Project Co-Leads: Dr. Kim McLain, Danielle Britton
Source of Funds: US Department of Labor Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant via Onondaga Community College
Abstract: As one of an 11-member Community College Health CARES Consortium, led by Onondaga Community College, SUNY Broome will collaborate on regional and statewide strategies to strengthen Career Pathways within health care and social assistance industry through the following activities:
- Develop and formalize a Consortium Charter to operationalize the work of the Consortium;
- Participate in a Sector-focused Community of Practice (CoP) and encourage faculty and staff to participate in cross-regional professional development and planning offered through the project.
- Collaborate to facilitate regional and cross-regional employer engagement in pathway programs and recruitment;
- Collaborate with Partners within and across regions to align and enhance/accelerate targeted Career Pathway Programs.
- Leverage the College’s expertise, partnerships, and resources, as outlined in the budget narrative, to support the success of this initiative;
- Participate in program assessment, evaluation, and reporting to support the development and continuous improvement of the Career Pathways System and Career Pathways Programs.
In addition to participating in (A) the Community of Practice (CoP), and (B) Employer Engagement, SUNY Broome will work to:
- Develop and implement 3 primary pathway acceleration/retention strategies (Prior Learning Assessment, Development of Agreements, and Development/Implementation of Career Pathway materials and supports), and
- Accelerate or enhance at least 1 of 4 Consortium-targeted HCSA career pathway programs (Nursing Pathway).
Grant Period: October 2022 – October 2026
Amount of Grant: $340,999 sub-award to SUNY Broome