year) can be made at any point throughout the year. More information on a later slide. Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 29

Starting Your Program: Develop operational procedures for the following critical activities: • Orient new students and parents • Develop communication links between schools, employers, parents, and WBL students • Establish communication links between mentors and WBL program instructors • Design support systems for WBL students and systems for assessing student progress • Develop program requirements regarding attendance and performance • Design program monitoring, reporting, and evaluation 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 32

Minnesota WBL by the numbers (2016 -17) • 13, 803 Student Participants • 7, 689 Male • 6, 114 Female • 377 State Approved WBL Programs • 407 WBL Coordinators (includes 71 licensed teachers in CTE career pathways 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 34

WBL Resources • MDE WBL Website http: //education. mn. gov/MDE/dse/cte/tl/wbl • Employer Engagement Toolkit (Pawlawski and Katz, 2014 at Amazon. com) • Advisory Committee Handbook (https: //www. minnstate. edu/system/cte/consortium_resources/documents/Career. Advisory-Handbook-2016 -for-website. pdf ) • Work. Safe Work Smart Online Safety Curriculum: http: //www. health. state. mn. us/divs/hpcd/cdee/occhealth/wsws. html • Career Technical Student Organizations (Leadership) • Unpaid? Fact Sheet #71 (https: //www. dol. gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs 71. htm ) • DLI’s Exemption Permit (for 14 -15 year olds) www. dli. mn. gov/ls/Pdf/child 2 b. pdf 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 35

Questions? April Schnell, Career Development Specialist April. Schnell@state. mn. us 651 -582 -8840 2/26/2021 Leading for educational excellence and equity, every day for every one.  | education. state. mn. us 37