The Genesis of an Accelerated

Skilled-Based Program Debra Kerrigan, BSCE, M.Ed.Dean Workforce Training & Continuing EducationDunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis MN

Networking, Collaborations and Partnerships

Manufacturing Workforce Shortage

Reasons for the shortage…….

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SHORTAGE OF SKILLED

WORKERS RELATING

TOMANUFACTURING

Right Skills Now Program Requirements:• CNC Operator skills• Fast track• Paid Internship• Industry Certification• Stackable credentials• Credit – Financial Aid eligible

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

RSN (Right Skills Now)Initial round table discussion

Manufacturing InstituteACT (American College Testing)National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS)NAM (National Association of ManufacturersMember of the Jobs Council Dunwoody College of Technology (Private Nonprofit)South Central College (Public)DEED (Department of Employment & Economic Development)MN Workforce Agencies

Right Skills Now –CNC Operator

Engage Develop

Implement Measure

Engagement Support and BenefitsColleges • Financial support from the Joyce Foundation

• RSN Feeder into existing programs

Manufacturers • To have more skilled workers available for employment• Good Investment/Low risk (reduce or eliminate time and effort on

wasted or unqualified, uninterested candidates)• Validate applicants with NIMs credentialing• Reduce employee turnover• Increase productivity and become more competitive globally

Workers • 8,000 manufacturing companies need SKILLED workers to drive innovation

• Average salary for CNC Operators in MN $18.90 (Source: Bureau Labor Statistics 2011)

• National Credentialing• Opportunities for advanced education- AAS Degree in Machine

Tool Technology

DEVELOPMENTColleges collaborate to align learning outcomes

with industry expectations.

WHOUnemployed

Underemployed

Incumbent workers

High School Graduates

GED Students

Individuals re-careering

WHAT SKILLS

Both Colleges did a survey of Manufacturing companies that have hired graduates. Determined skills ABSOLUTELY necessary for someone to safely and accurately operate a CNC Machine. (Handout)

Dunwoody College of Technology

Dunwoody College of Technology Semester Lecture Credits(Hours)

Lab Credits (Hours)

Total Credits (Hours)

Measurement Materials & Safety 1 1 (18) 1 (54) 2 (72)

Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout 1 1 (18) 1 (54) 2 (72)

CNC Milling Level 1 1 1 (18) 2 (108) 3 (126)

CNC Turning Level 1 1 1 (18) 2 (108) 3 (126)

Algebra, Trig, Geometry 1 3 (54) 0 (0) 3 (54)

Math for Machinists 2 3 (54) 0 (0) 3 (54)

Internship 2 0 (0) 3 (162) 3 (162)

Grand Total: 10 (180) 9 (486) 19 (666)

“Right Skills Now in Manufacturing” Certificate24 weeks – Evening Only

18 weeks plus 6 week internship

19 Credits and 666 Contact Hours

STACKABLE CREDENTIALS

Certificate -Right Skills Now (NIMS)• Measurement, Materials, Benchwork & Layout• Manual Machining, CNC Machining, Internship

AAS Machine Tool Technology• MasterCAM, Advanced CNC, Swiss Turning• Mold making, Die making

B.S. Industrial Engineering Technology• Manufacturing Processes, Statistics, Six Sigma• Arena Simulation, MiniTab, Operations & Logistics

IMPLEMENTATION

Recruitment, assessment and enrollment process for the pilot program.

Recruitment: MN Public Launch @ Industry, media coverage, DEED, Workforces, Colleges

Assessment: NCRC (National Career Readiness Certification) Call for Pre-assessment/Key Train AccountLevel 4 (Silver Level) Passing

Enrollment: NCRC ResultsRegister for Program

AWARENESS AND FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION

• Manufacturing Institute now manages the implementation of Right Skills Now at additional colleges

www.rightskillsnow.org

• Curriculum and application for implementation can be found at;www.themanufacturinginstitute.org

Dunwoody College – Cohort #1Started in January 2012 with 20 students

• Average starting salary = $15.90 per hour

Status of January 2012 Cohort

Employed = 15

Dropped = 2

Unemployed = 1

Further Education = 2

MEASURING RESULTSStudent Evaluations & Industry Evaluations

Dunwoody College – Cohort #2Started in August 2012 with 18 students

• Average starting salary = $15.67 per hourStatus of January 2012 Cohort

MEASURING RESULTSStudent Evaluations & Industry Evaluations

Status of August 2012 Cohort

Employed = 14

Dropped = 3

Unemployed = 2

Further Education = 1

Key Principles of Right Skills Now Programs

• Communication & Collaboration drives success

• Fast-Tracked for Credit Career Training

• Industry Credentials with Value in the Workplace

• Pathways to Advancement and Degrees

Questions

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