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Classroom Activities to Support WIOA* andAddress Workforce Preparation2015 TALAE ConferenceHouston, TXPresenter:Donna PriceSan Diego Community College District - Continuing Education*WIOA: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

ObjectivesBy the end of this session, participants will be able to: Provide basic information on WIOA (Workforce Innovationand how it relates to programs andinstruction in Adult Education Describe career pathways and several IET (IntegratedEducation and Training) programs Identify activities for applying workforce readinessskills in classesand Opportunity Act)

Agenda WIOA BasicsProgram: Career Pathways & IET ModelsInstruction: Applied Work Readiness SkillsReflection and Commitment

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity ActOverview President Obama signed the WorkforceInnovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) intolaw on July 22, 2014. WIOA was a bipartisan effort WIOA revised and reauthorized the WorkforceInvestment Act of 1998 (WIA), thus amendingthe Adult Education and Family Literacy Act WIAO is authorized until 2020From WIOA Webinar: An Overview of Adult Education and Literacy, August 28,2014, U.S. Department of Education

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity ActEmployment & TrainingNew emphasis on training—bestpractices of the past 10 years includingintegrated or contextualized ABE, ESL ,and occupational training; expansion ofcareer pathwayshttp://www.calworkforce.org/WIA WIOA Comparison.pdf

WIOA: Program Level 1Promote transitions from adulteducation to postsecondary educationand training through career pathways

WIOA: Program 2Focuses program design and goals onintegrated education and trainingactivities and coordination with localworkforce system

WIOA: Program 3 Aims to provide adult education andliteracy activities concurrently andcontextually with workforcepreparation activities and workforcetraining Targets training in occupations orclusters that assist adults in theireducational and career advancement

Program Level Career Pathways IET ModelsI-BESTClusterConcurrent

Johan E. Uvin; Acting Assistant Secretary of OCTAE(Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education)“Make a commitment to make careerpathways available (career pathways ismentioned 22 times in WIOA).”From Plenary at National College TransitionNetwork (NCTN) Conference, Rhode Island 2014

What are Career Pathways?

WIOA Definition of Career Pathways (modified)The term “career pathway” in WIOA means a combinationof rigorous and high-quality education, training, and otherservices that: includes education offered concurrently with and in thesame context as workforce preparation activities andtraining for a specific occupation or occupational cluster organizes education, training, and other services to meetthe particular needs of an individual in a manner thataccelerates the educational and career advancement of theGreg Newton 20Newton%20WIOA%20analysis.pdf

WIOA Definition of Career Pathways (cont.) aligns with the skill needs of industriesin the economy of the state or regionaleconomy involved includes counseling to support anindividual in achieving the individual’seducation and career goalsGreg Newton 0WIOA%20analysis.pdf

Continuing Education Allied HealthHHANurse AssistantRehabilitativeCommunity College Credit OptionsCNA ianPhysical TherapyAssistantHealth CareCareers(HCC)Personal CareAssistant (PCA)Medical AssistantVESL for PCANurseAssistantAcute Care

TransitionsVESL PersonalCare AssistantCNACNA skilled nursing facility

San Diego ContinuingEducation

www.cambridge.org/careerpathways

CAREER INTEREST INVENTORYwww.cambridge.org/ventures

Career Educational Pathways examplewww.cambridge.org/ventures

Program Level Career Pathways IET Models (two examples—thereare more)1) Cluster VESL/VABE2) I-BEST

What is Integrated Education & Training?IET is .a model that combines occupationalskills training with adult education servicesto increase the educational and careeradvancement of participants.--U.S. Department of Education Office of Vocational andAdult Education

IET Benefits Contextualized CurriculumReal-world application of both vocational andacademic material Shorter Pathway to employment(or shorter Pathway to higher education)

Cluster VESL/VABEClasses

Cluster VESL/VABE Classes Greater variety of student goals in a single class All students aretogether for generalworkplace instruction Use general ABE/ESLmethods Students workindependently or ingroups for careerspecific instruction. Use software,modules, textbooks,etc.CASAS National SummerInstitute 2013

Vocational Areas Certified Nurse Assistant Office Assistant Child Care, home business Retail Food Service Automotive Technician Welding: Safety Test Prep

Benefits Students have access to the language they want tolearn Students get exposure to educational opportunitiesbeyond ESL Students develop self-confidence Students are better prepared to succeed in job trainingand/or the workplace.

IET MODEL #2The I-BEST Model(Integrated Basic Education andSkills Training)

I-BEST: Theory and Goals I-BEST theory pairs two instructors in thesame classroom at the same time. Introduces basic academic skills tostudents in context to the vocationalpathway the student has chosen. Provides opportunities for the students toaccess and improve their soft skillsCASAS National Summer Institute 201327

IET library/iet.asp I-BEST Model Interviews Alternating Teachers Interviews VESL Specific Interviews VESL Cluster Interviews Interviews with Admin, Teachers, Coordinators, andSupport Staff.CASAS National Summer Institute 201328

Reflection So Far So far we have talked about careerpathways and IET models. With apartner, discuss:1. What have you learned so far?2. What can you do in your program toimplement anything you havelearned so far?CASAS National Summer Institute 201329

WIOA:InstructionAssist adults to become literate andobtain the knowledge and skillsnecessary for employment andeconomic self-sufficiency

Think, Pair, ShareWhat are some work readiness skills?What are some things that workershave to do on every job?Example: Follow directionsWork with two or three people. Pick a reporter.Think of as many as you can in 2 minutes. Reporterwrites & reports back.

