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Indiana Energy Consortium Update

This update provides information on the purpose, structure, challenges, and accomplishments of the Indiana Energy Consortium. It also discusses the creation of the consortium, desired meeting outcomes, and the involvement of energy companies, Ivy Tech, and other organizations. The update includes details on sub-teams, curriculum development, marketing, funding, and recent accomplishments.

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Indiana Energy Consortium Update

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  1. Indiana Energy Consortium Update May 16th and 17th, 2007 South Haven, Michigan Joint CEWD and MEA Meeting

  2. Desired Meeting Outcomes • Share Indiana’s Energy Consortium: • purpose • members-to-date • initial SWOT analysis • structure and current challenges • accomplishments • answer questions

  3. Creation of the Indiana Energy Consortium – The Purpose • Regional vs. State-wide Application • Ivy Tech as a State-wide Technical School • Benefits all energy providers in Indiana, as well as customers and the State of Indiana • Enables Sustainability • Other Companies, Industries, and Colleges could join in the future for their respective markets. • Emphasis on Bargaining Unit positions first. • Joint Endeavor: Sub-Teams Co-Chaired with Energy Company and Ivy Tech Leaders

  4. Energy Companies: Vectren Nisource Citizen’s Gas AEP AES-IPL Duke Alcoa Miller Pipeline Others: Indiana Workforce Development Boards Regional State-wide Indiana Energy Association Ivy Tech Corporate Services Technical Division Chairs Members to Date…and growing

  5. SWOT Analysis Strengths: • State-wide Technical College System – 14 Locations • Workforce Development Commission Partnership • Several Energy Companies interested. • Similar skills in other industries needed. • Utilities pay well, needto get the message out. Weaknesses: • Power in numbers; could not sustain locally. • Candidates have multiple options – Why choose Energy? • Trends show more candidates are unable to pass pre-employment cognitive skills testing. Opportunities: • Reduce duplication of effort/costs/resources; leverage knowledge. • Knowledge is the same; does not differentiate the companies. • Improve energy industry diversity. Threats: • Minimal future replacement labor pool with needed skills. • Potential “wash-out” of new hires without energy industry understanding. • Existing employees looking for less physically demanding work activities.

  6. Structure of the Consortium • Full Committee: Project Update • Three Sub-Teams • Curriculum Development – Benchmark and Define! • Marketing – Get the students! • Funding – Find the money!

  7. Breakdown: Three Sub-Teams Electric Line Construction Gas Construction Power Generation Examined existing Ivy Tech Course offerings. Define each program beyond the core learning topics. Recognizable and transferable degrees and certificates. Consider future application of college credit to four-year degrees (i.e., Engineering). Core Learning Topics: Introduction to Print Reading Basic Electricity Intermediate Algebra Geometry / Trigonometry English Composition Fundamentals of Public Speaking Introduction to Workplace Safety Computer Fundamentals Processes and Materials Physics I Problem Solving and Teamwork Environmental Studies Basic Mechanics Structure of the ConsortiumCurriculum Development

  8. Structure of the ConsortiumCurriculum Development Current Challenges: • Need for an Energy 101 – Educate on the Industry and Options for each individual. • Specialized vs. Generalized • Pre-Assessment • Introduction to the Industry • Cognitive and Physical Assessment • Additional Involvement of Major Contractors, Unions, and Smaller Energy Companies: • When and Who • Internship / Co-op Requirement • Equipment Training • Non-Traditional Learning Methods: • Existing Web-based Training for potential credit

  9. Structure of the ConsortiumMarketing Breakdown: • Branding – logo and collateral marketing material development • Marketing and recruiting strategy – partnering with schools and workforce development resources • Public relations – Press conferences, articles, etc. • Paid advertising – TV, radio and print ads Current Challenges: • Media buys are expensive • Parents want children to pursue four-year degree

  10. Structure of the ConsortiumFunding Breakdown: • Finding Grant Opportunities • Identify Scholarship Opportunities • State-wide Energy Analysis Current Challenges: • Anticipate Data Needs for Grant Writing and gathering state-wide data to meet grant deadline

  11. Accomplishments Completed: • Getting the “Players” in one room to work on this important need. • Applied for $1.5 Million Federal Grant – submitted in March. • Power Plant Technology Curriculum has been approved by the Ivy Tech Academic Advisory Board. Nearly Completed: • Electric and Gas Delivery Curriculum finalization and approval • Logo and Branding Strategy • Kick-off of the Program on a state-wide basis Questions?

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