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. 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 - mgardner@rcwib.orgJudy Mortrude – judy.mortrude@state.mn.usJenifer Vanek – jenvanek@moreliteracyKaren Wolters - kwolte1@isd77.k12.mn.us

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Questions?