College of Micronesia-FSM College of Micronesia-FSM Technology and Trades Technology and Trades

programsprograms In 1999, COM-FSM established its technology In 1999, COM-FSM established its technology

and trades programs with one certificate of and trades programs with one certificate of achievement program. achievement program.

Since 1999, COM-FSM has expanded to Since 1999, COM-FSM has expanded to included 8 other certificate programs, andincluded 8 other certificate programs, and

3 Associate of Applied Science degree 3 Associate of Applied Science degree programs.programs.

Technology & Trade Technology & Trade ProgramsPrograms

Certificate of Certificate of Achievement ProgramsAchievement Programs

1.1. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (RAC)Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (RAC)2.2. Motor Vehicle MechanicMotor Vehicle Mechanic3.3. Small Engine, Equipment, Outboard Motor Small Engine, Equipment, Outboard Motor

Repair Repair 4.4. Carpentry Carpentry 5.5. Cabinet & Furniture MakingCabinet & Furniture Making6.6. Building Maintenance & RepairBuilding Maintenance & Repair7.7. Construction ElectricityConstruction Electricity8.8. Electronic Engineering TechnologyElectronic Engineering TechnologyAll above programs are supplemented with the All above programs are supplemented with the

required college English, math, computer skills required college English, math, computer skills and entrepreneurship skills.and entrepreneurship skills.

Building MaintenanceBuilding MaintenanceCertificate of AchievementCertificate of Achievement

CarpentryCarpentry Residential WiringResidential Wiring Residential Residential

PlumbingPlumbing MasonryMasonry WeldingWelding AC installation & AC installation &

basic maintenancebasic maintenance LandscapingLandscaping English, Math, English, Math,

Computer literacyComputer literacy

CarpentryCarpentryCertificate of AchievementCertificate of Achievement

Workplace SafetyWorkplace Safety Sub-floorSub-floor Roofing Roofing Blueprint sketching & Blueprint sketching &

interpretationinterpretation Concrete form Concrete form

constructionconstruction Rough framing & exteriorRough framing & exterior Finishing & trim workFinishing & trim work Construction proceduresConstruction procedures MasonryMasonry English, Math, Computer English, Math, Computer

literacyliteracy Intro to entrepreneurship Intro to entrepreneurship

Refrigeration & Air Refrigeration & Air ConditioningConditioning

Certificate of AchievementCertificate of Achievement

Workplace SafetyWorkplace Safety Principles of Principles of

refrigeration and air refrigeration and air conditioningconditioning

InstallationInstallation ServicingServicing MaintenanceMaintenance Domestic Domestic Small commercial Small commercial

refrigeration and air refrigeration and air conditioning systemsconditioning systems

English, math, and English, math, and computer literacy computer literacy

Construction ElectricityConstruction ElectricityCertificate of AchievementCertificate of Achievement

SafetySafety DC/AC fundamentalDC/AC fundamental Hand and power toolsHand and power tools Electrical blue print Electrical blue print

drawingdrawing Testing, measuring and Testing, measuring and

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting equipmentequipment

Residential wiring Residential wiring Load calculationsLoad calculations English, math, English, math,

computer literacycomputer literacy Introduction to Introduction to

entrepreneurshipentrepreneurship

Cabinet & Furniture Cabinet & Furniture MakingMaking

Certificate of AchievementCertificate of Achievement SafetySafety Hand/power tools Hand/power tools Shop machines and equipmentsShop machines and equipments Construction of cabinet/furnitureConstruction of cabinet/furniture Working drawingsWorking drawings Design and Plan reading & Design and Plan reading &

documentation documentation Manufacturing and installation of Manufacturing and installation of

finished products.finished products. Domestic and commercial Domestic and commercial

constructionconstruction Workshop administrationWorkshop administration Surface preparationSurface preparation English, math, computer literacyEnglish, math, computer literacy Introduction to Introduction to

entrepreneurship. entrepreneurship.

