CTE PLAN 2015-2017

9/26/2015 Alignment. Collaboration. Accountability. Innovation.

The School of Career & Technical Education (SOCTE) strategic plan

for 2015-17 encompasses the mission, core values, and vision to

provide students with high skill, high demand, and high wage

occupations in current and emerging industry sectors.

LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE

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LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE / SOCTE

Dr. Linda Rose, President

Dr. Lawrence Bradford, Vice President, Academic Affairs

Rick Hodge, Dean, CTE / Workforce Development

Erica Mayorga, SFP Director

Cynthia Lopez, SFP Specialist

Linda Beacham-Jones, SFP Technician

Rodnette Berger, Senior Secretary

Karen Cifuentes, SFP Assistant

Sinchell Nelson, SFP Assistant

Joyce Ashley, Career/Transfer Pathways & Jobs Center

Claudia Ramirez, Counselor (CTE)

Lisa Ford, Counselor (Transfer)

Lisa Lewenberg, Workforce Development, Data Collection

Katrin R. Wilson, Articulation Counselor

LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE www.lasc.edu 1600 West Imperial Hwy. Los Angeles, CA 90047-4899

(323) 241-5225

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CTE PLAN 2015-2017 A L I G N M E N T . C O L L A B O R A T I O N . A C C O U N T A B I L I T Y . I N N O V A T I O N .

CTE PLAN I MISSION

The mission of the School of Career & Technical Education at Los Angeles Southwest College is to engage

students in academic and technical preparation for them to meet the challenges of a global workforce. We

provide short-term CTE courses and programs in a variety of industry-focused areas that lead to certificates,

credentials, and licenses necessary for the workplace.

CTE PLAN I VISION

The vision of Career & Technical Education is:

Career Pathways and Articulation for CTE Students. Align K–12 with CTE in order to increase the

number and quality of career pathways, CTE courses, and student enrollment in CTE.

Career Planning and Development. Strengthen career awareness, exploration, and guidance; develop

individual college and career plans; and connect with industries and businesses to offer internships,

work-based learning opportunities, job shadowing, and job placement.

Programs for Underserved Students. Improve literacy, access, resources and outreach to underserved

students, including wraparound services, such as work support, job training and placement, career

goals, and employability/job readiness.

Business and Industry Engagement in CTE. Expand opportunities in work experience, education and

training experiences; create linkages with business and industry for the purpose of economic

development and curricular applications that prepare individuals for the workplace and prepare

graduates to successfully compete in the global community.

CTE Faculty Recruitment and Professional Development. Provide CTE faculty/classroom enhancement;

develop innovative teaching strategies for CTE faculty and offer CTE professional development

experiences.

Capacity Building, Grant Acquisition, and Student Transition. Provide strategic leadership in CTE

through promotion of CTE students’ transition from secondary to postsecondary education; successfully

completion of career pathway programs.

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CTE PLAN I CORE VALUES

The core values that inform our strategies and determine our actions to accomplish our mission are:

Alignment. Effective alignment between high-quality CTE programs and labor market needs to equip

students with 21st-century skills and prepare them for in-demand occupations in high-growth industry

sectors.

Collaboration. Strong collaborations among secondary and postsecondary institutions, employers, and

industry partners to improve the quality of CTE programs.

Accountability. Meaningful accountability for improving academic outcomes and building technical

and employability skills in CTE programs with targeted recruiting, curriculum and program

development with technology that supports it, and wraparound student support services.

Innovation. Collaborative innovative programs that attract, prepare, and educate students for new

pathways in the global economy.

CTE OVERVIEW ’14-‘15 I SCHOOL OF CTE

The School of Career & Technical Education consists of departments/divisions that represent preparation for

credentials, certifications, licenses, and associate degrees:

CTE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS (5):

1. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT, COMPUTER SCIENCE & RELATED TECHNOLOGIES The department provides outstanding undergraduate education that combines a strong foundation in traditional business disciplines and experiential opportunities in entrepreneurship/small business development and global trade & logistics, as well as technology enhancements with cybersecurity and homeland security education.

BUSINESS DISCIPLINES •Accounting (Bookkeeping) •Business (Administration / Banking) •Computer Application and Office Technology (CAOT) •Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) •Economics •Electronics •Engineering •Entrepreneurship / Small Business •Finance •Global Trade & Logistics •Law/Paralegal •Management •Marketing •Real Estate •Supervision

2. CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT / CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LAB

The Child Development program prepares individuals for various levels of employment in child development centers, nursery schools, recreation centers, public school settings, Head Start programs, family and in-home daycare and other areas where caring for young children is the principle function.

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The program integrates theoretical and empirical concepts of development with field and laboratory experiences.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS •Child Development Model •Child Development Program •Center Enrollment Application •Teacher Training Program (TTP)

3. NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The Registered Nursing Program at Los Angeles Southwest College provides a basic curriculum in Nursing Education that satisfies requirements for the Associate Degree in Science with a major in Nursing. Successful completion of the two-year program prepares the graduate to function as an entry-level nurse, and take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.

NURSING DISCIPLINES •ADN (Registered Nursing) Program •Advanced Placement (LVN-ADN) Program •Allied Health

4. NON-CREDIT PROGRAMS / Bridges to Success/Puentes al Exito

LASC Non-Credit Program and Bridges to Success assists students in bridging from ESL to college-level degree applicable courses, transitioning from non-credit to credit classes and higher education, and becoming a more active member of work and community. The program also supports student registration and enrollment assistance (credit and non-credit). LASC Non-Credit Program is the 17th largest non-credit program within the 112 community colleges.

NON-CREDIT PROGRAMS •Noncredit ESL •Citizenship •Basic Skills Math •Basic Skills English •Spanish GED •Basic Computer Literacy

5. CTE ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS in BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPT.

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR RECOVERY SPECIALIST FINGERPRINTING PROGRAMS TEACHER ASSISTANT PROGRAM

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR Program is designed to provide academic preparation and field experience for individuals employed or preparing for employment in public and private agencies that serve clients with alcohol and drug problems. Students will learn to discuss, describe, and demonstrate the intake/initial interviewing process in a clinical setting, and the treatment planning process in a clinical setting.

RECOVERY SPECIALIST Program prepares students to work in chemical dependency counseling facilities to assist in the counseling process during the recovery stage. Students will be able to discuss and describe the substance abuse recovery process and the intake/initial interviewing process in a clinical setting.

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FINGERPRINTING Program compares and contrasts the differences in various fingerprint characteristics, analyzes and describes different fingerprint patterns and how they affect fingerprint classification according to their patterns.

TEACHER ASSISTANT PROGRAM provides the knowledge and skills for placement in Para-educator/Teacher Assistant positions, and ultimately a career as a certificated teacher. Coursework and fieldwork prepare students for entry-level employment.

CTE STUDENT SUPPORT DEPARTMENTS (3)

1. CAREER/TRANSFER PATHWAYS & JOBS CENTER The Career Center collaborates with Student Services and the entire campus, introducing students to possible employment with new and existing partnerships. The Center provides workshops to students entering and re-entering the workforce. Students First is the theme and primary goal of the Center.

SAMPLE OF SERVICES •Career & Job Search Advising •Skill & Interest Assessment •Interview Preparation •Resume & Cover Letter Review •Mock Interviews •Pathway Planning •Transfer Advisement

2. FOSTER & KINSHIP CARE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The Foster & Kinship Care program provides preparation for foster, adoptive and kinship care providers. It helps prospective and caring families with the protection and nurturance of children in their care. This program ensures educational stability for children and youth in foster care, with seamless educational transitions for children and youth when education changes occur. High quality educational experiences, expectations and aspirations for young people in foster care are our valued services.

FKCE PROGRAMS •PS-MAPP •Youth Development Series •Cougar Guardians Scholars Program •Kids College Computer Camp (KCCC)

3. CONTRACT EDUCATION/CORPORATE TRAINING INSTITUTE (CTI)

Careers Transfer Pathways

Career/Transfer Pathways & Jobs Center

Jobs

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Contract Education at LASC is one of the 59 colleges in the state that operates as a function of Economic and Workforce Development through the Chancellor’s Office that actively engages in contractual training activities with business.

CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS •Contracts with Private Industry •Contracts with Public Entities •Contracts Supported by Public Training Funds CONTRACT ED CURRICULUM Credit / Non-Credit / Not-for-Credit (fee-based) •Training Modules – training materials for business and corporations •Trainer’s Bureau – portal for business partners, trainers, students, and faculty •Center for Entrepreneur Opportunities (CEO) – tools and resources for aspiring business owners •Industry Sectors – reports and interviews •Industry Sector Video Library – education video collection of industries and educational offerings

CALIFORNIA CORPORATE COLLEGE - Statewide Corporate and Business Training LASC is a member college of California Corporate College – A Division of The California Community

College System (http://www.cacorpcollege.com/). The organization acts as a single point-of-contact

to coordinate and manage training solutions by providing subject matter experts who can deliver

custom programs across myriad industry sectors and levels of training. The division subcontracts with

member colleges to provide training and share revenues generated in their local area.

CTE OVERVIEW ’14-‘15 I INDUSTRY SECTORS

Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) Division of the California Community Colleges (http://www.cccewd.net/) and its Doing What Matters for Jobs and the Economy framework has identified industry sectors priorities that are key to California’s economic growth. CTE partners with California business and industry and work together to find solutions to regional workforce issues pertaining to California’s high growth sectors. Workforce services are coordinated by Deputy Sector Navigators who align community college and other workforce development resources with the regional needs of industry sectors that result in highly specialized industry training, technical consulting and business development. STATEWIDE SECTOR PRIORITIES

1. Advanced Manufacturing 2. Advanced Transportation & Renewables 3. Agriculture, Water & Environmental Technologies 4. Energy (Efficiency) & Utilities 5. Global Trade & Logistics 6. Health 7. Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)/Digital Media 8. Life Sciences/Biotech 9. Retail/Hospitality/Tourism 10. Small Business & Entrepreneurship

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LASC CTE SECTOR PRIORITY FOCUS

CTE manages CTE student transition from secondary to postsecondary education through developed

new curriculum in emerging and high job growth industry sectors with the aim of successful completion

of career pathway programs, leading to workplace and employment opportunities.

CTE at LASC is focused on the following 6 of the 10 sector priorities, with grant acquisition and

support:

1. Energy (Efficiency) & Utilities a. Prop 39 Grant b. DSN Energy (Efficiency) & Utilities Grant c. H1B Federal Grant (Engineering)

2. Global Trade & Logistics a. CTE Enhanced Funding Grant b. Perkins IV & CTE Transitions

3. Health a. HC3 Federal Grant (Healthcare) b. CTE Enhanced Funding Grant

4. Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)/Digital Media a. California Pathways Trust Grant (Round 1 & 2) b. CTE Enhanced Funding Grant

5. Retail/Hospitality/Tourism 'Learn and Earn' a. DSN Hospitality Grant (pending)

6. Small Business & Entrepreneurship a. DSN Small Business & Entrepreneurship Grant b. Perkins IV & CTE Transitions c. CTE Enhanced Funding Grant

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CTE OVERVIEW ’14-‘15 I GRANT ACQUISITION

Through various grant awards managed in 2014-15, totaling $8,059,398, CTE / Workforce Development is able to support instruction, conduct professional development, develop curriculum, recruit students for emerging and industry pathways, provide work-based learning experiences, and coordinate job and career opportunities for community college students/graduates to advance California’s economic growth and global competitiveness. GRANTS RECEIVED AND MANAGED 2014-15 FUNDING SOURCE BEGINNING –

ENDING PERIOD

TOTAL BUDGET YR/EXPENDED

PATHWAYS TRUST GRANT Round 1 ICT-Information Communication Technology

2014–15 fiscal year - 2017–18 fiscal year

$1,000,000

2015/ $80,000

PATHWAYS TRUST GRANT Round 2 ICT, GTL, Business & Entrepreneurship

2014–15 fiscal year - 2018–19 fiscal year

$1,000,000

2015/ $0

PERKINS IV & CTE TRANSITIONS 85% Curriculum Dev

Annual $314,325 2015 /$314,325

CTE ENHANCED 60% GTL, HEALTH, ICT SMALL BUSINESS

DEC, 2014 – MAR,

2016

$102,568 2015/$92,000

CTE ENHANCED 40% GTL Entrepreneurship

MAY, 2015 –

AUG, 2016

$68,807 2015/$0

H1B READY TO WORK LEEF-LA Engineering

APR, 2012 -

APR, 2016

$5,000,000 2015/$3,651,507

TAACCT-LAH3C Healthcare

OCT, 2013- FALL, 2017

$471,198 2015/$233,109

PROP 39 Energy

ENDS JUN 30, 2015 $9,500.00 2015/$0

SB1070 HS Alignment, Articulation, Dual Enrollment

JAN, 2014

DEC, 2016

LASC SHARE -$33,000 2015/$0

Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunities Sector Navigator Funded

Feb, 2015 – June,

2016

$35,000 2015/$1500

ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & ENERGY SUMMER CAMP Sector Navigator Funded

May, 2015 – June

30, 2015

$25,000 2015/$0

NURSING ENROLLMENT GROWTH

June to June

(renewable)

221,00 28,500

BUDGET ON LINE PROJECT WORKPLAN INVOICING

TOTAL $8,059,398

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GRANT PARAMETERS

Budgets for the use of CTE grant funds are reviewed and scored as part of the application process. There are

designated allowable expenses with each grant that are defined and that determine grant execution. There

are also non-allowable, excessive, or inappropriate expenditures disallowed by the grant. Generally, all

expenditures must contribute to student success in the career pathway program(s).

Allowable expenditures may include, but are not limited to:

Service contracts between members of a consortium or external service providers and technical assistants

Costs to extend or create a new links to employers and educational institutions with a primary purpose of

making available work opportunities for students, align supply and demand for work-based learning, and

communicate the purpose and goal of the career pathway initiative within the region

Fund career specialists to convene, connect, measure, or broker efforts to establish or enhance locally

defined career pathway programs, and to support the provision of workplace learning opportunities for

all participating students

Purchase evidence-based and/or standards-based curriculum or instructional materials that focus on a

career pathway

Development of curriculum or instructional materials that emphasize rigorous content within a career

pathway

Professional development to enhance teaching and learning, including collaborative secondary and

postsecondary development of aligned curriculum and instruction

Purchase of equipment needed to upgrade existing programs or new equipment to start a career pathway

program

Training and planning meetings between consortium personnel, including counselors, teachers, parents,

college faculty, and business leaders, to support program sustainability and build awareness in the region

on the benefits for having such programs

Postsecondary curriculum development that facilitates alignment and articulation with secondary programs

leading to college degrees and/or other industry- recognized credentials that meet the needs of

employers.

Non-allowable Activities and Costs generally include:

Supplanting existing funding, efforts, or programs, including costs otherwise necessary to operate a

school or program without this grant

Acquiring equipment for administrative or personal use

Purchasing furniture (e.g., bookcases, chairs, desks, file cabinets, tables) unless it is an integral part of

an equipment workstation or to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities\

Purchasing food services/refreshments/banquets/meals (Food costs may be acceptable when the

purpose of the expenditure is to invest in strengthening programs necessary to get industry involvement

and activities that "develop, enhance, retool, and expand quality career technical education

offerings."

Purchase or lease facilities

Remodel facilities not directly related to accessibility to career pathway instruction or services

Purchase promotional favors, such as bumper stickers, pencils, pens, or T-shirts

Purchase subscriptions to journals, magazines, or other periodicals

Travel outside of the United States

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Provide activities or services for students not enrolled in a career pathway program other than

recruitment.

CTE OVERVIEW ’14-‘15 I CTE & DEPT. GOALS

CTE and CTE Department goals were establish in February, 2014 with the inception of the CTE Council representing chairs and directors of all reporting CTE departments.

2014-15 GOALS – CTE/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT GOALS ACHIEVEMENT

CTE Rick Hodge Dean, CTE/Workforce Development

Double Grant Acquisitions and Allocated funding for CTE development and Student Support Create 10 New Industry Sector Faculty-Driven CTE Certificate Programs Develop 4 Industry Sector Pathway Programs Establish K12 Outreach with 3 Partner High Schools + 1 Middle School Career Center Reorganization toward Pathways, Transfer, Jobs New Program Development Agreement for Contract Education 1. Contracts with Private Industry 2. Contracts with Public Entities 3. Contracts Supported by Public Training Funds New Committees & Strategic Plans -Budget Review -CTE Program Review -Department Goals -Curriculum Review New CTE Website Development & new Marketing materials

100% 100%

100%

100% 100%

100% 100%

100%

Contract Ed Erica Mayorga Director of Specially Funded Programs

Develop Not for credit programs under the Allied Health sector.

