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Accelerated Career Pathways Amarillo College Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Interactive, Integrated Learning in Transportation Industry Training Programs Accelerated Career Pathways Amarillo College

Student success at Amarillo college Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Student success at Amarillo college 2011 the Access Division at AC was renamed the Academic Success Division 2011 AC Joined the Achieving the Dream consortium 2011 No Limits / No Excuses Amarillo received a Partnership for Postsecondary Success grant, a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant 2012 AC became the first higher education institution to join No Excuses University network

Student success at Amarillo college Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Student success at Amarillo college 2012 AC was awarded Partner Grants through No Limits/No Excuses Amarillo 2012 AC received a DOL TAACCCT Grant to create Accelerated Career Pathways 2012-2013 AC piloted the I-BEST approach with one healthcare program and 4 technical programs 2014 AC became an Achieving the Dream Leader College

Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 DOL TAACCCT Grant Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Act – Community College and Career Training Grant A 4-year grant, with Round 2 grants running from October 2012 through September 2016.

Five Core elements required Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Five Core elements required Evidence-Based Design (data driven quality improvement) Stacked and Latticed Credentials (options for further training) Online and Technology-Enabled Learning (simulators, videos, etc.)

Five Core elements required Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Five Core elements required 4. Transferability and Articulation 5. Strategic Alignment with Employers and Industry Public Workforce System Educational Institutions

Interactive learning (Students are Engaged) Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Interactive learning (Students are Engaged) Creative use of technology Simulations Hands on activities Scenarios Self-administered evaluation activities Jeopardy and other Games

Integrated learning (basic skills incorporated) Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Integrated learning (basic skills incorporated) Vocabulary studies using Quizlet Reading guides Daily work logs Resumes Project-based activities

Accelerated TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY Programs Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Accelerated TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY Programs Two Transportation Industry programs at AC implemented course redesign through the TAACCCT grant: Professional Truck Driving Diesel Technology

Professional Truck Driving courses Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Professional Truck Driving courses CVOP 2035 Defensive driving CVOP 1005 Preparing for CDL written exam CVOP 1001 Preparing for CDL driving exam CVOP 2033 Advanced Driving Skills I CVOP 2037 Advanced Driving Skills II (includes CDL endorsements and forklift operations certificate)

Professional Truck Driving Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Professional Truck Driving Course curriculum also includes: Soft skills training Tutoring as needed Practice with a truck driving simulator Behind the wheel driving experience.

Truck Driving Certifications Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Truck Driving Certifications Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Tanker Doubles/Triples HazMat School Bus Passenger Bus Fork Lift Certificate

Diesel technology courses Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Diesel technology courses ETWR 1391: Special Topics in Professional, Technical, Business and Scientific Writing  DEMR 2412: Diesel Engine Testing & Repair II DEMR 2346: Advanced Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning ELPT 1311: Basic Electric Theory  INMT 1305: Introduction to Industrial Maintenance  DEMR 1329: Preventative Maintenance MCHN 1343: Machine Shop Mathematics DEMR 1321: Power Train I DEMR 1347: Power Train II AUMT 1305 : Introduction to Automotive Technology DEMR 2432: Electronic Controls  DEMR 2331: Advanced Brake Concepts DEMR 1406: Diesel Engine I

Course curriculum also includes: Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Diesel technology Course curriculum also includes: Preparation for the national ASE industry certification exam Soft skills training Simulated skills practice Tutoring as needed

Diesel technology certifications Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Diesel technology certifications General Marketable Skills Certificate Level I Certificate Level II Certificate

Strategies for acceleration at AC Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Strategies for acceleration at AC Time: Training programs from 6 weeks to 2 years in length that can result in credentials and/or licensing in industry-specific fields Technology: Online learning segments and simulation technology that allow students to progress rapidly and build hands-on competencies

Strategies for acceleration at AC Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Strategies for acceleration at AC Integrated Skills Training: Strengthening adult basic education skills by contextualizing English and math skills with core content study materials. Study Support: Supplemental instructors available for tutoring and small group study sessions outside of class, as needed.

strategies for finding/keeping a job Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 strategies for finding/keeping a job Include instruction on job readiness skills: the job search process completing job applications resume writing practice interviews

strategies for finding/keeping a job Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 strategies for finding/keeping a job Include instruction on other “Soft Skills” employers want: communication skills work ethic problem solving skills teamwork customer relations

Additional REsources MERLOT, www.merlot.org Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Additional REsources MERLOT, www.merlot.org Skills Commons, www.skillscommons.org Quizlet, https://quizlet.com I-BEST, www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/e_integratedbasiced ucationandskillstraining.aspx AVID, www.avid.org

Amarillo college presenters Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015 Amarillo college presenters Janice M. Johnston, Director of Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project jmjohnston31@actx.edu Marissa M. Cochran, Curriculum Specialist for Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project mmcochran@actx.edu

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