Small Engine RepairSmall Engine RepairCertificate of AchievementCertificate of Achievement

SafetySafety Small engines operationSmall engines operation MaintenanceMaintenance Troubleshooting and repairTroubleshooting and repair Fuel systemFuel system LubricationLubrication Carburetor & ignition Carburetor & ignition

systemsystem dismantling and assemblydismantling and assembly InspectionInspection StartersStarters Math, English, computer Math, English, computer

literacyliteracy Intro to entrepreneurshipIntro to entrepreneurship

Motor Vehicle MechanicMotor Vehicle MechanicCertificate of AchievementCertificate of Achievement

SafetySafety Hand and power toolsHand and power tools Testing equipmentsTesting equipments Engine fundamentalsEngine fundamentals Engine constructionEngine construction Engine operationsEngine operations ServicesServices AssembliesAssemblies InspectionsInspections Practicum [180 hours]Practicum [180 hours] Math, English, computer Math, English, computer

literacyliteracy Intro to entrepreneurshipIntro to entrepreneurship

Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering TechnologyTechnology

Certificate of AchievementCertificate of Achievement

SafetySafety DC/ACDC/AC Testing and measuring Testing and measuring

equipmentequipment TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Discrete Devices Discrete Devices Electronic CircuitsElectronic Circuits Soldering & Terminating Soldering & Terminating

TechniquesTechniques Digital ElectronicsDigital Electronics Mathematics, Science, Mathematics, Science,

Computer ApplicationsComputer Applications

Diesel MechanicsDiesel Mechanics

COM-FSM has a COM-FSM has a Fisheries & Fisheries & Maritime Institute Maritime Institute in the State of Yap. in the State of Yap.

Offered diesel Offered diesel engine mechanics engine mechanics trainingtraining

Graduates are Graduates are skilled to diagnose skilled to diagnose and repair diesel and repair diesel engines.engines.

What do our certificate What do our certificate programs prepare students programs prepare students

for?for? Serve as the classroom training Serve as the classroom training

requirement for the two part requirement for the two part registered USDOL apprenticeship registered USDOL apprenticeship program in these occupations.program in these occupations.

Graduates will be equipped to Graduates will be equipped to function as entry level “function as entry level “skilled”skilled” workersworkers

2 Year Associate of Applied 2 Year Associate of Applied Science DegreeScience Degree

Electronic TechnologyElectronic Technology

Telecommunication TechnologyTelecommunication Technology

Building Technology Building Technology Majoring in ElectricalMajoring in Electrical

Degree Program Degree Program Structure Structure

Electronic Technology Electronic Technology Advance CertificateAdvance Certificate

Advanced Digital Advanced Digital ElectronicsElectronics

Advanced Discrete Advanced Discrete Devices Devices

PC Hardware & SoftwarePC Hardware & Software Cisco Networking Cisco Networking

AcademyAcademy A+ preparationA+ preparation

Cell phone repairCell phone repair Fiber Optic InstallationFiber Optic Installation Cooperative Cooperative

Education( 60 hours)Education( 60 hours)

Electronic Technology Electronic Technology Associate of Applied Associate of Applied

ScienceScience Video System & Video System &

Product Servicing Product Servicing TV, DVD/CD, VCR, TV, DVD/CD, VCR,

XBOX, Play Station, XBOX, Play Station, othersothers

Office Machine Office Machine ServicingServicing Printers, Photo Printers, Photo

copier, Cash copier, Cash Registers, etc…Registers, etc…

Signal ProcessingSignal Processing

Advance Certificate in Advance Certificate in TelecommunicationTelecommunication

Advanced Digital Advanced Digital Electronics Electronics

Radio CommunicationRadio Communication Signal ProcessingSignal Processing Cell phone repairCell phone repair PC RepairPC Repair Cooperative Cooperative

Education (60 hrs)Education (60 hrs)

Associate of Applied Associate of Applied Science in Science in

TelecommunicationTelecommunication Fiber Optics Fiber Optics

InstallationInstallation Electronics Technician Electronics Technician

Association Association International (ETA-I) International (ETA-I) standardstandard