Specifically, the CNA program and Medical Billing

Continue to work on developing not for credit programs with short term

certificates of achievement or industry recognized certificates for ITRAIN

100%

100%

Workforce Development & CTE Linda Beacham-Jones SFP Program – Technician

Gather Information on Department Offerings to Provide Info to CTE

Students

Stay Current on All Tasks Related to Perkins IV Funds

100%

100%

Business James E. Hicks Chair Business, Computer Science & Related Technologies

Acquire 3 New Tenure Track Instructors

Obtain Resources To Support Student Tutors

0%

50%

Nursing Dr. Catherine Azubuike Department Chair/ Program Director

Acquire 2 FTF (Fundamental/Advanced) Pending

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Increase Enrollment from 20-25 to 30-35 per cohort 0%

Child Development La Shawn Brinson Associate Professor/Department Chair

Replace Two Tenured Faculty Positions (Retired)

Hire assistants and tutors

100%

100%

Child Development Kathi Cliff, Professor (Monica Moreno, Current) Director, Child Development Center

Replace Two Tenured Faculty Positions (Retired)

Provide Information To Increase Retention (e.g., career pathways,

employment and training opportunities, parenting classes, health care)

0%

80%

Career Pathways/Transfer & Jobs Center Joyce M. Ashley Director

Enhance Current Website

Get Training on SLOs

100%

100%

Community Services Joni Collins, MA Manager Community Services Director, Foster & Kinship Care Education, FYSI Liasion

Redesign Pre/Post Tests for Foster Parent/Adoptive Parent

Increase Business Development Courses by adding 5

100%

25%

Non-Credit Marian Ruane English Literacy and Civics Coordinator

Submit New Curriculum to Committee for ESL

New Curriculum for Blueprints to Workplace Success

80%

50%

Special Projects Laura Manyweather High School Coordinator (Acting) Adjunct Business Instructor

Streamline Contract Education Process for Outreach Programs

Generate $150,000 in next 6 months

0%

80%

CTE PLAN 2015-17 I INFORMING THE CTE OPERATION/PLAN

The LASC CTE Operation/Plan is a collaborative effort informed by various committees and groups that include the following The CTE Council was formed in 2014. Agenda items included CTE outreach, strategic planning, academic planning activities, new curriculum development, grant acquisitions, contractual obligations, and campus-wide contributions. Meetings: April 8, 2014 July 17, 2014 Oct 15, 2014 Nov. 14, 2014 The new CTE Advisory Board was restructured to:

Advise LASC on the general direction of CTE/Workforce Development

Strengthen CTE linkages between the college, feeder secondary institutions and regional employers in a manner that responds to and complies with recent Perkins IV legislation

Develop and improve partnerships with regional employers and community-based organizations, including municipalities, and other workforce and economic development practitioners

Meetings: May 30, 2014 Nov 21, 2014

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May 14, 2015 The CTE Deans (CTED) District Wide Committee meetings discussed industry partnerships, new CTE programs, grant RFAs and RFPs, and policy and statewide mandates, changes, revisions, and budgets. Meetings: September 11, 2014 October 9, 2014 October 22-24, 2014 November 13, 2014 December 11, 2014 January 8, 2015 February 12, 2015 March 12, 2015 March 25-27, 2015 April 9, 2015 May 14, 2015 June 11, 2015 The CTE Career Center Team meetings occur weekly with the Career Center Director, two CTE Counselors, Transfer Counselor, and Articulation Officer. Agendas focus on Center Redesign, fair plans, student referrals, new program development, center activities, marketing materials, WorkSource linkages, Student Service alignments, transfer goals, pathway planning, and job development and workforce readiness for students. Meetings: Weekly/ Mondays or Wednesdays The CTE Retreat meeting that occurred Sep. 18, 2015 reviewed this CTE Plan and provided feedback and input on establishing targets for the CTE Strategic Plan goals for 2015-17.

CTE PLAN 2015-17 I CTE STRATEGIC PLAN

The CTE Strategic Plan is guided by LASC’s strategic plan for 2014-2020 which aligns with LACCD plan and also the priorities with those of the California Community College System Strategic Plan. The 2014-2020 LASC Strategic Plan is centered around five goals: Goal 1. Access and Preparation for Success: Improve equitable access to a high-quality education that promotes student success. Goal 2. Success: Increase student success and academic excellence through student-centered instruction and support services. Goal 3. Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability: Enhance institutional effectiveness and accountability through data-driven decision making, as well as planning, evaluation, and improvement of college programs, professional development opportunities, and governance structures. Goal 4. Resources: Optimize human, physical, technological, and financial resources to ensure quality services for our students. Goal 5. Collaboration and Partnerships: Maximize collaboration within the college while cultivating and strengthening partnerships with industry, community, and other educational institutions.

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CTE PLAN 2015-17 I ACCESS

The School of CTE’s theme of “Students First” is an expression of the goal to make education accessible and equitable to as many student groups and populations as possible. A primary strategy for greater access has been CTE Outreach. During the 2014-15 year the following outreach activities were conducted:

2014-15 CTE OUTREACH - ACCESS

CTE Industry Sector Catalog

Published April, 2014

New catalog detailing industry sector alignment with LASC CTE

certificate programs

500 copies Distributed to all

outreach events

Middle School CTE Days May 21, 22, 2014 LASC CTE

Exposed middle school students from local schools to career and CTE

information

40 students

CTE Awareness Day High Schools May 23, 2014

Exposed High School students from 4 high schools (majority from

Middle College High School) to LASC and CTE career information

140 students

Career Job Fair Career Center May 28, 2014

Annual Career/job fair with numerous vendors, including employers,

small business, colleges, LA County Services

600 plus attendees and 39

employers/resource vendors

Summer Business Institute June/July, 2014

Recruited 11th, 12th, and 1st Year LASC College students for

education/training in entrepreneurship

20 students completed a four-

week intensive simulation

program

Career Center Workshops/Orientation 1st Quarter, (July-Sep) 2014

Conducted Workshop/Orientation for 80 freshmen students Conducted Career Center Overview Workshop for DSPS students Presented at Child Development Orientation 9/20.2014. Gave overview of Career Center Services

Over 200 students

Career Center Activities 2nd Quarter, (Oct-Dec) 2014

Total Clients/Students Served: 356 of which 276 were LASC Students. Provided the following services to clients/students: Résumé Writing/Review – 25 Job Search/Review Board Activities – 205 Veterans Visited Center for Job Search – 5 Eureka Assessment – 1 Students Gained Employment – 5 Students Served one-on-one by Director – 21 Other Services – 53

356 students

Career Center Activities 3rd Quarter, (Jan-Mar) 2015

Served a total of six-hundred and eighty one (681) persons. Of this total five-hundred-eighty-five (585) are LASC Students. Total Students attending Employer Recruitments – 29, Resume Writing/Review – 68, Student Review of Job Search/Review Board Activities – 280, Total Veterans Visits for Job Search – 4, Total Students who gained employment – 9 and other services – 119. Begin tracking ethnicity by adding “Ethnicity Tab” to Daily Tracking Sheet – Results: Asian – 2, African American – 547, Hispanic – 107, Native American – 1, Pacific Islander – 2, Caucasian/White – 2, and Other/Unknown – 20.

681 students

New Beginnings – Ribbon Cutting – Cox & SOCTE Buildings April 2, 2015

LASC celebration highlighting the new School of Career and Technical

Education building as well as the upgraded Cox Building; a number

of elected officials, community leaders and students attended

300 students and community

members

First Joint HBCU / HACU College Transfer Fair April 29, 2015

The first Joint LASC & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sponsored

Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) and Hispanic

Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) Transfer Fair.

100 students attended

Career Pathways – Inaugural Major Fair May 6, 2015

Inaugural Major Fair sponsored by Career/Transfer Pathways & Jobs

Center aimed to give new and undecided students the opportunity to

find out about the majors, degrees and certificates offered at LASC.