Soft SkillsSoft Skills: Interpersonal and Communication Skills Listen well/understand instructions Manage time Monitor performance Read and comprehend work documents Interact with others Teach job duties to others Work in a team Solve problems Take initiative and responsibility Lead/plan/delegateSources: SCANS report; 21st Century Skills

Soft Skills and Hard SkillsIt’s rarely a shortfall in technical expertise thatwill limit your chances to land a good job orto move up in the workplace. It is rather ashortcoming in social, communication, andself-management behaviors. You can have all thetechnical expertise in the world, but if you can’tsell your ideas, get along with others, or turnyour work in on time, you’ll be going nowherefast.Peggy KlausThe Hard Truth about Soft Skills

SCANS - Secretary of Labor’s Commission onAchieving Necessary SkillsCompetencies Resources Interpersonal skills Information Systems TechnologyFoundational Skills Basic skillsThinking skillsPersonal qualities

Integrating Workforce Readiness Skills

Soft SkillsSoft Skills: Interpersonal and Communication Skills Listen well/understand instructions Manage time Monitor performance Read and comprehend work documents Interact with others Teach job duties to others Work in a team Solve problems Take initiative and responsibility Lead/plan/delegateSources: SCANS report; 21st Century Skills

Transferable Work Skills: Classroom JobsMaterials Managers, Trainer, andCell Phone Monitor1. What do you think they do?2. What do you think they need to say?3. Why do we have them do it?pages 2-4 inhandout

Classroom Roles and Duties Materials Managers- They pass out handouts and to theirclassmates. They say: Here you are. Did everyone get a handout?Who needs one? Trainer- They are in charge of students who come late, or newstudents. They say, Hello, my name is We are on p. . Cell Phone Monitor- This person reminds the class that ringing ofcell phones is disruptive to everyone. They say: Please turn your cellphone to vibrate, or turn off your cell phone.

WIOA: Workforce Preparation ActivitiesActivities programs, or servicesdesigned to help an individual acquire acombination of basic academic, criticalthinking, digital literacy, and selfmanagement skills

Examples of Critical Thinking Skills ing & evaluatingSummarizingDecision makingParrish/Johnson

Problem Solving and Critical ThinkingWhat can we do in our classes to promote problemsolving and critical thinking? Organize materials Interpret charts Problem solving template

Critical Thinking: Organizing Materials

p. 5 in handout

Critical thinking: Interpreting (anauthentic work document)

Making a Progress GraphWeekly Spelling/Grammar/Vocabulary Testsp. 6 in handout

Critical thinking:Interpreting Information from a chart (from an authentic workdocument: Hotel maintenance worker’s weekly job duties)MTWThFSaSDUTIESHelp housekeepers move cartsup & down stairsXXXClean the entire pool areaXClean the entire front lobby area& drivewayXXXDo a walk-thru of entire buildingand groups (am & pm)XXXClean all parking lotsXClean entire lower levelXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXNotes

Pair DiscussionHow could you use a ProgressGraph or a Classroom ChartingActivity with your students toteach transferable workplacereadiness skills?

Problem-Solving: Discuss real problems

Ventures 4

Problem Solving: Template What is the problem? What can he/she do? What will happen? What will he/she do?p. 7 in handout

Problem-Solving: Useful Phrases I think he/she should do because . The problem is , so I think that . What will happen if she does ? If she/he does , then .Adapted from Ronna Magy

WIOA: InstructionAssist immigrants and English languagelearners:Improve reading, writing, math,speaking and comprehending theEnglish language

Oral CommunicationWhat can we do in our classes topromote oral communication?

Oral Communication:Clarification Strategies Use everyday classroom situations. Practice often. Make it a habit. Repeat back/paraphrase/summarize.“Students, turn to page 14. What did I just say?”“ Go to the cabinet and get the highlighters and handthem out to your classmates. What are you supposedto do?”

Quote from vocational training instructors to ESL instructors:Electronics Assembly:“Teach clarification skills.Teach them to ask questions ifthey don’t understand.”

p. 9 inhandout

Courtesy: Simple Phrases for Leaving It was nice talking to you.Thanks for your time.Thanks for your help.See you later.Refer to p. 8 in handout for morefunctional phrases

WIOA: Workforce Preparation ActivitiesIncludes competencies in utilizingresources and using information, andacquiring other skills necessary forsuccessful transition into postsecondary education, training oremployment

Quote from vocational training instructor to ESLinstructors:Welding: “Ricardo is a greatwelder, but he’s got a badattitude. Teach him not to begrouchy. Teach reading andmath—we’ll take care ofwelding. Teach how to act at aninterview.”

What Employers are Looking For Cindy Radamaker, Loews Coronado Bay Resort Answer the telephone Friendly and positive outlook Smile and make eye contact Listen & directly answer questions

Job AdHELP WANTED ADVERTISEMENT1. RESTAURANTFront Desk/Host. Our front desk/host position ensures guests'initial impressions with Dave & Busters are positive andwelcoming. Acts as ambassador to the building, greetingguests with a positive attitude and enthusiasm whilecoordinating game rentals, merchandise sales and telephones.Smiles and greets guest upon entering. Apply online.

Pair Reflection How could you adapt these strategies tofit your class? What jobs can you see your studentsdoing?

WIOA:InstructionAssist immigrants and English languagelearners:Acquire understanding of Americangovernment, individual freedom, andresponsibilities of citizenship