1. Reinventing Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing
Lessons from Two TAACCCT Programs
National Council for workforce education annual conference
October 13, 2016

3. Session Overview
Introduction
The Veterans-Focused Engineering Technology Project (VFETP)
Martha Hogan, Executive Dean, School of Engineering and
Technology, Richland College
Get it Fast: Accelerated Certificates in Advanced Manufacturing
Amit Singh, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Clark State Community College
Lessons in Accelerating Pathways to Advanced Manufacturing
Sara Haviland, Ph.D., and Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D.
Education & Employment Research Center, Rutgers University
Discussion

4. Advanced manufacturing: a solution to multiple challenges?
For individuals: unemployment and/or underemployment
For industry: problems locating skilled employees
Advanced manufacturing offers the promise of good jobs….
Good pay, benefits, security
In-demand in these locations
Do not require degrees, and skills ideal for targeted training

5. reinventing Pathways to these jobs
Advanced manufacturing: increasingly complex technology and processes, increasingly complex products, new skills needs
Traditional routes no longer work
Improving pathways to advanced manufacturing
Rapid return to work with additional educational pathways
Community colleges an ideal setting
Programs facilitated by TAACCCT Round 4 grants, aimed to help schools develop innovative programs that prepare participants for high-wage, high-skill, in-demand jobs in 2 years or less

6. A tale of two programs Richland College
Dallas, Texas; Metroplex is 4th largest metropolitan population in the US and growing
Large population of corporate headquarters in IT, electronics, defense industries, though layoffs and volatility during economic downturn
Richland College is part of Dallas County Community College District
Clark State Community College
Springfield, Ohio; small city between Columbus and Dayton
History as a manufacturing town; hit hard by the economic downturn
Clark State CC is an independent community college

7. A tale of two programs Richland College
Dallas, Texas; Metroplex is 4th largest metropolitan population in the US and growing
Large population of corporate headquarters in IT, electronics, defense industries, though layoffs and volatility during economic downturn
Richland College is part of Dallas County Community College District
Clark State Community College
Springfield, Ohio; small city between Columbus and Dayton
History as a manufacturing town; hit hard by the economic downturn
Clark State CC is an independent community college

8. SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT SET OF strategies for acceleration
Curricular redesign
Basic skills strategy
Prior learning assessment
Student navigator
Alignment with labor market needs

9. The Veterans-focused engineering technology project (vfetp)
Martha Hogan, Executive Dean
School of Engineering and Technology
Richland College

10. Career Ladders in Electronics Technology and Advanced Manufacturing
$3.25M grant awarded in October 2014 from the U.S. Department of Labor
Funding for faculty, staff, curriculum development and equipment purchases
Curriculum created or revised
AAS in Manufacturing (NIMS Level 1) (revised)
AAS in Electronics Technology (ISCET) (revised)
Advanced Design (revised)
SCADA—Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (new)
Electromechanical Maintenance (new)

11. Program Designed with Industry Credentials
AAS Advanced Manufacturing NIMS Level I
National Institute of Metalworking Skills
AAS Electronics Technology ISCET
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians
Certificates External Advisory Committee needs for skilled workers

12. Key Lessons Learned Plan a contingency for renovation time and cost
Renovations take time away from the work of the grant
What is plan B if renovations do not meet the schedule
Consider All Possible Expenses not covered by the Grant
Will additional support staff be required for operations
Is there adequate budget for consumables going forward
When developing timeline consider the impact of policy and procedures
If contracting external groups how long does it take to get through legal department
When purchasing capital equipment what is the approval process and time needed to complete

13. Key Lessons Learned Execution and Sustainability
Is there sufficient human capital to accomplish the statement of work?
What is the impact to current faculty/staff workload?
Has sufficient help been hired to complete the goals of the grant?
Is there the correct balance of skills needed to faculty/staff expertise?

14. Get It Fast: Accelerated Certificates in Advanced Manufacturing
Amit Singh, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Clark State Community College

15. Advancing Manufacturing to Compete in a Global Economy
$2.5M grant awarded in October 2014 from the U.S. Department of Labor
Funding for curriculum development, renovation and equipment purchases
Certificate programs were created/revised:
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) (new)
Welding (new)
Additive Manufacturing (new)
Industrial Maintenance (revised)
SCADA—Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (new)

16. Advanced Manufacturing Program Design

17. From Program Design to Accelerated Completion
Stackable Certificates
Certificates completed in 1-2 semesters
Credit-bearing classes that apply toward an Associate’s Degree
I-BEST Model
Remedial courses integrated with technical courses
Prior Learning Assessments (PLA)
Credit for relevant course work and experience—faster completion and job placement

18. Key Lessons Learned
Keep Employers Engaged Early In the Process and Often
Use Subject Matter Experts in the employer base to advise on equipment selection and curricula
Create a common, accessible database to track employer engagement
Have a “High Touch Approach” to Student Advising
Hire a Career Navigator who will be responsible for recruitment, enrollment, advising, mentoring and job placement so student don’t “fall through the cracks”
Start Planning for Sustainability From the Beginning
Grants are great, but they don’t last forever. Build a community of stakeholders who are focused on keeping these great initiatives alive for future students

19. Key Lessons Learned
Include a Broad Group of Stakeholders at All Stages of Planning and Grant Delivery
all staff need early involvement to ensure buy in
Consider All Possible Expenses not Covered by the Grant
Estimate the cost of renovations, the impact on existing staff workloads and communicate these findings to all stakeholders

20. Lessons in accelerating pathways to advanced manufacturing
Sara Haviland, ph.d. and michelle Van Noy, Ph.D.
Education & Employment Research Center
Rutgers university

21. Curricular redesign: Credit stacking and industry certifications to clearer pathways
Creating smaller, less intimidating programs that lead to other programs (certs into AAS, and in Clark, certs into other certs)
Foundations certification – Clark State
Industry certifications as milestones within programs
NIMS certifications – Richland
Noncredit programs - Richland
PLA – Clark State

22. Integrated Basic skills: strategies to promote skill building and advancement
I-BEST approach – to ensure students get the developmental education they need while smoothing the path to completion – Clark State
Peer-led team learning – to provide an opportunity for additional tutoring support – Richland

23. student navigators: Clarifying pathways and Ensuring completion through Increased student supports
Career navigators help ensure students understand pathways and can assist as they navigate obstacles
Complexity of navigator role
Recruitment, intake, retention, employer relationships

24. Making every moment count: Aligning skills to the local labor market
Increasing the efficiency of skill development by:
Seeking employer input and assistance through engagement strategies
Aligning to national or international credentials

25. Lessons for implementation and design of similar programs: challenges to consider
One size does not fit all
Regional contexts matter
Size of economy
Expansion or contraction of industry
Variety of employer skill needs
Institutional contexts matter
Autonomy versus interdependence
Buy in of decisionmakers
Needs of the populations served and resources to address those needs

26. Discussion and Q&A
Thank you. Sara Haviland: Martha Hogan: Amit Singh: Michelle Van Noy: