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ATEEC National Visiting Committee Meeting

ATEEC National Visiting Committee Meeting. Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Objectives Title and definition of the field of water management Definition of technician Water management occupational categories Technician-level occupational titles Job functions typically performed in each occupation

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ATEEC National Visiting Committee Meeting

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  1. ATEEC National Visiting Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 2, 2014

  2. Objectives • Title and definition of the field of water management • Definition of technician • Water management occupational categories • Technician-level occupational titles • Job functions typically performed in each occupation • Emerging issues and trends Defining Water Management

  3. Six “Regional Water Conversations” forums • Central Carolina Technical College, Sumter, SC • Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA • Lane County Community College, Eugene, OR • Cuyamaca College, Rancho San Diego, CA • Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO • Eastern Iowa Community College, Davenport, IA Regional Water Conversations

  4. Added in 2013 to Energy and Environmental Programs Databases page on ATEEC website (http://ateec.org/resources/programs-databases/about-the-databases/) • New tab for Water Programs shows Google map of national water technology two-year degree programs at http://ateec.org/resources/programs-databases/water-programs/ • Links to larger map with comprehensive listing of water technology programs on Google Maps site • Links to pdf download listing for water education/training for degree, certificate, high school tech prep, and workforce development • All links go straight to the actual water program Web page, not just college website. User doesn’t have to search through college websites, ATEEC has done that work for them. • Currently 41 two-year degree programs on Google map; total of 95 programs on pdf listing • Updated quarterly Water Programs Database

  5. ATEEC facilitated forum on March 26 & 27, 2014 in Chicago • Current validation/update is 4th revision of Defining Environmental Technology report (1995, 2000, 2008, & 2014) • 22 industry and government participants provided input on: • Definition of field • Definition of technician • Occupational categories • Job titles • Job functions • Cross-cutting technical & employability skills • Emerging issues & future trends for next five years • Community college role in educating environmental technicians • Results will be updated electronic & print report and wall chart, in addition to online, interactive chart of categories/jobs/functions/ further resources • Available for public dissemination—summer 2014 Defining Environmental Technology

  6. ATEEC coordinated and facilitated occupational analysis forums for new and existing Eastern Iowa Community College programs: • “Defining Engineering Technology” forum on March 26 & 27, 2014 in Davenport, IA • “Defining Manufacturing Technology” forum in Bettendorf, IA • Industry participants provided input on: • Definition of field • Definition of technician • Occupational categories • Job titles • Job functions • Cross-cutting technical & employability skills • Emerging issues & future trends for next five years • Community college role in educating technicians • Results are available in electronic & print reports Other “Defining The Field” Forums

  7. Re-vamped database • New resource vetters • 24 applications received • 7 applicants chosen • Resources to be added beginning April 2014 Environmental and Energy Resources Library (eERL)

  8. ATEEC • Upcoming (summer 2014): “Defining Environmental Technology” • Upcoming (fall 2014): “Regional Water Conversations” • “Defining Water Quality Management” • “Water Considerations and Project Management” • ATEEC & Iowa State University (AgEnergy Project) • Upcoming (April 28): “Evolution of Corn and Ethanol and Co-Product Processing- Towards a More Sustainable Industry” • “Extreme Weather and Climate Change Now and Future Trends” • “Sustainable Integrated Bioenergy-Agronomic Systems” • “Dedicated Energy Crops: What, Why, and Where?” • "Why Are We Developing Advanced Biofuels?“ • “Biofuel Policy: What Is It and What Impact Does It Have?” • ATEEC/SEED (American Association of Community Colleges) • Upcoming (April 15): “Community Colleges, Education, and the Impending Water Crisis” Year 2 Webinars

  9. Best Practices Guide for Developing Educational Programs: Environmental and Energy Technology, 4th edition (2001, 2010, 2012, & 2014) • Shorter, simpler, more likely to be utilized by busy instructors and administrators • Provides guidance on starting a new, or updating an existing, program: • Analyzing Your Program • Labor Market Assessment • Needs Analysis • Targeted Occupational Analysis • Learning Support Analysis • Designing and Developing Your Program • Curriculum Development • Facilities, Supplies, and Equipment • Partnerships • Implementing Your Program • Evaluating and Maintaining Your Program • Supplementary Resources • Results are available as free, downloadable pdf Best Practices Guide

