1. Creating a Win-Win-Win Situation

2. Northeast Community College Mission Statement Northeast Community College provides comprehensive, lifelong, learning-centered educational opportunities and services to meet the diverse needs of our public.

3. College Overview 20 Counties 14,400 square miles 158,448 constituents (US Census Bureau, 2010) 330 FT employees; 450 PT Source: Director of Institutional Research 2013 Credit Enrollment: 6,909 Non-Credit Enrollment: 14,993 FTE: 3,203

4. Programs Transfer Programs – 29 concentrations leading to transfer at four-year colleges and universities Occupational Programs – 26 occupational programs of study leading to the workforce – 5 diplomas – 4 certificates and short-term training experiences

5. 2011-2012 Graduates 724 99% employed or continuing education 91% continuing education in Nebraska 88% employed in Nebraska 87% employed in career field 64% employed in the service area Source: Graduate Employment Report 2012

6. Financial Resources Funding Sources Property Tax – 49% State Aid – 30% Tuition and Fees - 21% Source: Director of Budgeting (Fiscal Year 2013-2014)

7. Strategic Plan 2010-2015 Goal A – To provide quality education Goal B – To recruit and retain students and expand markets Goal C – To expand and strengthen student support services Goal D – To promote utilization and growth of institutional resources Goal E – To expand partnerships with emphasis on rural revitalization

8. Preparing for the Future Restructured Organizational Hierarchy

9. Preparing for the Future Hiring of Key Leadership Shared Office Suite Reallocating Resources Increased Staffing – Center for Enterprise: 2 FTE to 5.5 FTE – Development: 2 FTE to 3.5 FTE

10. CFE Organizational Structure

11. Center for Enterprise Continuing Education Entrepreneurship Training Community Education Contract Training – Agriculture – Computer Technology – Diversified Manufacturing – Environmental – Health Care – Industrial Technician – Interpersonal Skills – Leadership – Safety – Security – Truck Driving – Welding

12. Center for Enterprise 235 Organizations Served (50% returning) 16,371 Enrollment (37% returning) 515 Training Contracts $627,678 Gross Revenue 6,391 Industry Recognized Credentials Awarded 99% Overall Satisfaction

13. Development Organizational Structure

14. Development Office Resource Development/Partnerships Major and Planned Giving Governmental Relations Alumni

15. Development Office Total Assets: $11 Million Endowment: $4 Million $15 Million in funds raised in past five years – This includes capital campaign funds for facilities College of Nursing ($11.5 million raised) College Center in South Sioux City ($1.45 million raised) O’Neill Extended Campus (in progress; $3.45 million pledged)

16. Foundation Board Goals Efforts have been made to align the Foundation Board goals with the College’s goals Fundraising Goals – Invest time and resources in planned giving – Recruit more scholarships for students – Increase our endowment Increase Awareness and Stewardship efforts Finance and Oversight

17. Origins of the Bootcamp Foundation Board suggested raising scholarships for non-credit, short-term training opportunities Donor wanted to provide a significant gift in memory of an businessman from Cuming County Development office wanted to increase interactions with the business community We were developing 16 credit hour certificate in Manufacturing that needed students

18. Manufacturing Bootcamp Manufacturing in Cuming County provided a great pilot project: 20 employers 417 jobs in 2014 5.4% growth in total jobs from 2010-2014 76.5% of current employees are 35 or older

19. Collaboration Advisory Committee Foundation and CFE efforts Local Economic Development Officials High Schools

20. Sponsorships How the program was funded: $50,000 donation from a local foundation to cover student tuition expenses $25,000 JOBS Grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank (in partnership with local bank) $102,750 in business/individual donations to cover student tuition (75%) and marketing (25%)

21. Sponsoring Businesses/Individuals Three large manufacturers - $60,000 Other manufacturers - $21,750 Individuals - $15,000 Local Banks - $6,000 Video – Value added marketing for top sponsors Video

22. Program Requirements Basic workforce readiness skills Tools and techniques related to the application and management of quality, customer service, and safety Information about evolving manufacturing career pathways

23. Bootcamp Model 72 hour program – Workforce readiness skills – Introduction to Manufacturing – Introduction to Industrial Safety – Introduction to Total Quality Management 9 weeks in duration Sponsor involvement

24. Program Outcomes OSHA 10 Hour Certificate American Heart Association CPR Certificate Interview fair at end with opportunities for employment Certificate of Completion to be used when applying for Credit for Prior Learning

25. Transferability to Credit Programming Through Credit for Prior Learning, the Manufacturing Bootcamp satisfies 6 credit hours of the 16 credit hour Diversified Manufacturing Technology Certificate Successful completion will prepare students to earn a Manufacturing Generalist Certificate from the Manufacturing Skills Council

26. Success Stories 54% Employed in the Field 27% Employed in a Related Field Average Starting Wage: $11.75 Average Wage Post Bootcamp: $12.63 One student began the course with a part-time position making $7.55/hour. After the course, he found a full-time position and is now making $18.00/hour.

27. The Manufacturing Bootcamp project has already been a success for our county and region, and we hope that other communities will realize the potential benefits from developing partnerships with the College. ~Garry Clark, Cuming County Economic Development Director The College is developing groundbreaking models where business and education collaborate to address the skills gap. These models will provide opportunities to many who otherwise would remain unskilled and some who are unemployable. ~Lori Scherer, Smeal Fire Apparatus

28. Next Steps Expand program to other regions of the 20- county service district Different markets/opportunities in other program areas

29. Lessons Learned/Other considerations Recruitment of individuals has been difficult Involve schools earlier Involve admissions and recruitment personnel Structuring of sponsorships Use of program as an onboarding tool for recent hires

30. Win-Win-Win Solution Generation of Foundation scholarship funds to lower the cost of education Training opportunities for the Center for Enterprise and Northeast Community College Addresses middle-skilled workforce gap Fosters long-term relationships with business community