Students Attended: LASC: 247 Middle College: 5 Washington Prep: 16 Total: 268

Ready To Lead - Women & CTE hosted the “Ready to Lead” Women & Minority Entrepreneur 350 attendees (100 students)

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Minority Entrepreneur Statewide Leadership Conference May 15, 2015

Statewide Leadership Conference that provided females and

minorities the necessary tools they need to find personal and

professional success. The conference featured 5 workshop tracks with

19 workshop presenters, 25 exhibitors

Career Center Annual LASC Job Fair May 21, 2015

LASC Career/Transfer Pathways & Jobs Center had its annual Job

Fair in the Lakin Fitness & Wellness Center.

Job Fair employers: 58 Attendees: 332

Showcase of the Stars May 22, 2015

CTE hosted “Showcase of the Stars” had a career focus on the

hospitality and food services industries. Starbucks, Chipotle and

Buffalo Wild Wings provided food to students, conducted workshops

and shared summer job opportunities.

250 high school and college students (Middle College HS, Washington Prep HS, LASC Students, LA Harbor Students)

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS 4,195

2014-15 CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS/WORKSHOPS

Child Development Workforce Initiative Grant (CDWFI), Member Orientations Sep 8, 11, 13, 17, 24, 2014 October 8, 2014

Overview of resources and services provided through the LAUP – Child Development Workforce Initiative Grant to Child Development Students selected to participate.

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Fall 2014 Child Development Program Orientation September 20, 2014

All Child Development students are introduced to faculty, Child Development collaborations, University Representations and LASC Support Services. Guest presenters, including a motivational speaker, speak to students as a whole group and in small group workshops focusing on topics such as: Careers in ECE, Understanding your Education Plan, University Transfer and the Child Development Degree.

208

Children’s Institute Meeting September 25, 2014 February 24, 2015 February 25, 2015 February 28, 2015

Information session for Child Development students interested in internships at local Head Start Programs.

29

Resource Lab – Student visits Aug-Sept. 2014 December 2014 January 2015 February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 June 2015

Students receive support and assistance with developing Child Development curriculum and completing assignments in the Child Development Resource Lab. Peer support and instructor assistance is provided during lab hours.

27 67 14 30

132 140 184 22

Workshop: Financial Aid/Transfer October 9, 2014 November 12, 2014 February 23, 2015 March 25th, 2015

Provide Child Development students with an overview of the financial aid and University transfer process.

12 9 5 2

Special Education Workshop October 10th, 2014

Workshop designed to provide students with information on studying special education.

22

Workshop: Working with children with Special Needs October 11th, 2014

Workshop designed to provide students with information how to work with children with special needs and enhance course/curriculum content for students.

63

Workshop: Permit Information Party 1 October 13th, 2014

Provide students with information on how to determine eligibility and apply for the State Child Development Permit.

37

Workshop: Implementing Mathematical Instruction in a Preschool October 24th, 2014

Workshop designed to provide students with information on how to facilitate young children’s learning of math concepts and enhance course/curriculum content for students.

25

Workshop: Language and Workshop designed to provide students with information on how to

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Literacy for the School-Age Child October 25th, 2014

develop children’s language and literacy skills and enhance course/curriculum content for students.

46

Mobile Live Scan Service October 25th, 2014

Live Scan service provided to students on campus for California Child Development Permit Application process.

25

CPR/First Aid Training November 15th, 2014 April 15th, 2015

Provide students with 1st Aid and CPR training. Students receive training cards required for working with infants and children.

40 31

Brandman University Transfer Info Session December 1st, 2014

Information session for students interested in transfer information for Bradman University.

6

Mentor Contacts December 2014 January 2015 February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015

Child Development students receive mentoring and one-to-one support from a University graduate student.

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CDWFI Member Social January 24th, 2015

Child Development CDWFI students are welcomed back to the Spring semester at a social gathering designed to encourage networking and peer support prior to the semester beginning.

24

Counseling Contacts January 2015 February 2015 March 2015

Child Development students receive academic counseling from a Child Development specific counselor within the Child Development Department. Each student receive support with understanding their education plan, applying for a degree, certificates and state child development permits.

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Workshop: Expungement Information Session February 25th, 2015

Information provided for students who may have trouble clearing the LiveScan process for state Child Development permits and/or employment.

4

Workshop: ECE Workforce Registry March 20th, 2015

Students receive support with completing their workforce registry profile with the California ECE Workforce Registry. Students receive instruction on uploading transcripts, degrees, permits, certificates, etc.

23

ECE Career Panel & Dinner April 13, 2015

Students have the opportunity to meet and network with a panel of diverse experts in the field of ECE. The panel is designed for students to ask questions and receive feedback on how to prepare for different careers in the ECE field.

20

Early Childhood Mentors on the Move Conference April 15th, 2015

Students participate in a variety of curriculum related workshops presented by local ECE experts and teachers of the California Early Childhood Mentor Program.

105

CSUDH Child Development Program Info Session April 25th, 2015

Information session for students interested in transfer information for CSU Dominquez Hills.

9

College Tour of National University May 1st, 2015

Students are driven to the University for a tour and lunch. A special information session is designed for LASC CD students.

6

College Tour of Pacific Oaks College May 11, 2015

Students are driven to the University for a tour and lunch. A special information session is designed for LASC CD students.

4

Career Pathway Celebration (CD Graduates) May 15, 2015

A career pathway celebration designed to celebrate students receiving AA degrees in Child Development and Liberal Arts with a Child Development specialization. Student matriculation and employment information is documented via surveys. A guest motivational and LASC Alumni student speaker are invited to address the graduates. Students are served dinner by Child Development Program staff who have supporting them throughout their journey.

19 graduates

Additional guests

Workshop: Music and Movement in the Preschool Classroom

Child Development students engage in music and movement curriculum designed for preschool children. The workshop enhances the CD course curriculum.

32

CSUDH Social Network Event May 30, 2015

Networking event held at CSUDH for LASC CD students interested in transferring to CSUDH. LASC students met CSUDH students and alumni and were provided with tips for transferring.

5

End of the Year Picnic Celebration June 13, 2015

Students and their families are invited to celebrate the end of the year and engage with peers as well as Child Development faculty in a fun setting.

90 CD Dept. Students, CD faculty

and Guests

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS 1,900

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2014-15 NURSING PROGRAMS/WORKSHOPS

5th Annual National Nurse Week Event May 12, 2015

The LASC Nursing Department had its 5th Annual Nurse’s Week event in the Lakin Fitness & Wellness Center. National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6-12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. - Traditionally, National Nurses Week is devoted to highlighting the diverse ways in which registered nurses, who comprise the largest health care profession, are working to improve health care, and to celebrate the role nurses play in delivering the highest level of care to their patients. -The National Nurses Week 2015 theme, “Ethical Practice. Quality Care," recognizes the importance of ethics in nursing and acknowledges the commitment, compassion, and care nurses display in their practice and profession. - At LASC, Nursing faculty, staff and students celebrated with several events; including: Free blood pressure check, cholesterol and blood sugar checks, HIV & Hepatitis B screenings. -Students from each cohorts displayed posters regarding nutritional and health education, and much more -Senior students demonstrated different Simulation scenarios in the nursing skills lab -Tour of the nursing Department as part of College wide awareness for the nursing program here at LASC Campus -Guest speaker from DHS Presented information and a film that explores HIV Infections and prevention and the Nurses Roles. -Light refreshment was provided.

150 students attended

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS 150

2014-15 NON-CREDIT (BRIDGES TO SUCCESS) PROGRAMS/WORKSHOPS

Off-site Presentation at Moffet Middle School Jan 17, 2014

Provided information about BTS/LASC programs and services to

encourage off-site students to come and take classes on campus 25

Orientation for GED Students Jan 21, 2014

Updated Students on the changes to the GED test and provided

useful resources to prepare for the test. 73

Lennox Family Festival Jun 21, 2014 Provided information about BTS/LASC programs and services

43- new student applications

completed

Covered CA In-Class Presentations Oct 29, 2014

Provided educational resources to students regarding health

coverage 83 - Morning NC classes

Covered CA In-Class Presentations Jan 14, 2015

Provided educational resources to students regarding health

coverage 63- Morning NC classes

Covered CA In-Class Presentations Feb 10, 2015

Provided educational resources to students regarding health

coverage

164 - Morning & Evening NC

classes

Mexican Consulate - LACCD Education Information Event May 9, 2015 Provided information about BTS/LASC programs and services

45 students completed contact

information cards

New Student Orientation and Noncredit Assessment May 26, 2015

Provided new student orientation and Naturalization information to

students at 135th St School - a new Fall 2015 offsite. 38

New Student Orientation and Noncredit Assessment May 29, 2015

Provided new student orientation and noncredit ESL assessment to

student at Locke H.S. 19

Lennox Family Festival Jun 20, 2015 Provided information about BTS/LASC programs and services

31- new student applications

completed

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS 584

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CTE PLAN 2015-17 I SUCCESS

CTE Success is measured at the Chancellor’s Office Student Success Scorecard each year. The latest data provided is for 2013-14. Results of the “Overall” category, which represents student completion from 2008-09 to 2013-14 (6 years) indicate the LASC scored at 55%, which is 5 points above the statewide average and in comparison to the nine LACCD colleges, scored the 3rd highest completion rate.

