1. October 3, 2006

2.  An accredited community college located in Bismarck, ND since 1939 since 1939  3,600 credit students  Courses are transferable  30 technical programs – 5 online energy programs  25,000 non-credit students in CETI  Customized Training  Apprenticeship Programs

3.  Vision A worldwide leader in energy education & training for the energy industry.  Mission Provider of choice for the education of students & the training of employees; enabling students and energy companies to succeed in a competitive, ever-changing industry.

4.  Business and Industry supported construction of NECE building  Designed to meet the training and educational needs of the energy industry nationwide  Basin Electric provided the lead gift of $2 million  North Dakota Center of Excellence provided $3 million  Department of Energy provided $5.2 million  Business, industry and state support total $13.8 million  Estimated completion - Summer 2008

6. U.S. Department of Energy Designation National Power Plant Operations Technology and Education Center

7.  Power Plant Technology - Started in 1976  Prepares students for entry level positions as power plant operators by teaching them about specific types of power plant equipment and the theory of plant operation.  Available Online and On-Campus.  Nuclear Power Technology – Started in 2004  Prepares students for non-licensed operator, maintenance, chemistry and health physics technician positions in nuclear generation. Trains students for entry level positions in nuclear power plants.  Available Online.

8.  Electric Power Technology - Started in 2001  An advanced curriculum targeted at incumbent workers in specialized transmission and distribution careers. Courses designed to help prepare students for work in the field of substation operation and maintenance, system design, line construction, and metering.  Available Online.  Electrical Transmission Systems Technology – Started in 2003  An advanced curriculum for potential hires and incumbent electrical system operators and dispatchers designed to meet certification requirements.  Courses are designed to help meet NERC certification requirements.  Available Online.

9.  Process Plant Technology - Started in 1982  Prepares students for entry level positions as process operators in a chemical or petrochemical plant, petroleum refinery, coal gasification or ethanol plant.  Available Online and On-campus.  On-Campus Only – Industrial Technology Lineworker  Lineworker  GIS  HVAC  Mechanical Maintenance  Welding  Electronics/Telecommunications

10. 2007 Total enrollment 929 Canada - 1 Virgin Islands - 1

11.  Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Management   Educates and trains people for management and supervisory positions in the energy industry.  8 Energy specific courses Ethical Issues in the Energy IndustryEnergy Production and the Environment Workforce Safety and Labor RelationsGovernment Regulations in the Energy Industry New and Emerging Energy TechnologiesEnergy Economics and Finance Energy Markets and StructuresManaging Energy Facilities  7 Core management courses Elements of Accounting I and IIProject Management Fundamentals of ManagementHuman Resource Management Organizational BehaviorOrganizational Communication  12 General education courses Communications Arts and Humanities Social and Behavioral Science Math, Science and Technology

12.  BSC Department of Labor Approved Apprenticeship Programs  Electrical Maintenance  Instrument Maintenance  Mechanical Maintenance  Transmission Systems Maintenance  Relay-Apparatus  Substation Electrician  System Protection  Offered face-to-face, correspondence, and/or online.  Customized Apprenticeship Programs can be developed.

13.  NERC Standards Training  Nine Modules that defines NERC reliability standards and requirements for planning and operating the North American bulk electric system.  Course fulfills NERC mandated 30 hour Standards Training requirement.  NERC Emergency Operations Training  Eight modules that cover recommended topics for system operator emergency training.  Course fulfills NERC mandated 32 hour Emergency Operations Training requirement.

14. Orientation to the Electrical Industry  Orientation to the Electrical Industry  Designed for new hire orientation and employee training programs for all positions in utility companies.  Online, self-paced  Average of 6 hours to complete  $140.00 per student Industrial Aptitude  Industrial Aptitude  Focuses on reading comprehension, mechanical aptitude, spatial aptitude and general mathematics.  Online, self-paced  Students have 2 weeks to complete the course  $119.00 per student

15.  Goal of the Initiative  Education and Industry take action to groom a talented pool of local candidates for positions in local facilities.

16.  Benefits to the Employer  Retention of local employees.  Familiarity of student’s work ethic, technical and communication skills prior to hiring.  Decrease in costs training new employees.  Strong reputation in the community.  Ability to replicate program at other sites.  Steady pipeline of qualified new-hires.

17.  How To Get Started  Compile workforce shortage projections per job category, include potential competition.  Assemble a team to evaluate the shortages  Establish company team leaders  Contact BSC to establish partnership

18.  What are the next steps?  BSC and company team leaders work together to develop a plan of action.  Plan includes:  Time frame of needed employees  Review of past recruitment efforts  Evaluation of community  Future initiatives

19.  Potential Initiatives  Provide sponsorships, scholarships or tuition reimbursement.  Test drive students by providing intern or mentoring opportunities.  Host “Energy Career Days” to invite high school students, parents, career counselors and instructors.  Co-advertise in local newspapers.  Include BSC’s online options in letters to applicants who do not meet qualifications.

20.  BSC Commitments  Collaborate on program implementation  Curriculum development/delivery  Assist in recruiting Grow Your Own students  Provide assistance to on-site mentor  Reporting

21. . Joan Kleven Energy Technology Programs Advisor Joan.Kleven@bsc.nodak.edu 701.224.2445 Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence PO Box 5587 Bismarck ND 58506 800.852.5685 bismarckstate.edu/energy