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The MACWIC Applied Manufacturing Technology Certification Pathway as a Pipeline to

Manufacturing Careers

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Applied Manufacturing Technology Pathway

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Manufacturing Extension Partnerships

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Over the past 5 years, MassMEP clients have: Created 1,800 and retained 5,561 jobs that

otherwise would no longer exist Invested $236.8 million on

modernization and workforce training Experienced $139.2 million in cost

savings Increased and retained $566.8 million

in sales

Every manufacturing job created leads to the

creation of4.6 other jobs

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The ChallengeSkills development is a significant

challenge for small and medium size companies

Workforce demographics

Technology intensity

Increased competition, productiondemands driven by customer needs

Manufacturing firm demographics70% of firms have less than 20

employees 90% have less than

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Foundation Level SkillsDeveloped in 2005 Department of Labor grant

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Mid-Level SkillsOfferings expanded in response to economic downturn and employers demand for higher skills

E N D O R S E D BY A S S O C IAT E D I N D U S T R I E S O F M A S S A C H U S E T T S

M DDLE SKJLLS

MachinistsManagement

MIDD SKILLSMachinists \t lQA Supervisors

MIDDLE SKILLSMachine OperatorsQuality Assurance

ENTRY LEVELMachine Operators

Inspectors

·ca.reerttechnical s dents can graduate with a Level 2 certificate

Advanced Manufacturing

Competency Model:

Precision Machining

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mccwdtaMassachusetts Community Colleges

& Workforce DevelopmentTransformation Agenda

LEVEL 5MIDDLE SKILLS

Machinists Management

A.S degree in Manufacturing

Technology at CC upon completion

of Level4 & credentialing of

credits

LEVEL4MIDDLE SKILLS

MachinistQA Supervisor

Certif icate of Applied Manufacturing Technology upon

completion of Level 3 & _ h o u r s of structured,

monitored OJT (can be applied toward CC degree)

LEVEL 2ENTRY LEVEL

Machine Operators

LEVEL 1ENTRY LEVELAssembler sWarehouse

•Career/ technical students will gradua te with a Leve/2 certificate

This competency mode l is based on the framework deve loped by the Manufact uring

Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative (MACWIC) in collaboration w it h

employers statew ide.

LEVEL 3MIDDLE SKILLS 100 hours

Advanced CNCat

Career Prep: Resume

Writing. Interviewing,

Work Readiness

Credentialing Developed and validated by employers Proctored by industry Endorsed by Vocational High Schools,

Division of Apprentice Standards and Community Colleges

Articulation agreement with QCC

for 26 college credits “Applied

Manufacturing Technology” Level 2 voke students receive MA pre-

apprentice certificate Provides individuals navigating

manufacturing employmentwith a “quality career pathway”

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CLASP Quality Career Pathway

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OutcomesSustainment - MACWIC Recruitment of strategic partners, balanced

representation Structured organization with a mission, by-laws,

and formal committees Communication mechanism - website www.macwi

c.org Membership = 114 members, 19,400 employees,

$6.2 Billion sales

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Partnership OutcomesPartnerships Workforce Investment

Boards Vocational High Schools Community Colleges Higher Ed Employers

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Today’s Manufacturing

Manufacturing Wages, Employment and GDP 2001 to 2011

Information provided by the UMASS Donahue Institute Berkshire Advanced Manufacturing Study commissioned by the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC)Source: BLS QCEW, 2001, 2011; BEA Regional Real GDP, Mfg, 2001, 2011

Real Manufacturing Wages(2011 Dollars)

2001 2011 % Change 2001-2011

US $ 56,157 $ 59,210 5%

MA $ 71,163 $ 77,572 9%

Berkshire County $ 64,694 $ 59,210 -8%

Manufacturing Employment 2001 2011 % Change 2001-2011

US 16,386,001 11,701,497 -29%

MA 389,232 253,948 -35%

Berkshire County 8,410 4,622 -45%Real Manufacturing GDP(2005 Chained Dollars)

2001 2011 % Change 2001-2011

US 1,326,063 1,674,500 26%

MA 27,604 45,454 65%

Berkshire County 670 528 -21%

Salary Based on

Education & Job Levels

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Manufacturing in Berkshire CountyInterprint Inc., Pittsfield

Developing MeaningfulNon-credit to Credit Pathways

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

Kathy RentschQuinsigamond Community College January 2014

How QCC Supports Advanced MFG• Degree and certificate programs:

▫ Manufacturing Technology (A.S.)Certificates in Manufacturing Technology & CAD

▫ Electronics Engineering Technology (A.S.)Options in Biomedical Instrumentation,

Mechatronics▫ Computer Systems Engineering Technology (A.S.)

Options in Systems Engineering, Computer Forensics

▫ Engineering Transfer (A.S.)Options in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

• Awareness campaign to change perception of advanced manufacturing▫ http://www.qcc.edu/mass-tec

• Career development programs• Customized corporate training• Technical assistance /workforce training grants• Adult basic education services

How QCC Collaborates

• 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.

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 Rentsch kathyr@qcc.mass.edu

508-854-2712

Massachusetts Community Colleges & Workforce Development Transformation Agenda

Transformation Agenda Peer Learning SummitJanuary 15, 2014

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