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Provide or require common skill frameworks

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Provide or require common skill frameworks

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Legislation in place for a block of 30 credit hours to transfer to all publics.

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Provide utility infrastructure to create and issue achievement assertions on pathways

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Provide utility infrastructure to create and issue achievement assertions on pathways

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Legislation in place for 2 + 2 transfer pathways in 20 subject areas (competency-based).

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We need to start very early in the education to let students know that they have many options for pathways

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We need to start very early in the education to let students know that they have many options for pathways

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Also, HS Teachers are hesitant to "categorize" students into their "specific pathways

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https://bismarckstate.edu/uploads/248/0CyberFundamentalsFlyer.pdf

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We are using Transfer Evaluation System to support course credit transfer for students who transfer among high ed institutions. We also use Transferology

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Legislation on Next Level Programs of Study through our Governor's Workforce Cabinet - CTE Pathways

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Plan Your Transfer Transfer Your Courses Michigan Transfer Agreement Transfer Your Associate Degree High School Students Military Service Members Transferring from Outside Michigan Reverse Transfer

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Michigan - No legislation in place currently, but there are efforts taking place to continue moving forward on pathway initiatives

Colleges and universities in Michigan are working on transfer pathways with certain disciplines and adding more that are workforce focused.

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Kansas - transfer policies between community college & 4 year institutions

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Kansas - transfer policies between community college & 4 year institutions

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Bismarck State College Cybersecurity stackable credentials to an AS through a Bachelors

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Bismarck State College Cybersecurity stackable credentials to an AS through a Bachelors

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We are working on statewide "guided pathways" for academic transfer. More are being added to Transferology and to websites in support of transfer articulation

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IL - Changed the name from Co-Op Ed to Work-Based Learning (WBL), created WBL guide, training and support to regions for WBL implementation. 

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IL - Changed the name from Co-Op Ed to Work-Based Learning (WBL), created WBL guide, training and support to regions for WBL implementation. 

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We have program alignment for some career and tech education programs so all institutions have consistent programs.

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https://kansasregents.org/workforce_development/program-alignment

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What is Program Alignment?

One of the initiatives underway by the Post-Secondary Technical Education Authority (TEA) to enhance technical education in our state is the alignment of specific technical programs. This project is driven by the needs of business and industry in the state. Groups of business leaders are convened by the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Kansas Board of Regents with participation by program advisory committee members from our colleges to essentially "map" a preferred outcome for an occupational category.

The purposeful outcomes of the project include:
a) Allow business and industry to identify value-added exit points within programs,
b) Identify and support student acquisition of nationally recognized 3rd party industry credentials.
c) Identify common courses that can serve as a bridge for articulation opportunities.
d) Decrease the variability in program length.

RESOURCES

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What is Program Alignment? One of the initiatives underway by the Post-Secondary Technical Education Authority (TEA) to enhance technical education in our state is the alignment of specific technical programs. This project is driven by the needs of business and industry in the state.

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Required "college to career" advisement to enable secondary, to 2-year, to 4-year, to career pathway enablement and attainment 

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Required "college to career" advisement to enable secondary, to 2-year, to 4-year, to career pathway enablement and attainment 

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OH - statewide transfer pathways; credits that follow students. Not institution specific.

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OH - statewide transfer pathways; credits that follow students. Not institution specific.

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Plan Your Transfer Transfer Your Courses Michigan Transfer Agreement Transfer Your Associate Degree High School Students Military Service Members Transferring from Outside Michigan Reverse Transfer

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Here's an example from a CC in OH that uses work-based learning and does connect to a 4-year degree: https://www.lorainccc.edu/it/associate-applied-science-cyber-information-security/

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Here's an example from a CC in OH that uses work-based learning and does connect to a 4-year degree: https://www.lorainccc.edu/it/associate-applied-science-cyber-information-security/

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Cyber and Information Security - Lorain County Community College

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Associate of Applied Science The field of cyber security is still evolving right along with technology, generating jobs at a much faster pace than the national average. In fact, information security jobs are projected to grow by 40 percent […]

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OH - ITAG - industry recognized credential assurance guide.

