1. Program Cluster Workshop: Composite Materials Manufacturing January 28, 2011

2.  Welcome and Overview (capability/trends)  Review of Core Competencies  Industry panel  Discussion  Educator Panel  Discussion  Skill identification, gap analysis  Classroom/lab model, gap analysis  Next steps, forum

3.  In 2005 Composites was listed as one of the top 10 for employment opportunities in Snohomish County  Entry level wages stood at $15-25/hr  Boeing was one among many employers projecting a growth rate of 20%

4.  9 colleges had some program connected to material science or composites  9 continue to be teaching to or are in the process of developing a related program  Enrollment (FTEs) appears to have dropped from a high of 163 FTEs in 2003 to average of 81.9 FTEs in the past 5 years

5.  Colleges Invested ◦ Clover Park (15.0000, 15.0607) ◦ Columbia Basin (15.0000) ◦ Edmonds (15.0607) ◦ Everett (15.0000, 15.0607) ◦ Peninsula (15.0607) ◦ Skagit (47.0616)  Industry/Academic focus ◦ Aerospace ◦ Marine/Boat Building and repair ◦ Materials Science--transfer

6. College15.000015.060747.068947.0616Total Bellingham 00.13/.03.13/.03 Clover Pk* NA Col Basin 35.16/2.6 Centralia 1.67/.14 Edmonds 5.65/.524.33/.859.98/1.37 Everett 2.33/.152.67/.505.00/.65 Highline 5.22/.205.22/.2 Lake Wash 6.84/.44 Peninsula 1.78/.35 Skagit 21.16/2.47 Totals 50.16/3.648.78/1.76.84/.4421.16/2.4786.94/8.25 *Program new, not yet showing FTEs

7.  Basic (Communication, Analyze, Competence)  Measurement (Dimensions, Drawings)  Math (Conversions, Geo/Trig/Alg, Statistics)  Computer  Teams/Teamwork  Chemical Science (Handling, radioactive)  Physical Science (mechanics)  Material Science (Metals, plastics, ceramics)  Materials testing  Mat’ls Processing (Metals, Plastics, Composites, Wood

8.  Industry Panel ◦ What you need? ◦ What do you value? ◦ Where do new employees tend to fail? ◦ Employment opportunities ◦ Tips for applicants

9.  Program Focus  Key competencies  Time to master  Lab/class construct ◦ Facility pros/cons ◦ Equip pros/cons  Employers served

10.  Refine Program offerings if needed  Link to industry expectations  Boost program output/potential  Standardize curriculum  Maintain dialogue  Report back and review progress