Report on Vocational Programs March 2005
Report on Vocational Programs March 2005. State Center Community College District. Labor Market Supply. Vocational Programs at the District. Vocational offerings available at each college/center Ten of twelve divisions district-wide have vocational offerings. Vocational Degree Programs: 63
Report on Vocational Programs March 2005
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Report onVocational ProgramsMarch 2005 State Center Community College District
Vocational Programsat the District • Vocational offerings available at each college/center • Ten of twelve divisions district-wide have vocational offerings
Vocational Degree Programs: 63 Certificates of Achievement: 68 Certificates of Completion: 92 Vocational Degree Programs: 24 Certificates of Achievement: 38 Certificates of Completion: 25 Fresno City College Reedley College/ North Centers
State Center Community College District Top 25 Occupational Course Enrollments Fall 2003
PROGRAM/COURSE CHANGES • Decision Making Factors • Change in accreditation/recognition standards (AERO, Dental, Forestry) • Changes in laws & regulations (NCLB – Child Development) • Involvement in state-wide curriculum projects (Accounting, Industrial Tech, AG/NR) • Professional development (RJI) • Labor Market Projections • Job Placement Results
PROGRAM/COURSE CHANGES • Decision Making Factors • Advisory Committee Recommendations • Availability of Qualified Teachers • Financial Support—start up and maintenance costs • Enrollment
PROGRAM/COURSE CHANGES • ANALYSIS OF NEEDS • Program Review • Community/Advisory Committee Input • Labor Market Projections • 2003-2004 analysis of completion and placement data of the VTEA Core Indicators for last 5 years • 2004-2005 analysis determines allocation of 2005-06 VTEA funds
PROGRAM/COURSE CHANGES • TECHNOLOGY • Equipment Modernization • Equipment Replacement • Delivery Systems • Integrated within curriculum • Access to state-of-the-art equipment & use of technology via partnerships • Support (total cost of ownership)
PROGRAM/COURSE CHANGES • ROLE OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES • Active, participative role • Currency of Programs • Identify partners • Internships • Placement • Teaching & Learning Strategies • Program direction • Planning & implementation of programs • Liaison to community
Non-Credit • Contract Education
Vocational Partnerships • Articulation Agreements • 2 + 2
Health Sciences • FCC has updated programs in the following: • RadiologicTechnology • Health Information Technology • Respiratory Care Practitioner • Surgical Technology • Future nurses program with the area ROPs (Duncan Polytechnic, Madera and Central)
Business Division • Paralegal Program is among the top 100 in America • Business Internship programs recognized by INC Magazine • Online Courses • Computer Applications Curriculum • Short-Term Certificate Programs
Applied Technology • 14 Advisory Committees including the following: • Automotive • Construction • Electronic Technology • Fire Technology • Peace Officer Advisory Committees
Fresno City College Partners • Articulation agreements exist in Applied Technology, Business, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences in over 30 schools and ROPs for over 150 courses • Active partnerships exist between Fresno City College and over 100 businesses that range from cities and hospitals to automotive dealers and law firms
Fresno City College Partners • Examples of partnerships include the following: • City of Fresno • Fresno Fire Department • Regional Jobs Initiative • WIB--One Stop • Bell-Aire Heating and Cooling • Vintage Buick (Madera) • Saturn of Fresno • American Ambulance • Kaiser Hospital • Community Medical Centers • Children’s Hospital of Central California
The Future of Vocational Education at Fresno City College • Remodel of the Applied Technology building to modernize curriculum • Partner with Fresno Unified School District in the creation of the Design Science High School • Partner with CART in offering advanced classes for CART students on the Fresno City College campus • Draft plan for new Vocational Talent Search program as a statewide model • Focus Training Institute towards industry related non-credit training
PROGRAM/COURSE CHANGES • Recent Changes at Reedley College • CNA/LVN programs - Pending • Expansion of machine shop offerings • Industry-based seminar classes during summer internship program • Pelco employee training • Mech Ag Program changed to a block program • Revised Child Development program to meet the requirements of NCLB • 2-year plan in Information Systems, increasing number of business and IS courses being offered on-line
PROGRAM/COURSE CHANGES • Recent Changes at Reedley College • IDRC grant to upgrade animal science facilities • AERO Program Update/Outreach Plan • Bull Breeding Program • Increased Capacity in Welding • SIFE/VE Grant • Caring for Children Grant
RC FUTURE PLANS • KCUSD Academy Summer 2005 • CNA/LVN/Health Careers • Application of GPS/GIS in AG/NR • Expand 2+2 agreements (Mini Conference 2005) • Basic skills development (applied reading & math, technical writing, basic IT skill development • Integrated VESL into training programs • Work Keys based curriculum • Vocational learning communities • Outreach/recruitment plan implementation with emphasis on under represented populations • RJI Initiatives • Revised Program Review process incorporates course & program level student learning outcomes
RC PARTNERSHIPS • Business/Education/Government Partnerships • Pelco CNC Operator Training • RJI Water, Agile Manufacturing, & Food Processing Clusters Summer Internship • City of Dinuba/Training Institute Maintenance Mechanic Program • Quinn-Caterpillar Mechanized Ag Program • City of Dinuba Information Systems, Child Development, ESL, & other classes • One-Stop Shop
RC PARTNERSHIPS • WIB – part-time counselor • Ruiz Foods on-site assessment testing & reading classes • CNA program at Palm Village • Voc Ed Academy Pilot Project – KCUSD & Valley ROP • Rural Utilities Grant Proposal – KCUSD, Fowler, Dinuba, Parlier, Selma, Sanger • Surabian Farms • YMCA • Central California Consortium in Forestry • Health Care Interpreters Program
RECENT PROGRAM/COURSE CHANGES • Dropped Legal Secretary Option for Office Technology (MC) • Established LVN and Cisco Programs (MC)
NORTH CENTER BUSINESS/GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPS • LVN Program (MC) and Health Care Facilities • Customer Service Academy (MC) and the Chamber of Commerce • Criminal Justice (MC) and local law enforcement agencies • CIMBA (Cert. in Mgt. & Bus Admin) (CC) and local businesses
NORTH CENTER EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS • Madera Center College Advantage Program—MUSD/GVUSD • Child Development—MCOE • Learning Communities—CART • Early Child Education Center—CUSD
NC FUTURE PLANS • Licensed Vocational Nursing Expansion (MC) • Child Development/Pre-Teaching Program (W/I) • International Business Program (W/I) • Networking Certificate Program (W/I)
NC FUTURE PLANS (cont’d.) • Graphic Arts/Multi-Median Program (W/I) • Business/Hospitality Management Expansion (OC) • Information Systems Online Courses (NC) • Maintenance Mechanic/Manufacturing Program (MC)
Vocational Program Marketing • Determining Target Markets • General population • High school students • Re-entry/career change students • Non-traditional students (probation, unemployed, rehabilitation, etc.) • Strategic Implementation • Multi-media campaigns • Targeted outreach • Focused marketing collateral
Construction Industry • Current programming at FCC • RJI and union apprenticeships • Industry leader feedback