ShaleNET  Background

 Mission •   To design a comprehensive recruitment,

training, placement, and retention program for high priority occupations in the natural gas industry.

•   To bring workforce investment boards, their

One-Stops, industry, and training providers together to build an industry-recognized uniform training and certification program.

Creating  the  ShaleNET  Collaboration

Oil & Natural Gas Industry

Public Workforce Systems

Workforce Training

Providers

SHALENET  OBJECTIVES 1.   Tools that present a realistic picture of the

work. 2.   Industry-recognized uniform training and

certification programs. 3.   Screening and assessment tools. 4.   A comprehensive pre-employment program

a.   Industry orientation b.   Basic safety training c.   Job readiness skills

About  us… •   ShaleNET now consists of over 20 authorized

training partners in PA, OH, WV, and NY

•   Standardized curriculum for Roustabouts, Floorhands, Completion Technicians, CDL, and Welder Helper

•   Talent Match System integration

Moving  Forward…………

ShaleNET  is  a  100%  funded  $14.96  million  Trade  Adjustment  Assistance  Community  College  and  Career  Training  grant  supported  by  the  United  States  Department  of  Labor;  Employment  and  Training  Administration

Three  Grant  Strategies 1.   Provide entry-level certifications and Talent Match

System services to primary unconventional shale play regions in the U.S.

2.   Create and distribute four new ShaleNET credit certificate programs that meet high demand workforce occupations of the oil and natural gas industry

3.   Create and distribute new ShaleNET AAS degree programs for Petroleum Technology and Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics Technicians

HUBS  and  INITIAL  SERVICE  AREAS

Defined  Service  Areas  

XTO  is  designing  the  ShaleNET  well  site  trainer.

•   Well  head •   Vertical  separator  with  instrumentation •   Solar  powered  chemical  injection  pump •   2”/3”  pressurized  tubing  along  perimeter-­‐‑  simulate  meter  run •   Low  profile  stock  tanks •   Air  Compressor

Downtown  Campus  Vision $10 million State of Ohio Grant

•   ShaleNET Lab/Lease Operator Lab 3,500 ft2 •   Mechanical Valve Assembly Lab 336 ft2 •   Combination Science Laboratory 1,800 ft2

(Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental) •   SCADA/ShaleNET B. S. Completion Computer Lab 900 ft2

•   Student Services Support Space 6,350 ft2

•   Existing square footage to be consolidated 14,522 ft2

•   Oil & Gas Tank Battery 1 acre •   Welding 5,000ft2 •   CDL classroom 800 ft2

Start Up Equipment Funds – Awarded a Timken Foundation Grant for $500,000 over 3 year period

Welding  (Credited)

Welding Technology One Year Certificate

o   Blueprint Reading o   Gas Tungsten Arc Welding-Titanium/Stainless Steel o   Includes MIG, TIG, arc, 3G & 6G Barberton

Advanced Materials Joining Lab o   Booths - 10

Principals of Welding and Welding Lab o   Steel and Aluminum Welding and Fabrication o   Oxygen/acetylene and AC/DC electric o   Arc, MIG, TIG in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions

3G Welding Certification Exam Prep

o   pipe joining – various schedules and positions 6G Welding Certification Exam Prep

o   pipe joining – uphill positions, root and hot pass plus fill and cap pass methods

Upon  completion  students  may  be  eligible  to  take  a  variety  of  AWS  certifications

Oil  and  Gas  Advisory  Council

•   Consists of both Industry and Community Leaders

               Ohio  Petroleum  Section

Oil  and  Gas  Advisory  Council

•   Consists of both Industry and Community Leaders

                             Brownfield  Job  Training  Program

THANK  YOU!

www.starkstate.edu/oilandgas