Collaborating on Career Pathways: What Brings Partners to the Table? What Keeps Them There?
Author: Laurie Kierstead-Joseph
Subject Area: IET, WIOA
Program Level: Conference 2018 Materials
Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
Language: English
License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

Abstract:

Adult learners are getting a jump start on their careers through Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs that integrate adult basic education and postsecondary training for in-demand occupations like behavioral health specialist, CNC machinist, and medical assistant. This session will provide an opportunity to hear from a panel of leaders who have collaborated on the implementation of IET programs. The panel will include representation from adult basic education (WIOA Title II), Arizona@Work (WIOA Title I), and career and technical education. Panelists will share their perspectives on what is valuable and what is challenging when partnering to implement career pathways programming such as IETs. Participants will learn strategies for identifying strong career pathways, developing shared goals, clarifying roles, and ongoing program development and evaluation.