SCE Workforce Annual Report

2011-2012

Workforce Annual Report

hccs.edu/workforce2012

Training HousTon’s Workforce

Division of Extended Learning end of year report for 2011

2Table of conTenTs

Energy 5

Health 7

Partnerships 13

Hospitality 21

Information Technology 23

Manufacturing 25

Student Services 29


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Letter from the Associate Vice Chancellor of WorkforceI am pleased to present the first Houston Community College Workforce Instruction Annual Report. Houston Community College is working

to align education with industry standards that allow our students to transition easily from the classroom to the workforce, while meeting the needs of business and industry. We are helping Houston’s economy by successfully responding to the region’s workforce and business development needs. HCC continues to prepare the emerging workforce by providing students with greater access to career options; serving employers through flexible and customized training; and, offering portable skills and credentials to incumbent, displaced workers, or those seeking a career change. This report captures the highlights of our progress in the last year in workforce instruction, including: workforce

programs, continuing professional education, and customized training initiatives.

Our economy operates in a globally competitive market and the ability to develop and retain skilled workers is crucial for business. Today’s workforce requires postsecondary educational credentials, technical skills, the ability to learn new concepts quickly, critical thinking skills, and the ability to work and communicate effectively in a diverse workplace.

Students need these skills to earn family-sustaining wages, and employers need their employees to help them stay competitive. We understand these needs and we are focused on aligning them through innovative learning processes, embedding industry relevant credentials to workforce programs, and by engaging the business community in our curriculum design.

Through strategic research and active engagement with local and state stakeholders in workforce and economic development, we are developing a road map for further innovations in workforce training. This road map will culminate in our Workforce Houston 2020 report in early spring 2013. Focused

on Houston’s high growth, high demand industries (Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation and Global Supply & Logistics, Information Technology, Personal Services, and Business), we are continuing to be an essential part of Houston’s economic development by producing a pipeline of highly qualified professionals to enter the workforce or transfer to universities and pursue further studies.

At HCC, we are not only providing education and relevant training, we are changing people’s lives. The faculty and staff that support these programs are the true champions in these efforts. The student stories in this report capture the essence of the transformation taking place around the district in workforce instruction. I am proud of the accomplishments of the last year, and I am excited about the innovative projects taking place right now for next year.

Madeline Burillo, Ed.D. Associate Vice Chancellor Workforce and Division of Extended Learning


6energy

Plant Design Management System (PDMS)Houston Community College has been

successfully operating classes in Plant Design

Management System (PDMS) for the past

four years. PDMS is used predominantly by

offshore and petrochemical design industries.

The software is also used for engineering,

design and construction projects, chemical,

process water treatment, and power plants,

and paper and pulp manufacturing. PDMS

also has a marine application. This true spec

driven database application uses a proprietary

relational database structure. In the past

year, related job prospects in the oil and

gas industry have skyrocketed, creating

more opportunities for beginning PDMS

technicians—giving HCC students the unique

opportunity to get state-of the-art training

in an emerging industry with long-term job

prospects. There are seven courses in

total in the PDMS certificate including: basic functions, equipment, piping, drawing, beams

and columns, panels and plates, ASL Accessways, and stairs and ladders. What makes

HCC’s program unique is the vast experience of the instructors. With more than 30 years

of experience in the field, HCC instructors are well-versed and battle tested in the world of

Plant Design Management Systems. The PDMS program prides itself on being able to give

each student the vital hands-on experience they need for the job market. Plans for the PDMS

program in 2013 include adding an electrical related course to the PDMS repertoire of classes.

In the 2011-2012 academic year, 314 students completed the PDMS certificate at HCC.

What makes HCC’s program unique

Petroleum Engineering TechnologyWith Houston as the epicenter of the energy

sector, the Petroleum Engineering Technology

(PET) program was created in 2007 to meet

the needs of the energy industry. The PET

program provides high quality education

and training to HCC students and prepares

them for careers in various fields involving

Petroleum Engineering Technology and

related applied sciences and engineering

technologies.

Graduates of the Petroleum Engineering

Technology program are employed in oil and

gas exploration and production, data entry

management and evaluation, well operations

and completions, environmental control, plant

and reservoir engineering, geological surveys,

engineering sales, research and development,

government labs and related field operations,

manufacturing and other relevant activities.

HCC PET graduates are working throughout

the energy sector at companies including

Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Jones

Engineering, Marathon Oil, Oxy Petroleum,

BP, Conoco Phillips, Shell and ExxonMobil.

In addition, some graduates are enrolled at

the University of Houston’s Cullen College of

Engineering for Petroleum Engineering.

The PET program continues to grow. The

enrollment in 2011-2012, more than doubled

the number of students from the previous

academic year. Cumulative duplicated

enrollment for summer, fall and spring

of 2011-2012 was more than 900 with 32

graduates.

