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Engaging Industry on Campus: The Sturm Collaboration Campus

This case study explores the Sturm Collaboration Campus and its role in meeting community and industry needs in Douglas County. With a focus on talent development and workforce preparation, the Campus works in collaboration across the learner continuum, offering pathways for students from K-12 to university level. Supported by the Sturm Family Foundation's generous donation, the Campus provides innovative academic programs, industry partnerships, and workforce training in areas such as business, health, information technology, and general education. Through a variety of instructional modes and partnerships with institutions like Colorado State University, the Campus aims to bridge the skills gap and strengthen the talent pipeline in Colorado. The Campus also emphasizes work-based learning, fostering industry partnerships and apprenticeships to provide students with real-world experience and career readiness. By creating a thriving work-based learning community and offering premier event spaces, the Sturm Collaboration Campus is at the forefront of shaping a skilled and prepared workforce for the future.

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Engaging Industry on Campus: The Sturm Collaboration Campus

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  1. Engaging Industry on Campus:The Case for the Sturm Collaboration Campus Eric Dunker, Ph.D.

  2. Responding to Community and Industry Needs Population Douglas County approaching 400k and growing Commuter town Attract, grow, and retain talent Develop a workforce for current and future industry needs through the regional talent pipeline ecosystem working in collaboration across the whole learner continuum Fort Collins Boulder Denver Castle Rock Colorado Springs

  3. Creating Pathways through Collaboration Community College Industry K-12 University

  4. Four Pillars of the Sturm Collaboration Campus Partnership Innovation Pathways Sustainability

  5. Workforce Data 74% Colorado jobs requiring post-secondary credential By 2024 55% Coloradans currently with a post-secondary credential 30% Projected growth in secure software and cyber security By 2026 40% Projected growth in allied health fields 29% Projected growth in Management and Accounting By 2025

  6. ‹#› Castle View High School Castle Rock Middle School Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock Castle Rock Adventist Hospital N.T.S.

  7. The Sturm Collaboration Campus Site $40m 14 acres Phase 1 Phase 2 2x 45k sq ft

  8. Inside the Sturm Collaboration Campus • No private offices • Huddle rooms • Tech forward Campus • Collaborative workspaces • Multi-functional classrooms • Coffee shop and catering kitchen • Student-centered schedules • Storefront access to CSU and others

  9. ‹#› Sturm Family Foundation Donation • Up to $10 million, largest private gift pledge in history of Colorado Community College System • Staff-4 year start up • Technology infrastructure • Scholarships • Innovation fund • Phase II

  10. Academic and Program Focus Areas Business and Entrepreneurship Health and Wellness Information Technology and Programming General Education Workforce Training Modes of instruction include face-to-face, online, hybrid, and corporate onsite

  11. Initial Academic Offerings Academic Programs through ACC Physical Therapy Assistant Cyber Security Certified Nursing Assistant Secure Software Pre-Med/Pre-Nursing Computer Science Health Sciences General Transfer Business/Accounting Industry Certifications Business with Accounting concentration Cyber Security and Secure Software Degree Completion Programs through CSU System

  12. Additional Offerings CSU Engagement Hub and Extension Provides community access to engage with CSU staff and resources Concurrent Enrollment Arrangements with local school district including teacher training through CSU Workforce Training and Partnerships Available onsite apprenticeships and industry certifications Premier Event Space Convertible classrooms and a huge outdoor plaza and balcony

  13. Work-Based Learning and Industry Partnerships Colorado Talent Pipeline Report (2018) Education and industry must collaborate to reduce skills gap and strengthen talent pipeline. Thriving Work-Based Learning Community Local industry actively supports and invests in work-based learning across the learner continuum. Talent Pipeline Douglas County Multi-industry collaborative engages with community members and industry to facilitate partnerships and deliver solutions to create and sustain a thriving work-based learning community. Reshape entry-level positions into apprenticeship opportunities so a student’s work and learning can be interconnected.

  14. Community of Practice: Industry Leads Job Seekers Workforce Centers State & Local Government Agencies Education Community Organizations Business Industry

  15. Colorado’s Work-Based Learning Continuum Learning at Work Learning About Work Learning Through Work Career awareness and exploration help individuals build awareness of the variety of careers available and provide experiences that help inform career decisions. Career preparation supports career readiness and includes extended direct interaction with professionals from industry and the community. Career training occurs at a work site and prepares individuals for employment. Education Coordinated Business Led

  16. Examples of Work-Based Learning Partnership Centura Health • Medical Assistant apprenticeship (launched July 2018) • Medical Lab Technician apprenticeship (launching 2019-2020) • Allied Health Pre-apprenticeship in high schools (launching fall 2019) Apartment Association of Metro Denver • First property management apprenticeship in Colorado (launching fall 2019) Castle Rock and Parker Water • Water quality apprenticeship (launching fall 2019)

  17. Awards and Major Gifts Economic Development Partnership of the Year by Economic Development Council of Colorado Apprenticeship Excellence Award by the Colorado Workforce Development Council $10 million - largest gift in the history of the Colorado Community College System from the Sturm Family Foundation

  18. ‹#› Creating a Collaboration Campus 14,800 SF of Collaboration Space on Level 1 FirstFloor Plan COMMUNITY ROOM 1500 SF COFFEE BAR 850 SF LEASED SPACES 1-3 3100 SF LEARNING COMMONS 9350 SF N.T.S.

  19. ‹#› Creating Event Space SecondFloor Plan CLASSROOMS/ SEMINAR SPACE 1600 SF EXTERIOR EVENT SPACE 750 SF INSTRUCTION/ EVENT SPACE 1200 SF EXTERIOR TERRACE 350 SF

  20. Stay in Touch Eric Dunker Eric.Dunker@arapahoe.edu

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