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“A Catalyst for Technology Based Economic Development”

“A Catalyst for Technology Based Economic Development”. Education, Workforce Development and Training Wagner – Peyser Grant Overview May 19, 2014. Overview.

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“A Catalyst for Technology Based Economic Development”

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  1. “A Catalyst for Technology Based Economic Development” Education, Workforce Development and Training Wagner – Peyser Grant Overview May 19, 2014

  2. Overview • The Unmanned Systems Consortium (USC) is an outreach program of the Center for Innovation that serves as a catalyst for the emergent Unmanned and Autonomous Aircraft and Vehicle Systems (UVS) industry. • Creating training and educational opportunities for the sector’s USC industry future workforce is one of the USC’s top priorities. • The USC is working with the Governor's Office of Economic Development, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Our initiative is also aligned with the Governor’s Skilled Workforce Initiative.

  3. Premise • The USC was formed in response to significant demand for Unmanned Systems by government and the private sector. • The Center for Innovation (CFI) currently represents 10 federal agencies under congressionally authorized Federal Partnership Agreements. • Those agencies have shared their plans to significantly increase their use of unmanned systems.

  4. Demand • U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) spends $1.9 billion annually, projected to increase to $4.3 billion annually. • The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is aggressively pursuing development of Unmanned Systems for multiple agencies. • U.S. Department of Agriculture is pursuing Unmanned Systems for agricultural related purposes. • The first responder community, inclusive of police, fire, and emergency rescue units, represents an emerging market. • Demand accelerated by Congressional action on February 14, 2012, mandating FAA integrate USC into the National Airspace by 2015.

  5. Opportunity • Despite this demand, few educational institutions are recognized as a leader in this emerging field. • The USC can help universities and colleges identify existing training programs and curriculum that could be used and/or modified. • The USC can also identify the skills and competencies that are and will be needed.

  6. Wagner - Peyser Grant • Enable the analyses of the degree of fit of existing programs that give similar training in Texas. • Assess how specialized the training needs to be for UVS. • Determine if employers will resort to on-the-job training rather than rely on formal school training programs. • Support the development of certificate, two year and four year degree programs.

  7. Grant Abstract • Primary goals of the Wagner-Peyser Grant are to: • Build future generations of the Texas unmanned aviation industry workforce; • Establish capabilities and capacities for certification, two year and four year programs in Texas that will prepare new and incumbent workers for jobs in the unmanned systems sector; • Increase the number of students pursuing these programs; and • Increase the diversity of the high tech workforce.

  8. Grant Sub-contractors • University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) • Catalog the details of the UAS curricula at a UTA-selected list of universities in other states such as acceptance criteria, sequences and descriptions of courses and laboratory work, and requirements for graduation; and • Describe a general framework for the education and training curricula that the UTA will develop, if additional funding will be available, in the subsequent years to provide the skill sets determined to be obtained through an undergraduate or graduate level education.

  9. Grant Sub-contractors • Tarrant County College District (TCCD) • Develop curriculum for Pilot Test UAS 101 Training also known as the introductory “UAS 101” training module. • Enroll and train participants using this curriculum. • Award a certificate of completion to participants successfully completing the training.

  10. Role of Industry • The USC industry partners will analyze the demand for both existing and new training programs. • Examine existing training programs and curriculum in Texas, to determine if they can be modified to address the needs identified. • The outcome will be the identification of specific training and educational needs, and the modified or new curriculum needed for the training.

  11. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) MOUs with industry partners. Industry partners will provide direct input to analyze and assess the current and future workforce needed by the unmanned and autonomous sector of the aerospace industry in Texas.

  12. Delivery Method • Technical Guidance Committees (TGCs) • Propose: • Biweekly teleconferences • Seek preferred day of week and time

  13. Advisory Board Meetings • The USC will serve as the Advisory Board to the grant. • Purpose of these meetings include: • Evaluation of what CFI has identified as gaps in the training available; • Identification of additional training needed; • An understanding of the anticipated jobs and skills that are and will be needed by the UAS industry; and

  14. Advisory Board Meetings • Purpose of these meetings include (cont’d): • An opportunity for participating partners to- • Evaluate education and workforce curriculum. • Discuss policy and development of standards within the UAS.

  15. Training • TCCD will work with industry to gather industry input to develop curriculum for Pilot Test UAS 101 Training also known as the introductory “UAS 101” training module. • Enroll and train 30 participants. • Award a certificate of completion to participants successfully completing the training.

  16. Outcomes Unmanned System Technology Education Pathway report. Assessment report on existing UAS programs in Texas, other states and/or countries. Comprehensive listing of unmanned systems educational offerings within Texas, and identification of programs that are needed for the education system to be responsive to the needs of the UAS industry.

  17. Outcomes • Develop a website/database compiling information and data derived from the project, relative to industry demand, in support of curriculum development. • Provide an overall assessment of UAS jobs with three separate comprehensive reports on: • UAS jobs that require certification from K-12 education system; • UAS jobs that require a two-year degree; and • UAS jobs that require a four-year degree.

  18. Outcomes • Conduct a Strategic Analysis and provide a comprehensive report on: • What the UAS industry looks like; • Potential impact on jobs needed by the UAS sector; and • Human capital development prospects in areas of UAS-related training. • Develop and submit a comprehensive report that includes a sustainability and strategic plan for the future of the USC.

  19. Collaborative Approach • CFI will coordinate the project in collaboration with: • Committed aviation industry partners; • The Arlington Independent School District; • Tarrant County College District; • The University of Texas at Arlington; • Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; • Texas State Agencies; and • Federal Agencies.

  20. Questions?

  21. Grant Contact Karen Nolen-Austin, Contract Manager Melena Levi-Kauffman, Grant Manager Center for Education and Workforce Development 505 E Border Arlington, TX 76010 (817) 543-4309

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