NCPN Career Pathways Partnership Excellence Award Application

NCPN 2020 Career Pathways Partnership Excellence Award Application

Contact Person Information

Contact First Name *

(person completing this form)

Contact Last Name *

(person completing this form)

Organization *

City *

State or Province *

Zip Code *

Country *

Email Address *

Confirm Email Address *

Phone Number *

Program Director Information

Program Director First Name *

Program Director Last Name *

Title *

Institution *

Address *

City *

State or Province *

Zip Code *

Country *

Phone Number *

Fax

Email Address *

Confirm Email Address *

Employer Partnership(s) or Companies *

Pathway/Program Name *

Partnership Name (if applicable)

How long has the program been in existence? *

Program Website (if applicable)

Criteria

How the program meets these criteria, 100 possible points.

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT:

Employers should validate curricula and credentials, help implement and/or maintain the program, and be involved with learners and/or teachers.

Explain how employer partners validate curricula and credentials. 10 points possible *

Explain how employer partners help implement and/or maintain the program. (indicate monetary or in-kind contributions, etc). 10 points possible *

Explain how employer partners are involved with learners and/or teachers (e.g., mentors, supervisors, classroom speakers). 10 points possible *

Explain how employer partners are involved with work-based learning experiences such as internships, job shadowing, and apprenticeship opportunities. 10 points possible *

CURRICULUM:

Curriculum organizes education, training, and other services to meet the particular needs of an individual in a manner that accelerates the educational and career advancement of the individual to the extent practicable.

Explain how you use contextualized Instruction. 10 points possible *

Explain how you use career ladders/lattices/roadmaps to careers: Multiple entry (including bridge program, if applicable for adult learners) and exit points (credentials, certificates, licenses, and degrees). 10 points possible *

Explain how you use dual credit and credit for prior learning. 10 points possible *

COUNSELING:

Counseling and supportive services are a key component of career pathway programs. Counseling should support an individual’s journey through the pathway and provide “roadmaps” outlining the education and training that must be completed and credentials that must be earned to reach identified career goals.

Academic and career counseling, planning, and navigation: Describe how learners (including adult learners if applicable) are assisted in developing a career and education/training plan. 10 points possible *

Supportive Systems: 10 points possible *

  • Academic support
  • Social support, including referrals to resources and services
  • Transition planning to employment or postsecondary education
  • Supportive services, if applicable (i.e., childcare, transportation, and financial aid)

OUTCOMES:

Provide measurable learner improvement indicators. Improvement should be evident over the course of time.

Provide outcomes to date for the program (e.g., grades, number of completers; job placement, enrollment in advanced education; number of certifications and degrees earned). 10 points possible *

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Award recipients will be notified after June 1, 2020.