Microwave ystemMicrowave ystem Telecommunication Telecommunication

SystemsSystems Telephone Systems Telephone Systems

Advance Certificate in Advance Certificate in ElectricalElectrical

Rotating Rotating machinery/ motorsmachinery/ motors DC/AC motorsDC/AC motors Stepper motorStepper motor Shunt motorsShunt motors Compound motorsCompound motors Three phase powerThree phase power

Solid state devicesSolid state devices

Associate of Applied Associate of Applied Science in Building Science in Building

TechnologyTechnology ( (Electricity)Electricity)

Advanced Discrete Advanced Discrete Devices Devices

Refrigeration & Air Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Electrical Conditioning Electrical systemsystem

National Electrical National Electrical CodeCode

Industrial motor Industrial motor control wiring control wiring ( semitech)( semitech)

Facility and EquipmentFacility and EquipmentCOMFSM has equipped Technology and Trade COMFSM has equipped Technology and Trade workshops, computer labs and classrooms to maintain workshops, computer labs and classrooms to maintain accreditation and industry certification.accreditation and industry certification. EquipmentEquipment

Computer Aided-Instruction programs (NIDA, Computer Aided-Instruction programs (NIDA, SEMITECH, CISCO, CDX & ATECH (Automotive & SEMITECH, CISCO, CDX & ATECH (Automotive & small engine)small engine)Residential wiring cubicles, industrial wiring trainersResidential wiring cubicles, industrial wiring trainersWoodshop static power machinesWoodshop static power machinesWelding stations (arc & gas)Welding stations (arc & gas)Vehicle hydraulic liftVehicle hydraulic liftFusion splicer & OTDR (fiber optics installation)Fusion splicer & OTDR (fiber optics installation)Electronic workshop equipment with testing Electronic workshop equipment with testing equipment (oscilloscope, counters, generators, equipment (oscilloscope, counters, generators, soldering stations, other trainers)soldering stations, other trainers)Construction equipment (concrete mixer, power Construction equipment (concrete mixer, power tools)tools)FM radio station (telecommunication program)FM radio station (telecommunication program)Refrigerant recovery & recycling unitRefrigerant recovery & recycling unit

Faculty qualificationsFaculty qualifications Technology and Trade faculty qualifications areTechnology and Trade faculty qualifications are

USDOL Journeyman CertificationsUSDOL Journeyman Certifications 2 year and 4 year college degrees2 year and 4 year college degrees Masters degree and PhD.Masters degree and PhD.

Annual professional development to upgrade Annual professional development to upgrade skills to be inline with new technology and skills to be inline with new technology and industry requirements.industry requirements. ETA-I Certifications (Electronic & Telecommunication)ETA-I Certifications (Electronic & Telecommunication) CISCO CISCO NCCER NCCER SEMITECHSEMITECH NIDANIDA Formal education (ongoing bachelor & master Formal education (ongoing bachelor & master

programs)programs)

Our immediate ties to the Our immediate ties to the military build up.military build up.

Our programs are available now.Our programs are available now. WASC accredited college WASC accredited college

Under this commission in the region are: GCC, Under this commission in the region are: GCC, UOG, PCC, NMC, CMI and the UH Community UOG, PCC, NMC, CMI and the UH Community College System.College System.

Industry certified programs:Industry certified programs: USDOL Registered Apprenticeship USDOL Registered Apprenticeship CISCO AcademyCISCO Academy ETA CertificationETA Certification

Administrator for the Administrator for the USDOL sponsored USDOL sponsored apprenticeship apprenticeship program in FSM with program in FSM with direct link to Honolulu direct link to Honolulu Office.Office. Current sponsors are FSM Current sponsors are FSM

Telecom, Pohnpei and Yap Telecom, Pohnpei and Yap Utilities, Pohnpei State Utilities, Pohnpei State Governor’s Office, Yap State Governor’s Office, Yap State Governor’s Office, Pohnpei Dept Governor’s Office, Pohnpei Dept of Public Safety and COMFSM.of Public Safety and COMFSM.

Offer credit and short Offer credit and short term, non credit term, non credit courses for workforce courses for workforce training needed.training needed.

