Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) Grant Overview
The Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) Grant funds programs in allied health certification and job placement. The New Jersey Health Professionals Pathways to Regional Excellence Project (NJ-PREP) involves a consortium of twelve community colleges in New Jersey since October 2014. Certification programs include CNA, CHHA, CET, CPhT, CPT, medical billing, and coding, and patient care technician. The program has overseers managing budgets, marketing courses, recruiting students, and assisting with job placement. With an enrollment of 414 students and a 75% program completion rate, the TAACCCT program caters to students of various demographics.
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Disclaimer This workforce product was fully funded by a $15,000,000 grant awarded by the U. S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U. S. Department of Labor. The U. S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. Creative Commons logo C.C. by 4.0 "Mercer April Symposium PPT April 2018" by Martha Redondo, NJ PREP, TAACCCT Round 4 Grant is licensed under CC BY 4.0. <a>"Mercer April Symposium PPT April 2018"</a> by <a>Martha Redondo</a>, <a>NJ PREP</a>, <a>TAACCCT Round 4 Grant</a> is licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">CC BY 4.0</a> 1
Center for Continuing Studies Allied Health Programs TAACCCT GRANT (Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training) Martha Redondo, TAACCCT Grant Project Manager Andrea Bash, Recruiter, TAACCCT Allied Health Programs Sara Smilowitz, Job Placement Counselor, TAACCCT Allied Health Programs
Executive Summary Overview The Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) Grant funds programs which provide training for allied health certification as well as job placement. Under this grant, the New Jersey Health Professionals Pathways to Regional Excellence Project (NJ-PREP) includes a consortium of twelve (12) community colleges across New Jersey, which was formed in October 2014. 3
Executive Summary TAACCCT Programs and Administration Certification Programs: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) EKG Technician (CET) Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Medical Billing and Coding Patient Care Technician Administration: Martha Redondo, TAACCCT Grant Project Manager, March 2015, oversees the grant s budget and operation. Andrea Bash, Recruiter, February 2016, markets the courses offered through TAACCCT as well as recruits students to enroll Sara Smilowitz, Job Placement Counselor, September 2016, assists students with resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and job placement. 4
Executive Summary - Mercer Metrics Enrollment 414 students with a 75% program completionrate Age/Population Average student age is 37 years old. Women make up 84.9% of the TAACCCT student population Black/African American and Caucasian students each make up 32.3% of the population Residence 30.7% of the student body resides in Trenton 11.9% in Hamilton 8% in Lawrenceville 5% each in East Windsor, Ewing, Plainsboro, and Princeton 5
Classroom Labs Through the TAACCCT grant, Mercer was able to furnish two classroom labs for the Allied Health programs at the James Kerney (Trenton) campus. This streamlined hands-on learning and enabled students to thrive in the classroom. 6
TAACCCT Course Enrollment TAACCCT Course Enrollment 414 Students enrolled from February 1, 2015 to March 31, 2018 Pharm Tech EKG CNA 31 enrolled 59 enrolled 176 enrolled 7 completed externship 54 completed 158 completed 11 pending externship 5 dropped/failed 12 dropped/failed 4 pending (Spring 2018) 7 pending (Spring 2018) Medical Billing & Coding Program Phlebotomy 62 enrolled 51 completed classroom 64 enrolled in Introduction course 25 completed externship 26 completed Intro course + 1 additional course (completed status) 10 dropped/failed 13 pending externship Additional 15 completed all five courses (completed status) 6 dropped *Pending = currently enrolled 7 pending (Spring 2018) 75% of students enrolled in a TAACCCT program completed the program 8 39 students have registered for multiple Allied Health certification programs
Amazon Warehouse In Summer 2016, Mercer piloted an onsite EKG at the Amazon Warehouse as a part of Amazon s Career Choice program. The first course ran from July 23 to August 13, 2016 and the second from September 10 to October 2, 2016. The programs were so successful that Mercer was asked to broaden the onsite offerings to Amazon employees. 29 students enrolled in two cohorts Cohort 1 17 enrolled 15 completed 9 attempted certification; 4 certificates earned Cohort 2 12 enrolled 12 completed 6 attempted certification; 6 certificates earned 93% of students enrolled in on-site Amazon EKG courses completed the course 55% of students who completed the program took the certification exam; of those students, 73% passed and gained their certification The remaining students have either been unresponsive to attempts to follow up on their retesting status or have not attempted to retest 9
