CPCC: An Overview A National Leader in Workforce Development Dr. Tony Zeiss, President

CPCC: An Overview

A National Leader

in

Workforce Development

Dr. Tony Zeiss, President

Vision

Central Piedmont Community College intends to become the national

leader in workforce development.

Recent CPCC Honors

U. S. GAO Distinction

Ford Foundation Distinction

Newcomen Award

NAB Distinction~

We are Geographically Accessible!

Central Campus

North Campus

Levine Campus

Harper Campus

West Campus

Cato Campus

Who Are We?

The largest college in the Carolinas

6 campuses

285 full-time and 1,500 part-time faculty

70,000 students and program participants

Anticipate an estimated 105,000 students and program participants by 2015

Over 10,000 different classes each year ~

Who are our students? Average age: 29

167 countries represented

40% take college credit courses

20% take literacy, adult high school and ESL courses (adult basic skills)

40% take job enhancement and certification courses

25% already have an associate, bachelor’s or graduate degree before they come to the College ~

The Big Question:

Where would these students and our employers be

without CPCC?

Community Employer Impact

For every dollar invested in CPCC, the community sees a $5.94 return on its investment through expenditures, wages and student financial aid.

Employees who come to us for management training show an average improvement in skills of 85%.

(Source: 2002 ACCT Study)

Employer Satisfaction with the College

In 2000-2001, 830 businesses were surveyed…

100% were satisfied with the services they received from CPCC and would hire another CPCC student.

(Source: NCCCS Critical Success Factors Report, 2001).

Satisfaction of Workforce Development Students

97% of workforce students were satisfied with programs and services.

(Source: 2002 CPCC Study)

It’s about jobs…. 20.5% of the nation’s jobs by 2005 will

require a bachelor’s degree or higher;

75% of the nation’s jobs will require training by community or technical colleges

(Source: U.S. Department of Labor).

Central Piedmont Community CollegeCurriculum Class Registrations

Six Years of Growth

79,01481,946

88,97192,032

96,31399,387

70,000

75,000

80,000

85,000

90,000

95,000

100,000

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05

class registrations

(25.8% increase in 6 years)

Major Needs

4,131 students have unmet financial needs of $471,452 each year.

New program start-up costs ($200,000 average).

Approximately $2 million in unmet equipment needs per year.

Staffing to meet 25% enrollment growth over the past five years.

Space to meet 25% enrollment growth

Bond InformationPromises made.Promises kept.

What the 2005 bonds will mean for CPCC and the Community:

New culinary arts facility- Central Campus

Rehabilitation to parking decks- Central Campus

Expansion of construction trades facilities -Harper Campus

Expansion of dental assisting facilities - West Campus

Renovations to the Taylor Building & Pease Auditorium

Renovations to the visual arts facility - Central Campus

Rehabilitations to existing CPCC buildings; primarily roofs

How You Can Help….

Communicate CPCC’s Value and need for bonds to friends and clients

$25M Capital Campaign

Thank You for

Your Time,

Your Interest, and

Your Commitment

to Our Community.

Facing the Labor and Skill Shortage

Implications For

Your Organization

Dr. Tony Zeiss

Wake Up CallWake Up Call

# 1 Threat To The Economy

Lack of Skilled & Productive Workers

Alan Greenspan

# 1 Threat To Your Organization

Lack of Skilled & Productive Workers

“America is facing the greatest labor & skills

shortagein its history!”

Hard Facts

I. 10 million worker shortage in 2011. -U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

II. A crisis in finding skilled labor.-National Association of

Manufactures; Senator Tom Harken

III. Health care providers & public schools are desperate for skilled labor~

-Get’em While They’re Hot Dr. Tony Zeiss

Hard Facts

Baby boomers are retiring.

Succeeding generations are smaller.

Low or skilled jobs are becoming obsolete or moving offshore.

Higher skilled jobs are replacing lower skilled jobs.

Hard Facts

U. S. is losing manufacturing jobs.

80% of creativity & innovation.

We must continue to be creative & innovative.

Jobs of the Future require higher skills & knowledge.~

Good News

Those organizations that prepare for the labor & skill shortage will do well!

Discovering a reliable supply chain of

skilled workers is critical (and can be done).

Good News

Only 21% of jobs in America require bachelors or higher degrees.

75% of jobs in America require training beyond high school, but below 4 year degrees.

Community Colleges are driving the economy (The best source of skilled employees).

Good News

Partnering with Community Colleges pays BIG dividends.

Attracting, developing & retaining peak performers is critical to success.

Do you give as much attention to attracting great employees as you do purchasing a major piece of equipment?~

Good News

Smart organizations are discovering how to:

1. Attract

2. Develop

3. Retain

Peak Performers for future success!

Sources of New Workers

Emerging Workers Recent high-school dropouts Chronically unemployed (often Illiterate) New high-school graduates Adults entering work for the first time Immigrants Disabled (entering work for the first

time)

Existing Workers Currently employed Currently underemployed

Employee Motivators

Recognition

A sense of belonging

A sense of significance & personal growth

Fair compensation tied to achievement & productivity~

Start Planning Now!

1. Where do you get Peak Performers?

2. Where can you find new sources for peak performers?

3. Is your staff development program adequate?

4. How can you improve your staff development plans?

Start Planning Now

5. How are you retaining peak performers?

6. How can you better retain peak performers?

7. Do you have a succession plan?

PIG STORY

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