COLORADO HELPS ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROGRAM (CHAMP): PATHWAYS TO IN-DEMAND CAREERS IN COLORADO Emily Lesh, Colorado Workforce Development Center Bitsy Cohn, Colorado Community College System

Today Introductions Advanced Manufacturing What is it? Why is it important to the country? Why is it important to Colorado? The national employment landscape Skills and expectations The data Critical occupations CHAMP: Building Colorado’s workforce CHAMP Colleges and programs The Interactive Career Map Colorado’s Workforce Centers What can YOU do today?

Advanced Manufacturing is defined as… …the method to design and produce. It uses innovative technology, processes and methods to improve the quality of production, products & workforce. MAKING THINGS COOL IN DENVER

Manufacturing Matters To The US 12 million + jobs in the U.S. 2/3 of all private sector R&D Employs over 60% all domestic scientists and engineers Attracts the most FDI than any other country 65% of all U.S. trade Premium wages and strong multiplier effect Major support sector for Colorado’s other economic drivers: healthcare, defense, energy, construction, business services

Manufacturing Matters To Colorado The average annually salary: $60,000 25% higher than the average for all other industries combined. Represents about 6% of all jobs More than 120,000 manufacturing employees. 4th largest private industry in terms of output, making it arguably the largest “traded cluster” in the state. Colorado was one of 11 sates to grow its exports in double in digit percentages from 2011 to 2012—up to a record $8.2 billion from $7.3 billion.

There’s a shift underway... New jobs Better jobs Returning jobs New technologies New Products New Markets

Advancing from the 20 th Century Dirty Dumb Dangerous Disappearing A Vibrant New 21 st Century Economy Smart Safe Sustainable Surging to

Most Critical Occupations According to Colorado Manufacturers Fabrication and Assembly Workers Production Workers CNC Operators CNC Machine Programmers Machinists Maintenance and Repair Service Specialists Industrial Machinery Mechanics Inspectors and Quality Control Workers Supply Chain and Sales Specialists Welders Engineers (process, electrical, etc.)

Challenges in Preparing Colorado’s Workforce for Manufacturing Jobs Rapidly changing equipment and technology Skill gaps across multiple levels: entry, mid, advanced Lack of experience on the job Misperceptions by young people about what manufacturing jobs really are Education and training programs that are misaligned with real needs

CHAMP Nine colleges: curriculum development and equipment Open resources Credit for prior learning Transfer and articulation agreements for students Stackable credentials Navigators for student success Veterans

The CHAMP Consortium Front Range Community College Community College of Denver Pikes Peak Community College Red Rocks Community College Lamar Community College Pueblo Community College AIMS Community College Metro State University Denver Emily Griffith Technical College

Front Range Community College Precision Machining Technology Services Cert. CAD/CAM Cert. Manual Machining Cert. Quality Control Certificate Credit and non-credit options

Community College of Denver Machining AAS Machine Tech: CNC Manufacturing Cert. Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machine Tool Operator Cert. Intermediate Machining Cert. Basic Machining AAS Machining Tech: CNC Mgt. Cert. Industrial Maintenance Tech Cert. Wire EDM Machining Cert. 5-Axis Machining Cert. Multi-axis Machining Welding AAS in Trades and Industry: Fabrication Welding Certificate in Trades and Industry: Fabrication Welder Certificate in Trades and Industry: Arc Welder Certificate in Trades and Industry: Intermediate Welding Certificate in Trades and Industry: Basic Welding Engineering Graphics AAS in Engineering Graphics with an Emphasis in Mechanical Drafter Certificate in Engineering Graphics with an Emphasis in Solid Works Certificate in Engineering Graphics with an Emphasis in Inventor Certificate in Engineering Graphics with an Emphasis in Basic Mechanical Designer Certificate in Engineering Graphics - 3D Modeling

Pikes Peak Community College Cert. Basic Machining Cert. CNC Cert. NIMS Certification

Red Rocks Community College Cert. Swiss Screw Manufacturing Cert 5-Axis Cert Manufacturing Quality 1 Cert Manufacturing Quality 2 Cert Manufacturing Quality 3

Lamar Community College AAS in Trades and Industry: Fabrication Welding Cert. Trades and Industry: Fabrication Welder Cert. Trades and Industry: Arc Welder Cert. Trades and Industry: Basic Welding

Pueblo Community College Machining AAS Machining Technology Cert. Machining Technology Cert. Machining Technology CNC Cert. CAD/CAM Cert. Inspection Cert. Manual Machining Welding AAS Welding Cert. Fitter or Combination Welder Cert. High Pressure Pipe Welder Cert. Structural Welder Cert. Low Pressure Pipe Welder Structural Welding Introduction Mini - Certificate Structural Welding Intermediate Mini – Certificate Industrial Electronic Technology AAS Electromechanical Technology Cert. Electromechanical Technology

AIMS Community College Industrial Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Cert. Industrial Technology Level I Cert. Industrial Technology Level II Cert. Industrial Technology Level III Cert. Industrial Technology Level IV Cert. Industrial Technology Level V

Metro State University Composite Manufacturing Advanced Composite Processing 3D Modeling (Engineering Graphics) Basic 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) Stackable Certificates – bridge to engineering

Emily Griffith Technical College Cert. Pre Manufacturing Personal effectiveness, Academic, Workplace and Manufacturing Workplace Competencies Pathway Welding Pathway AWS Level 1 Welding Pathway AWS Level 2 Machining Technologies Pathway (CCD)

Interactive Career Map Primary users: A. Career explorers B. Navigators, HE Advisors, WFC Case Managers C. Employer networks Help users understand and access the education and credentials that are required to attain gainful employment Industry driven data – dynamic, real-time Interactive – allows for exploration of industries, local and national employment opportunities, and educational resources

Colorado’s Workforce Centers Career counseling Training Job Listings Computer and internet access Specialized training Also work closely with employers to ensure effective placements to meet needs of jobseeker and employers

Engaging manufacturers via Regional sector partnerships Regional manufacturer led partnerships with education, workforce, and economic development Ongoing and sustainable Get involved! or

What can you do? Connect to your local colleges Connect to your local Workforce Center Connect to local industry partners Watch for marketing rollout of the Interactive Career Map in October of 2014 Do some research on AM:

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Contact Information Emily Lesh Assistant Director, Policy and Industry Partnerships Colorado Workforce Development Council Bitsy Cohn Director, Credit for Prior Learning Colorado Community College System (720)

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