1. The Vocational Benefits of Direct College- Utilities Collaboration Dan Brooks Associate Dean Schools of Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies

2. The Vocational Benefits of Direct College-Utilities Collaboration Key Benefits 多 方 d  Curriculum Currency and Relevancy  Equipment and Training Aid Currency  Experiential Learning  Applied Research  Workforce Development

3. The Vocational Benefits of Direct College-Utilities Collaboration Defined Relationships

4. The Vocational Benefits of Direct College-Utilities Collaboration Curriculum Currency and Relevancy Collaborative Partnerships  Common program content, SME participation Subject Matter Expertise in the Classroom  Part-Time Faculty; Guest Lecturers

5. The Vocational Benefits of Direct College-Utilities Collaboration Equipment Currency Direct Equipment Provision  Donation of new and surplus equipment along with associated training Supplier Collaboration  Recommendations/facilitati on of supplier participation in advantageous equipment provision

6. The Vocational Benefits of Direct College-Utilities Collaboration Experiential Learning Student Recruitment and Cooperative Education  A pre-hire training/appraisal and recruitment tool Knowledge transfer through on-site Faculty assignments  A means for faculty PD and curriculum enhancement

7. The Vocational Benefits of Direct College-Utilities Collaboration Applied Research Access to associated college resources and funding sources  Existing college research assets and funding source relationships The contribution to the wider sector-based body of knowledge or solutions to locally based issues  Specific focus on elements of larger issues relevant to the region

8. The Vocational Benefits of Direct College-Utilities Collaboration Workforce Development Access to curriculum development expertise and training resources  Specific course, program and credential development Access to flexible delivery modes  Direct Online, Blended Online or On-site delivery

9. The Vocational Benefits of Direct College-Utilities Collaboration Its all about practical opportunities!