A. STUDENT SUCCESS SCORECARD-2013-14 Percentage of students completing more than eight units in courses classified as career technical education (or apprenticeship ) in a single discipline for the first time in 2008-09 tracked for six years through 2013-14 who completed

a degree, certificate, apprenticeship or transfer-related outcomes. Statewide CTE = OVERALL 49.9 %

Southwest Career Technical Education

OVERALL 55.0%

City Career Technical Education OVERALL

44.0%

Harbor Career Technical Education

OVERALL

57.4%

Mission Career Technical Education OVERALL

48.9%

Pierce Career Technical Education OVERALL

56.6%

Trade Tech Career Technical Education

OVERALL

38.8%

Valley Career Technical Education

OVERALL 52.9%

East Career Technical Education

OVERALL 48.6%

West Career Technical Education

OVERALL 40.0%

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B. A SECOND measurement of CTE Success is found in Certificate Completions/Petitions at LASC each year.

Data on Certificate Petitions from CTE students indicate the following:

Fall, 2012 – 103 Petitions Fall, 2013 – 55 Petitions / Decreased by 54%

Spring, 2013 – 93 Petitions Spring, 2014 – 185 Petitions / Increased by 99% Fall & Spring, 2014-15 – 352 Petitions (chart not available) Total Petitions 2012-13 = 151 Total Petitions 2013-14 = 278 / Increased by 76% Total Petitions 2014-15 = 352 / Increased by 27% When IGETC and CSU-GE are not counted in the data, the results are adjusted to: Total Petitions 2012-13 = 122 Total Petitions 2013-14 = 153 / Increased by 21% Total Petitions 2014-15 = 208 / Increased by 27% CTE Certificate data indicates a steady increase over a three-year period. The expectation, with new certificate program development, is a continued increase in certificate completion/petitions.

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C. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS DISTRICTWIDE Though an increase has been experienced within CTE at LASC, in comparison to sister colleges in the LACCD District, LASC Certificates awarded show a significant low count. This is in part, attributed to errors or miscalculations made in LASC Admissions & Records and at the District Office. It is also attributed to the number of students who started certificate courses without completing the entire certificate program. Improvements are needed in support/counseling students toward completion. COLLEGE CERTIFICATES AWARDED 2010-2013

EAST 2813

TRADE TECH 2461

VALLEY 2169

PIERCE 1512

CITY 1069

MISSION 685

WEST 647

HARBOR 221

SOUTHWEST 75

The certificate enrollment that generates FTES has a direct impact on funding for colleges. This is clearly seen in the following chart of Los Angeles Community Colleges from the Los Angeles - Orange County Regional Consortia CTE Enhancement Fund Calculations:

LA Southwest College ranks as the lowest funded college in the list. Mission College, the closest college to LASC is funded at a 27% higher rate.

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D. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS - LASC The low number of LASC Certificates awarded is a reflection of the low number of Certificates of Achievement that have been approved over the years. There are only 14 Certificates of Achievement and of those 10 are considered CTE certificates. This is an extremely low number of certificates over a nearly 50 year college history of providing education. Skills Certificates number 45, however, these certificates are not state issued, are not transcribable on student transcripts, and do not generate apportionment for the college. The only advantage is that they contain less units for faster completion and can be approved much quicker at the local campus level. CTE must work with academic departments to increase the number of Certificates of Achievement for all the advantages they provide for students and the college.

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E. DISCIPLINE DATA Chemical Dependency (Behavior and Social Science Department) and Child Development certificate completion/petition rates far exceed all other departments. Business Department (Administration, Electronics, Computer Tech, Real Estate, CAOT) certificate completion rates represent an average of only 7 percent of all completed certificates from 2012-2015.

F. NURSING DATA Nursing Department students do not complete certificates and therefore are not counted in the completion data; they complete their required coursework/hours and prepare for the California Board of Nursing NCLEX-RN statewide exam to become RNs. Nursing cohorts for each semester in 2014-15 are averaging 21 students. Fall, 2014 graduates were 14 students, representing 33 percent attrition. Spring, 2014 graduates were 21 students; equal to the average cohort size. NCLEX PASS RATES – California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)

LASC

2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014

# Taken %

Pass # Taken

% Pass

# Taken %

Pass # Taken

% Pass

# Taken %

Pass

40 82.5% 42 83.33% 60 73.33% 34 79.41% 39 76.92%

LASC Nursing has averaged 79.09% in NCLEX-RN Pass Rates during the last 5 years. In 2014-15 the pass rate has dropped to 70%, which is 5% below BRN compliance. Also, LASC current standard for the Pass Rate is 73% and the department has fallen below this standard.

G. A THIRD measurement of CTE Success can be measured by FTES generated.

FTES BY DEPARTMENT / DISCIPLINE

ALL NON-CTE DISCIPLINES 75.5% 10,867.99 72.9% Dept/ Discipline

FTES % of Total 2013

FTES % of Total 2011-13

Arts & Humanities

457.30

8.7%

1,371.57

9.2%

Behavioral and Social Sciences

899.09 17.2% 2,473.33 16.6%

Counseling

126.81

2.4%

335.81

2.3%

English and Foreign

666.10 12.7% 1,894.44 12.7%

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Languages Mathematics

753.37

14.4%

1,864.72

12.5%

Natural Sci /Health & Kin CTE DISCIPLINES

1,051.64 20.1% 2,928.12 19.6%

Nursing

125.63

2.4%

376.93

2.5%

Business

485.49 9.3% 1,402.93 9.4%

Child Development

172.40 3.3% 532.18 3.6%

Continuing Education

500.44 9.6% 1,715.17 11.5%

This data indicates that Non-CTE Disciplines generated 72.9% of the Total FTES, while representing 60% of campus departments/disciplines. Conversely, CTE departments/disciplines generated 27% of FTES, while representing 40% of the total departments/disciplines.

The needed improvement in enrollment/FTES is evident in CTE departments. As we drill down into the offered courses we can determine the following:

H. STUDENT SUCCESS RATES

A fourth measurement of Success is with Student Success in the classroom.

SUCCESS RATES – Fall, 2013 and Spring, 2014

Department # of Courses with Success Rate below 70%

Business 34

Child Development 9

Nursing 0

Non-Credit 3

Courses as a % of Total below 70% Success Rate 29.1%

Success Rate in this measurement refers to students who received an A, B, C or P out of all students who received a grade. This data indicates that nearly a third of all courses falling below 70% success rate are coming from courses offered in CTE programs, and predominantly from the Business Department. Effort

24.6% 4,027.21 27%

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needs to be focused on developing strategies that enable students to have greater achievement and academic success in the courses offered.

I. DEGREES AWARDED – 2011 -2013 A fifth measurement of Success is represented by students receiving degrees.

Department # of Degrees Awarded

Business 53

Child Development 57

Nursing 63

Percent of degrees awarded in comparison to all LASC degrees awarded

28.4%

Consistent with FTES generated, degrees have been awarded are at a similar percentage for CTE Disciplines in comparison to all degrees – 28.4 % with degree completion and 27% with FTES generated.