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OH - ITAG - industry recognized credential assurance guide.

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Credit for IRCs.

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Michigan - Pathways for community college credits to transfer to 4 year institutions; driven by legislators

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https://military.kansasregents.org/

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WELCOME TO THE MILITARY ARTICULATION PORTAL

The Kansas Credit for Prior Learning Task Force works closely with the Kansas Collaborative on Military Credit and other groups to make recommendations for evaluating and awarding credit for military training. This free interactive search tool can be used by Veterans and Servicemembers to review credit for prior military learning offered by Kansas public postsecondary institutions.

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Military Articulation Portal - Kansas Board of Regents

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The Kansas Credit for Prior Learning Task Force works closely with the Kansas Collaborative on Military Credit and other groups to make recommendations for evaluating and awarding credit for military training. This free interactive search tool can be used by Veterans and Servicemembers to review credit for prior military learning offered by Kansas public postsecondary institutions.

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College and universities in Michigan collaborate individually on transfer guides and articulation agreements.

We do have a fairly universal 30 hour general education block (Michigan Transfer Agreement) that all public and many independent colleges and universities participate in.

Michigan also had a push for reverse transfer as well and most universities collaborate with the community colleges to share transcripts back to the community college for evaluation.

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We have a rather robust system of transfer agreements in place with the Wisconsin Technical College system; using the implementation of Transferology to dust off and revisit those agreements have been key as well. Less on the "career pathways" side, but we recently have been working on streamlining math/quantitative reasoning requirements within degree programs, and the transfer of those courses between institutions in our system.

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KS - working on consistent program alignment with meaningful exit points.

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KS - working on consistent program alignment with meaningful exit points.

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Dr. Rice is the lead on this pathways work.

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Michigan's Goal: 60 by 30

Our goal: Increase the number of working-age adults with a skill certificate or college degree from 49% today to 60% by 2030.

Sixty by 30 seeks to build a better Michigan in three ways:

Close the skills gap that poses the single greatest threat to the success of our businesses and our state’s prosperity. Jobs requiring skilled employees today, as well as jobs on the horizon, demand greater education and training than ever before. Increasingly, the best jobs require more than a high school diploma.

Increase opportunity and Michiganders greater access to the education and skills that create opportunities for better jobs and bigger paychecks.

Make Michigan more competitive for inclusive economic growth.

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Developing of pathways is dependent on the needs of the workforce; demands might vary in different parts of state. Makes policy more difficult.

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Developing of pathways is dependent on the needs of the workforce; demands might vary in different parts of state. Makes policy more difficult.

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Also need funding!

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https://www.mitransfer.org/mitransfer-pathways

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- Wisconsin Technical College System has a robust focus on Guided Career Pathways.
-short-term credentials (2 credits to 30 credit Technical Diplomas) embedded within associate degrees
- strong transfer agreements with 4 year partners
-dual enrollment with K-12
- Universal Transfer Agreements with public and private 4-years
- Legislative directive for 72 credits of universal transfer between 2 and 4 year public institutions
- Statewide credential attainment goals - https://www.60forward.org/
- Guided Career Pathways work through JFF Student Success Center Network

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60 Forward - Wisconsin Postsecondary Education

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60 Forward’s goal is moving Wisconsin to a postsecondary education attainment rate of 60% by 2027

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Fom our experience 2+2 pathway articulation agreements are often "on-paper" and many learners experience "credit leakage" - as well as institutions struggle to know when a learner chooses,  progresses, or stopouts before completion - there is a need to be able to monitor, support, and track pathway participants to know what works, what are the outcomes, etc.

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Fom our experience 2+2 pathway articulation agreements are often "on-paper" and many learners experience "credit leakage" - as well as institutions struggle to know when a learner chooses,  progresses, or stopouts before completion - there is a need to be able to monitor, support, and track pathway participants to know what works, what are the outcomes, etc.

