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ATTRACTING & SERVING NEW MARKETS

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EDUCATION (AME) GRANT

TRICIA SIMON, DEBRA BULTNICK, ROBIN ROBATCEK, ANTHONY RIESBERG

MAY 29, 2015

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BRIEF OVERVIEW • Welcome and Introductions• Core Content• Grant Framework• Course Design and Implementation• Marketing and Outreach to partners • Technology Based Advisory Services • Performance & Testimonials

• Questions & Answer Session with Panelists

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GRANT FRAMEWORK

• Central Lakes College takes a lead role with hiring subject matter experts and in payment processing• Remote registration at each college• Equal # of seats are reserved per college• FYE are split based on registrations• Weekly meetings all held across the grant teams

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COURSE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION• 8-Week cycle of classes• For-Credit courses• Partnered enrollment• Closed enrollment• Stackable credentials• Transferable courses

• Blended delivery: instructor-led lecture, course work completed online via Brightspace D2L • Employees participate at their

worksite or partner location• Supportive advisor is embedded

in Brightspace D2L course

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CMAE Manufacturing

Foundations Certificate8 credits

MSSC* Certified Production Technician

CMAE 1514 Safety Awareness (2)CMAE 1518 Manufacturing Processes (2)CMAE 1522 Quality Practices (2)CMAE 1526 Maintenance Awareness (2)

CMAEProduction Technologies

Certificate

16 credits

CMAE 1502 Technical Math (3)CMAE 1506 Introduction to Computers (2)CMAE 1510 Print Reading (2)CMAE 1528 Career Success Skills (1)

Diplomas in Manufacturing

45-80 credits

Advanced Manufacturing Technology – Robotics Emphasis (17)Energy & Electronics (15)Machine Tool Technology (15)Plastics Technology (15+27)Welding/Fabrication (15)

A.A.S. Degrees in Manufacturing

60-74 credits

Advanced Manufacturing Technology – Robotics Emphasis Biomedical Equipment TechnologyEnergy & ElectronicsMachine Tool TechnologyPlastics TechnologyRobotics/Automation

CMAETechnologist Certificates

30-38 credits

Automation (15)Machining (15)Plastics (18)Welding (15)

B.A.S Degrees Applied Engineering

Technology Management

120 credits

Additional technical and general education credits (50-60)

PROGRAM DESIGN: STACKABLE CREDENTIALS

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PROGRAM DESIGN: ADAPTABILITY• Marvin Windows• What was different: Out-of-state delivery• What we learned

• Park Industries• What was different: Onsite training by faculty on proprietary prints• What we learned

• Wilson Tools• What was different: AME courses are delivered exclusively online• What we learned

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MARKETING & OUTREACH SEGMENTS • Manufacturing Employers• Veterans• WorkForce Centers and WIA Providers• Community Based and Non-Government Organizations• Regional & Industry Associations• Advisory Board Engagement• Community Events

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INDUSTRY PARTNER COLLABORATIONS• Site visit introduction folder• Open dialogue regarding training needs• Discuss wrap-around services• Best practices

100% instructor led—you connect from home or work

8-week courses; Manufacturing Foundation Certificate after only 4 courses

Credits lead to college degrees

Offered through Central Lakes College, Pine Technical & Community College, St. Cloud Technical & Community College, and 360° ATE Regional Center of Excellence

www.amealliance.org

10 courses to choose from

Safety Awareness Manufacturing Processes Quality Practices Maintenance Awareness Technical Math Intro to Computers Print Reading Career Success Skills Intro to Robotics Geometric Dimension &

ToleranceContact Tricia Simontsimon@sctcc.edu

320-308-5236

ATTENTION VETERANSYou qualify for low-cost tuition for courses in

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EDUCATION

“This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.” This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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TECHNOLOGY-BASED ADVISORY SERVICES• Pre-Class Outreach/Support

• Visit industry partners• Individual Development Plans• Onboarding – StarID and Brightspace

D2L

• In-Class Support• Introduction via Mediated

Telepresence• Weekly “Success Tips”• Advising• On-line Brightspace D2L resources

and content

• Partnering with Instructors• Access to attendance and grades

in Brightspace D2L• Outreach to participants

• Assessment

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PARTICIPANT WEEKLY SUCCESS TIPSWeek 1: Welcome Letter / “Time Management & Study Strategies”Week 2: “Get Involved”Week 3: “Goal Setting—Avoiding Procrastination”Week 4: “Take Care of Yourself” (includes community resources) Week 5: “Motivation”Week 6: “Learning from Mistakes”Week 7: “Job Enhancement—Seize Opportunities in Your Company”Week 8: “The Big Picture—Next Steps in Your Career” (CPL)

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AME GRANT PERFORMANCE

1379 Participants

774 Unique seats sold in MT courses

620 Total stacked and latticed credentials earned

574 Unique MT participants

349 Participants have earned some type of credential

113 Veterans Served

103 Partners/businesses/organizations

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ENROLLMENT GROWTH: MAY 2014-MAY 2015

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PARTNER PARTICIPATION

Industry Partner83%

WIA Provider/DEED Partner

3%

Community Partner1%

Cohort Industry Partner

10%

Education Partner3%

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PARTICIPANTS BY COLLEGE

SCTCC; 661

PTCC; 265

CLC, 437

360 Center of Excellence, 7

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PARTICIPANT GRADES

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Grades of MT Course Participants

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AME GRANT RECOGNITION

• MN Council for Continuing Education and Customized Training 2015 Exemplary Program Award• Nominated for National Council for Continuing Education & Training

2015 Award• Nominated for Minnesota Business Magazine Manufacturing 2015

Award

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TESTIMONIALS

“The instructor was very helpful and approachable. The class was filled with useful ideas that I can actually use in my job.I actually look forward to attending future classes to see what other helpful ideas they have to offer. I would definitely suggest this to others as it is very  informative  and corresponds well into a manufacturing setting.”

Chad Beto, Quality Coordinator/Associate ST. Cloud Window

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TESTIMONIALS

“The 8-week course length, on-line homework and convenient classroom location have allowed [my employees] to succeed to this point.”

Jerry Musielewicz, Engineering Manager, Sunrise Fiberglass

“I’m really enjoying the Quality Practices course so far. It’s easy to apply what I’m learning to my job, and I’m very impressed by the instructor.”

Jeff Frodermann, Windom, MN

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TESTIMONIALS

“I initially enrolled in class….to understand the content of the programs. I wanted to make sure the next group of our employees would be getting an education that would have a payback for both themselves and our company. So far the classes have exceeded my expectations.”

Brian Burley, President, Tooling Science

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR PRESENTATION

Your peers from our institutions can field your questions, or you may contact us directly:• Tricia Simon (320) 308-5236 tsimon@sctcc.edu• Debra Bultinck (218) 894-5194 dbultinck@clcmn.edu

• Robin Robatcek (320) 308-5053 rrobatcek@sctcc.edu• Anthony Riesberg (320) 308-5949 ariesberg@sctcc.edu

“This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.”Central Lakes College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator. This document is available in alternative formats upon request, by contacting Disability Services, disabilityservices@clcmn.eduor 218-855-8175. TTY users may call MN Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License