CAREER PATHWAYS

FOUR KEY PRINCIPLES:

• Need for continuing skills development

• Sectoral and regional framework

• Central role for community colleges

• Builds on existing capacity

DISTINGUISHING ELEMENTS

• Data driven

• Employers shape the design

• Serves full spectrum of workers

• Based on partnerships

• Integrates many funding streams

• Process, not program

Supervisor or Manager (CSU)

Health Information Technology/Health Information Administration (LCC)

Certified Coding Associate (ACC) Certified Coding Specialist (ACC)

Medical Transcriptionist (ACC, LCC)Cancer Tumor Registry (ACC)

Unit Assistant (ACC)Medical Records Clerk (ACC)

Medical Biller (ACC, LCC)

Nuclear Medicine

Computed Tomography

MRI

Medical Laboratory TechnicianRadiologic

TechnologistSurgical Technician

Respiratory Tech

PhlebotomyElectocardiogram

Technician

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CSU)

Registered Nurse (LCC)

Licensed Practical Nurse (ACC)

Medical Asst (LCC)EMT/Paramedic (ACC,

LCC)

Home Health Aide (ACC)

Patient Care Medical Administration Allied Health

Tier 4 $23.10 -$35.82Bachelors

Tier 3 $16.07 - $20.81Associates

Tier 2 $12.28 - $13.42 GED/Associates

Tier 1 $8.67 – $9.23GED

Intensive work readiness

Academic, Career & Support Service, Assessment,

ScholarshipCareer/Job Coach

PortfolioSkill Building (Remediation)

Recruitment Sources:Tier 1, 2, 3 positions Incumbent workers ABE participants One Stop clients

Healthcare Career Pathways

Key:ACC (Auburn Career Center)LCC (Lakeland Community College) CSU (Cleveland State University)

Healthcare Career Pathways

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CSU)

Registered Nurse (LCC)

Licensed Practical Nurse (ACC)

Medical Asst (LCC)EMT/Paramedic (ACC,

LCC)

Patient Care

Tier 4 $23.10 -$35.82Bachelors

Tier 3 $16.07 - $20.81Associates

Tier 2 $12.28 - $13.42 GED/Associates

Intensive work readiness

Academic, Career & Support Service, Assessment,

ScholarshipCareer/Job Coach

PortfolioSkill Building (Remediation)

Recruitment Sources:Tier 1, 2, 3 positions Incumbent workers ABE participants One Stop clients

Key:ACC (Auburn Career Center)LCC (Lakeland Community College) CSU (Cleveland State University)

Tier 1 $8.67 – $9.23GED

Home Health Aide (ACC)

Healthcare Career PathwaysMedical Administration

Tier 4 $23.10 -$35.82Bachelors

Tier 3 $16.07 - $20.81Associates

Tier 2 $12.28 - $13.42 GED/Associates

Intensive work readiness

Academic, Career & Support Service, Assessment, Scholarship

Career/Job CoachPortfolio

Skill Building (Remediation)

Recruitment Sources:Tier 1, 2, 3 positions Incumbent workers ABE participants One Stop clients

Key:ACC (Auburn Career Center)LCC (Lakeland Community College) CSU (Cleveland State University)

Tier 1 $8.67 – $9.23GED

Supervisor or Manager (CSU)

Health Information Technology/Health Information Administration

(LCC)

Certified Coding Associate (ACC) Certified Coding Specialist (ACC)

Medical Transcriptionist (ACC, LCC)

Cancer Tumor Registry (ACC)

Unit Assistant (ACC)Medical Records Clerk (ACC)

Medical Biller (ACC, LCC)

Healthcare Career Pathways

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CSU)

Registered Nurse (LCC)

Patient Care

Intensive work readiness

Academic, Career & Support Service, Assessment,

ScholarshipCareer/Job Coach

PortfolioSkill Building (Remediation)

Recruitment Sources:Tier 1, 2, 3 positions Incumbent workers ABE participants One Stop clients

Key:ACC (Auburn Career Center)LCC (Lakeland Community College) CSU (Cleveland State University)

Home Health Aide (ACC)

Tier 4 $23.10 -$35.82Bachelors

Tier 3 $16.07 - $20.81Associates

Tier 1 $8.67 – $9.23GED

Tier 2 $12.28 - $13.42 GED/Associates

Licensed Practical Nurse (ACC)

Medical Asst (LCC)EMT/Paramedic (ACC,

LCC)

PATHWAYS ORGANIZATION

WORKFORCE AGENCIES

INTERMEDIARY

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY PARTNERS

COLLEGES

MADISON FUNDING MODEL

WDB OF SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN WIA FUNDS

FEDERAL WORKSTUDY GRANTS

PELL GRANTS

MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

FOUNDATION

EMPLOYERS

THE JOYCE FOUNDATION

TRAINING

TRYOUT EMPLOYMENT

STRATEGIC PLANNING

FIVE STEPS TO CAREER PATHWAYS

Career Pathways Planning

Expanding Pathways

Gap Analysis

Implementation

ContinuousImprovement

CAREER PATHWAYS

LESSONS FROM THE FIELD:

• Build relationships around a shared vision and mutual advantage

• Obtain buy-in from top-level leadership

• Track participant progress and outcomes

CAREER PATHWAYS

LESSONS FROM THE FIELD:

• Have realistic expectations

• Pursue the “low-hanging fruit”

• It’s about transforming institutions

Julian L. AlssidExecutive DirectorWorkforce Strategy Centerjalssid@workforcestrategy.org718-434-4790