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Dental AssistantTo meet the changing needs of the

dental industry, the Center for Healhtcare

Professionals (CHP) and Corporate College

Departments of Houston Community College

(HCC) partnered to create dental assistant

advanced certification training. This new

training addresses recent changes to Texas

State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)

requirments that now allows dental assistants

to perform both Coronal Polishing and Pit &

Fissure Sealant procedures.

Because these skills are not part of most

dental assistant’s basic training, the TSBDE

requires that dental assistants be trained

and certified in each of these skills before

providing these services in the dental setting.

It is estimated that there are 10,000 to 15,000

dental assistants in the greater Houston area

that will need this training.

HCC dental assistant training is offered

in state-of-the-art facilities by instructors

with years of professional and educational

experience to ensure the courses meet the

requirements associated with certification for

dental assistants under the TSBDE. HCC’s

Coleman College Dental Assisting Program

is a Texas CODA-Accredited Program of the

ADA, and recognized by the Texas State

Board of Dental Examiners to provide Coronal

Polishing and Pit & Fissure Sealant Courses.

For more information, visit hcccolemancollege.org/

hcc-chp/ or hccs.edu/corp.

HCC Dental Hygiene

Linda Percell, RDH, MHScAs a dental hygienist for over 40 years, I have seen many changes occur within the field of dentistry. The expansion of

duties for auxiliaries and the responsibilities given to the dental hygienist have all been positive and challenging. Today,

the need for practicing dental hygienists has increased, and the field is expected to grow exponentially. It is both

exciting and rewarding to have the opportunity to change the dental health—as well as the overall health—of a patient.

There are not too many professions that allow one to accomplish this goal in so short a time.

Over the years, the dental hygienist has gone from performing a prophylaxis (cleaning of the teeth)

to becoming a preventive caregiver who performs therapeutic services by treating periodontal

(gum and bone) disease. Moreover, the ability to perform a risk assessment of the patient has

become an integral part of the process of care. By identifying risk factors, such as: medical and

dental concerns, cavities (decay), and periodontal disease, the dental hygienist can develop an

individualized care plan for the patient. That is why continuing professional education is so

important.

Today, dental hygienists have the opportunity to share knowledge by teaching clinical skills

and didactic instruction to the dental assistant. With continuing professional education

certification, dental assistants can perform expanded functions, such as: coronal polishing

and the application of pit and fissure sealants. Who better than the dental hygienist to teach

these skills?

Without continuing professional education efforts, I would not be where I am today. As

the dental hygiene profession continues to move forward, it is clear that in order to provide

the patient with proper care, evidence based practice must be utilized. The only way to

accomplish this goal is to never quit learning.


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College Credit For Heroes: Surgical TechHouston Community College (HCC) is a

member of a statewide College Credit

for Heroes Initiative (CCHI) consortium

comprised of seven community colleges and

the Medical Education and Training Campus

at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. Thanks

to seed funding provided by the Texas

Workforce Commission, the CCHI consortium

is actively engaged in the development of

educational models. These include innovative

approaches for awarding college credit by

evaluating military allied healthcare training

and experience, including testing and prior

learning assessments, with the goal of

implementing a statewide system for other

colleges and training providers.

Houston Community College responded to

the call of the Texas Workforce Commission

(TWC) and established the Accelerated

Alternate Delivery Program to meet the

needs of the College Credit for Heroes

participants. Veterans already trained as

Helping veterans move from military to workforce facts: Administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, this workforce development initiative is designed to recognize the exceptional knowledge and skills gained by military service members and award them college credits for their military experience, allowing

these veterans to more easily re-enter the workforce.

surgical technologist through military service

are qualified to enter the accelerated program

to fast-track a speedy return to the workforce.

TWC and HCC are committed to helping veterans translate their military service skills into college credits and certifications.

The College Credit for Heroes initiative maximizes college credits awarded to veterans for their military experience in order to expedite each veteran’s transition into the Texas workforce with the recognition of the skills they established while serving the

country.

Electronic Medical RecordsHouston Community College received a $1

million dollar grant to train health information

technology specialists thanks to the

Community College Consortia to Educate

Health Information Technology Professionals.

The two-year grant is part of the Health

Information Technology for Economic and

Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and was awarded

in September 2011, but has been extended

until 2013.

The purpose of the grant is to provide an

intensive six-month certificate program

designed to prepare students to work as a

HITECH IT health professional to support the

adoption and implementation of electronic

health records.

The grant was implemented by the Center

for Healthcare Professionals at HCC

Coleman College for Health Sciences with

administrative support from the Division of

Extended Learning. The grant funded the

development and implementation of an

intensive online CE program. This high tech

training focused on six Health IT workforce

areas. The program is designed for self-

motivated, experienced Healthcare and IT

HousTon coMMuniTy college received a $1 Million dollar granT

professionals who can complete training in

less than six months. Upon completion of the

program, graduates are expected to sit for the

national competency exam developed by the

American Health Information Management

Association (AHIMA). Graduates are

candidates for employment with healthcare

institutions, physician offices, and vendors of

EHRs.

So far, more than 700 people have applied

for the grant with 515 enrolling in the

program. As of June 2012, 277 students have

completed the program.


