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Inland Empire/Desert Regional Consortium

Round 1 (Allocation Year 2016-17) Regional Quarterly Reporting

Reporting Period

July 1, 2016 through March 31, 2018

Prepared May 2018

IE/DRC Strong Workforce – Regional Quarterly Report – Results as of March 31, 2018 Page | 3

IE/DRC Strong Workforce Program Round 1 – Spending Update

July 1, 2016 through March 31, 2018

The following preliminary report was prepared for the Inland Empire/Desert Regional Consortium’s Strong Workforce Program regional fund. During Round 1 of the Strong Workforce Program, the IE/DRC allocated $7,318,379 to the region’s community colleges/districts in support of nine regional projects. All of the region’s community colleges/districts received funding. Expenses and encumbrances were reported by partner colleges (supported by financial ledgers). The spending period for Round 1 funds is July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018. Spending and encumbrances reported through the period ending March 31, 2018 are $3,359,557, or 46% of the overall fund. The amount remaining, which must be expended by December 31, 2018, is $3,958,822. The financial reporting periods referenced in the charts contained in this report are: Enc. Thru 03/31/18– Funds encumbered in the partner college/district’s financial system as of March 31, 2018.

Encumbered expenses often include projected salary and benefits charges for permanent faculty and staff through the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2018); purchase orders issued with invoices not yet paid; contracts for goods and services, etc.

Exp. Thru 03/31/18– Actual expenses for the period beginning July 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2018.

Table of Contents Quarter Financials—Across All Projects ............................................................................................................................... 4

Project Financials—P01: Regional Mechatronics Technician Training Pathway ................................................................... 5

Project Financials—P02: Subregional Business Incubator and Makerspace Proposal .......................................................... 6

Project Financials—P03: Placement and Clinical Site Coordination ..................................................................................... 7

Project Financials—P04: Tractor Trailer Operator Feasibility Study ..................................................................................... 8

Project Financials—P05: Updating Automotive Labs – Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Instruction ........................................... 9

Project Financials—P06: Regional, Accelerated, Career, and Employment Program ......................................................... 10

Project Financials—P07: Regional and District Job Developers Proposal ........................................................................... 11

Project Financials—P08: Regional/Sub-Regional CTE Advisory Program – Pilot Project .................................................... 12

Project Financials—P09: Regional Marketing & Outreach ................................................................................................. 13

Detail by College, Riverside County .................................................................................................................................... 14

Detail by College, San Bernardino County .......................................................................................................................... 30

For additional information about the region’s Strong Workforce Program and its funded projects, please contact:

Julie Pehkonen, IE/DRC Chair, [email protected] Or visit our website at: https://desertcolleges.org/swp/projects/index.php

For inquiries related to the financial data contained in this report, please contact the region’s SWP fiscal agent representatives:

SWP Fiscal Manager: Sheryl Plumley, Assistant Director, RCCD CTE Projects, [email protected] Report Prepared by: Taylor Gilbertson, Grants Administrative Specialist, RCCD CTE Projects, [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

https://desertcolleges.org/swp/projects/index.php




Quarter Financials—Across All Projects

IE/DRC Region Funding $ 7,318,379 Total Expended & Encumbered $ 3,359,557 Total Funding Remaining $ 3,958,822

Total Project Awards

P01: Regional Mechatronics Technician Training Pathway ...................................................................$ 513,250

P02: Subregional Business Incubator and Makerspace Proposal ...........................................................$ 750,000

P03: Placement and Clinical Site Coordination ....................................................................................$ 585,000

P04: Tractor Trailer Operator Feasibility Study ....................................................................................$ 60,000

P05: Updating Automotive Labs - Electric Vehicle (EV) & Hybrid Instruction ..........................................$ 991,000

P06: Regional Accelerated, Career, and Employment Program .............................................................$ 1,060,000

P07: Regional and District Job Developers Proposal ............................................................................$ 1,915,000

P08: Regional/Sub-Regional CTE Advisory Program - Pilot Project ........................................................$ 300,000

P09: Regional Marketing & Outreach .................................................................................................$ 1,144,129


Project Financials—P01: Regional Mechatronics Technician Training Pathway

Project Award $ 513,250 Expended & Encumbered $ 345,549 Remaining $ 167,701

College Awards

Chaffey College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) ......................................................................................................$ 350,643

Norco College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) ........................................................................................................$ 75,000

San Bernardino Valley College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) ..............................................................................$ 87,607


Project Financials—P02: Subregional Business Incubator and Makerspace Proposal


College Awards

Crafton Hills College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) ..............................................................................................$ 145,000

Moreno Valley College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) ..........................................................................................$ 230,000

Mt. San Jacinto College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) .........................................................................................$ 145,000



Project Financials—P03: Placement and Clinical Site Coordination


College Awards


College of the Desert (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) .............................................................................................$ 73,125

Copper Mountain College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) .....................................................................................$ 73,125


Palo Verde College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) ................................................................................................$ 73,125

Riverside City College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) ............................................................................................$ 73,125


Victor Valley College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) ..............................................................................................$ 73,125


Project Financials—P04: Tractor Trailer Operator Feasibility Study


College Awards



Project Financials—P05: Updating Automotive Labs – Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Instruction


College Awards

Barstow College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) .....................................................................................................$ 104,000










Project Financials—P06: Regional, Accelerated, Career, and Employment Program

Project Award $ 1,060,000 Expended & Encumbered $ 338,669 Remaining $ 721,331

College Awards






Project Financials—P07: Regional and District Job Developers Proposal

Project Award $ 1,915,000 Expended & Encumbered $ 502,013 Remaining $ 1,412,987

College Awards

Barstow College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) .....................................................................................................$ 239,375



Crafton Hills College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) ..............................................................................................$ 239,375

Moreno Valley College (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) ..........................................................................................$ 239,375





Project Financials—P08: Regional/Sub-Regional CTE Advisory Program – Pilot Project


College Awards

San Bernardino Community College District (JUMP TO NARRATIVE) .........................................................$ 239,375


Project Financials—P09: Regional Marketing & Outreach

Project Award $ 1,144,129 Expended & Encumbered $ 795,649 Remaining $ 348,480

College Awards


Riverside Community College District ............................................................................................$ 808,129


Detail by College, Riverside County

Total County Awards

College of the Desert ..................................................................................................................$ 471,500

Moreno Valley College ...............................................................................................................$ 469,375

Mt. San Jacinto College ..............................................................................................................$ 561,500

Norco College .............................................................................................................................$ 416,875

Palo Verde College .....................................................................................................................$ 416,500

Riverside Community College District ........................................................................................$ 808,129

Riverside City College .................................................................................................................$ 416,500


College of the Desert

Project Funding Awarded P03: Placement and Clinical Site Coordination $ 73,125 P05: Updating Automotive Labs – Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Instruction $ 159,000 P07: Regional and District Job Developers Proposal $ 239,375

Project Narrative—P03: Placement and Clinical Site Coordination

Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Assessment and Formation of the regional industry relations database to expand and strengthen clinical site placement.

We are in the process of determining what software is available, and will discuss at the next meeting

Development and/or renewals of multi-year Affiliation agreements between the College and Healthcare agencies for student placement

Affiliation agreements are required for ongoing Board of Nursing/Public Health approval

Expansion of meaningful college faculty professional development, and programs and events related to clinical placement (ie; Preceptorship, faculty externship, simulation enhancement, etc)

Plans are being developed for a Regional Conferences for faculty one on Simulation Debriefing


Development of a plan to educate graduating students about the value and benefit of an ongoing relationship with the college and increase engagement in programs.

Working on developing a process

Collaborative efforts with IEDRC, colleges, Deputy Sector Navigator, WIBS and Intermediaries to ensure long-term sustainment for CSPC role and activities

All stakeholders met on February 21 and determined we did not need intermediary

Regular participation and reporting of clinical placement relations, professional development, metric results/outcomes, mandatory grant requirements, etc.

Meeting of all regional partners is ongoing

Project Narrative—P05: Updating Automotive Labs – Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Instruction

Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Purchase EV vehicle and diagnostic equipment. Faculty will participate in professional development New course proposal or course changes will be written and submitted for approvals

Complete

Organize professional development Organize faculty to make vehicle/equipment selections and establish contract performance standards

For the past quarter, organizing activity pertaining to professional development under this project included the DSN meeting with faculty on March 2 2018 with 8 out of 9 automotive programs represented, to, in-part, discuss the effectiveness of the November 2, 2017 EV workshops and develop ideas for additional join training this fall. Two options are being explored. No additional expenses this quarter. The DSN has consulted/advised several faculty on the appropriate ways to use any remaining funds toward equipment selections.

