1. This workforce product was funded by a grant in the amount of $9,994,854, representing approximately 56% of program costs, awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. This product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor make 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. WISE is led by Centralia College and the Center of Excellence for Clean Energy in partnership with the Centers of Excellence for Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing and Construction. Centralia College is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

6. WASHINGTON INTEGRATED SECTOR EMPLOYMENT (WISE)
WISE, with the hiring of a Work Ready Washington Coordinator, helps establish testing sites at consortium colleges. These colleges will offer ACT’s NCRC within WISE programs to students, in an effort to support Work Ready Washington
Staff at colleges trained as WorkKeys proctors
Trained as profiler
Meetings with WDC’s, WorkSource offices and Goodwill Centers to set up testing on site for their job seekers
In conjunction with consortium colleges presents ACT WorkKeys/NCRC to industry partners around the state
Testing job applicants with a local industry partner on a weekly basis

7. BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
The NCRC has been embedded into the following programs:
Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Electrical Construction
TOOL Center
Bates HR Dept now recognizes the NCRC in their hiring process
Four employers have signed up as recognizing the NCRC; ongoing discussions with others; NCRC provides an item for discussion that has potential value to the employer beyond considering students for employment
Students are viewing the NCRC as more indicative of their actual abilities then other purely academic assessments
iBEST instructors in Diesel and Electrical are viewing the NCRC as valuable supplemental assessment

8. Transitioning Veteran’s Class
CENTRALIA COLLEGE
The NCRC is part of the navigation process for WISE participants in Energy Tech Program which prepares students to compete for employment in the Power Generation Industry. Students in this program should be able to: understand & operate electrical systems; understand the components used in the transmission of electricity; specialize in either power generation, power transmission, metering, substation operations, or plant mechanics
Bachelor of Applied Science – Applied Management (BAS-AM) learn the skills needed to run a small business or entrepreneurial venture
Transitioning Veteran’s Class
(Develop & provide four (4) Competency Workshops that result in a competency profile and connection to process to earn the NCRC)
Non-WISE students have opportunity to take the WorkKeys tests for their NCRC at campus testing center

9. EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MANUFACTURING EMPLOYMENT READINESS
12 credits
Course content includes: survey of mechanical concepts; precision measurement; blueprint reading; quality assurance; workforce skills/communication; ergonomics; lean manufacturing; sustainable business practices. Introduced to composites, aviation, machining, CAD, and welding.
Local industry partner is participating by:
Multiple jobs have been profiled
Recommending the NCRC for potential job applicants
Program coordinator is testing job applicants on a weekly basis
WRW Coordinator testing job applicants on a weekly basis
Industry partner reaching out to local high school to have interested seniors applying for their jobs to be tested at school following instruction hours

10. SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MANUFACTURING ACADEMY
28 credits
Course content includes: certification in OSHA, Flagging, Forklift, First Aid, & NCRC; hands on training in manufacturing, composites, sheet metal and welding; job readiness training and access to local employers; brush up on math and learn blueprint reading and Lean Manufacturing
Local manufacturers shown great interest in the NCRC and are keeping it in mind while making hiring decisions
Local employer turned to college when starting up a new line and needed to do a mass hire and asked them to offer the NCRC
Advancement to the CNC certificate is a possibility

11. Tiny Houses

12. Shana Peschek, Director, Construction Center of Excellence
Washington Integrated Sector Employment (WISE) Grant Renton Technical College Tiny House Project National Council for Workforce education 2016 Conference
Shana Peschek, Director, Construction Center of Excellence

13. Renton Technical College
Achieving the Dream Leader College
Recognized by national organizations like the Aspen Institute and Brookings Institute!
RTC serves over 1500 apprentices each year, or nearly 20% of the total number of apprentices in Washington State. There are currently 16 apprenticeship programs affiliated with RTC offering classroom and on-the-job training in the building and construction trades, manufacturing, and public utilities. 2-5 years $55-60,000 Typical Salary
MART 8-10 qtrs. Cert or AAS (Major Appliance & Refrigeration Technology $38,000 Typical Salary
Welding 2-7 Qtrs $47000 Typical Annual Salary
Construction Management AAS or Cert $75,970 Typical Salary
Host to Construction Center of Excellence

14. What is CTP?
Construction Trades Renton Technical College
1-quarter certificate
This program is the entry point for the Welding, Apprenticeship and Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technology programs. It also satisfies elective credits for the Commercial Building Engineering and Construction Management programs. Students in this program will be ready for apprenticeships or entry-level employment in construction, manufacturing, maintenance, and related industries. Courses incorporate theory and hands-on application of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and sustainable building practices.
Summative Project

16. CTP Summative Project Old Model: Built a small shed
Usually didn’t complete the whole structure
After the quarter, it was torn down and materials discarded
New Model: Service Based Learning
Build a tiny home for LIHI & Seattle-area homeless population
Materials are donated by Home Depot to LIHI
Students complete the structure & practice finish work
In process of getting formal recognition from our state L&I as a “Pre-Apprenticeship” program

18. Student Success
“The skills that Dean Hestmark developed through this experience and through the program will take him very far in his construction career. He is now able to state that he actually helped build a house, that he has experience as a project leader, and that he contributed to the bettering of our community. We are so fortunate to have young people like Dean to lead us into a better future” ~
Melinda Nichols, Board President, LIHI

21. What are Employers looking for?
Dependable- Employers value workers they can rely on to get the job done.
Problem Solving Skills- Someone who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution.
Taking Initiative- Someone self starting – looks ahead to the next task
Motivated- Someone with intrinsic enthusiasm about and drive to accomplish activities related to work
Team Player- Someone who puts the team goals and the team accountability ahead of their own individual situation.
Taking Responsibility - Someone who takes their work seriously and who can admit when they make a mistake

22. How does Walla Walla Community Colleges Energy Systems Technology Program help students become the employee that industry is looking for?
We do it by……..

23. Having high expectations of our students
WWCC has a strict attendance and dress code policy

24. Holding them accountable for their actions and attitudes
Our Instructors are very open to sitting down and discussing concerns

25. Our Students receive real hands on training
Structuring our classes to be like industry
Our Students receive real hands on training

26. Sharing examples of our success
Employers come and share the success they have had with our students

27. Increasing our standards and pushing ourselves every quarter

28. Questions?