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1 Making Credentialing Work: An Education Perspective Vearl Turnpaugh Assistant Vice President Career and Technical Programs Ivy Tech Community College

2 14 Regions of Operation throughout the State 14 Regions of Operation throughout the State Ivy Tech has 23 campuses throughout Indiana 32 Campus locations throughout Indiana Classes classes offered are offered in 75 communities in more than across 75 communities Indiana Ivy Ivy Tech Tech is Indiana s is the largest largest public post-secondary post-secondary Institution institution with in 165,000+ Indiana with students 120,000 + students Nation s Nation's largest largest singly-accredited Community statewide College community System college system Category Category Unduplicated headcount 62,422 62, , ,370 FTE count 20,986 20,986 69,65649,752 Full-time vs. vs. Part-time Faculty 657 Full-time 657 Full-time 1,706 Part-time 1,706 Part-time 1,024 1,024 Full-time Full-time 3,852 3,852 Part-time Part-time Square footage 2,583,523 2,583,523 4,197,444 4,197,444 Credentials awards awards (degrees, certificates, 3,758 (degrees, certificates, certifications) certifications) 3,758 29,734 29,734

3 Partnership Grant: Manufacturing Institute, ITCC, 4 Year Publics Purpose To create college education programs aligned to nationally-portable, industry-recognized skills credentials for careers in advanced manufacturing Players: Conexus Indiana (engaging industry), Ivy Tech, Purdue-IU regional campuses, Manufacturing Institute Supported by Lumina Foundation - $650,000 grant Timeline September 2010 through August 2012

4 Measurable Objectives Increase number of adult learners receiving postsecondary credentials with real value in the workplace Align stackable recognized skills certifications with educational degree pathways in ITCC and regional institutions and with career pathways in advanced manufacturing Modularize college curriculum along the pathway to shorten the time to post-secondary credentials; ITCC - integrating certifications into programs of study

5 Outcomes For low-income and working adults - accessible/affordable postsecondary education with; portable credentials with workplace value; preparation for success in entry-level manufacturing jobs For ITCC programs of study with direct alignment with skills requirements of employers For 4-year institutions pipeline of students with basic industry skills and prepared to specialize For employers pipeline of prepared workers For regional economies educational system that produces the talent necessary to support growing manufacturing sectors, leading to stronger communities

6 Ivy Tech Work Plan Assess current status of manufacturing programs with respect to the NAM- Endorsed Skills System Develop a strategy to implement the appropriate certifications within Ivy Tech courses and program Work with Conexus Indiana to build business case Opportunities: Institute welding (AWS) certifications Pursue NIMS certification in Machine Tool programs Embed MSSC Certified Logistics credentials into Advanced Manufacturing degree Assess the appropriate placement of APICS certification

7 Career Paths Life Long Learning Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model High Quality Middle Class Jobs Occupation-Specific Certifications Entry Level Industry Certifications Ready for Work, Ready for College June 2011

8 Workforce and Economic Development National Certifications: Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC), National Institute for Metal Working Skills (NIMS), American Welding Society (AWS) Linkage to National Manufacturers Association endorsed certifications National certifications may crosswalk to college credit On-site workforce certification center to validate your employee skill base and training outcomes

9 Academic Program Options Industrial Technology AAS, TC, CT, Welding Institute Multicraft Maintenance (Mechanical, Electrical, & Fluid Power) Welding (MIG, TIG, Stick, & Oxy) Machine Tool (Mill, Lathe, & Grinding) Electrician (Construction and Industrial) Advanced Manufacturing AAS, TC, CT, Mechatronics Institute MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) as Foundation Manufacturing Design (CAD/CAM) Production Technologies (Mechatronics, CNC, Plastics, Electrical Controls, & Robotics) Conexus Interaction on Degree Machine Tool Technology AAS, TC, CT, Machine Tool Institute Rollout of New Curriculum in Fall of NIMS Certifications Embedded in Curriculum Biocrossroads (Orthoworx) Interaction on Degree

10 Machine Tool Technology CT, TC, & AAS Adult Learners Certification/Prior Learning Internship/OJT/Employment Increase Worker Certification Pass Rates Increase Worker to AS Attainment Rates Increase Worker to BS Attainment Rates Machine Tool Certificate 21 credits Machine Tool Institute 24 credits Machine Tool TC 31 credits Associate of Applied Science In Machine Tool Technology credits National Institute of Metalworking Skills NIMS Certification Increase Student Certification Pass Rates Increase 1 Year Attainment Rates Increase 2 Year Attainment Rates High School Ivy Tech 4 Year Institution

11 Machine Tool Technology CT, TC, & AAS Adult Learners Certification/Prior Learning Internship/OJT/Employment Increase Worker Certification Pass Rates Increase Worker to AS Attainment Rates Increase Worker to BS Attainment Rates Welding Certificate 18 credits Welding Institute 27 credits Industrial Technology TC 31 credits Associate of Applied Science In Industrial Technology credits American Welding Society AWS Certifications Increase Student Certification Pass Rates Increase 1 Year Attainment Rates Increase 2 Year Attainment Rates High School Ivy Tech 4 Year Institution

12 Machine Tool Technology CT, TC, & AAS Adult Learners Certification/Prior Learning Internship/OJT/Employment Increase Worker Certification Pass Rates Increase Worker to AS Attainment Rates Increase Worker to BS Attainment Rates Mechatronics Certificate 18 credits Advanced Manufacturing Institute 31 credits Advanced Manufacturing TC 31 credits Associate of Applied Science In Advanced Manufacturing credits Manufacturing Skills Standards Council MSSC Certifications Increase Student Certification Pass Rates Increase 1 Year Attainment Rates Increase 2 Year Attainment Rates High School Ivy Tech 4 Year Institution

13 Lessons Learned Consistent message - Certified Programs Certified Faculty Certified Students One thing leads to another cost, faculty development, credit crosswalk, faculty credentials, grades for certification, etc. Include the consortiums/partners in final approvals Work towards foundational (MSSC) and occupational (NIMS, AWS) certification of dislocated employees Award credit for certifications and make sure employers know it is available Define the career pathways that certifications fit into Align dual enrollment with career pathway

14 Challenges Need for Certified Instructors Capacity Building Need for quality information and understanding about certifications and requirements Educating industry on the value of national, industrybased certifications Certification fees; embedding costs of certifications into coursework Creation of credential crosswalks when necessary for academic credit

15 Making Credentialing Work: An Education Perspective Vearl Turnpaugh Assistant Vice President Career and Technical Programs Ivy Tech Community College Thank You

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