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New Ambulance Simulation Lab

The Public Safety Institute (PSI) at HCC Northeast College continues

to lead in innovative teaching initiatives for first responder training.

An example of what makes HCC’s PSI program the premier first

responder program in the country is the recent addition of the

EMS Ambulance simulation lab to the EMS Paramedic Technician

program. This addition will allow faculty to incorporate additional

simulation scenarios into the learning process for skills practice.

The goal of the new lab is to strengthen and increase the learning

environment for students. In the simulation lab, students will be

focused on stabilizing and transporting patients for further care.

Scenarios will allow students to take the simulation manikins

from the site where they first encounter a medical issue, through

transport on a stretcher, to a makeshift ambulance setting. This

dynamic, hands-on education is essential to improving students

reaction time, motor skills and teamwork so they will be prepared for the job expected of them in the field.

Over the last year, student performance in the PSI program has been exemplary. In 2011-2012, a total of 44 paramedic students took the

National Registry exam scoring a 100% passing rate. In addition, on March 16, 2012, the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic program

was recertified for another four years by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). All of these

accomplishments have led to an increase in enrollment, with over 736 basic and advanced duplicated enrolled students in the program in 2011-

2012.


14ParTnersHiPs

Houston Innovative Learning Zone (HILZ) project. Houston Community College (HCC) and

Houston Independent School District (HISD)

have partnered to launch the Houston

Innovative Learning Zone (HILZ) project.

The pioneering dual credit pilot program’s

goal is to offer high school students Tech-

Prep, college readiness preparation and dual

credit courses beginning in the 10th grade

that lead to the completion of an associate

degree or college certification from HCC upon

graduation from high school. The intense

three year program will focus on high-demand

and high-earning careers in the fields of:

• Engineering Technology• Process Technology• Pharmacy Technology• Network and Computer

Administration• Logistics and Global Supply, and • Manufacturing Technology

Five Houston area high schools and

one middle school have been chosen to

participate, they include: Furr, Kashmere,

Scarborough, Sterling, and Booker T.

Washington High Schools and Long Middle

School. Each cohort of students, beginning

in the 2012 summer semester, will take

approximately 384,000 contact hours over the

length of the program. It is estimated that

approximately 300 students will enroll in the

HILZ program each year.

The partnership between HCC and HISD calls

for nearly $5 million in startup funds, spread

over a four-year period. About $1.5 million of

the cost would be covered by federal funds

specifically designated for HISD vocational

education programs to help prepare high

school students for college level education.

Two million dollars will come to HCC to pay

for instructional costs.

HousTon endoWMenT Has conTribuTed over $1.2 Million

The HILZ program is designed to align with

the objectives and resources of the Gulf

Coast Partners for Student Success (PASS).

The Houston Endowment has contributed

over $1.2 million for HCC-HISD to help

students achieve college-level knowledge

and skills while still in high school and avoid

the costs and frustrations in developmental

education. Enrollment in the program began

in June 2012.

HCC announces Building and Contracting Leadership Certificate ProgramHCC Chancellor Mary S. Spangler and

Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced

the creation of the Building and Contracting

Leadership Certificate at Houston Community

College in 2012.

The program is a joint venture with Clark

Construction Group, LLC and Bartlett Cocke

General Contractors, LLC, to create a

pathway for local independent contractors

to expand and improve their contracting

skills and gain business skills to grow their

companies.

This new continuing education certificate

program focuses on building the infrastructure

of contractors, who have a strong track

record, knowledge of basic business, and

construction contracting. Opportunities in this

program will be expanded for independent

contractors, particularly minorities, and help

“This is exactly the type of partnership we need to encourage more small business

owners and independent contractors to seek the skills needed to grow their business,

said Dr. Spangler. “We are grateful for the generous support of our program sponsors

and the opportunities they are providing for our city’s independent contractors.”

contractors gain a certain skill set needed

to expand their businesses and help the

Houston economy.

Partners providing scholarship money for

tuition, books, and lab fees include:

• Clark Construction

• Bartlett Cocke General Contractors

• Access Data supply, Inc.

• Beard Integrated Systems, Inc.

• Omega Engineers, Inc.

• PCJ Consultants

• Reytec Construction Resources


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The Gulf Coast Community Services Association (GCCSA)Houston Community College (HCC), School

of Continuing Education partnered with The

Gulf Coast Community Services Association

(GCCSA) to provide scholarships and career

training to low-income residents of the Gulf

Coast area.

As of April 2012, more than $530,000 in

scholarship money was awarded to 300

HCC students, who studied in 23 different

certificate areas including: Accelerated

Teacher Certification, online CE, business,

health, construction, transportation, and IT.

The Ascension II Skills Program is part of

GCCSA’s Ascension Series that focuses on

the development of assets for low-income

students wishing to pursue continuing

education certifications.

The Ascension to Skills Program is a scholarship program that completely funds the tuition

and other ancillary fees, such as: uniforms and books, as well as anything else associated with

the completion of an HCC, School of Continuing Education Certificate. The grant has been

extended into the 2012-2013 school year.

