Research and advocate for the inclusion of work experience and registered apprenticeship opportunities for BEdA/HS 21+ and Open Doors students. Support cross agency training and navigation to support statewide HS completion efforts. Work with BEdA providers to consider the accrual of HS credits in lower-level BEdA programming where appropriate. Research support and advocate for workplace based models that fill specific business skills gaps 1.4a Work with local WDCs and WIOA implementation committees to expand opportunities for BEdA students in work experience and registered apprenticeship opportunities 1.5a Work with the HS 21+/Open Doors Outreach Taskforce to develop and disseminate HS completion information sessions across the state to local stakeholder agencies. 1.5b Work with TAP Professional Development Committee to include BEdA for system alignment. 1.5c Work with TAP Integration Committee on navigation to ensure all BEdA students have access to system navigation 1.6a Expand HS 21+ trainings for faculty and staff to include strategies for HS credit options in ABE Levels 1-4 AEAC, WFB, WIOA Implementation Committees, WEC, L&I apprenticeship AEAC, SBCTC, DSHS, ESD, WDCs, WWA, CBOs, CBS, National Governor’s Association (WBL Policy Academy) AEAC, SBCTC, DSHS, ESD, WDCs, WWA, WFB, CBOs, CBS AEAC, SBCTC, DSHS, ESD, WDCs, WWA, WFB, CBOs, CBS AEAC, CBS 1.4a Participation of BEdA students in work experience/registered apprenticeship opportunities. 1.5a HS completion information sessions completed in all 12 workforce regions in WA and increased enrollment in basic skills programming. 1.5b BEdA listed on TAP PD plan. 1.5c BEdA students have a reference guide for navigation and frontline workers are trained. 1.6a Pilots/curriculum established for credit accrual options at lower levels
close the achievement gap for underrepresented students college-level for Fed Aid eligibility under Ability to Benefit. Goal 3: Work with system partners to ensure that every BEdA student is funded to complete their workforce education objectives. Objective Strategy Group(s) Involved Expected Outputs or Outcomes 3.1 Advocate for a system-wide solution to waiving the tuition for the first 6 college credits to move students onto the Ability to Benefit option to Federal Financial Aid. 3.2 Promote training for all stakeholders in the various financial aid funding sources available to BEdA students and support braided funding training across the workforce system. 3.3 Support navigation. 3.4 Conduct equity analysis of new policies. 3.1a Advocate with IC and act as a catalyst for moving the initiative forward 3.2a Create a system to showcase effective college practices for onboarding and braided funding 3.3a Advocate for ongoing with partner agencies to ensure understanding of funding eligibility requirements and referral resources. 3.4a Review policies pertaining to BEdA students and programming to ensure equity SBCTC, FAC, CBS, IC Transitions Committee, FAC, Congressional Reps. SBCTC; FAC; CTCs SBCTC, CTCs, agency partnerships AEAC, CBS 3.1a Increased use of tuition waiver for first quarter of college classes to expand use of Ability to Benefit. 3.1b Increased levels of transition from Basic Education for Adults to college-level classes/programs through to completion of certificate/degree. 3.2a Increased awareness of successful Financial Aid practices for supporting student success to certificate/degree. 3.2b Increased levels of transition from Basic Education for Adults to college-level classes/programs through to completion of certificate/degree. 3.3a Increased funding support for from Basic Education for Adults to completion of college-level certificate/degree. 3.4a Regular review of new and revised policies communication
Goal 4: Implement proven marketing strategies to engage individuals, families, employers, and others in basic skills workforce education opportunities. Objective Strategy Group(s) Involved Expected Outputs or Outcomes 4.1 Work with AEAC, SBCTC Communications, and identified stakeholders to get the word out about the array of free and options available to the nearly 600,000 individuals in Washington state who are in need of completing a high school credential. 4.2 Use social media to recruit 4.1a Coordinate statewide information sessions to frontline staff of partner agencies. 4.1b Showcase HS completion options at stakeholder meetings and conferences across the state. 4.1c Provide HS completion information to Advisory Boards, Commissions, and employers 4.2a Utilize Facebook, Instagram, and other social media tools OSPI; SBCTC; WWA; WDC; DSHS; Dept. of Commerce; Community Action Councils; Head Start; local CTCs; other partner agencies. DSHS; Dept. of Commerce; WDC; Community Action Councils; Head Start; ESD Commissions: African American Affairs; Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs (GOIA); Asian Pacific American Affairs; WA State Commission on Hispanic Affairs SBCTC BEdA and Communications staff 4.1a Increased awareness of HS completion options; higher HS completion rates. 4.1b Increased levels of partnership between providers in aligning HS completion strategies. 4.1c Increase employer involvement. 4.2 Increased outreach to broader base of clients/students.