nc-puerto rico workforce pipeline part ii

A Workforce Development Project

Presented by the 2012 Special Projects Interns for the NC Head Start State Collaboration Office


HS/EHS Program Current Challenges

There is a definite need in our Head Start programs to employ highly qualified BILINGUAL STAFF in the areas of

teaching, family service workers/advocates and administrators

Limited Bilingual

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More Hispanic Students

More Hispanic Families

The Solution


To attract, recruit and retain bilingual teachers/family service workers/managers by

accessing Puerto Rico’s supply talent

Barriers and Challenges

1.The pool of highly qualified multilingual/multicultural staff is in short supply.

2.Barriers to recruiting, training and retaining well-credentialed HS/EHS staff who are bilingual.

3. A need for additional training and PD opportunities for Head Start staff.


Why Puerto Rico?


People born in Puerto Rico are also considered native born- U.S. citizens by birth.

Puerto Ricans have higher levels of education than the Hispanic population overall.

Vast number of Puerto Ricans are graduating with bachelor degrees in Early Childhood Education but

no employment opportunities in PR.

Cost and Benefits of the Pipeline


Costs Benefits

School Readiness

PFCE Framework

Meeting the needs of children and families

Delivering quality services

Financial

Human Resource Development


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Questions and Concerns Before the Pitch

Will NC HS/EHS programs welcome, nurture and support bilingual staff?

What will be the selection process for NC programs who are interested in hiring bilingual

staff?

Who will mentor bilingual staff and the individual programs?

Budget costs for recruiting/hiring bilingual staff.


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Preparing the PitchWebinars w/Khari Garvin

Brainstormed ideas about the “Pitch” and “Talks”

Surveys to NC HS/EHS programsRetrieved information on program’s HR

practices

Retrieved information about Hispanic/Latino population in NC

Identified NC programs with at least 25% or more Hispanic enrollment

Benefits of Pipeline for North Carolina &Puerto Rico


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2012 Director’s Caucus at Carolina Beach

• To inform Head Start/EHS Directors about the NC/PR Workforce Pipeline

• Peak Interest

• Opportunity to ask questions/express concerns


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2012 Director’s Caucus at Carolina BeachThe Presentation’s

Agenda• HS/EHS Program’s Current

Barriers and Challenges

• Solutions to Meet Those Challenges

• Cost and Benefits

• Questions and Answers


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Outcomes of the Pitch

Program Directors agreed there was an immediate need for highly qualified bilingual

staff.

Directors seemed excited about the Workforce Pipeline and ready to sign on.

Directors had questions/concerns about the selection process, Interviews, other logistics

and education of PR applicants.


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Visit to Puerto Rican Head Start


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Preparing the Talk and Interview Process

Meeting with Dr. Nolo Martinez, Cultural Consultant

Discussed Puerto Rico’s economic environment and

potential applicants.

Reviewed resumes and selected top applicants to screen.

Developed and Revised Interview Questions.

Benefits of Pipeline for North Carolina & Puerto Rico.


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Meeting With the University of PR Officials


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Highly Qualified Bilingual Staff


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A Work in Progress

A GRASSROOTS EFFORT


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Connecting Applicants to HS/EHS Programs

Potential screening process to identify programs that can successfully support staff.

Applicants will have to abide by individual program’s HRinterviewing and screening processes.


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Congratulations You’re Hired!

Potential hires maybe paired together in selected programs.

Program incentive packages will vary among programs.

Dr. Nolo Martinez will provide ongoing support.

Length of hire should at least be 1 to 2 years.


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The Relationship


Presented by the 2012 Special Projects Interns for the NC Head Start State Collaboration Office

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