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The Dowling Institute: A Regional Approach to helping people get back to work: The Benefits of Industry-Education-Government Collaboration. 2010 National Institute on Adult Education Assessment June 9-11, 2010 Ceasar’s Palace, Atlantic City NJ Dr. Elana Zolfo, Dowling Institute
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The Dowling Institute: A Regional Approach to helping people get back to work: The Benefits of Industry-Education-Government Collaboration 2010 National Institute on Adult Education Assessment June 9-11, 2010 Ceasar’s Palace, Atlantic City NJ Dr. Elana Zolfo, Dowling Institute Nicole Jean Christian, Dowling Institute and Dowling College (Walden University, PhD Candidate)
Long Island: At a glance • Unemployment rate (7% 2009) • High-Growth industries (Health Care, Green Jobs and Manufacturing (dynamic supplier alignment) • State of the economy
The Dowling Institute • Mission • Accomplishments • The future
Benefits of Industry-Education-Government Collaboration • Skilled and prepared workforce is ranked as 2nd most important attribute for business investment (Rowland, 2010) • Collaborations provide people with the education, skills and support they need to work in high-growth industries (Ottawa, 2010) • Helps employers discuss and communicate what is important to them and to help design what is needed (Lombardi, 2010)
Industry-Education-Government Collaborations benefit the entire economy • The Economy: Industry Education Government Workforce
Reflections & Next Steps: 13N Programs at Dowling College • Change Management 101 • Manufacturing Engineering • Critical Thinking • Customer First Culture • Dynamic Supply Alignment • Computer Numerical Control (CNC) • Supervisory Effectiveness in Manufacturing Certification