1. Credit-Bearing Customized Training as a Way to Engage Industry Partners TAACCCT National Convening February 2016

2. TAACCCT Grant (Round 2) Train adults in advanced manufacturing disciplines Traditional in-person programs New for-credit customized training model 2

3. New Customized Training Model For-credit customized training courses Earn academic certificates 8 credit Manufacturing Foundations Certificate 16 credit Production Technologies Certificate Pathway to additional academic credentials Aligned to nationally recognized Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) credentials 3

4. B.A.S Degrees Applied Engineering Technology Management 120 credits B.A.S Degrees Applied Engineering Technology Management 120 credits A.A.S. Degrees in Manufacturing 60-74 credits A.A.S. Degrees in Manufacturing 60-74 credits Diplomas in Manufacturing 45-80 credits Diplomas in Manufacturing 45-80 credits CMAE Technologist Certificates 30-38 credits CMAE Technologist Certificates 30-38 credits CMAE Production Technologies Certificate 16 credits CMAE Production Technologies Certificate 16 credits CMAE Manufacturing Foundations Certificate 8 credits MSSC* Certified Production Technician CMAE Manufacturing Foundations Certificate 8 credits MSSC* Certified Production Technician “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 work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License CMAE 1514 Safety Awareness (2) CMAE 1518 Manufacturing Processes (2) CMAE 1522 Quality Practices (2) CMAE 1526 Maintenance Awareness (2) CMAE 1502 Technical Math (3) CMAE 1506 Introduction to Computers (2) CMAE 1510 Print Reading (2) CMAE 1528 Career Success Skills (1) Automation (15) Machining (15) Plastics (18) Welding (15) Advanced Manufacturing Technology – Robotics Emphasis (17) Energy & Electronics (15) Machine Tool Technology (15) Plastics Technology (15+27) Welding/Fabrication (15) Advanced Manufacturing Technology – Robotics Emphasis Biomedical Equipment Technology Energy & Electronics Machine Tool Technology Plastics Technology Robotics/Automation Additional technical and general education credits (50-60) C AREER P ATHWAYS IN M ANUFACTURING *Manufacturing Skill Standards Council noncredit, third-party industry certification

5. New Customized Training Model 5 8 week sessions Delivered at employer’s location via the internet Hybrid model combines face-to face learning with the convenience of online study Weekly live connection with instructor and classmates Free education and career advising services Partnered courses with 3 community colleges

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7. Partnered Courses Multiple colleges have same course on the books One college acts as the teaching college Teaching college builds the course Each college enrolls students in the course Each college “owns” their own students, partners, & outcomes 7

8. Required Technology 8 Computer or Tablet Webcam Microphone Fast internet connection OR Mediated Telepresence Unit ~45k per unit (large screen hi-def TV, hi-def webcam, microphone, hardwired into network, software, servers, support)

9. Outcomes: Sessions 1-10 May 2014 – Dec 2015 2040 seats sold 1009 unique participants 83 employers Average students per employer: 12 Median students per employer: 4 104 courses 9

10. Outcomes: Sessions 1-10 May 2014 – Dec 2015 284 Certificates Earned (data current as of 9/30/15) 52 Manufacturing Foundations Certificates 1 Production Technologies Certificate 16 MSSC CPT 215 individual MSSC credentials in safety, quality, processes & production, maintenance Pass Rate = 96% Completion Rate = 85% Drop / Withdraw Rate = 12% 10

11. 11 Average seats sold per session: 123 $99 per course fee stated session 8

12. Safety Awareness Quality Practices Manufacturing Processes & Production Maintenance Awareness Print Reading Career Success Skills (soft skills) 12 Introduction to Computers Technical Math Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Interpreting Symbols Introduction to Robotics Other courses upon request

13. Why This Model Works Hybrid model Convenience – don’t have to travel Dedicated intensive advising services and relationship manager for partners Career Pathway Aligned to industry recognized credentials Partnered courses – economies of scale Stable technology platform that is easy to use 13

14. Getting Started Communication is critical Internal Conversations Chief Academic Officers Faculty & Deans Customized Training Directors Financial Aid Registration & Student Services External Conversations WIA/WIOA Organizations Workforce Centers Employers 14

15. Partnered Courses Process Faculty alignment around curriculum across all colleges Every college passes exact same course / learning outcomes through academic approval process Get agreement from administration that a course taken through partnership agreement is considered a course taken at that college for residency purposes Ensure courses transcript as a course from college of registration, not teaching college Financial Aid eligible programs: HLC approval required using consortium application 15

16. Training for CT Division Credentialing requirements for instructors Understand & mirror academic policies Drop / withdrawal Grading policies Attendance policies Teaching college policies govern College application and prerequisites requirements Financial Aid policies If classes are off-cycle, register for all courses for a term at the beginning of the semester or quarter to be able to obtain financial aid 16

17. Technology Platform Stability is key Easy to use Flexible platform to aid learning Discussion platform Smartboard integration Presentation or other computer application integration Google Glass integration AME solution: Video Guidance “VG Connect TM WorkSpace” powered by Acano 17

18. Intensive Advising Onboarding process for new students Face-to-Face introduction to advisor during class Weekly emails with study skill tips, academic deadlines & policies, opportunities fro growth Access to LMS & instructors to track attendance and performance Individual advising via email and phone 18

19. Lessons Learned Communication is key, especially internally Engage faculty as much as possible Must be part of a career pathway Dedicated advisor to support the process is critical Dedicated relationship manager with partners is critical Dedicated IT staff to troubleshoot problems is helpful 19

20. Thank you! Rebekah Kent, Grant Director 218-894-5131; rkent@clcmn.edurkent@clcmn.edu “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.” Central Lakes College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator. This document is available in alternative formats upon request, by contacting Disability Services, disabilityservices@clcmn.edu or 218-855-8175. TTY users may call MN Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.disabilityservices@clcmn.edu This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License