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Capital IDEA HoustonW.K. Kellog Foundation, The George

Foundation and Capital IDEA’s mission is

to lift working people out of poverty by

sponsoring educational services that lead

to life-long financial independence. Capital

IDEA understands that putting individuals on

a community college campus is the best way

to accomplish this goal. The non-profit agency

also realizes that student success in the

classroom requires more than simply covering

their college tuition. It involves picking up the

tab on textbook and childcare costs, providing

emergency funding when needed while also

having a low student-to-staff ratio with regard

to career counseling and job placement

assistance.

Capital IDEA’s phenomenal track record with

helping HCC students succeed in school

played a role in The George Foundation’s

decision in May 2012 to provide a $300,000

gift enabling the non-profit to expand its

services this fall to the HCC-Stafford campus

in Fort Bend County.

Capital IDEA’s initial efforts with HCC began

at the Southeast College thanks to a grant

received in 2011 from the W.K. Kellogg

Foundation, the first

ever awarded to a

community college

as part of its Family

Economic Security

Initiative.

The college dream

for participants starts

at a Capital IDEA

information session

where prospective

students learn more

about the non-

profit’s supportive services. Through 2011,

Capital IDEA has served 703 Texas residents.

The agency has already helped hundreds

of underemployed individuals complete

a community college program and obtain

employment in a high-demand field. The

net result has been an average increase of

$26,000 in their annual earnings.

One of Capital IDEA’s goals going forward is

to enroll 600 students a year in the Gulf Coast

region. Bolstering the size of the Capital IDEA

family while maintaining their existing high

standards of service will ultimately lead to

an increase in higher paying wages for the

families they serve.

caPiTal idea undersTands THaT PuTTing individuals on a

coMMuniTy college caMPus is THe besT Way To accoMPlisH THis goal.


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A Capital SuccessAlbert Cisneros acknowleges that his way of living was not working. It had been nearly a decade since the Houston native graduated from Deer Park High School. Up to that point, Cisneros had worked an assortment of low-wage jobs that allowed him to live a carefree lifestyle. But as the years passed, Cisneros’ desire to build his own nest egg became a greater priority. The opportunity for a new beginning would ironically come from a dead-end job Cisneros was trying to escape.

A Capital IDEA’s flier landed on the doorstep of Cisneros’ security job two years ago, prompting him to attend the non- profit’s next information session. During that meeting he learned more about their supportive services for aspiring Houston Community College students – from tuition, books and child care assistance, to career

counseling and job placement. The experience was life-changing.

“When I first heard (Capital IDEA) speak about how they work, it was too good to be true,” Cisneros said. “I thought… where were you all when I was 20-years-old?”

Further motivated by his mother’s decision to return to school, Cisneros enrolled at HCC in 2010 and began working towards an Associate Degree in Process Technology under Capital IDEA’s guidance.

“One of the things I realized once I got into school was that I should have been doing this a long time ago,” Cisneros said. “As soon as I got into some of these classes, I knew it would be something I liked.”

The finish line is within range for Cisneros. He has three more classes to complete this summer before obtaining his degree. Since going back to school his mentality has changed. He used to look forward to cashing his paycheck. Now Cisneros cannot wait to do his job.

“The future is a lot brighter,” Cisneros said. “I have choices. A lot of things have opened up for me.”

The 30-year-old acknowledges that Capital Idea’s support from the start has played a significant role in his new, brighter outlook.

“Anytime I’ve needed counsel, they’ve been there for me,” Cisneros said. “I can’t wait to give back to this organization. I’ll never forget my time with Capital IDEA.”

“WHen i firsT Heard (caPiTal idea) sPeak abouT HoW THey Work, iT Was Too good To be True.”

HCC Corporate College partnered with HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences and the Center for Healthcare Professionals to develop a new phlebotomy technician training program for Memorial Hermann Healthcare System. The first cohort included employees from four area Memorial Hermann Hospitals – Medical Center, Northwest, Southeast, and Sugarland. This group completed the program in Spring 2012. The rigorous curriculum included 80 hours of on-site classroom instruction and 100 hours of supervised on the job lab work.

The Memorial Hermann program administrators were very pleased with the results and have already started

planning their second cohort starting in fall 2012. In fact, the hospital administration was so satisfied with HCC’s training that they have inquired about phlebotomy training for other Memorial Hermann departments.

But perhaps the most beneficial aspect of the partnership is the strengthening of the relationship between HCC and the Memorial Hermann Hospital System. This was demonstrated when HCC’s Medical Laboratory Program Director mentioned that a few of her students were seeking jobs. Without hesitation, Memorial’s Laboratory Services System Executive recommended locations that students should seek employment upon finishing the program.

HCC partners with Memorial Hermann for Phlebotomy Training


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The long-term health of higher education

institutions depends on their ability to forge

strategic relationships with the community.

At Houston Community College, this task

falls largely on the shoulders of the Business

Development and Outreach team in the

Division of Extended Learning (DEL).

