PA Economic Development Association 2013 Spring Conference Presentation

Filling the Technical Education Pipeline

April 30, 2013

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Gerald WitmerAdministrative Director

Aaron CostenbaderMarketing Manager

Dr. Anna WeitzPresident

Careers in 2 Years: Why?

Business retention interviews with 100+ Greater Reading companies:

– 47% identified the lack of necessary skill sets – 26% identified the lack of technical skills as their hiring

challenges

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2011 Survey:–44% of PA manufacturers have open jobs due to a mismatch between the skills that job seekers have and those required by the job the company has open (Source: Central Penn Business Journal)

Facts: –24 of the 30 fastest-growing occupations require education beyond high school—including those with technical training certifications (Source: Bureau of Labor & Statistics)

–By 2018, 47 million job openings are projected and one-third of them will require an associates degree or certificate (Source: Harvard experts)

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Governor’s Manufacturing Advisory Council:Recommendations

• Talent and Workforce Data:– 82% of manufacturers report a serious or moderate skills gap in

their employees– 74% of manufacturers report that the skills gap has negatively

impacted their company’s ability to expand– 25% of manufacturing workers are 55+– 7,639 PA manufacturing job openings (June 2012)

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• Highlights:– Develop an “Adopt a School” Program– Industry-led standardization of skill needs and curriculum– Better connect job seekers with job openings– Expand and better support CTE – Support proven strategies to increase workforce pipeline– Create measures and support systems for educators and school

districts

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Governor’s Manufacturing Advisory Council:Recommendations

Careers in 2 Years: How

• Collaboration– Reading Area Community College– Career and Technology schools:

o Berks Career and Technology Centero Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center

– Business community

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• Welder: $40,000

• Electrician: $43,053

• Draftsman: $35,000

• Machinists: $38,118

• Welding Technology: $43,000

• Mechatronics Engineering Technology: $49,000

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• Robotics & Automation Technology:– Robotics Technology: $27,000

– Automation Technology: $70,000

• Precision Machining and Machine Shop Technology:– Precision Machining: $46,000

– Precision Machining Technology: $36,000

• Machine Shop: $39,000

• Electronics Technology: $49,000

• Information Technology: $56,000

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RMCTC: Overview

• Part Time CTC located in Reading, PA

• Serve 1,200 on ½ day system

• 30 Career & Technical Education Programs– Engineering & Automation Technology– Health-Dental Occupations

• Supported by the Reading and Muhlenberg School Districts

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RMCTC: Overview

• 54% Male, 46% Female

• 72% Latino, 18% Caucasian, 10% African-American

• 85% Economically Disadvantaged

• 42% Poverty

• Transient Population

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Career and Technology Education in PA:Job Ready PA

• Program Accreditation • Statewide Curriculum

– Program of Study (POS)

• Teacher Certification• Student Certification • Articulation Agreements (SOAR)• Dual Enrollment (Tech Academy)• Student Engagement

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Strategic Plan Goal / KPI

06-07(Baseline)

07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14(Goal)

Students receiving the Pennsylvania Skills Certificate (NOCTI) will increase by 5% per

year

33.6% 41.2% 51.8% 55.6% 71.7% 77.8% 61%

Students performing at the proficient or advanced level on the PSSA will increase 2% per year

Reading

31.2%

Math

14.3%

Reading

29.8%

Math

16.9%

Reading

33.7%

Math

22.4%

Reading

30.6%

Math

18.4%

Reading

32.8%

Math

24.3%

Reading

33.7%

Math

28.7%

Reading

43.2%

Math

26.3%

Students completing a program of study will

increase by 3% per year (earn job title / earn

PSC / graduate)

25% 37% 41% 44% 65% 63% 43%

Student membership in CTSO’s will increase by

3% per year

51% 61% 63% 68% 66% 72% 69%

Students attending post-secondary

programs of study will increase by 2% per year

32% 37% 46% 37% 39% 48% 44%

Careers in 2 Years and RMCTC

• Programs…– Machine Shop Technology– Welding & Metal Fabrication– Electronics & Communication Technology– Computerized Drafting Technology– Engineering & Automation Technology (2014-2015)

• Industry-driven• Teenage-friendly technology

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Technical Academy

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Technical Academy: Student Entrance Requirements

• Grades 10 or 11 • 3.0 overall GPA• PSSA Math Proficiency• PSSA Reading Proficiency• Students must complete a college prep academic

sequence throughout high school• Successfully complete RACC placement testing prior to

taking the final three courses on the RACC campus

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Technical Academy: Get a Jump on College

• The Technical Academy Provides:– Pathway for developing advanced skills and college credits

toward an associate and/or bachelor’s degree while still in high school, at no cost!

– Students may earn up to 18 credits. The college credits earned while at the CTC will be tuition-free.

– All credits earned are completed courses on a college transcript—establishing the transferability of these courses.

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• The Technical Academy Provides:– Tuition for the final courses taken on the RACC campus may be

subsidized by the CTC and is dependent on state and federal funding.

– Multiple points of entry and exit

– Opportunity to earn recognized industry certifications and prepare for jobs that are in high demand.

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Technical Academy: Get a Jump on College

Technical Academy

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Technical Academy

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• Science and Technology Programs• Non-credit certificates

• Production Technology Certificate- Production Assembler/Machine Operator • AMIST 1 Certificate- Entry Level Maintenance Mechanic• AMIST 2 Certificate- Maintenance Technician• AMIST 3 Certificate- Robotics- Automation Technician• AMIST 4 Certificate- Mechatronics Technician• Building Analyst Certificate- Renewable Energy Auditor• CNC Machine Operator- Computer Controlled Machine Operator• Solar PV Installer Certificate- Renewable Energy Technician• Solar Thermal Installer Certificate- Renewable Energy Technician• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator- PA Department of Environmental

Protection Treatment Plant Operator Certificate

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Reading Area Community College:Stackable Credentials

• Science and Technology Programs

• Credit certificates– Nanoscience Technology

• Career Track Associate Degrees– Nanoscience Technology– Machine Tool Technology– Mechatronics Engineering Technology– Technology Studies

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• Degree Transfer Baccalaureate Agreements

• Nanoscience:– Millersville University – Penn State Berks

• Mechatronics:– Penn State Berks– Purdue University Calumet– California State University of PA

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Questions?

Greater Reading Economic Partnership(610)[email protected]@GreaterReading.com

Thank You!