  10. ATEEC Downloads : 21,070 • Ag Energy Downloads: 9,102 • Webinars Watched: 16,501 • EERL downloads: 14,342 • ATEEC Lab Kits: 426 Website Statistics for Downloads

  11. ATEEC : 430,514 • EERL: 507,343 • Nahant Marsh: 90,086 • Brownfield’s: 81,211 • ATEEC Lab: 22,152 • HMTRI: 3,148 Website Pageviews

  12. CCCHST currently has 200 active instructors providing health and safety training in 36 states representing 130 organizations. Community & College Consortium for Health and Safety Training (CCCHST)

  13. Results for 2012 – 2013: • Contact Hours – 367,125 • Workers – 44,612 • Classes – 2,877 Goals • Contact Hours – 200,000 • Workers – 20,000 • Classes – 1,000 Community & College Consortium for Health and Safety Training (CCCHST)

  14. >4K >2K >50K >7K >10K >14K >3K >6K >16K >1K >1K >3K >19K >37K >10K >13K >16K >26K >1K CCCHST Contact Hours of Training >23K DOE Sites CCCHST Sites > 1K

  15. About Our Services • Onsite safety audits with a written or oral report. • Specific inspections to identify training needs. • Provide site-specific customized courses. • Onsite health, safety, and environmental training. • Flexible training hours and start times. • Regularly scheduled courses for public enrollment. • Accompany representatives to meet the customer and assist in explaining our course content. Health, Safety, and Environmental Training (HSET)

  16. Hazardous Materials Compliance Courses • 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Site Worker (HAZWOPER) • 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher • 24-Hour Industrial Chemical Spill Response • 8-Hour Industrial Chemical Spill Response Refresher • DOT Required Hazardous Materials Training • RCRA Awareness Training OSHA Outreach Courses • OSHA 10- and 30-Hour General Industry Training • OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Construction Training Health, Safety, and Environmental Training (HSET)

  17. Where Are We Training? • Construction Industry • Transportation Industry • Mining Industry • Primary Metal Industry • Rubber & Plastics Industry • Furniture & Fixtures Industry • Food Products Industry • Grain Processing Facilities • Chemical Industry • Printing Industry • Pet Care Products • Pulp & Paper Industry • Federal Agencies • State, and Local Agencies • Educational Facilities • Industrial Manufacturing Health, Safety, and Environmental Training (HSET)

  18. Nahant Marsh

  19. Major accomplishments during this five-year project: • Conducted five Annual All-Grantee Meetings attended by 552 stakeholders • Conducted 100 Professional Learning Community (PLC) bi-weekly conference call sessions. Member list includes 240 stakeholders. • (NOTE: Twelve of the 16 EPA-funded Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training grantees were active PLC members.) • Responded to numerous technical assistance requests from current, past, and potential EPA job training grantees; and EPA regional and headquarters staff. • Continuous updates to the Brownfields Toolbox website. PROPOSAL FOR NEW PROJECT DUE APRIL 18, 2014 Proposed project period: 9/1/14 – 8/31/19 The CONNECT Program: Community SuppOrt, Networking, and assistaNcefor Environmental Career Training If funded, this project will expand and continue our work to provide technical assistance to EPA-funded Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training grantees. Brownfields to GreenfieldsProject period: 1/5/09 – 1/4/13Currently in a one-year, no-cost extension

  20. Provide students with the necessary skills to start, operate, and grow their business idea. • Offer a creative project based environment where students develop a business idea into a successful business. • Develop a sustainable entrepreneurship curriculum. • Foster a positive relationship between Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and Al Quds College, Jordan and their respected business communities. USAID Jordan Project

  21. Three-Year Initiative to help the City of Davenport become a more sustainable city • Opportunities for residents of all ages to learn about the environment and energy efficiency through hands-on, interactive activities, programs and entertainment. • Made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) SCENE Partners • ATEEC • Davenport Public Library • Figge Art Museum • Junior Achievement of the Heartland • Living Lands and Waters • Nahant Marsh Education Center • Putnam Museum • Quad Cities Food Hub • River Music Experience • Scott Community College Library Sustainable City Empowered Network for Education (SCENE)

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