The team regularly meets with Workforce

Solutions offices to better assess ways to

pay students’ education costs. The team

conducts, on average, 25 annual site visits to

Workforce offices. Additionally, they host an

annual fall luncheon bringing together 50+

personnel from Workforce offices and HCC’s

staff to elevate the level of customer service

provided to HCC students.

To increase enrollment in HCC’s Continuing

Education training the college has developed

relationships with businesses, schools

and non-profit agencies interested in

the educational advancement of their

constituents. The outreach team conducted

more than 80 city-wide presentations over

the past year. Over that same time period,

the Outreach team has participated in 42

recruitment fairs and events, ranging from the

Greater Houston Hispanic Forum to the Baylor

Teen Clinic Health Fair to chamber meetings.

The Outreach team’s client list has grown

to more than 90 Houston-based partners.

A considerable amount of the team’s time

and resources are dedicated to its partners,

particularly Child Protective Services (CPS)

and the H.A.Y. Center. Their assistance in

developing a training-based grant with the

H.A.Y. Center will provide future employment

at T.D. Industries for 30 foster care youth.

Earlier this year, the Outreach Department

partnered with the H.A.Y. Center to host

a Prom Preparation and College & Career

Day event for 100 high school students

in foster care. In addition, the Outreach

team partnered with the Houston Parks

& Recreation Department to provide more

than 150 teens college and career guidance

through the Opening Doors Teen Mentor

Program and the annual Teen Symposium.

Each December, The Outreach Department

brings 30+ Texas Veteran Commission

representatives to HCC to educate them

on the college’s programs and services.

The team also attends TVC staff meetings.

In the past year, there have been more than

20 instances where the Outreach team

collaborated with other HCC Colleges on

recruitment-oriented programs.

The department ultimately works to find

organizations and industry representatives

that value education and help them better

understand the community college’s

programs and services.

In 2011-2012, 395 students attended HCC

Workforce programs through Workforce

Investment Act (WIA) Scholarships.

Community Outreach


22HosPiTaliTy

Houston Community College’s Culinary & Pastry Arts program has grown rapidly since it’s

opening in 2000. The program began as a certificate program, but grew to an AAS degree

in 2003. In 2005-2006, the program graduated 27 students, by 2009-2010 the number of

graduates increased to 58 with a total of 195 in the last five years.

At this year’s May commencement, there were 49 graduates awarded an AAS in either

Culinary or Baking and Pastry Arts. There were also 11 certificates awarded.

HCC Culinary & Pastry Arts students began participating in competitions in 2009, not only

placing, but also winning several of the competitions. In 2012, HCC students won the

Chairman’s Award at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo “Uncorked Roundup & Best Bites”

Competition. The culinary program was also featured in a Houston Chronicle article in June

2012.

Culinary & Pastry Arts

Felipe Riccio always knew he loved to cook. He was born in Mexico to an Italian father and says both of his

cultures revolved around cooking. “Since I was little, food has always been a part of my life. People were

always the happiest around food.”

So when he graduated from high school, going to culinary school seemed like the logical thing to do. What

he didn’t expect was to find a state-of-the-art kitchen and some of Houston’s best chefs at Houston

Community College. Thanks to a family friend, Felipe visited the kitchens at HCC and he says it

was the best decision he ever made. “Every single cook I meet, I tell them don’t waste your

money with those other schools. Go to HCC. I had a great experience, with great teachers in

a program that is constantly evolving and trying to make it better.”

Felipe graduated with an AAS degree in 2010. During his tenure at HCC, Felipe was

awarded three scholarships from the Greater Houston Restaurant Association,

Opportunity 14, and the Hispanic Leadership Committee. He is currently one of the

youngest sous chefs in Houston and works at the restaurant, The Reef.

With his career skyrocketing and so many opportunities for chefs in Houston, Felipe’s not

sure what his future career goals will be. But he does know that he will be cooking great

food, feeding people, and making them happy.

Felipe Riccio Sous Chef at The Reef restaurant

“Since I was little, food has always been a part of my life.”


24inforMaTion TecHnology

The HCC Computer Science Department has recognized that by embedding industry

certification options in our program curriculum and offering certifications in the classroom

students stay motivated in school, receive an immediate industry recognized credential, and

validate the program learning objectives.

Keeping students enrolled, engaged, and pointed toward their careers outside of college is

a challenge today. Students who achieve industry-recognized certification in technology get

the skills they need to stay motivated in school and receive an immediate credential and

distinction.

In 2011-2012, the Computer Science Network programs in both credit and continuing education

embedded the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification in thier classes. In addition,

the Business Technology department embedded the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

certifications, which will allow students to take MOS exams upon completion of the Business

Technology courses. By summer 2012, all Business Technology full-time faculty also became

certified.

Certifications validate HCC Computer Science and Business Technology student’s fundamental

technology knowledge, providing them with a foundation for their careers and helping them

gain the confidence they need to succeed. Now students have the opportunity to secure

an associate degree in Information Technology, as well as Microsoft Certification right in the

classroom.

