Title
Redesigning CTE for a Career-ready Marshallese
Session Code
2317
Venue
Phoenix Convention Center
Room
221 A/B
Description
With a youth unemployment rate of 58.5% in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and a high percentage of youth migration to the U.S. without the basic CTE skills to acquire a decent employment, the nation is faced with a dilemma. With the support of the RMI government, the College has worked with the necessary stakeholders to deliver relevant skilled programs. The College’s current Adult Basic Education (ABE) program has redesigned its program to deliver a CTE pathway combined with the necessary literacy and numeracy skills. This presentation attempts to share the redesign of the ABE program that provides the opportunity to equip Marshallese youths with the necessary CTE skills that will enable them to become career ready and has continued to a utilize the Marshallese concept of "Jitram Kappel." With the "Jitram Kappel" we were able to produce fine weavers, navigators, master handicraft makers to have a sustainable livelihood. This presentation will share the innovative practices that the College has developed. It will also discuss the learning opportunities and challenges of this redesigned program.