Developing Meaningful Non-credit to Credit Pathways

Accelerating Progress for Low Skilled and Other Workers in Advanced Manufacturing Pathways

Kathy Rentsch, DeanSchool for Business, Engineering & TechnologyQuinsigamond Community College

QCC Collaborates Across Region• Employers

▫ Articulate substantive technical training for college credit▫ Customize incumbent workforce training ▫ Design curriculum to address emerging technologies and build STEM

workforce▫ Collaborate on industry awareness activities

• Community-Based Agencies▫ Articulate substantive technical training for college credit▫ Collaborate on industry awareness activities

• K-12 School Systems▫ Articulate substantive technical curriculum for college credit▫ Offer dual or concurrent enrollment courses▫ Collaborate on industry awareness activities

• Other Colleges & Universities▫ Launch Community College Transformation Agenda▫ Develop transfer articulation agreements

How QCC Credentials Substantive Technical Training: MassMEP Case Study

• Step 1: Align learning outcomes from non-credit to credit for MNT 101; MNT 110; MNT 115; MNT 210; MNT 215; Total: 17 credits.

• Step 2:  Credential a minimum of 600 hours of OJT; Total: 9 credits.

• Step 3:  Design associate degree completion option with blend of liberal arts, business, and upper level manufacturing technology coursework; Total: 34-36 credits.

How QCC Aligns Learning Outcomes: The Documents

• Articulation agreement Quinsigamond Community College and Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership

• Quinsigamond Community College Request For Course-equivalency Credit Articulation Review Form (Part 1)

• QCC Request For Course-equivalency Credit (Part 2)

QCC’s Advanced Entry Ramp to Associate Degree

A.S. in Manufacturing Technology, Applied Manufacturing Option

QCC: Why QCC Credentials Substantive Technical Training

•Commitment to regional workforce and economic development

•Education and training programs in engineering, engineering technology, science, business, healthcare, and liberal arts

Kathy Rentschkathyr@qcc.mass.edu

508-854-2712