stem presentation, system office 8.31.09 in connecticut
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STEM presentation, System Office 8.31.09
In Connecticut
Increase completion rates in health care certificate programs
Open pathways to degrees and higher-wage jobs
Source: http://www.commnet.edu/healthcare/OverviewG2.asp
“Bridges to Health Career Initiative”
Underserved
Low income
ESL
Minority
CNA
Dental Assistant
EKG Technician
EMT
Medical Coding Specialist
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Who, What, Why?
Developed by
creators of interactive training solutions for education and business
developer and producer of copper alloys, chlorine, and soda products
What is KeyTrain?
The GoalLearn, practice and demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in the jobs and careers desired.
Multi-sensoryWeb based Assessments Lessons Certificates
Occupational
Job Profiles database
Skills Areas & Levels
Skill Area
Each Skill Level represents a specific
set of skills
Reading for Information
Applied Mathematics
Locating Information
Applied Technology
Listening
Observation
Teamwork
Writing
1. Pretest
2. Lessons in selected skill area
3. Practice problems
4. Quiz to assess potential WorkKeys score
In addition… Basic Skills
Business Writing
Beginning Language
Beginning Math
Career Clusters
1. Agriculture & Food
2. Architecture & Construction
3. Arts & Communication
4. Business Mgmt
5. Education & Training
6. Financial Services
7. Government & Public Admin
8. Health Science
9. Hospitality & Tourism
10. Human Services
11. Information Technology
12. Law, Pubic Safety & Security
13. Manufacturing
14. Marketing & Sales
15. Science, Tech & Engineering
16. Transportation &
Distribution
Career Clusters
Career Cluster: Health Science
And… Career Skills
• On the Job, Person-to-Person, Telephone, E-mail, Meeting
Business Etiquette
• At Work, Speaking, Listening, Presenting Yourself, Non-Verbal
Communication Skills
• Finding the right Job, Resumes, The application process, Interviewing Skills
The Job Search
• Ethics, Personal Characteristics, Employer ExpectationsWork Habits
• Time Management, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Teamwork
Workplace Effectiveness
Career Skills: Work Habits
How they Work Together
• Overview• Learning• Practice• Quiz
CNA Phlebotomy
Accuplacer
Career Training
Youth programs GED
Precision manufacturi
ngOthers?
KeyTrain in Motion
1
3
2
The Instructor’s Job
www.KeyTrain.com
2 – Add Students to Classes
3 – Assign Lessons
4 – Monitor Progress
1 – Add Students
Sample Reports
Student Name
Support to the Community Colleges
Training
Help getting started
Technical support
Office hours
Asnuntuck Stacy Tweedie
Capital Marie Basche
Gateway Anthony Rish
Housatonic Nadine Krohley
ManchesterDaryn Kjellquist
Florence Sheils
Middlesex Cora Preibis
Naugatuck ValleyLucretia Sveda
Erika Carrington
Northwestern Susan Dichter
Norwalk Barbara Cartsounis
Quinebaug José Aponte
Three RiversBrian Clinton
John Rich
Tunxis Sam Kapros
Support for the Administrators
Technical support hotline
Materials development
Workshops
Wiki
Forums
www.ctkeytrain.wikispaces.com
STEM presentation, System Office, 8.31.09
Thank You.
For more information, contact
Susan Dichter, Northwestern CT CC
860.738.6335