MTA exams are based on high-demand industry career tracks and designed by Microsoft. Each

exam includes a companion MTA certification exam review kit to supplement our coursework.

MTA content was easily imported and integrated into our existing curriculum. Students simply

access a web based examination proctored by their instructor.

Computer Science and Business Technology

in 2012, all business TecHnology full-TiMe faculTy

becaMe MicrosofT cerTified.

Sean Otmishi is making a name for himself in

the world of computer science education. The

HCC Northwest college instructor is bringing

his passion for computer science to the

classroom and winning a few awards along

the way. “Computer Science is certainly my

passion, and HCCTV has provided a great

platform for unique discussion, which I also

use to further the education of my students.

Furthermore, I am fortunate to work for an

institution that has a television studio with

great production quality and programming

options,” Otmishi says.

Otmishi won an AVA Award from the

Association of Marketing and Communication

Professionals (AMCP) in January 2012.

Otmishi received the organization’s highly

accomplished platinum award for his

television show “Innovative Technology” that

airs on HCCTV throughout the Houston area.

He is also working hard to keep HCC’s

computer science AAS degree on the

cutting edge by teaming up with VPS.net

that provides students a “VPS” (virtual

private server). “This hands-on experience is

priceless, and it allows students to go from an

academic environment directly to workforce,”

Otmishi says.

But his dedication to his students doesn’t

stop there! Otmishi is also very excited about

a partnership between the HCC Northwest

computer science department and Host

Gators University that allows students taking

Web Development courses the opportunity

to get free access to commercial-grade web

hosting accounts. Now students can create

and develop websites and maintain them

utilizing industry based technologies.

And in his spare time, Otmishi launched a

computer science club for HCC students

interested in the world of computer science

and gaming. The club held their first event,

GAMECEPTION, in March of 2012!

HCC Computer Science Instructor

Sean Otmishi


26ManfacTuring

Machining Technology

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Machining Technology is designed to develop competent support technicians for employment in the field of machine shop and related occupations. The curricula are designed to provide a broad-based education with opportunities for specific employment and personal interest goals. The shop has more than sixty pieces of manual equipment (such as lathes and milling machines), seven computerized numerical control (CNC) machines, turning and milling machines, six robotic arms, a computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) cell, hydraulic and pneumatic trainers, and 60 personal computers with up-to-date training materials. The program is also an Authorized Training Center (ATC) for Engineering Geometry Systems: FeatureCAM (CAD/CAM) software.

“The CNC courses on our Machining and Manufacturing programs prepare the

graduates in the operation and programming of computerized mills and lathes. These type of machines are part of modern manufacturing processes, and are used extensively by different sectors in the manufacturing industry,” said Robert Sanchez, HCC manufacturing and engineering faculty.

Houston Community College has developed a new HCC Advanced Manufactuing Technology Institute at HCC Central. In the last year, HCC has acquired new CNC machines for the HCC-Central location and is currently upgrading the facilities and equipment of all related manufacturing training programs.

Recently, HCC received the National Center for Construction Education and Research Certification for its training facilities, curriculm and faculty. This certification acknowledges what

HCC is doing to ensure a sustainable and skilled workforce.

auTHorized Training cenTer

(aTc) for engineering geoMeTry sysTeMs:

feaTurecaM (cad/caM) sofTWare.

“I’m 56-years-old. I have been unemployed for six months. Last fall, I came

to HCC Central to join the Manufacturing Engineering program. I’ve learned

to design and do modeling of parts and fixtures using software. I also learned

CNC programming and I have improved my computer skills. I just got a good job

that pays $18 an hour. I’ll be working during the summer months but I plan to

return in the fall to continue with my associate degree. I’ll be taking additional

classes in fluid power, design, electricity, instrumentation, and more advanced

manufacturing.”

Enrique Chavez Manufacturing Engineering program

James Williams Welding program

“I’m 48-years-old and I’ve been unemployed for about a year. I came to HCC Central this

spring to take welding classes. I’m taking Industrial Math, Blueprint Reading, and Welding

Fundamentals. Last month, I interviewed for a job and took a couple of tests, one written

and one hands-on. I’ve been hired full-time for $15 an hour, plus overtime and a full benefits

package. I’m very satisfied with what I’ve learned here at HCC. What I’ve learned here has

been very beneficial, without this training I could not pass the tests nor have been hired.”


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The Welding Technology program is designed

to provide comprehensive theoretical and

hands-on training to prepare students for

immediate employment in the welding

industry. There is an increasing demand for

skilled workers in many industries, such as:

construction, oil and gas, and shipbuilding.

HCC offers an outstanding welding program

that focuses on basic and advanced welding

techniques and job safety all at the same

time. In addition, the expansive and recently

renovated HCC facilities allow for 68 people

to be trained at one time making it easier

and faster for students to get trained and get

hired.

Welding Technology

“As of right now the placement rate is 98-

100%. We have prospects getting hired as

soon as they get trained,” said James Owens,

HCC Welding Faculty.