J. PRIMARY CONCERNS OF SUCCESS MEASUREMENTS The concerns evidenced from the data inform us of the needed improvements and corrections that must occur over the next planning period:

1. Increase the total number of CTE Certificates of Achievement and the enrollment in these programs. 2. Increase the number of Business Department (Administration, Electronics, Computer Tech, Real Estate,

CAOT) certificate completion rates. 3. Increase NCLEX-RN Pass Rates to a percentage above 75%. 4. Improve the enrollment/FTES in CTE departments that comes closer to equaling CTE representation of

40% of all campus departments. 5. Improve student success in the classroom with courses falling below 70% success rate, particularly in

the Business Department. 6. Increase the percentage of degrees awarded in CTE disciplines in comparison to all LASC degrees

awarded.

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CTE PLAN 2015-17 I INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS & ACCOUNTABILITY

The School of CTE’s is an active participant and contributor to campus effectiveness as evidenced from planning, evaluation, and improvement of college programs, professional development opportunities, and governance structures. This is demonstrated by the following:

A. Shared Responsibility between Instruction & Student Services -Enrollment (outreach-recognition)

CTE is engaged with Student Services Outreach with shared partner K12 schools, has served on committees with outreach, and shared information between departments to improve student enrollment in programs/courses

-Pathways (articulation/mapping) CTE is backfilling the Articulation Officer salary to share articulation services with Student Services for increased transfer activities CTE has also provided 50 percent of the salary for the Transfer Counselor to ensure transfer activities campus wide

-Persistence (8 yr. plan) The Career/Transfer, Pathways & Jobs Center is working closely with Counseling and Student Support Service Departments to develop an 8 year plan for K12 students to experience a guaranteed pathway from high school to LASC to a Cal State University of their choice.

– Enhance College Readiness The Job Center function of the Career/Transfer, Pathways & Jobs Center is to develop a Work Readiness Academy, focused on job preparation, job skill & job resources.

B. Student Equity SB860 Committee - Formed to close the achievement gap in underrepresented student populations with 5 success indicators (Access, Student Services, Course Completion, Basic Skills, Transfer). -CTE served on the committee to provide direction for Degree and Certificate Completion and Transfer.

Interventions Recommended by CTE: INTERVENTION

4.1 Require all students to complete a Career Assessment/Pathway Plan

4.2 Develop new and upgrade existing articulation agreements

4.3 Publicize the new Career Pathways Transfer Center services to all students

4.4 Require all students with 30+ units to see a counselor.

4.5 Promote Degree Completion

4.6 Increase the number of underrepresented students who transfer to 4-year institutions each year.

4.7 Provide a transfer guarantee program to provide students with a clear and guaranteed pathway for transfer,

minimizing confusion about requirements and anxiety about the admission process

4.8 Create cross-department meetings across instructional disciplines, for counselors to provide instructional faculty

with accurate and current degree and certificate information that can then be passed on to students.

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C. Student Success Center - CTE supported the LASC Success Center with funding for Student Lingo, on-demand, student

success video workshop resources and action plans

Student Lingo Tutoring Subjects

Academic & Career Exploration

Maximizing Your College Experience

What It Takes To Be A Successful Student

Exploring Careers & Choosing A Major

Mastering The Job Interview

Writing Effective Resumes & Cover Letters

Creating Your College Bucket List: Explore, Experience, Succeed

Reading & Writing Strategies

Pre-Writing Techniques: Planning & Idea Development

Developing A Strong Thesis Statement

Drafting Introductions, Body Paragraphs & Conclusions

The Revision Process: How To Proofread & Edit Your Writing

Reading Comprehension Strategies

Learning To Learn

Discover Your Learning Style

Study Tips & Note-Taking Strategies

How To Reduce Test Anxiety

Understanding & Avoiding Plagiarism

Learning Strategies Every Student Should Know

Exam Preparation Tips & Test-Taking Strategies

How To Overcome Math Anxiety

How To Succeed In Math

Personal Management

Time Management: Strategies For Success

Overcoming Procrastination: Causes & Cures

Financial Literacy: Smart Money Skills For College & Beyond

Stress Management Techniques

Navigating The Financial Aid Process

Improving Student-Faculty Relationships

How To Develop Your Cross-Cultural Skills

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Setting & Accomplishing Realistic Goals

How To Achieve Well-Being, Balance & Success

Online Learning

10 Tips For Success In Your Online Course

Effectively Communicating Online

Online Courses: Staying Motivated & Disciplined

Taking Tests Online: Strategies For Success

D. Professional Development CTE supported funding for the Spring, 2014 FLEX day with all faculty and staff. The topic featured was: Understanding and Engaging Under-Resourced College Students by Bethanie H. Tucker, AHA Process, Inc. The workshop provided a deeper understanding of the challenges and strengths that students from poverty bring to the college campus. New strategies to help these students succeed in the classroom, on campus, and in life were presented. Tips and tactics for creating a college environment that supports under-resourced students were also provided. This event provided insight into harnessing the potential of under-resourced students to effect positive change on campus and in their communities. CTE also supported the Flex Day event with a presentation on Advancing Student Technology by Francia Pena of Group Learning Space. The professional development presentation featured coming technology focused on competency based learning, assessing student performance, and learning through technology.

As a follow-up to this event, CTE provided for two staff members to obtain Train-the-Trainer training on the Under-Resourced Student to continue providing this support to the campus community.

E. Campus Planning Committees - CTE Dean serves on various campus planning committees: Enrollment, College Council, Construction, Equity, CTE Council, Curriculum, Catalog, Working Families Success Network, and co-chairing of Accreditation, Standard I.

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CTE PLAN 2015-17 I RESOURCES

The School of CTE’s resources play a critical role on campus for optimizing human, physical, technological, and equipment resources to ensure quality services for our students. New Building The most impressive recent resource has been the new SOCTE complex, completed, February, 2015:

- 53,000 square feet - 3 Computer Labs - 1 Environmental Science Lab - Multipurpose Room - 5 Conference Rooms - 2 Staff/Faculty Lounges - Offices for Full-time and Adjunct Faculty

Building Occupants include: - Business - Engineering - Environmental Chemistry - Passage Program - Career/Transfer Pathways & Jobs Center - CTE Administration

Technology Each Classroom has SMART Technology with:

- Interactive SMART Whiteboard - HD – High Definition - Finger or Pen Stylus Control - Multi-users at the same time - Moveable Control Strip - Apple TV - Short Throw Projectors

New computer labs have been installed in SOCTE and Tech Ed buildings for the Business Department, and Electronics discipline. In SOCTE 110 PCs were installed for student use, and in Tech Ed, 65 PCs were installed for student use. Engineering, through its grant program has been equipped with a small robot for student demonstrations and a 3D Printer. CAOT Discipline has been equipped with Optelec machines and new headphones for the computer stations

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CTE PLAN 2015-17 I COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS

The School of CTE’s has developed significant collaborations and partnerships with the following: Chancellor Office Sector Navigators Collaboration

- Small Business/Entrepreneurship Navigators (LA & Orange County) - Global Trade & Logistics Navigators - Energy Navigators

These collaborations have led to the development of mini-grant awards leading to curriculum development and outreach to K12 for pathway development:

1. Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunities o Ist Annual Women’s Minority & Leadership Entrepreneur Conference o Summer Business Institute

2. Architecture, Engineering & Energy Summer Camp 3. Pro-GTL (Global Trade & Logistics) Consortia of 7 colleges+ 2 other institutions

o Los Angeles Southwest College o Los Angeles Harbor College o West Los Angeles College o Los Angeles Mission College o East Los Angeles College o Santa Ana College o Santa Monica College o Community Career Development o Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Representation

District College Collaborations

1. Joint Global Trade & Logistics Launch with LA Harbor College 2. California Pathways Grant Round 1 Collaboration with 7 colleges

Los Angeles City College Los Angeles Mission College Los Angeles Pierce College Los Angeles Valley College Pasadena City College Santa Monica College West Los Angeles College

3. California Pathways Grant Round 2 Collaboration with 9 LA colleges 4. Los Angeles Harbor College students participation in Showcase of the Stars event featuring

Hospitality and Food Service Industries 5. H1B Healthcare Grant with 9 LA colleges

California Corporate College (Contract Ed) (CA CC) Membership

CA CC is the Chancellor Office Corporate Training and Services Provider serving as the centralized clearinghouse for acquiring and delivering statewide and multi-jurisdictional corporate training and workforce preparation services contracts through the community colleges.