Project Narrative—P07: Regional and District Job Developers Proposal

Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Strong Workforce funds will be used to hire a full time Job Placement Manager to leverage current District funding of the full time Work Experience and Career Counseling faculty,

Job Developer hired May 2017. Full time clerical staff also hired using District funding. Career Fairs have been held in October 2017 and April 2018 on the COD main campus with additional fairs planned twice a year going forward. Additionally, skills workshops in the areas of resume writing, interviewing, Career Fairs have been held in October 2017 and April 2018 on the COD main campus with additional fairs planned twice a year going forward. Additionally, skills workshops in the areas of resume writing, interviewing, job search strategies, networking, choosing a major/career, professional etiquette, employer panels, and information sessions have been hosting 24 times at various COD locations. Employer outreach has been conducted in concert with the hiring


of the job developer in May 2017. CTE programs and students have been marketed to key employers and with large hiring needs with over 150 new employer contacts made. Additionally, positions, internship, and other opportunities within these organizations have been added at a steady rate to the online Job Hub available to those pursuing CTE programs; not just promoting the students and programs, but taking the next step to connect as well.


Moreno Valley College

Project Funding Awarded P02: Subregional Business Incubator and Makerspace Proposal $ 230,000 P07: Regional and District Job Developers Proposal $ 239,375

Project Narrative—P02: Subregional Business Incubator and Makerspace Proposal

Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Each of the designated colleges will get their makerspace or incubator positioned to open by the end of year 2 (2017-2018). This will include working with faculty to create supporting curriculum for students.

The Mobile Makerspace, iMAKEMOBILE, will be ready at the end of this fiscal year. It is designed as a rapid prototype makerspace for use throughout the region and here at the college while the on-site space is being built. We have the cybersecurity faculty working closely with the makerspace to design projects and curriculum for students.


Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Develop and approve a job description for the job developer (JD), post the position, and hire a job developer

Employment Placement Coordinator was hired August 2018


Participate in and conduct career fairs and job (employability) skills workshops

Career fair is scheduled for May 17, 2018. Monthly employability skills workshops were held monthly during the academic year to prepare for the career fair

Promote CTE programs and students to employers. Employment Placement Coordinator made 44 business and industry contacts this quarter to promote CTE programs and students. One was willing to provide internship opportunities and 21 were willing to provide employment opportunities.


Mt. San Jacinto College

Project Funding Awarded P02: Subregional Business Incubator and Makerspace Proposal $ 145,000 P03: Placement and Clinical Site Coordination $ 73,125 P05: Updating Automotive Labs – Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Instruction $ 104,000 P06: Regional, Accelerated, Career, and Employment Program $ 239,375



All activities are being conducted as planned. Facility renovations have occurred and equipment has been purchased. Curriculum development for a non-credit entrepreneurship certificate is in process. Recruitment for Instructional Aide is completed with candidates selected and entered into interview processes. Marketing/Branding (signage, awareness cards, etc.) are in final decision patterns. Internship processes have been determined and students selected; awaiting Career Catalyst application approval. Makerspace Open House is slated for August 2018.




All (6) PCSP Coordinators met this quarter to discuss centralizing clinical placement by leveraging web based cloud technologies. As a group, coordinators will choose a platform in which these tasks can be completed. Research including cost analysis, software, membership and maintenance fees will be determined by September 2018.


The Placement and Site Coordinator assessed the amount of Affiliation Agreements currently recognized (17 count) and was able to renew 9 of the 17. Currently, the coordinator will continue to renew existing agreements and/or create new agreements as needed by December 2018.


Coordinator is involved in regional collaboration to plan professional development including (1) Onboarding, and (2) Best Practices workshops tentatively scheduled for August and October 2018. COD and CMC are taking the lead in coordinating these workshops, with each college contributing to workshop costs.