The basic certificate prepares students

with the most essential skills for entry-level

employment. It can be completed in one

regular semester (fall or spring). The advanced

certificate covers more complex areas in MIG,

TIG, and Pipe welding techniques. It can be

completed in one year. Students completing

the advanced certificate can continue their

education and obtain an Associate in Applied

Science in Craft Management.

The welding program also gives the student

the distinct advantage of using the latest

equipment on the market. In 2011-2012, the

welding department acquired 11 new Gas

Metal Arch Welding machines and the Gas

Toxin Arch Welding machine. Both pieces of

equipment are all-purpose and can convert

into three different machines.


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Career CoachIn an effort to expand students’ career options and outlook, Houston Community

College partnered with Economic Modeling Specialist, Inc. to launch Career

Coach, an interactive web tool that enables students to easily explore the

college’s program offerings and local employment data.

Individuals can search an occupation or HCC program by using a keyword or job

title. This Career Coach tool will provide information regarding the occupation’s

earnings and employment trends – this also includes a listing of job opportunities

in the Houston area. Career Coach features a résumé builder tool and a listing

of top local jobs. The site generates a listing of the different credit-based degree

programs offered at HCC that are available.

“Education implies an investment of time and resources and this tool provides

real time data on career outlooks and projections, which can help individuals in

determining the return of their investment in specific fields of choice,” said Dr.

Madeline Burillo, HCC Associate Vice Chancellor of Workforce.

Visit the new Career Coach wesbite at: http://hccs.emsicareercoach.com/ccindex.php

HCC Career Coach site provides the following

information in a user friendly format:

• Earning trends by occupation

• Employment Trends by occupation

• Education and Training requirements

• Region Job Postings by occupation

• Resume Builder tool

Advanced College CreditAs a community college, HCC does much

more than confer degrees or certificates.

HCC is also one of the nation’s most

effective enablers of social mobility, creating

opportunities for individuals to enter the

workforce in high growth, high demand

occupations in the Gulf Coast region. The

reality is that many prospective students

attend more than one institution before

they earn a degree. Research indicates that

for every additional year a student takes to

complete a college degree the chance they

will graduate diminishes.

In spring 2011, a task force was formed to

review and assess all of the HCC Advanced

College Credit processes. The Task Force was

made up of Workforce, Academic and Student

Services Deans, staff, faculty, Registrar’s

office staff, Continuing Education staff and

the Apprenticeship Program Director. The

goals of the Task Force were to: (1) assess

current procedures for advanced college

credit at all colleges, (2) identify areas for

process improvement, (3) benchmark national

best practices, (4) make recommendations to

improve, standardize, streamline, and simplify

the processes, and (5) ensure processes

meet SACS compliance criteria.

In late summer 2012, the new HCC Advanced

College Credit (ACC) manual was published.

This manual is a collaborative work of the

HCC Foundation and the Kresge Foundation,

which provided a generous grant to help

lower the costs of the development of the

ACC manual.

Advanced College Credit training initiatives

will be implemented in fall 2012 for advisors,

deans and department chairs.

The ACC manual also includes HCC’s

partnership with the Council for Adult

& Experimental Learning (CAEL). Our

partnership with CAEL has provided HCC

access to nationally proven benchmarks of

experimental learning assessment.

It is the hope that this manual will provide

the user with a clear pathway on how to

advise and guide students through the

process of requesting Advanced College

Credit and will be used as another tool to

improve student success.

A copy of the HCC, ACC manual can be found

at www.hccs.edu/acc.


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Source: 2011-2012 HCC Fact Book

Source: HCC Fact Book 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2010-2011, 2011-2012


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Workforce at a glance…The Workforce Instruction Division is comprised of four departments: Workforce College Credit (SCH), Workforce (CEU), non-funded CE and

Adult Education Courses.

Career and Technical Education degrees and certificates made up 41% of HCC graduates during the 2010-2011 academic year.

• 1,112 AAS* • 1,577 Certificate 1, 2 & 3*• 21 Advanced Technology (ACT)*

• 1,021 Marketable Skills Awards

• 633 GED Completers***

As of fall 2011, there were 11,662 students enrolled in workforce coursework.

• 6,083 CEU Credit*

• 457 Non-funded CE*

• 5,122 Adult Education

Workforce Student Demographics Fall 2011 & Spring 2012**

*Source: 2011-2012 HCC Fact Book

**Source: CBM001 & OIR Datamart Files

***Source: ABE Year-end State Report

Workforce at a glance…

The Workforce Education Division is comprised of three departments Workforce (CEU), non-funded CE and Adult Education Courses. As of Fall 2011, there were 11,662 students enrolled in workforce coursework.

• 6,083 CEU Credit* • 457 Non-funded CE* • 5,122 Adult Education*

Career and technical educate degrees and certificates made up 41% of HCC graduates during the 2010-2011 academic year.