Los Angeles Coalition for Linked Learning Partnership

1. Strategic Planning Committee participation 2. Linked Learning Faculty Team Externship Program for the Healthcare Pathway 3. LA Health Sector Collaborative, managed by the LA Area Chamber of Commerce

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Los Angeles Urban League Crenshaw WorkSource Center Partnership Maximize services available to individuals needing workforce services and job placement assistance, leverage resources to increase and maximize service options, and increase customer services including support, education, and training for adults, dislocated workers and businesses seeking technical assistance to create economic growth in the community

CTE PLAN 2015-17 I WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

The School of CTE’s is linked to its local and regional community through workforce development initiatives. This focus has taken on greater statewide interest from the California Community College System. A. Recent Recommendations (June, 2015) from the California Community Colleges’ Task Force on Workforce, Job Creation and a Strong Economy align with LASC’s workforce development activities. Based on the middle skill credentials needed in the workforce, the Taskforce has published recommendations and LASC CTE is preparing to address them within our region.

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Task Force Recommendations on Workforce, Job

Creation and a Strong Economy

LASC CTE Response

Student Success 1. Broaden and enhance career exploration and planning, work-based learning opportunities, and other supports for students. 2. Improve CTE student progress and outcomes.

Student Success 1. Career Exploration and work-based learning has been enhanced with the conversion of the Career Center into a Career/Transfer Pathways & Jobs Center approach. 2. There has been an increase in student certificate completion. Child Development, Non-Credit, and Behavioral & Social Science programs continue to increase student progress and outcomes in CTE departments. Greater efforts in progress and outcomes must be implemented in Business and Nursing departments.

Career Pathways 3. Develop and broadly publicize industry-informed career pathways that prepare students for jobs needed within the regional labor market.

Career Pathways 3. CTE’s new approach with Career Academies will place a spotlight on Career Pathways and promote and prepare students for jobs in these industries

Workforce Data and Outcomes 4. Create common workforce metrics for all state-funded CTE programs and expand the definition of student success to better reflect the wide array of CTE outcomes of community college students. 5. Establish a student identifier for high school students and those enrolled in postsecondary education and training programs to enable California to track workforce progress and outcomes for students across institutions and programs. 6. Improve the quality, accessibility, and utility of student outcome and labor market data to support students, educators, colleges, regions, employers, local workforce investment boards, and the state in CTE program development and improvement efforts.

Workforce Data and Outcomes 4. Common metrics are being used in our California Pathway grants to collect data for K12 and college student data, namely, LaunchBoard by CalPass Plus (a voluntary tool intended to help grantees aggregate important data on student outcomes across sites and to support local data conversations). 5. We are working with LAUSD Tracking system to track workforce progress and outcomes 6. Student outcome and LMI data is supported by the LA/OC Regional Consortia process for approving all curriculum, as well as the COE – Centers of Excellence, which informs through real-time regional and local labor market research and data validated by industry partners.

Curriculum 7. Evaluate, strengthen, and revise the curriculum development process to ensure alignment from education to employment. 8. Evaluate, revise and resource the local, regional, and statewide CTE curriculum approval process to ensure timely, responsive, and streamlined curriculum approval. 9. Improve program review, evaluation, and revision processes to ensure program relevance to students, business, and industry as reflected in labor market data. 10. Facilitate curricular portability across institutions. 11. Develop, identify and disseminate effective CTE practices. 12. Clarify practices and address issues of course repetition for CTE courses when course content evolves to meet changes in skill requirements.

Curriculum 7. CTE is working closely with all departments in recommending, strengthening, and updating curriculum development, revisions, and alignment with industry standards 8. CTE Deans in the LACCD District meet monthly to review curricular activity, updates, and processes for improvement. 9. LASC Institutional Effectiveness has provided a streamlined process for supporting program reviews and having accessible relevant data to inform the process. 10. Through various grants, CTE is working collaboratively in co-writing and approving new curriculum that support not only the local college but students in the region who transition to and from district colleges. 11. Our monthly CTE Deans meetings provide the forum to identify and disseminate effective CTE practices; also the California Pathways Grant is coordinating best practices in our pathway development. 12. Both the local curriculum committee at LASC and the OC/RC Consortia carefully review course content to reduce repetition prior to approval.

CTE Faculty 13. Increase the pool of qualified CTE instructors by addressing CTE faculty recruitment and hiring practices. 14. Consider options for meeting minimum qualifications to better integrate industry professionals who possess significant experience into CTE instructional programs. 15. Enhance professional development opportunities for CTE faculty to maintain industry and program relevance. 16. Explore solutions to attract industry professionals in high-salaried occupations to become CTE faculty in community colleges.

CTE Faculty 13. CTE has informed departments about instructor hiring processes and continues to identify faculty that can strengthen the student experience. 14. We follow the Chancellor Office guidelines on minimum qualifications but also advocate with the state opportunities for experienced faculty to have more opportunities for instructional assignments. 15. CTE provides numerous and relevant professional development activities for faculty and staff that enhance industry and program

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trends and issues. 16. We use our CTE and Dept. advisories to engage and interact with industry professionals and do offer teaching opportunities for those qualified.

Regional Coordination 17. Strengthen communication, coordination, and decision-making between regional CTE efforts and the colleges to meet regional labor market needs. 18. Clarify and modify, as appropriate, state regulations to allow colleges to regionalize course articulation along career pathways utilizing regional or state curriculum models. 19. Develop regional leadership and operational partnerships among community college, industry, labor, and other workforce and economic development entities to improve the delivery of all CTE efforts. 20. Develop robust connections between community colleges, business and industry representatives, labor and other regional workforce development partners to align college programs with regional and industry needs and provide support for CTE programs. 21. Create a sustained, public outreach campaign to industry, high school students, counselors, parents, faculty, staff, and the community at large to promote career development and attainment and the value of career technical education.

Regional Coordination 17. LASC CTE is fully engaged with our coordination of labor market needs within our District with sister colleges and outside of our district with other colleges (we have held joint advisories with colleges, joint student information sessions, and joint conferences with other colleges in the state 18. Work is beginning in our local regions toward course articulation; a workshop is being hosted in Orange County in November, 2015 to accomplish this purpose. 19. LASC CTE is leading a regional collaborative with 7 colleges around Global Trade & Logistics that accomplishes a partnership around student success, industry, labor, and workforce development. 20. LASC CTE has established strong connections with Linked Learning (K-12) organization, America's Job Centers of California (AJCC), formerly known as WorkSource Centers, Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) and numerous business and industry connections through our Business Advisories. 21. Through our CTE website, CTE newsletter, CTE Events, Fact Sheets, and Brochures, and social media, we have a strong outreach campaign to our constituents.

Funding 22. Establish a sustained, funding source to increase community colleges’ capacity to create, adapt, and maintain quality CTE courses and programs that are responsive to regional labor market needs. 23. Create a predictable, targeted, and sustained funding stream that leverages multiple local, state, and federal CTE and workforce funds to support an infrastructure for collaboration at the state, regional and local levels; establish regional funding of program start-up and innovation; and develop other coordination activities. 24. Review, analyze, and modify, as needed, laws and regulations related to student fees for disposable and consumable materials and CTE facilities. 25. Create incentives and streamline processes to maximize public and private investment in support of CTE programs.

Funding 22. Acquisition of Rounds 1 & 2 of the California Pathways Grant has enabled a sustained ability to maintain CTE programs and build capacity. 23. Sector Navigator funding for projects provided by Doing What Matters initiative has created an infrastructure support to develop coordinated CTE activities relevant to our regional and local needs. 24. We are able to make recommendations to our District on these matters. 25. We do utilize our investment communities (LASC Foundation and other philanthropic organizations, particularly in Foster & Kinship Care)

B. CTE reports at the statewide level to the Division of Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) which facilitates the development of career technical education programs across the District by working with regional industries and businesses to identify future workforce training opportunities by collaborating with public and private agencies to secure funding for program development. The five functional areas of EWD Division are:

CCC EWD FUNCTIONS LASC CTE FUNCTIONS Grant Development

- Grant Development activities with college-based units

- Submission and deployment of grant proposals

Active and Regular Grant Development and Administration

Contract Education - Initiate contract negotiations and development

of training program

Active and Regular contractual agreements and training delivery

Business Relations and Community Development - Develop college specific programs for sector-

Active and Regular collaboration and MOU agreements with all groups

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employer initiatives - Develop new sources of funds for sector-

employer initiatives - Convene LACCD, K-12, WIB to develop sector-

employer initiatives

Career Technical Education (CTE/Perkins IV) - Application Development activities between

colleges and the District - Data gathering and reporting between colleges

and the District

Active and Regular Perkins Application performance annually with participation from campus CTE programs