Amazon Warehouse (continued) Onsite enrollment since January 2017 (45) Phlebotomy 8 enrolled 4 completed 4 pending (Spring 2018) Pharmacy Technician 11 enrolled 4 Completed 3 pending (Spring 2018) Medical Billing & Coding 6 enrolled 6 completed 4 continuing for additional certification Patient Care Technician 20 enrolled Expected completion date June 2018 An additional 50 Amazonians enrolled in programs at MCCC s campuses. 10
Smart Start Smart Start is a program funded through the TAACCCT grant which offers an introductory class free to students. The course brushes up on reading, writing, and math, introduces medical terminology, and offers CPR and First-Aid certification. 83 students enrolled in the six classes run since February 1, 2016 25 58 students completed the class students dropped 24 students enrolled in other Allied Health programs 11
TAACCCT Student Demographics Data based on 23 students who entered TAACCCT- funded Allied Health programs in Year 3 Snap Shot: Average Age: 37 Women make up 84.9% of student body Thirty six students (18%) are not US citizens 12
Recruitment Activity & Events Amazon Family Event Nottingham H.S. One Stop Building a Pathway Event Isles Youth In addition to speaking at the above locations, the Program Assistant drops off course catalogues and flyers at local libraries and businesses. Youth Corps Daylight/Twilight Children s Futures RWJ Explore Mercer Re-entry Conference MCCC Job Fairs LIFE at St. Francis Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Hamilton Continuing Care Homefront St. Lawrence Rehab/Morris Hall Arc Mercer Communiversity Brandywine Senior Living Octoberfest Caring Senior Services Bordentown Event Capital Health Mercer County Connect Mercer Street Friends Boys and Girls Club Monthly information sessions at MCCC 13
Externship Partners Current RWJ - Phlebotomy externship Hamilton Continuing Care - CNA clinical Walgreens Pharmacy Technician externship RWJ - Pharmacy Technician externship CVS Health, Inc. Pharmacy Technician externship In Progress Capital Health Phlebotomy externship Reproductive Medicine Associates Phlebotomy externship 14
TAACCCT-Student Employment 414 students enrolled from February 1, 2015 to March 31, 2018 307 327 did not receive one-on-one help received job recommendations for 145 unique jobs 178 unresponsive (6,407 total job match emails sent) 56 dropped/failed course 56 declined help 107 135 27 found jobs on own 6 enrolled in non-TAACCCT program accepted one-on-one help attended workshop 4 moved 31* 65* 47* 21* gained new employment after program completion employed in field related to program of study students hired received help from Placement Counselor received wage increases after TAACCCT enrollment 35% had been unemployed at start (does not include previously unemployed) of program 15
Employer Relationships The following employers have agreed to give TAACCCT applicants preference and/or disregard work experience requirements: CVS Pharmacy Akin Care Senior Services Princeton Eye Group The Gardens at Monroe Allentown Medical Associates Princeton Healthcare System Examination Management Services Anchora Psychiatric Hospital Reproductive Medicine Associates Hamilton Cardiology Associates Atrium Post-Acute Care Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/Barnabas Health Hamilton Home Instead BAYADA Homecare Riverside Nursing Home Independence Home Care BioTelemetry (MedNet) Roosevelt Care Center Infocus Urgent Care Buckingham Place Senior Helpers LIFE St. Francis Buttonwood Behavioral Health Hospital SERV Behavioral Health Center Lourdes Medical Center Capital Healthcare System St. Francis Medical Center Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey Carrier Clinic* St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center Caring Senior Service Miller-Keystone Blood Center* The Elms at Cranbury Certified Dermatology* Monroe Village* Visiting Angels Comfort Keepers Morris Hall Assisted Living Windsor Care In addition, jobs at 34 other employers were sent to students. They are not included on this list because there was no relationship prior to the job posting and/or they have not agreed to give TAACCCT students preference. *New since last update 16
Challenges Primary Challenge: Lack of response from students Secondary Challenges: Time to approve externship contracts Lack of response from potential corporate partners for program enrollment Delays in voucher approval and tuition reimbursement for Amazon employees Unable to obtain referral list from Health Sciences team of students who have not met eligibility requirements Lack of daytime parking options and limited evening parking options for students at JKC 17
Key Learnings and Next Steps Next Steps Awaiting contracts for externships: Capital Health, Reproductive Medicine Associates Seeking instructors for all courses Partner with Nursing Department to develop a list of nursing students who are eligible to sit for NJ CNA exam and who are interested in taking CHHA course through Continuing Studies Key Learnings Leverage similar programs on credit side to supplement missing credentials to accomplish Associates Degree in Health Sciences Partner with the One Stop to fund classes that meet the job needs of the community Nursing students are qualified to sit for NJ CNA license exam after completing Nursing I and may be available to take CHHA course with Continuing Studies after obtaining CNA 18
