Creating a Win-Win-Win Situation

Creating a Win-Win-Win

Situation

Northeast Community CollegeMission Statement

Northeast Community College provides comprehensive, lifelong, learning-centered

educational opportunities and services to meet the diverse needs of our public.

College Overview• 20 Counties • 14,400 square miles• 158,448 constituents

(US Census Bureau, 2010)

• 330 FT employees; 450 PT

Source: Director of Institutional Research 2013

• Credit Enrollment: 6,909• Non-Credit Enrollment: 14,993• FTE: 3,203

Programs• Transfer Programs– 29 concentrations leading to transfer at four-year colleges

and universities

• Occupational Programs– 26 occupational programs of study leading to the

workforce– 5 diplomas– 4 certificates and short-term training experiences

2011-2012 Graduates• 724

• 99% employed or continuing education

• 91% continuing education in Nebraska

• 88% employed in Nebraska

• 87% employed in career field

• 64% employed in the service areaSource: Graduate Employment Report 2012

Financial ResourcesFunding Sources•Property Tax – 49%•State Aid – 30%•Tuition and Fees - 21%

Source: Director of Budgeting (Fiscal Year 2013-2014)

Strategic Plan 2010-2015• Goal A – To provide quality education

• Goal B – To recruit and retain students and expand markets

• Goal C – To expand and strengthen student support services

• Goal D – To promote utilization and growth of institutional resources

• Goal E – To expand partnerships with emphasis on rural revitalization

Preparing for the FutureRestructured Organizational Hierarchy

Preparing for the Future• Hiring of Key Leadership• Shared Office Suite• Reallocating Resources • Increased Staffing– Center for Enterprise: 2 FTE to 5.5 FTE– Development: 2 FTE to 3.5 FTE

CFE Organizational Structure

Center for Enterprise• Continuing Education• Entrepreneurship

Training• Community Education

• Contract Training– Agriculture– Computer Technology– Diversified Manufacturing– Environmental– Health Care– Industrial Technician– Interpersonal Skills– Leadership– Safety– Security– Truck Driving– Welding

Center for Enterprise• 235 Organizations Served (50% returning)• 16,371 Enrollment (37% returning)• 515 Training Contracts• $627,678 Gross Revenue• 6,391 Industry Recognized Credentials

Awarded• 99% Overall Satisfaction

Development Organizational Structure

Development Office• Resource Development/Partnerships• Major and Planned Giving• Governmental Relations• Alumni

Development Office• Total Assets: $11 Million• Endowment: $4 Million• $15 Million in funds raised in past five years– This includes capital campaign funds for facilities• College of Nursing ($11.5 million raised)• College Center in South Sioux City ($1.45 million raised)• O’Neill Extended Campus (in progress; $3.45 million

pledged)

Foundation Board GoalsEfforts have been made to align the Foundation Board goals with the College’s goals•Fundraising Goals – Invest time and resources in planned giving – Recruit more scholarships for students– Increase our endowment

•Increase Awareness and Stewardship efforts•Finance and Oversight

Origins of the Bootcamp• Foundation Board suggested raising scholarships for

non-credit, short-term training opportunities• Donor wanted to provide a significant gift in memory

of an businessman from Cuming County• Development office wanted to increase interactions

with the business community• We were developing 16 credit hour certificate in

Manufacturing that needed students

Manufacturing BootcampManufacturing in Cuming County provided a great pilot project: •20 employers•417 jobs in 2014•5.4% growth in total jobs from 2010-2014•76.5% of current employees are 35 or older

Collaboration• Advisory Committee• Foundation and CFE efforts• Local Economic Development Officials• High Schools

SponsorshipsHow the program was funded:• $50,000 donation from a local foundation

to cover student tuition expenses • $25,000 JOBS Grant from the Federal Home

Loan Bank (in partnership with local bank)• $102,750 in business/individual donations

to cover student tuition (75%) and marketing (25%)

Sponsoring Businesses/Individuals• Three large manufacturers - $60,000• Other manufacturers - $21,750 • Individuals - $15,000• Local Banks - $6,000• Video – Value added marketing for top

sponsors

Program Requirements• Basic workforce readiness skills• Tools and techniques related to the

application and management of quality, customer service, and safety

• Information about evolving manufacturing career pathways

Bootcamp Model• 72 hour program– Workforce readiness skills– Introduction to Manufacturing– Introduction to Industrial Safety– Introduction to Total Quality Management

• 9 weeks in duration• Sponsor involvement

Program Outcomes• OSHA 10 Hour Certificate• American Heart Association CPR Certificate• Interview fair at end with opportunities for

employment• Certificate of Completion to be used when

applying for Credit for Prior Learning

Transferability to Credit Programming

• Through Credit for Prior Learning, the Manufacturing Bootcamp satisfies 6 credit hours of the 16 credit hour Diversified Manufacturing Technology Certificate

• Successful completion will prepare students to earn a Manufacturing Generalist Certificate from the Manufacturing Skills Council

Success Stories • 54% Employed in the Field• 27% Employed in a Related Field• Average Starting Wage: $11.75• Average Wage Post Bootcamp: $12.63

One student began the course with a part-time position making $7.55/hour. After the course, he found a full-time position and is now making $18.00/hour.

The Manufacturing Bootcamp project has already been a success for our county and region, and we hope that other communities will realize the potential benefits from developing partnerships with the College.

~Garry Clark, Cuming County Economic Development Director

The College is developing groundbreaking models where business and education collaborate to address the skills gap. These models will provide opportunities to many who otherwise would remain unskilled and some who are unemployable.

~Lori Scherer, Smeal Fire Apparatus

Next Steps• Expand program to other regions of the 20-

county service district• Different markets/opportunities in other

program areas

Lessons Learned/Other considerations• Recruitment of individuals has been difficult• Involve schools earlier• Involve admissions and recruitment personnel• Structuring of sponsorships• Use of program as an onboarding tool for

recent hires

Win-Win-Win SolutionGeneration of Foundation scholarship funds to

lower the cost of educationTraining opportunities for the Center for

Enterprise and Northeast Community CollegeAddresses middle-skilled workforce gapFosters long-term relationships with business

community