Transformation Agenda Peer Learning Summit January 15, 2014 The MACWIC Applied Manufacturing Technology Certification Pathway as a Pipeline to Manufacturing Careers This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use, by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes, is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.

Applied Manufacturing Technology Pathway 01/15/2014

Manufacturing Extension Partnerships 01/15/2014

Over the past 5 years, MassMEP clients have:  Created 1,800 and retained 5,561 jobs that otherwise would no longer exist  Invested $236.8 million on modernization and workforce training  Experienced $139.2 million in cost savings  Increased and retained $566.8 million in sales Every manufacturing job created leads to the creation of 4.6 other jobs 01/15/2014

The Challenge Skills development is a significant challenge for small and medium size companies  Workforce demographics  Technology intensity  Increased competition, productiondemands driven by customer needs  Manufacturing firm demographics 70% of firms have less than 20 employees 90% have less than 100 employees 01/15/2014

Foundation Level Skills Developed in 2005 Department of Labor grant

01/15/2014 Mid-Level Skills Offerings expanded in response to economic downturn and employers demand for higher skills

ENDORSED BY ASSOC IATED INDUSTRIES OF MASSACHUSETTS M DDLE SKJLLS Machinists Management MIDDSKILLS Machinists \t l QA Supervisors MIDDLE SKILLS Machine Operators Quality Assurance ENTRY LEVEL Machine Operators Inspectors ·ca.reerttechnical s dents can graduate with a Level 2 certificate

Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model: Precision Machining VJ. mccwdta Massachusetts Community Colleges & Workforce Development Transformation Agenda LEVEL 5 MIDDLE SKILLS Machinists Management A.S degree in Manufacturing Technology at CC upon completion of Level4 & credentialing of credits LEVEL4 MIDDLE SKILLS Machinist QA Supervisor Certificate of Applied Manufacturing Technology upon completion of Level 3 & _hours of structured, monitored OJT (can be applied toward CC degree) LEVEL 2 ENTRY LEVEL Machine Operators LEVEL 1 ENTRY LEVEL Assembler s Warehouse Career/ technical students will gradua te with a Leve/2 certificate This competency mode l is based on the framework deve loped by the Manufacturing Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative (MACWIC) in collaboration with employers statew ide. LEVEL 3 MIDDLE SKILLS 100 hours Advanced CNCat Career Prep:Resume Writing. Interviewing, Work Readiness

Credentialing  Developed and validated by employers  Proctored by industry  Endorsed by Vocational High Schools, Division of Apprentice Standards and Community Colleges  Articulation agreement with QCC for 26 college credits “Applied Manufacturing Technology”  Level 2 voke students receive MA pre-apprentice certificate  Provides individuals navigating manufacturing employment with a “quality career pathway” 01/15/2014

CLASP Quality Career Pathway 01/15/2014

Outcomes Sustainment - MACWIC  Recruitment of strategic partners, balanced representation  Structured organization with a mission, by-laws, and formal committees  Communication mechanism - website  Membership = 114 members, 19,400 employees, $6.2 Billion sales 01/15/2014

Partnership Outcomes Partnerships  Workforce Investment Boards  Vocational High Schools  Community Colleges  Higher Ed  Employers 01/15/2014

Today’s Manufacturing

Manufacturing Wages, Employment and GDP 2001 to 2011 Information provided by the UMASS Donahue Institute Berkshire Advanced Manufacturing Study commissioned by the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC) Source: BLS QCEW, 2001, 2011; BEA Regional Real GDP, Mfg, 2001, 2011 Real Manufacturing Wages (2011 Dollars) % Change US$56,157$59,2105% MA$71,163$77,5729% Berkshire County$64,694$59,210-8% Manufacturing Employment % Change US16,386,00111,701,497-29% MA389,232253,948-35% Berkshire County8,4104,622-45% Real Manufacturing GDP (2005 Chained Dollars) % Change US1,326,0631,674,50026% MA27,60445,45465% Berkshire County %

Salary Based on Education & Job Levels

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Manufacturing in Berkshire County Interprint Inc., Pit sfield

Developing Meaningful Non-credit to Credit Pathways Accelerating Progress for Low Skilled and Other Workers in Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Kathy Rentsch Quinsigamond Community College January 2014

How QCC Supports Advanced MFG Degree and certificate programs: ▫Manufacturing Technology (A.S.)  Certificates in Manufacturing Technology & CAD ▫Electronics Engineering Technology (A.S.)  Options in Biomedical Instrumentation, Mechatronics ▫Computer Systems Engineering Technology (A.S.)  Options in Systems Engineering, Computer Forensics ▫Engineering Transfer (A.S.)  Options in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Awareness campaign to change perception of advanced manufacturing ▫ Career development programs Customized corporate training Technical assistance /workforce training grants Adult basic education services

How QCC Collaborates Employers ▫Articulate substantive technical training for college credit ▫Customize incumbent workforce training ▫Design curriculum to address emerging technologies and build STEM workforce ▫Collaborate on industry awareness activities Community-Based Agencies ▫Articulate substantive technical training for college credit ▫Collaborate on industry awareness activities K-12 School Systems ▫Articulate substantive technical curriculum for college credit ▫Offer dual or concurrent enrollment courses ▫Collaborate on industry awareness activities Other Colleges & Universities ▫Launch Community College Transformation Agenda ▫Develop transfer articulation agreements

How QCC Credentials Substantive Technical Training: MassMEP Case Study Step 1: Align learning outcomes from non-credit to credit for MNT 101; MNT 110; MNT 115; MNT 210; MNT 215; Total: 17 credits. Step 2: Credential a minimum of 600 hours of OJT; Total: 9 credits. Step 3: Design associate degree completion option with blend of liberal arts, business, and upper level manufacturing technology coursework; Total: credits.

QCC’s Advanced Entry Ramp to Associate Degree A.S. in Manufacturing Technology, Applied Manufacturing Option

QCC:Why QCC Credentials Substantive Technical Training Commitment to regional workforce and economic development Education and training programs in engineering, engineering technology, science, business, healthcare, and liberal arts Kathy Rentsch

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