M ULTI -S TATE A DVANCED M ANUFACTURING C ONSORTIUM _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts found in Resources byResources the M-SAMC Multi-State Advanced Manufacturing Consortium is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Multi-State Advanced Manufacturing Consortium US DOL SPONSORED TAACCCT GRANT: TC23767 RELEASE DATE04/29/2015 VERSIONv 001 PAGE1 of 16 S UCCESSFUL I MPLEMENTATION IN C OLLEGE /C OMPANY (SICC) E XAMPLE A CCELERATED C OHORTS S UCCESSFUL I MPLEMENTATION IN C OLLEGE /C OMPANY (SICC) E XAMPLE A CCELERATED C OHORTS US D EPARTMENT OF L ABOR M ULTI -S TATE A DVANCED M ANUFACTURING C ONSORTIUM US D EPARTMENT OF L ABOR M ULTI -S TATE A DVANCED M ANUFACTURING C ONSORTIUM

M ULTI -S TATE A DVANCED M ANUFACTURING C ONSORTIUM _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts found in Resources byResources the M-SAMC Multi-State Advanced Manufacturing Consortium is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License National Model for Accelerated Cohorts Local SICC Examples of Accelerated Cohorts SICC EXAMPLE: CONTENTS

M ULTI -S TATE A DVANCED M ANUFACTURING C ONSORTIUM _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts found in Resources byResources the M-SAMC Multi-State Advanced Manufacturing Consortium is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Students do not learn in a cohort environment, and focus on individual learning Colleges do not provide options for accelerated learning Students do complete programs, primarily on their own or with company encouragement Colleges utilize cohort learning to build student relationships and confidence, and to improve student outcomes Colleges offer various accelerated learning tracks Students complete programs more quickly, with peer support and encouragement NATIONAL MODEL: ACCELERATED COHORTS PRESENT STATE:PREFERRED STATE:

M ULTI -S TATE A DVANCED M ANUFACTURING C ONSORTIUM _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts found in Resources byResources the M-SAMC Multi-State Advanced Manufacturing Consortium is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Cohorts improve student outcomes by Creating a space for students to support each other, academically and otherwise Adding an element of positive “peer pressure” to the academic experience Building student confidence and inter-personal skills Accelerated programs allow students to “Get to the point” and learn exactly what they need to know to be employable Re-enter the workforce quickly and obtain skilled jobs that can lead to additional growth opportunities PREFERRED STATE: NATIONAL MODEL: ACCELERATED COHORTS

M ULTI -S TATE A DVANCED M ANUFACTURING C ONSORTIUM _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts found in Resources byResources the M-SAMC Multi-State Advanced Manufacturing Consortium is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License 28 credit Manufacturing Technician Career Studies Certificate program took at least 2 semesters (8 months) to complete Students did not proceed through the program as a cohort, and took courses full time Accelerated Mfg. Technician Career Certificate program compressed: 12 week program Students – proceed through the program as a cohort – Take MSSC testing to earn certifications – participate in interviews with potential employers as a part of the program BEFORE: 8 month programNOW: 12 week program LOCAL SICC EXAMPLE: DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ACCELERATED COHORTS

M ULTI -S TATE A DVANCED M ANUFACTURING C ONSORTIUM _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts found in Resources byResources the M-SAMC Multi-State Advanced Manufacturing Consortium is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Since the program has a non- standard scheduling model, it can be difficult to schedule and secure appropriate instructors Program is a “full time job” and is very rigorous; there are many “want to” students that don’t complete Doesn’t follow semester schedule, so program can begin at any time as long as there are enough students signed up Roughly 66 – 75% completion rate Average two cohorts per year Six cohorts complete since the beginning of the M-S AMC grant NOW: CHALLENGESNOW: OPPORTUNITIES LOCAL SICC EXAMPLE: DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ACCELERATED COHORTS

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M ULTI -S TATE A DVANCED M ANUFACTURING C ONSORTIUM _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts found in Resources byResources the M-SAMC Multi-State Advanced Manufacturing Consortium is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Students work jobs (or not at all) while in college Career building begins upon completion of academic credential(s) Traditional classes with students from all kinds of programs  less contextualized content Students start their careers while in college earning AAS degree Students gain 3 years of hands-on work experience in their field while in school Cohort learning for all 3 years  Students are surrounded by like- minded students in their field and develop strong relationships BEFORE: Traditional ProgramsNOW: MAT 2 Cohort LOCAL SICC EXAMPLE: HENRY FORD + OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGES - MAT 2

M ULTI -S TATE A DVANCED M ANUFACTURING C ONSORTIUM _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts _v001_m-samc_sicc_example_accelerated_cohorts found in Resources byResources the M-SAMC Multi-State Advanced Manufacturing Consortium is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Finding qualified candidates who can handle the program’s rigor Recruiting companies with a long term vision, and who are willing to invest in talent Ensuring sufficient support and remediation for student success Finding qualified instructors for accelerated courses/remediation Partnership among many Michigan colleges, companies, and public sector agencies Pipeline of top quality talent in Michigan State-wide dual education standard and credentials NOW: CHALLENGESNOW: OPPORTUNITIES LOCAL SICC EXAMPLE: HENRY FORD + OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGES - MAT 2

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