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EDA Seattle Regional Training ConferenceApril 4, 2012
Todd Schwarz, Ph.D.Past Instructional Dean, College of Southern Idaho
State Administrator,Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education
Enhancing the Workforce to Meet Employer Needs
Now and in the Future
One of three Idaho community colleges
One of six regional postsecondary Professional-Technical schools in Idaho
9,200 students South central Idaho Rural, agricultural base with
growing dairy and food processing industries
President Jerry Beck, 2003 winner of the Richard Preston Award by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO)
Region IV Economic Development Business Plus Idaho Department of Labor Partnerships and relationships Three words…
2001 Started planning before company was identified
Curriculum and workforce development team sent to Round Rock prior to final agreement
Training rooms committed on campus
Office space and infrastructure provided
Less than 30 days from agreement to first PC Prep course
PC Prep named Exemplary Short Term Training Program of the Year in Idaho
Collaboration and cooperation 243 initial hires peaked at about
600 with about 125 still employed
2004 “What do you need?” Provided full-time resource person
for three months, on site to assist with testing and intake
Testing Center access continues 135 employees Plant Manager Mike Schutz:
#1 in productivity #1 in safety All due to original and ongoing employee
screening assistance and training programs
“A community college with international impact”
Schutz is currently on the CSI Foundation Executive Board
Dell leaves the call center 2009 Quick response team convened “At the table” Fall 2010 Provided four training rooms and
infrastructure Parking and coordination of
employee transport VP of Human Resources Bob
Tenzer: “CSI never says no. In short, CSI’s
commitment to C3 helped us lay our foundation in Idaho and greatly enhanced our efforts to create greater than 800 jobs in Twin Falls.”
Serendipity Strong resource base with business
incentives CSI and IDOL team to New York
facility to study process Collaborative training plan
developed Facilities and staff commitments 350 employees > $128 million physical plant Opening 2012
“Whatever it takes” works Not particularly innovative
Build the culture Communicate Collaborate Follow through Over deliver