Coordinator will collaborate with Dean of Nursing/Allied Health to collect graduating students contact information for follow-up activities, including but it limited to, the establishment of a Nursing Alumni Club. Coordinator will establish a Mentors Matrix which will serve as a interest list for graduating students to conduct classroom presentations to newest Nursing/Allied Health students and as a means for continued engagement with the college.


All (6) PCSP Coordinators met the DSN this quarter to discuss attendance at IEDRC meetings.


All (6) PCSP Coordinators met this quarter with intermediary REACH OUT of San Bernardino/Riverside Counties to discuss clinical placement relations, acquiring new sites for placement and professional development.



All activity have progressed as planned. One electric and one hybrid vehicles, along with specialized equipment/software including diagnostic equipment and lab materials have been purchased. The remaining funds will be expended on additional supplies and equipment as well as Professional Development.


Project Narrative—P06: Regional, Accelerated, Career, and Employment Program

Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Partner colleges will develop and implement various schedules that will provide accelerated pathways. The regional funding will allow the Project Director to advise staff about the development, scheduling, and expansion of short-term course sections.

Regional meetings to identify processes for establishing a platform for shared schedules are ongoing.

Partner colleges will engage with employers in their targeted industry sectors regarding the skill requirements for employment or career progression. The regional funding will support the Project Director’s efforts to train new techniques to develop strong industry partners and recruit industry guest speakers who can meet and interview program graduates.

Project Director participated in regional meetings to discuss employment engagement. Additionally the Project Director met with college faculty to determine which CTE programs could best adopt an ACE model. The outcomes of the meetings aforementioned included decision to focus on Child Care and Administration of Justice. These programs have systems in place and industry support to develop accelerated concepts. Discussion are ongoing.

Partner colleges should expand the amount of CTE student completers in the projected 2016- 2017, 2017-2018, and Fall 2018 ACE cohorts. As the regional accelerated programs grow, staff will need to develop more effective and efficient method to serve growing student enrollments. The funding allocated to the Project Director will support trainings and advising to increase awareness of new programs through marketing techniques and recruitment techniques.

Currently ACE programs are not implemented districtwide. Efforts are ongoing. Moreover, with the assistance of Statewide TAPS, Project Director will establish a training schedule to bring awareness of ACE implementation to college faculty and support staff


Norco College

Project Funding Awarded P01: Regional Mechatronics Technician Training Pathway $ 75,000 P06: Regional, Accelerated, Career, and Employment Program $ 341,875 P09: Regional Marketing & Outreach $ 336,000

Project Narrative—P01: Regional Mechatronics Technician Training Pathway

Approved Project Workplan Activities Response Using the existing Industrial Automation Systems Technician Certificate as a foundation, Norco College will explore methods to incorporate additional Mechatronic concepts.

Building on Mechatronics program, Norco College established a Manufacturing Production Technician program that designs/builds automated distribution equipment and signed an agreement to train apprentices in that occupation with a local employer.

Norco College will refer industrial automation students to the InTech Center for: a. Industry credentials/certifications relevant to the Mechatronics field. b. Monthly InTech Center Lab Tours, focusing on certifications and equipment needed for employment in Mechatronics. c. Mechatronics Workshops and Bootcamps.

Complete

Participate in program alignment across the region with regional colleges who have similar programs to explore sharing curriculum.

Continued discussions with InTech regrading industrial maintenance programs related to Mechatronics.


Work with regional industry to improve Industrial Automation Systems curriculum and determine which industry recognized certifications are needed for successful employment.

Incorporated feedback from Industrial Automation Advisory Panel held at UPS Facility. Changed OSHA 10 requirement and increase focus on schematics reading skills.

Align curriculum, where possible, with nationally recognized certifications.

Complete

Develop additional instructional capacity by recruiting from qualified industry personnel and other educational sources.

Complete

Develop and disseminate outreach materials regarding certifications, credentials, and licenses to both students and employers.

Complete

Explore the development of a federally approved apprenticeship program.

Norco College completed its Dual Registration with both the Federal and State apprenticeship agencies (Including a total of 7 occupations). In addition, Norco College partnered with the Riverside Workforce Development Board to establish an on-the-job training reimbursement for participating employers.


