U.S. Department Of Labor (DOL)Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) Grant

Making the Future: The Wisconsin

Strategy

TAACCCT Grant Overview$500 million in FY 12 grant funds

– 27 Consortium Projects funded in Round II

Purpose:

– Expand and improve the ability to deliver education and career training programs that can be completed in 2 years or less (i.e. Capacity Building + Training)

– Focus is on TAA-eligible individuals and veterans, but others can be served

– Improve employment outcomes

TAACCCT Grant OverviewFive Core Elements

1. Evidence Based Design

2. Stacked and Latticed Credentials

3. Strengthen Online and Technology-Enabled Learning

4. Transferability and Articulation

5. Strategic Alignment

4 -Year Grant Period• Years 1-3 Planning and Implementation

• Year 4 Evaluation

State-wide Project Overview “Making the Future” is a state-wide project designed to

develop, improve, and expand adult educational training pathways to careers in advanced manufacturing

Each College identified a scope of work that was based on local district needs and was within project parameters and manufacturing focus

Consortium grant is $15M

Disciplines focused on are Machine Tool, CNC, Welding, and Industrial Maintenance

Summary of Districts Proposed Programmatic Changes

Programmatic Change Number of Colleges

ImplementingChunking down of credentials:•Bridge•Short-term diploma/embedded certificate•Technical Diploma

13(8)(9)(3)

Chunking up of credentials 2

Adding to or tightening an existing credential

2

System-Wide StrategiesShared by All Districts per SGA

Prior Learning Assessment Tool

Consultant for adult and experiential learning will visit colleges, facilitate workshops and trainings, and provide a final report that proposes system-wide recommendations for awarding credit for prior learning

System-Wide StrategiesShared by All Districts per SGA

Technology

Flash Cards developed by FVTC

Colleges will receive a Standard Timing Model (STM) machine and training: STM is a mechanical tool used by industry to assess mechanical aptitude, skills, and instincts

Online case management/information sharing system to be developed in collaboration with the Workforce Development Boards

Consortium Goals

1. Increase the attainment of industry-recognized credentials

2. Introduce innovative and effective curriculum development and delivery

3. Increase and improve employment outcomes

Year 1: Start-Up/Development Activities

• External Evaluator

• Develop Master Logic Model

• Purchase Equipment

• Develop Data Protocols (Coordinate with WTCS and DWD)

• Prior Learning Assessment

• Hire Faculty and Project Leads

• Pathway Work (e.g. revise curriculum, program development and/or modifications)

Years 2-3: Full Implementation

• New workers in pipeline

• Industry-drive roadmaps/pathways to manufacturing careers are developed

• System-wide marketing strategy implemented to promote careers in advanced manufacturing

• Information sharing among districts and partners

• On-line repository of flashcards

Year 4: Evaluation

• Data collection, analysis and report out

• Repository of individual case studies available for broader dissemination

• Multi-partner communication toolkit that includes best practices

• Programs/grant pathway enhancements are self-sustaining

Challenges

• Create Best Process to Certify Revised Embedded Diplomas

• Leverage Data Collection Capabilities

• Document Employment Outcomes to Program

• Implement Programs at Rapid Pace