1. Funded by us department of labor
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Funded by us department of labor
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2. Accelerated Career Pathways Amarillo College
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Interactive, Integrated Learning in Transportation Industry Training Programs
Accelerated Career Pathways Amarillo College

3. Student success at Amarillo college
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Student success at Amarillo college
2011 the Access Division at AC was renamed the Academic Success Division
2011 AC Joined the Achieving the Dream consortium
2011 No Limits / No Excuses Amarillo received a Partnership for Postsecondary Success grant, a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant
2012 AC became the first higher education institution to join No Excuses University network

4. Student success at Amarillo college
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Student success at Amarillo college
2012 AC was awarded Partner Grants through No Limits/No Excuses Amarillo
2012 AC received a DOL TAACCCT Grant to create Accelerated Career Pathways
AC piloted the I-BEST approach with one healthcare program and 4 technical programs
2014 AC became an Achieving the Dream Leader College

5. Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
DOL TAACCCT Grant
Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Act – Community College and Career Training Grant
A 4-year grant, with Round 2 grants running from October 2012 through September 2016.

6. Five Core elements required
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Five Core elements required
Evidence-Based Design (data driven quality improvement)
Stacked and Latticed Credentials (options for further training)
Online and Technology-Enabled Learning (simulators, videos, etc.)

7. Five Core elements required
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Five Core elements required
4. Transferability and Articulation
5. Strategic Alignment with
Employers and Industry
Public Workforce System
Educational Institutions

8. Interactive learning (Students are Engaged)
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Interactive learning (Students are Engaged)
Creative use of technology
Simulations
Hands on activities
Scenarios
Self-administered evaluation activities
Jeopardy and other Games

9. Integrated learning (basic skills incorporated)
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Integrated learning (basic skills incorporated)
Vocabulary studies using Quizlet
Reading guides
Daily work logs
Resumes
Project-based activities

10. Accelerated TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY Programs
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Accelerated TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY Programs
Two Transportation Industry programs at AC implemented course redesign
through the TAACCCT grant:
Professional Truck Driving
Diesel Technology

11. Professional Truck Driving courses
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Professional Truck Driving courses
CVOP 2035 Defensive driving
CVOP 1005 Preparing for CDL written exam
CVOP 1001 Preparing for CDL driving exam
CVOP 2033 Advanced Driving Skills I
CVOP 2037 Advanced Driving Skills II
(includes CDL endorsements and forklift operations certificate)

12. Professional Truck Driving
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Professional Truck Driving
Course curriculum also includes:
Soft skills training
Tutoring as needed
Practice with a truck driving simulator
Behind the wheel driving experience.

13. Truck Driving Certifications
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Truck Driving Certifications
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Tanker
Doubles/Triples
HazMat
School Bus
Passenger Bus
Fork Lift Certificate

14. Diesel technology courses
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Diesel technology courses
ETWR 1391: Special Topics in Professional, Technical, Business and Scientific Writing 
DEMR 2412: Diesel Engine Testing & Repair II
DEMR 2346: Advanced Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
ELPT 1311: Basic Electric Theory 
INMT 1305: Introduction to Industrial Maintenance 
DEMR 1329: Preventative Maintenance
MCHN 1343: Machine Shop Mathematics
DEMR 1321: Power Train I
DEMR 1347: Power Train II
AUMT 1305 : Introduction to Automotive Technology
DEMR 2432: Electronic Controls
 DEMR 2331: Advanced Brake Concepts
DEMR 1406: Diesel Engine I

15. Course curriculum also includes:
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Diesel technology
Course curriculum also includes:
Preparation for the national ASE industry certification exam
Soft skills training
Simulated skills practice
Tutoring as needed

16. Diesel technology certifications
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Diesel technology certifications
General Marketable Skills Certificate
Level I Certificate
Level II Certificate

17. Strategies for acceleration at AC
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Strategies for acceleration at AC
Time: Training programs from 6 weeks to 2 years in length that can result in credentials and/or licensing in industry-specific fields
Technology: Online learning segments and simulation technology that allow students to progress rapidly and build hands-on competencies

18. Strategies for acceleration at AC
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Strategies for acceleration at AC
Integrated Skills Training: Strengthening adult basic education skills by contextualizing English and math skills with core content study materials.
Study Support: Supplemental instructors available for tutoring and small group study sessions outside of class, as needed.

19. strategies for finding/keeping a job
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
strategies for finding/keeping a job
Include instruction on job readiness skills:
the job search process
completing job applications
resume writing
practice interviews

20. strategies for finding/keeping a job
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
strategies for finding/keeping a job
Include instruction on other “Soft Skills” employers want:
communication skills
work ethic
problem solving skills
teamwork
customer relations

21. Additional REsources MERLOT, www.merlot.org
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Additional REsources
MERLOT,
Skills Commons,
Quizlet,
I-BEST, ucationandskillstraining.aspx
AVID,

22. Amarillo college presenters
Amarillo College, Accelerated Career Pathways, US Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project, 2015
Amarillo college presenters
Janice M. Johnston, Director of Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project
Marissa M. Cochran, Curriculum Specialist for Dept. of Labor TAACCCT Grant Project

23. Amarillo College
ACTAACCCT by Amarillo College TAACCCT Grant  is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.