1. Perkins 2015-16 End of Year Evaluation

2. Perkins funding made a difference at our college by: Supporting staff who were charged with carrying out activities required by Perkins, such as strengthening linkages between secondary and post-secondary, and updating and revitalizing CTE programs Improving and updating CTE programs to ensure students receive high quality training (state of the art equipment and curriculum changes) Supporting the launch a new CTE program for the College (Cosmetology, 2013-14)

3. Our college’s best practice using Perkins funds is: The College invested/targeted the majority of its Perkins allocation at the Harper Campus which coincided with the opening of a new middle college high school The Perkins investment leveraged other federal investments (US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, National Science Foundation) CPCC hired a CTE Coordinator to liaise between secondary, employer, workforce and education partners – this work will be replicated in other program areas at the College

4. Our College Perkins Team: NameTitleE-MailPhone Heather ParuselExecutive DirectorHeather.Parusel@cpcc.edu(704) 330-5968 Ashley AlexanderDirector, Grants Administration Ashley.Alexander@cpcc.edu(704) 330-6596 Margaret ThorntonCTE CoordinatorMargaret.Thornton@cpcc.edu(704) 330-2722 ext. 7451

5. 1. We strengthened the academic, career and technical skills of our students by: Perkins funds were targeted to the CTE program areas of Applied Technologies (Advertising and Graphic Design, Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology, Non-Destructive Examination Technology and Welding), Construction Technologies (Architectural Technology, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration, Construction Management and Electrical Systems Technology) and Cosmetology by supporting instructor salaries, equipment purchases, professional development and a CTE coordinator. CPCC regularly conducts internal program reviews to analyze student data and evaluate success (retention, completion, graduation) The College has modified the way it offers CTE gateway courses (such as math and English) and technical courses (Mechatronics Re-Envisioned)

6. 2. We linked career and technical education at the secondary level with career and technical education at the postsecondary level: Developed three each, 9-14 programs of study for Welding, and Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration through Career and College Promise and Middle College High School Established a monthly meeting with representatives from Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools Career & Technical Education as well as Charlotte Works Youth Programs Partnering with Charlotte Works to establish a presence within their website. Invited Charlotte Works Youth Program coordinator to the development of impending internship program with Duke Energy.

7. 3. We provided students with strong experience in, and understanding of all aspects of an industry by: Advisory committees provide input regarding the currency and relevance of curriculum and training programs Engaging with Charlotte Works to explore how CPCC students could connect with their business partners Working with CPCC’s Workplace Learning Department to expand opportunities for apprenticeships, co-ops and internships The CTE Coordinator and the Work Base Learning Coordinator are partnering presentations at area high schools. The MeckEd STEMersion program has made provision for area 8 th - 10 th graders to experience work base learning through manufacturing visits at Bosh, Siemens, Groninger with their parents, with 2 more sites on the agenda. The CPCC CTE and Work Base Learning Coordinators have been presenters at these events. “The Mini Think Tank” with Charlotte Works Youth Board Coordinator and Duke Energy Power Company is in the midst of developing 30 positions within 5 Duke Divisions for internships to replace their aging out work force. This will be developed for October 2016 for 2 nd year Associate of Science bound students in the field of Welding, HVAC, Non Destructive Examination and Electrical Systems. Students earn National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Certification Students earn Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate from the NC Department of Commerce Students receive resume writing assistance, job interview preparation and career counseling

8. 4. We developed, improved, or expanded the use of technology in career and technical education by: Through philanthropic support, CPCC expanded the math emporium delivery model to all campuses to provide remedial math instruction in an accelerated, technology-enhanced format Through the STEM Prep program 11 th and 12 th graders receive personalized math enrichment plan that is designed to prepare them for college mathematics

9. 5. We provided professional development by: Covering the registration and travel related costs for at least 14 (unduplicated) CPCC faculty and staff to participate in CTE related professional development Providing opportunities for faculty and staff to receive training to keep current with industry trends, to include Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), North Carolina Electrical Institute Ten faculty and staff attended 2016 Energy Inc. Summit & Energy Leadership Awards to stay current with workforce needs, technical progress and policy making in the Energy Industry CTE Coordinator will attend the NEEN ( National Energy Education Network) Conference in July 2016 to further understand programs that are being offered for secondary and post secondary students Funding four staff to attend NCETA

10. 6. We developed and implemented evaluations of our career and technical education programs by: The College monitors and ensures quality educational programs through a formal systematic 2-year cycle review process facilitated by Learning Unit administration and led by faculties in each educational program. Format: Results of outcome assessments for all academic programs are reported every other year (odd year) while an update on implementation of plans for improvement based on those assessments is due on the even year. CPCC conducts thorough, regular evaluations of its educational support services every three years. Through both the college-wide CPCC unit review process and through a coordinated annual program of self-assessment within all the Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) departments, program managers and staff identify expected program outcomes and student learning outcomes, implement assessments of departmental or student achievement of these outcomes, and use the results of these assessments to improve educational support services. CTE Program Chairs and discipline leads work with advisory councils to review curriculum and course/program objectives to evaluate relevancy and effectiveness. Industry Partners join the Harper Campus staff and faculty to provide The Harper Summit each fall semester, where students meet and greet many of the employers that hire our students. It has continued to grow each year.

11. 7. We Initiated, improved, expanded, and modernized quality career and technical education programs, including relevant technology by: Tasking Perkins-funded personnel with curriculum and program improvement to include reviewing alignment with third party certifications, training facilities and equipment, as well as programs of study and course sequence (Architectural Technology, and Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration) Hiring new personnel to look at programs with a fresh perspective and adjust programs to meet industry needs and reflect workforce demand Using funds to purchase equipment to ensure the relevance of training Supporting the salaries and fringe benefits of two instructors that were needed to initiate a new CTE program (Cosmetology)

12. 8. We provided services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective as evidenced by: Program competencies and learning outcomes are based on current job requirements and advised by employer and industry partners Program advisory committees are used to evaluate to what extent programs meet regional labor market needs and validate the occupational relevancy of learning outcomes Program and Enrollment in 2014-15, Reporting year includes summer, fall and spring terms Advertising & Graphic Design - 181Electrical Systems Technology – 46 Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration - 171Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology – 90 Architecture Technology - 68Non-Destructive Examination Technology – 42 Construction Management Technology – 102Welding Technology - 154 Cosmetology - 90

13. 9. We provided activities to prepare special populations students who are enrolled in CTE courses by: CPCC has partnered with Single Stop a non-profit organization, to connect students with a variety of resources they may need so that they can stay focused on their academic goals. The College also administers the Childcare Assistance Grant - a program funded by the State of North Carolina to assist community college students with their childcare needs. This program is administered by the Family Resource Center. The Office of Mentoring and Bridge Programs is a new department that houses the many transitional programs at Central Piedmont Community College. We are committed to promoting the pursuit of academic success, increasing retention, personal development, and providing essential academics resources supporting graduation. CPCC Construction Tech Pre-apprenticeship Agreement with NC Works and Carolinas Associated General Contractors Foundation to provide basic construction trades education for displaced workers ages 18-24. Intro to electricity, basic welding, print reading, HVAC, and 10 hour OSHA card.

14. Closing Thoughts CTE Coordinator has developed with the Harper staff and faculty an outstanding series of summer camps to offer Welding, Construction Tech including some HVAC and Electrical work, along with Graphic Design and Printing processes. CTE Coordinator is working closely with several area high school CTE Teachers and Coordinators to educate them on the Career and College Promise offerings and an open door policy for CPCC tours. Collaboration with CTE Academy Coordinators to plan for more learning style and personality assessment for career placement along with strong soft skill training starting school year 2016-2017 CTE Coordinator has spear headed a video project that gives middle and high school students a quick look into the technical programs of study at Central Piedmont Community College Harper Campus. They have been completed and loaded to the CPCC YouTube channel. Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology: has a new URL https://youtu.be/My8nlr3bHdM?list=PLj4kQKkUT0rvU4l-qgPpkQxQOLeBkxPOF https://youtu.be/My8nlr3bHdM?list=PLj4kQKkUT0rvU4l-qgPpkQxQOLeBkxPOF Harper Campus General: https://youtu.be/LrQ0Ded0G8w https://youtu.be/LrQ0Ded0G8w Electrical Systems Technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iklz3LtDtVI&list=PLj4kQKkUT0rvU4l- qgPpkQxQOLeBkxPOF&index=34https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iklz3LtDtVI&list=PLj4kQKkUT0rvU4l- qgPpkQxQOLeBkxPOF&index=34 Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology: https://youtu.be/qwrFFzcTGcg https://youtu.be/qwrFFzcTGcg NDE: https://youtu.be/gpVa8J7P49A https://youtu.be/gpVa8J7P49A