Adult Education - Participate in the development of college-

based adult educational services - Attend regional consortium events and

educational service alignment meetings - Provide reports on educational services and

student support services

Active and Regular participation in Adult Services through Foster & Kinship Care and Non-Credit programs, and Bridges To Success programs

C. Data in the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAECD) Progress Report – 2010-1014, just released in May, 2015 regarding the Los Angeles County Strategic Plan for Economic Development provides a roadmap for the types of CTE program focus that aligns with the growing industry labor market data. The following charts highlight the high growth industry focus in our local region that enable jobs and employment for student careers development. The five Pathway Academies we have planned equate to job growth in the LA Region:

LASC PATHWAY ACADEMIES LA JOB GROWTH INCREASES Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Technical Services

Global Trade & Logistics Retail Trade

Healthcare Nursing & Allied Health Health Care

Business & Entrepreneurship Professional Services

Engineering Energy & Solar Science Services

Job Growth in these industries are also reinforced by the following data:

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CTE PLAN 2015-17 I CTE 8 PRIORITIES

CTE’s Eight Priorities to Impact Student Success aligned with LASC’s Strategic Plan for

2014-2020

Goal 1. Access and Preparation for Success: Improve equitable access to a high-quality education that promotes student success. Goal 2. Success: Increase student success and academic excellence through student-centered instruction and support services. Goal 3. Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability: Enhance institutional effectiveness and accountability through data-driven decision making, as well as planning, evaluation, and improvement of college programs, professional development opportunities, and governance structures. Goal 4. Resources: Optimize human, physical, technological, and financial resources to ensure quality services for our students. Goal 5. Collaboration and Partnerships: Maximize collaboration within the college while cultivating and strengthening partnerships with industry, community, and other educational institutions.

1. CTE DEPARTMENTS

1A. Department Focus: 1A1. Focus on Department Strategic Planning for Student Success 1A2. Focus on Faculty Engagement and Involvement in Dept. Success

Goal 2. Success:

1B. Faculty Recruitment and Professional Development: 1B1. Recruitment Efforts for Qualified and Student-Centric Faculty 1B2. Professional Development with Classroom Innovation

Goal 3. Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability:

1C. Curriculum/Program Enhancement: 1C1. Review Current Curriculum/Program Viability 1C2. New Curricular Data Research, Development, and Approval

Goal 3. Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability:

2. CAREER PATHWAY PLANNING

2A. Pathway Academies: 2A1. Attract and Engage 9-12 Grades & LASC College Student Interest 2A2. Create Processes and Ease of Continuation for Student Involvement

Goal 1. Access

2B. Pathway Mapping & Articulation: 2B1. Develop 2 Year Mapping Plans for Student Transition from Secondary to

Goal 1. Access

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Post-Secondary Opportunities 2B2. Articulate Courses/Programs for Maximum and Purposeful Enrollment

2C. Partner K-12 Schools & Recruitment: 2C1. Expand outreach to Existing partner Middle and High Schools 2C2. Broaden Outreach to the region for greater LASC/CTE exposure

Goal 1. Access

3. STUDENT PERSISTENCE

3A. Student Engagement: 3A1. Introduce Varying Learning Modalities to Students 3A2. Understand Student Career Choices and Education Plans

Goal 2. Success:

3B. Student Retention & Support 3B1. Identify Retention Activities for Ongoing Student Contact 3B2. Implement Retention Strategies with students, faculty, and support staff

Goal 2. Success:

3C. Student Completion 3C1. Provide Marketing and Communication Tools for Complete Program Information 3C2. Provide Touch Points for Students to Encourage Continuation

Goal 2. Success:

4. GRANT ACQUISITION

4A. Student Need and Student Success: 4A1. Identify CTE Student Program/Career Needs to Inform Grant Selection 4A2. Determine Needed Student Support Services for Grant Success

Goal 4. Resources:

4B. Resource Allocation: 4B1. Seek Campus Collaboration for Appropriate Grant Selection 4B2. Engage Campus Departments in Deliverables for Grant Performance

Goal 5. Collaboration and Partnerships:

4C. Capacity Building: 4C1. Seek Grant Continuation of Multiple Years for Capacity Building 4C2. Leverage Grant Acquisition with Outside Foundation/Agency Support

Goal 4. Resources: Goal 5. Collaboration and Partnerships:

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5. BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT

5A. Industry Participation with Education: 5A1. Engage Industry to Stay Current in Occupational Trends 5A2. Obtain Input from Business & Industry on Career Skill Development

Goal 5. Collaboration and Partnerships:

5B. Work-Based Learning & Career Opportunities: 5B1. Provide Job Shadowing, Site Visits, and Industry Tours for Students 5B2. Create Internship Opportunities that lead to Job Placement/Employment 5C. Job Readiness and Classroom Alignment with Industry: 5C1. Prepare Job Readiness Tools & Resources for Career Readiness 5C2. Bring Industry to Campus and Classroom for Student Learning/Interaction

Goal 2. Success:

6. DISTRICT & REGIONAL COLLABORATION

6A. Joint Collaborative Efforts with Sister Colleges: 6A1. Conduct Joint Curriculum Development Planning with District Colleges 6A2. Plan Joint Launch Efforts with Industry Certificate Programs

Goal 5. Collaboration and Partnerships:

6B. Regional College Collaboration to Leverage Resources: 6B1. Identify Collaborative Activities to Combine Resources to Benefit Programs 6B2. Engage Multinational Businesses through Cross-Regional Boundaries

Goal 5. Collaboration and Partnerships:

6C. Business Collaboration for Industry Alignment: 6C1. Establish New Business Advisories to Support New Academies 6C2. Involve Businesses in Campus-based Student Information Sessions

Goal 5. Collaboration and Partnerships:

7. CONTRACT & CORPORATE TRAINING

7A. Contract Ed Curriculum, Tools, and Resources: 7A1. Develop emerging training curriculum for global business solutions 7A2. Coordinate with Statewide Contract Ed efforts for training opportunities

Goal 4. Resources:

7B. Marketing and Outreach to the Region: 7B1. Develop CTI (Corporate Training Institute) website for virtual marketing

Goal 4. Resources:

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7B2. Utilize Social media outlets for increased awareness of training offerings

7C. Build a Trainers Bureau of External/Internal Content Experts: 7C1. Identify External trainers/consultants/coaches for training delivery 7C2. Identify Faculty Content Experts for training delivery

Goal 5. Collaboration and Partnerships:

8. TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION

8A. Hardware and Software Enhancements: 8A1. Identify CTE and CTE Department instructional equipment needs 8A2. Identify Computer Software needs for CTE Programs

Goal 4. Resources:

8B. Faculty & Staff Technology Updating: 8B1. Provide Training and Professional development sessions for faculty & staff technology competency 8B2. Host Technology Events that provide accessible exposure to faculty & staff

Goal 3. Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability:

CTE PLAN 2015-17 I CTE PROGRAM EVALUATION

The following measurements will be used to evaluate CTE Program Effectiveness in 2015-17:

1. STUDENT SUCCESS SCORECARD DATA-2015-17

2. CTE Program Enrollment Growth 3. Increased CTE Department FTES 4. Student Course/Certificate/Program Completion 5. Pathway Development and Academy Participation 6. Program Review Data 7. Curriculum leading to Certificates and ADTs 8. Grant Awards & Grant Performance Data 9. Faculty Engagement in Department Progression 10.Student Job Placement Data 11.Career Assessments & Counseling Support Data 12.ROI for Training Conducted

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CTE PLAN 2015-17 I SOURCES

LASC’s Strategic Plan for 2014-2020 CCC Chancellor’s Office Board of Governors Endorses Student Success Task Force Recommendations Brice W. Harris, Chancellor August, 2013 BOG Task Force DRAFT Recommendations Workforce Data and Outcomes Board of Governor’s Taskforce May, 2015 A Roadmap to Shared Prosperity California Economic Summit January, 2015 Progress Report – 2010-2014 Los Angeles County Strategic Plan for Economic Development Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation May, 2015 Investing in America’s Future A Blueprint for Transforming Career & Technical Education U.S. Department of Education April, 2012