• 1,112 AAS* • 1,577 Certificate 1, 2 & 3* • 21 Advanced Technology (ACT)* • 1,021 Marketable Skills Awards (non-funded CE)* • 633 GED Completers***

Workforce Student Demographics Fall 2011 & spring 2012**

*Source 2011-2012 HCC Fact Book **Source: CBM001 & OIR Datamart Files ***Source: The Adult Education Department

54%

46% Female

Male

39%

26%

16%

12%

7% Black

Hispanic

White

Other

Asian

Workforce at a glance…

The Workforce Education Division is comprised of three departments Workforce (CEU), non-funded CE and Adult Education Courses. As of Fall 2011, there were 11,662 students enrolled in workforce coursework.

• 6,083 CEU Credit* • 457 Non-funded CE* • 5,122 Adult Education*

Career and technical educate degrees and certificates made up 41% of HCC graduates during the 2010-2011 academic year.

• 1,112 AAS* • 1,577 Certificate 1, 2 & 3* • 21 Advanced Technology (ACT)* • 1,021 Marketable Skills Awards (non-funded CE)* • 633 GED Completers***

Workforce Student Demographics Fall 2011 & spring 2012**

*Source 2011-2012 HCC Fact Book **Source: CBM001 & OIR Datamart Files ***Source: The Adult Education Department

54%

46% Female

Male

39%

26%

16%

12%

7% Black

Hispanic

White

Other

Asian

Year-end highlightsHCC Northwest Workforce Development won a $245,000 USDA grant, the seventh in a

row, designed to develop a new, sustainable, earth-conscious, green initiative in agriculture:

Aquaponics, with a new curriculum that will teach students how to create and manage a

remarkable and significant ecosystem.

HCC Southeast College Cosmetology students won first place at the 13th Annual Texas

Independent Beauty Suppliers Association (TIBSA).

Mayor Annise Parker was joined by U.S. Senator John Cornyn, the Honorable Sheila Jackson

Lee, and various other community and business leaders to congratulate 53 local entrepreneurs,

the first in Houston to graduate from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative.

The inaugural graduation event was held at HCC Southwest College.

The HCC Foundation was named recipient of a $300,000 grant in 2011 from the W.K. Kellogg

Foundation to fund Capital IDEA AT HCC: A Family Economic Security Project, including a

Developmental Academy at HCC Southeast. HCC is a the first community college to receive

funding from the Kellogg Foundation in support of their Family Economic Security mission to

organize community colleges to create stronger educational linkages between high schools

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Houston Community College received the prestigious 2011 National Bellwether Award from the Community College Futures Assembly. The competitive Bellwether Awards recognize outstanding programs or activities at the forefront of innovation, excellence and effectiveness in community colleges throughout the United States and Canada. HCC’s winning entry was in

Workforce Development “Exporting Houston Community College: Think Local, Act Global.”

Houston Community College received the 2011 Heiskell Award from the Institute of

International Education for innovative efforts in Internationalizing the Community College

Curriculum. The combined International Business, Logistics and Global Supply Chain

Management program has brought innovative ideas to its students and Houston as a result of

faculty dedication.

The Center of Health Professionals was created to provide continuing professional education

to health professionals for continued certification and licensure.

Emergency Medical Services students experienced a 100% pass rate for Emergency Medical

Techniques National Registry exam; Fire Technology students experienced a 100% pass rate

on the Texas Fire Commission certification exam, and Law Enforcement students experienced

a 98% first-attempt pass rate on the licensing exam by the Texas Commission on Law

Enforcement.

Houston Community College developed and secured a grant through Perkins funds to offer a new Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Electrical Power Technology. This specialization is designed to train students to work in power-related services companies and to also enhance credit transfer to Power Technology programs at Four-year universities with Power

Technology degree plans.

The Ascension II Skills awarded more than $530,000 in scholarship funds, serving more than

300 students.

Companies like British Petroleum (BP) are hiring HCC graduates and hosting career days at

NE Campus.

Houston Community College Southeast opened it’s new Workforce Building in June 2012.

The three-story, 60,000 square-foot building will be the new home for cosmetology, logistics,

business management, international business, office technology, certified nursing assistant

(CNA), electrocardiography (EKG), phlebotomy, accounting, heating, ventilation and air

conditioning (HVAC), basic electricity, and other programs. Initially, 1,600 students will study,

learn and work within the walls of the Workforce Building. Eventually, as many as 3,000

students per semester will seek training and education in the building.

Houston Community College Culinary students 2012 won the Chairman’s Award at the

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo “Uncorked Roundup & Best Bites” Competition.

Houston Community College Northeast College started a student chapter of the Society of

Petroleum Engineers (SPE).

For more information

call: 713.718.5303

or visit: hccs.edu/workforce2012

Board of Trustees

Mary Ann Perez, Chair, District III

Bruce Austin, Vice Chair, District II

Neeta Sane, Secretary, District VII

Yolanda Navarro Flores, District I

Carroll G. Robinson, District IV

Richard Schechter, District V

Sandie Mullins, District VI

Eva L. Loredo, District VIII

Christopher W. Oliver, District IX

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