Applied Research Corporation January 16, 2009 Paul Dordal, BGen, USAF (ret) Executive Director Education Summit February 5, 2009

22 Regional Education Summit Objectives Discuss how to use this high technology i3D classroom to strengthen education and train a high technology workforce to meet the needs of emerging industries in the Fort Bragg region Form a “Think Tank” to develop a concept and proposals for a “21 st Century Classroom and Distributed Learning Network”

33 Long Term Goals Establish the Ft. Bragg region as the recognized focal point in North Carolina for collaborating and coordinating Defense & Homeland Security (D&HS) programs Develop a trained and skilled workforce through seamless integration of industry requirements and skills throughout our educational continuum – K-12 through university

44 Mission Growth at Fort Bragg and Pope AFB Fort Bragg Mission Growth presents a unique opportunity: U.S. Army Forces Command and Army Reserve Command Headquarters will attract defense related companies Currently identifying and assessing high technology emerging and growing industry clusters: TDA/BAH This is our chance to retrain our workforce, align our educational programs and prepare for a technology- based economy US DOL Workforce grant provides the means to initiate this program

All-American Defense Corridor Announced by Governor Perdue in September 2007 to market and promote Southeastern North Carolina to attract new defense companies to the region. Emphasize our strengths: Five major military installations World class research & development capabilities Motivated and skilled talent pool Outstanding quality of life Excellent transportation systems Establish a defense industry sector with high technology, high paying jobs

Concept for a North Carolina “Center for Defense & Homeland Security” Establishes a physical and centralized hub as a focal point for defense and security programs, education, workforce, regional planning and sustainability. Ties together D&HS initiatives and assets from across the state Initiate and grow Collaborative Technology Alliances and Cooperative Research & Development Agreements connecting industry partners with NC universities, CC’s and DOD programs Provides a forum for exchange of program information, D&HS requirements, links to capabilities in NC

FSU: Business Development; R&D/D&HS - Defense Intelligence, management & security programs - Electron Probe Microscope - Human Factors - Idea & Innovation Center - Small Business Development - Connections and linkages with other universities and programs NC Center for Defense & Homeland Security “Homeland Security, Intelligence, Technology, Workforce, Sustainability” * Draft Concept rev 10/27/08 BRAC RTF * Photo of Biotech Center in RTP used as an illustration

Workforce Demonstration Program U.S. DOL $5 million Workforce Demonstration grant provides initial partial funding for this initiative Overall Objectives Strategy One: Utilize the growth at Ft. Bragg as the catalyst to integrate the region’s workforce, economic and educational resources to support emerging industry requirements Strategy Two: Establish the All-American Center for Workforce Innovation to create career tracks to meet workforce demands 10

11 Center of Innovation for Defense and Homeland Security All-American Center for Workforce Innovation Homeland Security Military Preparedness Strategic Defense Leadership Development Technology Innovation Enhanced Training and Simulation Social Resources Trades, Skilled Labor, Green Technology Entrepreneurship Healthcare and Teaching Professionals Academic Enrichment Economic Growth Workforce Enhancement Talent Development Academic Development Economic Development Workforce Development

Workforce Demonstration Program The Advanced Visualization Center at FTCC is the hub for the All American Center for Workforce Innovation State of the art capabilities; education and training Virtual network with i3D classrooms to link K-12, CCs and Universities Used US DOL funds to purchase 7 i3D classrooms for our 8 Community Colleges Golden LEAF funding received for pilot programs in one high school in each of our 11 counties 12

13 ROBESON BLADEN SAMPSON MOORE LEE HARNETT SCOTLAND RICHMOND FT. BRAGG HOKE CUMBERLAND MONTGOMERY All-American Center for Workforce Innovation Virtual Networking 10 Community College Campuses 11 Joblink Career Centers 11 Public School Systems NCMBC DSTA 5 Universities SBTDC

Workforce Transformation BRAC RTF Steering Group includes: 8 Community Colleges, 5 Universities and 12 K-12 school systems Workforce Development Boards and Joblink Centers: contract was awarded in January for a talent acquisition pipeline to connect potential employees with jobs, career exploration and skills assessment and educational courses (includes 2 year license for RealGame Online for all middle schools in 11 counties) Golden LEAF Foundation funding for i3D classrooms Building proposal with NC STEM Community Collaborative for Gates Foundation support for a regional approach to STEM programs Kenan Fellows pilot program with the RTF region 14 Regional Approach is Working

Establishing a Virtual Network i3D classrooms (currently in 8 CC’s and 11 high schools) Provides a mobile high tech classroom Purpose: introduction, exploration, and familiarization Limitations: 3D objects, connectivity Next step: Improve Distributed Learning capability Tele-presence or tele-podium equipment Capability to share master teachers and instructional resources between schools Maximize quality of instruction, share best practices and compensate for teacher shortages 15

16 Regional Network Architecture

Workforce Demonstration Program Industry partners are essential to assist with setting up and validating programs (preferably high tech, defense related and/or i3D gaming and enhanced simulation companies) Work with educational institutions and the BRAC RTF to define industry requirements for talent, equipment, future needs and career field opportunities Some involvement with high school pilot programs, curriculum development and 3D object repository Applying i3D technology to motivate the students of today and train the workforce of tomorrow 17

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Workforce Demonstration Program StrateWorrce Demonstration Program gies Establish a pilot program in 2 counties (Cumberland plus one) to demonstrate the capabilities of the virtual network Connect the hub (CWI at FTCC) with two i3D high school classrooms, two CC’s, Universities and at least one industry partner Add distributed learning to the i3D classroom through a tele-podium linking instructional resources and master teachers within the virtual network Need to work on 3D objects, curriculum integration, and hub utilization 20 Initial Action Plan

Workforce Demonstration Program Demonstration Program Strengthen STEM education throughout the BRAC region to meet future workforce needs: Develop a proposal based on the pilot program, using the i3D virtual network, to connect the educational continuum with industry validated knowledge, skills and abilities Work with the STEM Community Collaborative to develop proposal for support from organizations such as the Gates Foundation Establish a Think Tank to develop the proposal utilizing the network (Need Volunteers/representatives) 21 Opportunities and Next Steps