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U.S. Department Of Labor (DOL) Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) Grant. Making the Future: The Wisconsin Strategy. TAACCCT Grant Overview. $500 million in FY 12 grant funds 27 Consortium Projects funded in Round II Purpose:
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U.S. Department Of Labor (DOL)Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) Grant Making the Future: The Wisconsin Strategy
TAACCCT Grant Overview $500 million in FY 12 grant funds • 27 Consortium Projects funded in Round II Purpose: • Expand and improve the ability to deliver education and career training programs that can be completed in 2 years or less (i.e. Capacity Building + Training) • Focus is on TAA-eligible individuals and veterans, but others can be served • Improve employment outcomes
TAACCCT Grant Overview Five Core Elements • Evidence Based Design • Stacked and Latticed Credentials • Strengthen Online and Technology-Enabled Learning • Transferability and Articulation • Strategic Alignment 4 -Year Grant Period • Years 1-3 Planning and Implementation • Year 4 Evaluation
State-wide Project Overview • “Making the Future” is a state-wide project designed to develop, improve, and expand adult educational training pathways to careers in advanced manufacturing • Each College identified a scope of work that was based on local district needs and was within project parameters and manufacturing focus • Consortium grant is $15M • Disciplines focused on are Machine Tool, CNC, Welding, and Industrial Maintenance
System-Wide StrategiesShared by All Districts per SGA Prior Learning Assessment Tool • Consultant for adult and experiential learning will visit colleges, facilitate workshops and trainings, and provide a final report that proposes system-wide recommendations for awarding credit for prior learning
System-Wide StrategiesShared by All Districts per SGA Technology • Flash Cards developed by FVTC • Colleges will receive a Standard Timing Model (STM) machine and training: STM is a mechanical tool used by industry to assess mechanical aptitude, skills, and instincts • Online case management/information sharing system to be developed in collaboration with the Workforce Development Boards
Consortium Goals • Increase the attainment of industry-recognized credentials • Introduce innovative and effective curriculum development and delivery • Increase and improve employment outcomes
Year 1: Start-Up/Development Activities • External Evaluator • Develop Master Logic Model • Purchase Equipment • Develop Data Protocols (Coordinate with WTCS and DWD) • Prior Learning Assessment • Hire Faculty and Project Leads • Pathway Work (e.g. revise curriculum, program development and/or modifications)
Years 2-3: Full Implementation • New workers in pipeline • Industry-drive roadmaps/pathways to manufacturing careers are developed • System-wide marketing strategy implemented to promote careers in advanced manufacturing • Information sharing among districts and partners • On-line repository of flashcards
Year 4: Evaluation • Data collection, analysis and report out • Repository of individual case studies available for broader dissemination • Multi-partner communication toolkit that includes best practices • Programs/grant pathway enhancements are self-sustaining
Challenges • Create Best Process to Certify Revised Embedded Diplomas • Leverage Data Collection Capabilities • Document Employment Outcomes to Program • Implement Programs at Rapid Pace