Building Partnerships in the Building Partnerships in the RegionRegion

Member of the Regional Workforce Member of the Regional Workforce Development Council (RWDC).Development Council (RWDC). This is a workforce subcommittee under the This is a workforce subcommittee under the

Micronesian Chief Executives led by Guam Micronesian Chief Executives led by Guam Department of Labor to address workforce Department of Labor to address workforce training alignments and initiatives in the region.training alignments and initiatives in the region.

Facilitated the development of Career Facilitated the development of Career and Technical standard for K-12 for and Technical standard for K-12 for FSM.FSM. A collaborative effort between PREL, FSM NDOE, A collaborative effort between PREL, FSM NDOE,

State DOE and COMFSM.State DOE and COMFSM. Facilitated the development of FSM Facilitated the development of FSM

Vocational PlanVocational Plan A partnership between FSM NDOE, SBOC and A partnership between FSM NDOE, SBOC and

COMFSM to align vocational planning agendas COMFSM to align vocational planning agendas with in FSMwith in FSM

Long term assistance for Long term assistance for Guam build up - workforce Guam build up - workforce

CA Secretarial program CA Secretarial program AS Degree in Hospitality and Tourism AS Degree in Hospitality and Tourism AS Business AS Business AA Social Science AA Social Science AS Media studies AS Media studies AS Environmental and Marine ScienceAS Environmental and Marine Science Partnership BA in education with UOG Partnership BA in education with UOG Developing a 2 year nursing and a 2 year Developing a 2 year nursing and a 2 year

public health programs.public health programs.

Regional cooperation activities

Membership on the Regional Workforce Membership on the Regional Workforce Council to maintain workforce alignmentCouncil to maintain workforce alignment

Partnership with FSM and State Partnership with FSM and State Government to address local workforce Government to address local workforce needsneeds

USDOL registered apprenticeship USDOL registered apprenticeship program to continue offering industry program to continue offering industry certified training programscertified training programs

Ongoing activities to articulate programs Ongoing activities to articulate programs and courses with regional institutions.and courses with regional institutions.

For our FSM leadersFor our FSM leaders Encourage students in your states to enroll Encourage students in your states to enroll

at COM-FSM technology and trades at COM-FSM technology and trades programsprograms

Provide financial assistance for new or Provide financial assistance for new or expansion of existing programs.expansion of existing programs.

Coordinated effort in placing our graduates Coordinated effort in placing our graduates into the workforce.into the workforce.

Assist in identification, prioritization and Assist in identification, prioritization and implementation of short term or customized implementation of short term or customized training for our states or nation.training for our states or nation.

Establish pathways for our citizens to take Establish pathways for our citizens to take part in the build up and receive the full part in the build up and receive the full assistance and support for quality living in assistance and support for quality living in Guam.Guam.

For US Leaders

Support workforce development for the Guam military build up in the FSM

ConclusionConclusion COM-FSM Technology & Trades provides high COM-FSM Technology & Trades provides high

quality programs for graduates to acquire the quality programs for graduates to acquire the necessary academic and technical skills to join necessary academic and technical skills to join the works force, to successfully attain USDOL the works force, to successfully attain USDOL journeyman certificates or higher degree. journeyman certificates or higher degree.

COM-FSM continues to work collaboratively and COM-FSM continues to work collaboratively and in partnerships to develop technical and trade in partnerships to develop technical and trade education and career developmenteducation and career development

COM-FSM provides short term, non –credit COM-FSM provides short term, non –credit workforce trainingworkforce training

We are embracing a regional approach by We are embracing a regional approach by communicating and connecting with other communicating and connecting with other institutions and Regional Workforce Development institutions and Regional Workforce Development Council.Council.

We can do more with more support and funding. We can do more with more support and funding.

CONTACT INFORMATION

President Spensin James sjames@comfsm.fm

Grilly Jack gjack@comfsm.fm

Jimmy Hicks jhicks@comfsm.fm

Gardner Edgar gardnere@comfsm.fm

College website with catalog including descriptions of programs and courses can be found at www.comfsm.fm