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Program Cluster Workshop: Composite Materials Manufacturing January 28, 2011. Agenda. Welcome and Overview (capability/trends) Review of Core Competencies Industry panel Discussion Educator Panel Discussion Skill identification, gap analysis Classroom/lab model, gap analysis
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Program Cluster Workshop: Composite Materials Manufacturing January 28, 2011
Agenda • Welcome and Overview (capability/trends) • Review of Core Competencies • Industry panel • Discussion • Educator Panel • Discussion • Skill identification, gap analysis • Classroom/lab model, gap analysis • Next steps, forum
Rear View Projections • In 2005 Composites was listed as one of the top 10 for employment opportunities in Snohomish County • Entry level wages stood at $15-25/hr • Boeing was one among many employers projecting a growth rate of 20%
Since 2005 • 9 colleges had some program connected to material science or composites • 9 continue to be teaching to or are in the process of developing a related program • Enrollment (FTEs) appears to have dropped from a high of 163 FTEs in 2003 to average of 81.9 FTEs in the past 5 years
Current System Footprint • Colleges Invested • Clover Park (15.0000, 15.0607) • Columbia Basin (15.0000) • Edmonds (15.0607) • Everett (15.0000, 15.0607) • Peninsula (15.0607) • Skagit (47.0616) • Industry/Academic focus • Aerospace • Marine/Boat Building and repair • Materials Science--transfer
FTEs/FTEf Distribution *Program new, not yet showing FTEs
Core Competencies • Basic (Communication, Analyze, Competence) • Measurement (Dimensions, Drawings) • Math (Conversions, Geo/Trig/Alg, Statistics) • Computer • Teams/Teamwork • Chemical Science (Handling, radioactive) • Physical Science (mechanics) • Material Science (Metals, plastics, ceramics) • Materials testing • Mat’ls Processing (Metals, Plastics, Composites, Wood
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Industry Panel • What you need? • What do you value? • Where do new employees tend to fail? • Employment opportunities • Tips for applicants
Formula for Student Success • Program Focus • Key competencies • Time to master • Lab/class construct • Facility pros/cons • Equip pros/cons • Employers served
Next steps • Refine Program offerings if needed • Link to industry expectations • Boost program output/potential • Standardize curriculum • Maintain dialogue • Report back and review progress