Appendix B: Logic Model Template (please see the resources made available by the in the development of the Logic Model) Program Name: Problem Statement: Program Goals: Resources: (What resources do you have to work with)? Activities What happens in our organization? Outputs What are the tangible products of our activities? Short-term Outcomes What changes do we expect to occur within the short term? Intermediate Outcomes What changes do we want to see after that? Long-term Outcomes What changes do we hope to see over time?
1. Partnerships (Ownership, Capacity, Sustainability) Partnerships include secondary and postsecondary education, employers, and workforce development boards Partners commit to collaborating in the development and administration of a career pathway program Partner roles & relationships are defined and a work plan developed in collaboration across partners An MOU or other agreement been drafted and signed that binds agencies to long-term support of the career pathway Partners take ownership in the development, improvement, and outcomes/performance of pathway programs Partners meet on a regular basis to share work, identify new opportunities, and consider ways to expand their collaborations Partners leverage resources to implement pathway programs Statement of Need Proposed of Work, Budget Partner/Provider Checklist Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Charter Current Status and Identified Needs: Element Basic Program Criteria Advanced Program Criteria Evidence/Artifact
3. Measuring Results & Continous Improvement Methodology (Capacity, Sustainability) Career pathway program employs a continuous improvement process, including performance data collection and data-driven improvement strategies Processes for ‘quick’ change/improvement are in place based on program performance results A data collection and analysis strategy is in place with opportunities to share and discuss information between/among service providers Metrics have been developed to track partnership outcomes The program provides a definition of a Measurable Skills Gain Description of data-driven improvement strategy Full list of data elements collected Performance results on required measures Strategies for making change in pathway content/ experiences Plan to regularly revisit scope of work Current Status and Identified Needs:
Element Basic Program Criteria Advanced Program Criteria Evidence/Artifact 4. Sustainability A combination of public and private partners collaborate to identify sources of funding for the program and blend/braid funding All key programmatic decisions are based on data (both collected from program itself and outside research) Schools and employers formally commit to sustaining the career pathway program beyond the grant term Local policies support the implementation of pathways components Career pathways funding plan includes a start-up budget and a long-term sustainability plan with revenue stream projections and budget Partners establish a dedicated funding team responsible for financial planning Identify/employ dedicated staff to maintain business/education and other pathway partnerships with community organizations, (e.g. labor or community-based organizations) Career pathways funding plan Establishment of funding team Dedicated staff to maintian business/ education partnerships Data collection processes (either through dashboard or local collection efforts) Documentation of local policies that support pathways program implementation Current Status and Identified Needs: Career Pathway Program Elements:
The workplace learning opportunity directly provides for the development of foundational skills foundational/employability skill building activities along the work learning continuum Current Status and Identified Needs: Element Basic Program Criteria Advanced Program Criteria Evidence/Artifact 6. Credentials, Certifications, and/or Postsecondary Access (Education, Learn by Doing) Career pathway programs incorporate credentials as a core outcome for all participants Programs articulate clearly to postsecondary credential programs Industry-recognized credentials are defined at all stages of the pathway Connections between pathway credentials are clearly defined, including how they can be stacked for furhtwer educational and career advancement Marketing strategy (value of certification and/or credential Career Pathway visual/map Articulation agreement Program
Program provides an opportunity for integration of adult basic education components in addition to earning high school equivalency Program provides opportunities for advanced credit/ credential attainment Checklist Career Pathway map Current Status and Identified Element Basic Program Criteria Advanced Program Criteria Evidence/Artifact 7. High Demand, Higher Skill (Education, Learn by Doing) Career pathway program utilizes Labor Market Information (LMI) to identify local, regional, and state economic trends and goals to define sector focus Employers validate career pathway selection LMI substantiates that employment opportunities within career pathway provide career advancement opportunities to higher skill and higher earning jobs Program has established ongoing analysis of skill sets and workforce projections LMI Validation documents by employers
Current Status and Identified Needs: Element Program Criteria Advanced Program Criteria Evidence/Artifact 8. Individual Career/Employment Plans Programs utilize a Career Information System (CIS) to guide career exploration Academic and/or career counselors assist participants in developing a career/employment plan that outlines coursework, milestones, and activities Individual career/employment plans include industry-recognized credentials at each stage of the career pathway Use of Career Information System (CIS) Individual Career Plan/Individual Learning Plan prototype Strategy description of career advisement
Current Status and Identified Needs: Element Basic Program Criteria Advanced Program Criteria Evidence/Artifact 9. Individual Supports Academic and career advising provided to program participants Pathway program structure and supports are documented and made readily available to potential and current participants IRT's are established for individuals with significant support needs to coordinate/ leverage resources A broad array of supports are made available to program participants to facilitate their pathway participation experience. This may include transportation assistance, Description of available support services and opportunities to access IRT notes/Transition Planning Notes (WorkNet)
Appendix E: Standing Youth Committee: 12-18 Month Action Plan Template Community and Program Applicant: ________________________________________________________________________________ Action Steps/ Tasks What will be done? Responsibility Who will do it? Timeline When will it begin and when will it be completed? Resources What resources are available and still need to be obtained? Partners Who will be (need to be involved) to carry out this task/step? Challenges What challenges/ barriers do you anticipate? Communication How will you communicate this task/step to partners? Accomplishment/ Outcome What will this task/step accomplish?