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How are we reconciling our current structure with these new pathways? How doe we approach this process. Getting with the business community to get a frame work together that both can use.

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https://dpi.wi.gov/pathways-wisconsin/regional-pathways-project

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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A region is defined by the geographic boundaries of the local regional economic development organization (REDO). Regional career pathway collaborative groups consist of representation from employers, workforce and economic development organizations, higher education, districts, and CESAs.

A collaborative addresses many aspects of selecting, building, and evaluating high-skill, in-demand regional career pathways in high schools. Leveraging the collective resources of a region provides districts and students with greater access to career pathways.

In the process, a collaborative also acts as an advisory group to identify and overcome barriers that may prevent students from accessing a pathway (e.g., college curriculum that is not aligned with the career pathway).

To get more information, find the region nearest you and click below.

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A region is defined by the geographic boundaries of the local regional economic development organization (REDO). Regional career pathway collaborative groups consist of representation from employers, workforce and economic development organizations, higher education, districts, and CESAs. A collaborative addresses many aspects of selecting, building, and evaluating high-skill, in-demand regional career pathways in high schools.

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KS - some adult education centers and postsecondary are working with employers to develop pathways.

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KS - some adult education centers and postsecondary are working with employers to develop pathways.

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AOK - Accelerating Opportunity Kansas. Outside of that program, working with employers. Focused on skills. Grant from Walmart.

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WIOA can be considered a supportive policy.

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WIOA can be considered a supportive policy.

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Pathways with credit courses or CBE to be used. Guided pathways might not be enough. Seen early success in Indiana. Indiana Next Level Program is a good example.
https://nextleveljobs.org/

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Affected by COVID-19?

Rapid Recovery for a Better Future is Indiana's people-focused initiative providing resources and support for Hoosiers affected by the pandemic to secure education, training, as well as skills and career coaching, and increasing access to quality jobs. The Rapid Recovery initiative also helps Hoosiers with finding a job, securing emergency aid, childcare, food assistance and more. Take the next step toward a brighter future here.

With support from the federal CARES Act, Next Level Jobs has temporarily expanded to include certain high-demand training programs, specified as a *Rapid Recovery Program Enhancement*. NOTE: Majority of training providers have filled their spring and early summer courses. Complete the online survey to connect with a training provider for enrollment this summer.

Preparing Hoosiers
for Next Level Jobs

For Hoosiers, Next Level Jobs provides free state-wide training in high-paying, in-demand industries.

For Indiana employers, Next Level Jobs provides reimbursements up to $50,000 to train employees in these high-growth fields.

Free Job Training

Now take advantage of free state-wide training available to eligible Hoosiers through the Workforce Ready Grant.

TO QUALIFY, RECIPIENTS MUST:

Be an Indiana resident and a U.S. Citizen (or eligible non-citizen)

Have a high school diploma (or equivalent) but less than a college degree

Be eligible for state financial aid (for certain programs and providers)

Enroll in a qualifying program at an approved training provider

High-Growth,
High-Income Jobs

Take advantage of free training for Hoosiers in one of Indiana's high-demand job fields. Next Level Jobs provides Hoosiers tuition-free training through the Workforce Ready Grant. Explore free training programs.

Train Your Employees

Get money to train your employees through the Employer Training Grant program. Receive up to $50,000 in reimbursements to train your workforce in eligible, high-growth fields.

3 Steps to Get Started

Complete the short application

Set up a Training Program

Get Reimbursed with a Training Grant

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Rapid Recovery for a Better Future is Indiana's people-focused initiative providing resources and support for Hoosiers affected by the pandemic to secure education, training, as well as skills and career coaching, and increasing access to quality jobs. The Rapid Recovery initiative also helps Hoosiers with finding a job, securing emergency aid, childcare, food assistance and more.

