History of the RETC Concept of a Regional Training Center Developed as part of a $5 Million/3 year Department of Labor Grant for Workforce innovation (WIRED) –Identified a gap in workforce training that would fit in between K- 20 institutions and industry led training –Need to be responsive to changing economic opportunities that might emerge –Focus on Green Collar Jobs under the grant; all industries must go green to thrive Legacy program from the grant implementation designed to continue the successes of the grant –Separately incorporated 501(c)3 with an independent Board of Directors –Grant Period Ends on June 30, 2010 Currently the site for numerous pilot programs under the grant at the Satsop Development Park

The Mission of the RETC is to create a sustainable, nimble and innovative center of learning that creates synergies with regional education, industry, and workforce partners to drive the transformation and development of a highly trained and effective workforce in the Pacific Mountain Region and beyond RETC Mission Statement

RETC Board of Directors MemberSectorBackground Bob Guenther Chari LaborCurrently the governmental liaison for IBEW 77 and regional leader in workforce development Troy Nutter Vice Chair IndustryManager of Training for Puget Sound Energy Ed Brewster Secretary EducationPresident of Grays Harbor College Joe Kinerk Treasurer EducationExecutive Director of the New Market Skills Center Pete HeideIndustrySenior Director Forest Policy, Washington Forest Protection Association Larry BrownLaborLegislative and Political Director Aerospace and Machinists Tammy St. PiereLaborDirector of Training for the Operating Engineers Training Trust Mike EdwardsIndustryPresident Emeritus of Thurston First Bank Rob McDanielEducationDirector of Community Programs WSU

Scrapped Nuclear Power site converted to a business development park managed by the Grays Harbor PDA RETC will be the on-site training entity for new businesses and to leverage unique resources of the site including: –1700 Acres of space –40,000 sq feet of high tech classroom –Unique hands on training spaces –Developed IT and utility infrastructure –Certified Sustainable forest About Satsop

Satsop Training Facilities Manage Ad-Hoc Training Events at Satsop Host Training Partners on the Campus Host Conferences and Events Develop and Promote Training Assets at Satsop Training Programs In-house industry demanded training programs Customized training projects Grant funded programs On-line and Hands on offerings Strategic Workforce Development Projects to develop innovative curriculum and solutions Act as a Community Portal for Collaboration Leverage resources to improve learning opportunities What We Do

RETC Cooperative Model

Current Projects Satsop Site US Army Fire Training Tunnel Training GrHC Training Programs RapidCert for Vets NCCCO Certifications Strategic DOE Smartgrid Grant CORE Curriculum

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Current Course List

Infrastructure High Tech Classroom Spaces Computer Lab (Mobile Lab by December 2010) Industrial Controls Laboratory Learning Management System –Online Learning Capability –Track and Manage Training Multimedia Laboratory

Hiring Assessments Over 800 Pre-Hiring Exams in the Marketplace What are the critical metrics? –Basic Math/Language Skills (CASAS) –General Mechanical Aptitude (Bennett Mechanical Aptitude) –Personality and Integrity (MBTI) –Specific Skill Functions (Lab based exam) Out of the Box the RETC Can Facilitate: –Test Administration Online or on site –Hands-on demonstrations –Provide multimedia support With its partners the RETC can facilitate: –Licensing pre-validated hiring exams –Development of specific aptitude assessments