The Role of Community CollegesThe Role of Community Collegesin Regional Development & in Regional Development &

Cooperation Cooperation “Building Learning Pathways”“Building Learning Pathways”

Larry McDougle, Ph.D.President, Owens Community College – Ohio, U.S.A.June 2010

Short-Cycle Higher Short-Cycle Higher EducationEducationPortal of entryPlace to remediate deficienciesPathway to new careerOffers recognizable credentialBrings renewed hope to manyRecognition of prior learning

Regional Growth PartnershipRegional Growth Partnership(RGP)(RGP)

Is a private-sector driven and funded economic development company

Focuses on confidential dealings with clients

Primarily technology drivenStart up companiesEntrepreneursThird frontier

RGP MembershipRGP MembershipBankingLaborBusiness & industryHigher educationEconomic development officialsHealth carePrivate investors

Regional Growth Regional Growth PartnershipPartnershipBuilding a High-Tech, High-Building a High-Tech, High-Performance EconomyPerformance EconomyBUSINESS DEVELOPMENTAssistance in:

◦ Finance (Tax Exemption, Tax Credit, etc)

◦ Business Expansion◦ Project

Development and Planning

◦ International Trade Development

◦ Site and Facility Searches

Regional Growth Regional Growth PartnershipPartnershipBuilding a High-Tech, High-Building a High-Tech, High-Performance EconomyPerformance EconomyMARKETING Advocacy:

◦ Business Climate Assessment

◦ Public Relations◦ Regional

Promotion◦ Regional

Economic News and Events

Regional Growth Regional Growth PartnershipPartnershipBuilding a High-Tech, High-Building a High-Tech, High-Performance EconomyPerformance EconomyTECHNOLOGY Creating:

◦ High-Tech, High-Wage Jobs in Northwest Ohio

◦ Venture capital◦ Alternative

energy grants◦ State of art IT

technology

Regional Growth Regional Growth PartnershipPartnershipBuilding a High-Tech, High-Building a High-Tech, High-Performance EconomyPerformance EconomyRGP REGIONAL DATA SHEETS

DEMOGRAPHICS TAXES

LABOR FORCE UTILITIES

TRANSPORTATION

FINANCE & INCENTIVES

ECONOMIC FACTS

ENVIRONMENT

QUALITY OF LIFE TECHNOLOGY

Regional Growth Regional Growth PartnershipPartnershipBuilding a High-Tech, High-Building a High-Tech, High-Performance EconomyPerformance EconomyBUSINESS ADVANTAGESMarket Access

TransportationForeign Trade

ZonesInfrastructureWorkforceFinancial/

IncentivesQuality of Life

Regional Growth Regional Growth PartnershipPartnershipBuilding a High-Tech, High-Building a High-Tech, High-Performance EconomyPerformance EconomyTRANSPORTATION Intermodal

Networks—Air & Rail

Interstate Highway System

Active Rail CentersAirports – Regional

& InternationalSeaport – Port of

Toledo

Regional Growth Regional Growth PartnershipPartnershipBuilding a High-Tech, High-Building a High-Tech, High-Performance EconomyPerformance EconomyINFRASTRUCTURE Electrical Utility

CompaniesNatural Gas

ProducersWater ResourcesWaste-water

CapacityFiber Optic Cable

Regional Growth Regional Growth PartnershipPartnershipBuilding a High-Tech, High-Building a High-Tech, High-Performance EconomyPerformance EconomyTELECOMMUNICATIONS Cable TV

Telephone, Local and Long Distance

Internet, High-speed Access

Commercial Voice and Data Service

Digital Video Programming

Skill Link – Interactive Distance Learning

Regional PartnershipsRegional Partnerships

BUILDING ALLIANCESPartneringCollaborationEnhancing effortsDeveloping trust and

dedication

BRIDGING DIVERSITYLanguageMulti-national identitiesBusiness clusters

Technology companies

Major manufacturersAgri-businessEntrepreneursHealthcarePlastics

Northwest Ohio Regional Northwest Ohio Regional Economic Development Economic Development (NORED)(NORED)Public-private sector driven &

fundedFocuses on confidential dealingsAttracts new companiesRetaining existing companies

NORED MembershipNORED MembershipEconomic Development (ED)

professionals representing regionGovernment

DemographicsDemographicsRetiring Baby BoomersPrecipitating a talent crisis,

especially in higher learning skillsTriggering a leadership voidNew world economy

How to Organize?How to Organize?CampusFactory LocationStore FrontOnlineMobile delivery of equipmentModular training units

Carolina ModelCarolina ModelTwo-year colleges deliver all

workforce development trainingState covers all costsWorkers trained free of charge to

employees – immediately available when the plant opens

Guilds, Crafts, Trade Guilds, Crafts, Trade UnionsUnionsApprenticeship trainingCooperative educationUnion contract trainingBlending of union training with

credit coursesStackable certificates

Advisory CouncilsAdvisory CouncilsAdvice on curriculumHelp identify qualified instructorsAssist with job placementProvide internships and

cooperative opportunitiesAnalyze and interpret reportsDevelop and revise standardsTechnology reviewEquipment needs

Elements of Tech Prep Elements of Tech Prep ProgramProgram1. Articulation agreement between

secondary and postsecondary consortium2. Design of a 2+2; 3+2; or a 4+2 with

common core proficiency in math, science, communication and technology

3. Tech Prep curriculum4. Joint in-service training of instructors5. Training of counselors to recruit students6. Equal access to full range of programs7. Preparatory services such as recruitment,

career counseling and assessment

Tech Prep ProgramTech Prep ProgramStates are required to give priority consideration to Tech Prep programs that do:Effective employment placementTransfer to 4-year baccalaureate programsDevelop with business, industry, labor and institutions of higher education that award baccalaureate degreesAddress drop out prevention, re-entry and special needs

Tech Prep ProgramTech Prep ProgramStudent Outcomes:Associate degree or 2-year certificateCompetence in math, science, communicationTechnical preparation in a field of:

◦ Engineering Technology◦ Applied Science◦ Mechanical, Industrial, Practical Art or Trade◦ Agriculture◦ Health◦ Business

Employment

Workforce Investment Act – Workforce Investment Act – 19981998

“WIA” “WIA” Federal statute◦ Governs programs of job training, adult

education, literacy, and vocational rehabilitation

One-Stop Shop operating systems Streamline services Eliminate duplication Empower individuals to obtain

serviceable skills In Ohio, funded through Job &

Family Services

Goals of WIAGoals of WIA Improve quality of workforce Enhance productivity and

competiveness of region and nation Reduce welfare dependency Brings public & private

organizations together Chamber of Commerce Involves government entities Educational institution including

public schools State wide agendas

Who is Eligible under WIA?Who is Eligible under WIA?Terminated/laid off workersDislocated workersDisplaced homemakersUnder-employedYouth services (ages 14-21) Incumbent workers

WIA Core ServicesWIA Core ServicesSkill level, aptitude, ability

assessments Job search and placementEmployment plan developmentCareer counseling and trainingProvision of employment

statistics and information Job referralsTalent referrals

WIA Training ServicesWIA Training ServicesMust be related to the area’s occupations in demand:Cooperative education programsSkill upgradingAdult education and literacyOccupational skills trainingEntrepreneurial trainingJob readiness trainingCustomized training

WIA Youth ServicesWIA Youth Services(Age 14-21)(Age 14-21)

TutoringAdult mentoring Internships, job shadowingOccupational skills training Instruction leading to completion at

secondary schoolAlternative school servicesLeadership development

opportunitiesComprehensive guidance and

counseling