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Aligning Learner Skills and Competencies with Jobs
DOWNLOAD THE WELLSPRING PHASE I REPORT
Wellspring Initiative

Wellspring is a multi-year initiative bringing together institutions and corporations to accelerate an education-to-work ecosystem based upon verifiable digital credentials capturing learning achievements and skills to empower individuals to find jobs and help transform the education system as it moves from valuing seat-time to skills. Wellspring is sponsored by IMS Global Learning Consortium and the 1EdTech Foundation with generous support from the Charles Koch Foundation and Walmart.

Providing Equitable and Effective Career Pathway Guidance

Digital records of learning remain isolated in proprietary silos, dramatically less valuable for the learner and worker. Opportunities to advance are being blocked for learners and earners who possess the skills needed for a job, or a better job, but lack the ability to digitally and effectively communicate their verifiable competencies. This problem is solvable through the widespread adoption of open, interoperable standards for learner records in academic and employer-based learning and talent management systems.

This new education-to-work ecosystem, based on interoperable learner records and credentials, will allow individuals to find jobs aligned to their expertise and skills and employers to identify the best talent aligned to essential job roles. Upon completion of all planned phases, project Wellspring will demonstrate:

Educational institutions documenting academic credentials that align with targeted job positions and follow open standards for data interoperability

Employers searching to find talent based upon candidates' verifiable digital credentials

Learners using their verifiable credentials as currency to apply and qualify for jobs in employers' applicant tracking systems

Creating Competencies and Skills Frameworks

Wellspring Phase I (2019-2020) successfully focused on educators documenting their Learning Outcomes framework and employers describing their job requirements as Competencies and Skill framework. These complementary frameworks were successfully mapped and linked digitally, using technology tools adhering to the IMS Competencies and Academic Standards Exchange® (CASE ®) standard, demonstrating that machine-readable linked data can connect employer talent needs with educational program offerings and ultimately do so through a learner's credentials. Download the Wellspring Phase I Report to learn more.

Wellspring Phase II (2020-2021) will focus on the following primary goals:

Develop additional competency frameworks that identify and align the competencies produced by educational programs and required for job roles.

Conduct primary research on employers' use of digital credentials in the talent management process.

Develop software prototypes that demonstrate how skills-aligned digital credentials are created, shared, and consumed to identify talent based on skills and learning achievements.

"Digital credentialing is evolving rapidly. To fulfill its promise, greater cooperation and better communication between educators and employers are needed. The competency frameworks and research at the core of the Wellspring project can help to create a stronger skills ecosystem."

- Sean Gallagher, Ed.D., Executive Director of the Center for the Future of Higher Education & Talent Strategy, and Executive Professor of Educational Policy at Northeastern University

Participating Organizations in Wellspring Phase II (2020-21)

The following organizations have been selected to participate in Wellspring Phase II:

These organizations will be working in education-industry cohorts to collaboratively develop competency frameworks that align educational program outcomes with competencies related to specific job roles. The resulting competency frameworks will be published using the IMS CASE Network.

Get Involved

Wellspring II is currently underway but IMS is seeking leading institutions and corporations that have achieved success in innovative partnerships to create more equitable and effective learning and career paths to participate in future phases. IMS and its project partners seek to design and demonstrate the scaling of these successful approaches based on free and open standards to achieve a better experience for learners and the potential to automate the matching of credentials with education and job opportunities across a wider digital ecosystem.

For further information, contact Mark Leuba, IMS Vice President of Product Management, at mleuba@imsglobal.org.

Wellspring Partners

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DOWNLOAD THE WELLSPRING PHASE I REPORT Wellspring is a multi-year initiative bringing together institutions and corporations to accelerate an education-to-work ecosystem based upon verifiable digital credentials capturing learning achievements and skills to empower individuals to find jobs and help transform the education system as it moves from valuing seat-time to skills.

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 IMS Global led the Wellspring Initiative

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 IMS Global led the Wellspring Initiative

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, bringing  8 education institutions and their employer partners together to create collaborative frameworks https://www.imsglobal.org/about/wellspring  we will be unveiling the results at the 2022 Digital Credentials Summit Feb 28- March 2   https://web.cvent.com/event/00915a67-4e78-492d-bc08-625f3534ea13/summary