Approved Project Workplan Activities Response Partner colleges will develop and implement various schedules that will provide accelerated pathways. The regional funding will allow the Project Director to advise staff about the development, scheduling, and expansion of short-term course sections.

District advisement is provided on request to partner districts considering development, scheduling and expansion of short-term course sections.


Employer meet and greet with 19 employers was held in February 2018; all college partners were invited to participate in this activity.


Mustang Mondays is one example of a program implemented to recruit ACE students. Mustang Mondays are publicized and offered every Monday. A designated Success Coach tracks student progress and class completion.


Project Narrative—P09: Regional Marketing & Outreach

Approved Project Workplan Activities Response

Hire Grants Administrative Specialist This grant item was placed on hold, funding may be reallocated to fill gap in media buys from Sept - Dec

Media Preferences Survey Survey has been completed. Interact is developing a summary of qualitative and quantitative findings. Contract is currently at district awaiting payment

Printing--Magazines and mailings In development

Printing--for 12 colleges Once collateral has been completed, it will be presented to colleges to request items

Attend Marketing meetings and conferences Continuing expenditure.


Palo Verde College




This position was only recently filled (within the last 30 days of the quarter)


The person fulfilling this role is currently being trained.

Expansion of meaningful college faculty professional development, and programs and events related to clinical placement (i.e.; Preceptorship, faculty externship, simulation enhancement, etc.)

This position currently reports to the VP of Instruction & Student Services





see notes above



An assessment of facilities needs and estimates of expenses have been completed.


Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Hire job placement specialist to serve both Blythe and Needles campuses.

A faculty member from the business department has been paid hourly to coordinate the PVC job fair, because the position has only recently been filled.

Market exiting students to regional employers and monitor viable employment opportunities to share with exiting students.

The new employee is being trained to fulfill these goals.

Assist students with job searches, resume and interview skill development.

see above


Riverside City College

Project Funding Awarded P03: Placement and Clinical Site Coordination $ 73,125 P05: Updating Automotive Labs – Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Instruction $ 104,000 P06: Regional, Accelerated, Career, and Employment Program $ 239,375



Assessment and Formation of the Industry Relations database in underway to expand and strengthen clinical site placement.


Multi-year affiliation agreements are being developed and modified.


Professional Development activities have been incorporated.



Engagement strategies have been developed and are currently being implemented.


Collaboration is critical to these efforts, and relationships are being fostered and ideas shared.


All metrics are being assessed and data collected from all strategies.



The second vehicle is currently being purchased and should be on campus before June 30, 2018.



Faculty are continuing to complete accelerated pathways for students, with the implementation of multiple certificates in both credit and non-credit


RCC has hired NetworKinnection to assist in finding students employment and reaching out to new employer partners. We anticipate spending an additional $40,000 for the rest of this allocation to support additional employment metrics.


Funding was moved from faculty stipends and director, to support NetworKinnection to work directly with faculty and students to promote completers and employment to meet metrics.


Detail by College, San Bernardino County

Total County Awards

Barstow College .........................................................................................................................$ 343,375

Chaffey College ..........................................................................................................................$ 767,143

Copper Mountain College ..........................................................................................................$ 476,500

Crafton Hills College ...................................................................................................................$ 384,375

San Bernardino Valley College ...................................................................................................$ 734,107

San Bernardino Community College District .............................................................................. $ 300,000

Victor Valley College ...................................................................................................................$ 416,500


Barstow College

Project Funding Awarded P05: Updating Automotive Labs – Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Instruction $ 104,000 P07: Regional and District Job Developers Proposal $ 239,375



We purchased additional EV vehicle and diagnostic equipment over the last quarter including a Toyota Cutaway Engine Trainer, a Toyota Scan Tool, and a Zoro Ohm Meeting. We installed the charging station for the Nissan Leaf over the last quarter and worked on curriculum including an AUTO 52A Introduction to Hybrid & Alternative Fuel Vehicles course as well as a Hybrid Technology Certificate of Achievement. We continue to look for professional development opportunities for our faculty who can in turn cross-train other faculty. Some equipment may have training provided with the purchase of the equipment.



Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Hire job developer position and 20-hour per week student services technician to provide CTE students the necessary support and assistance in preparing them for jobs.

We continued to work on the job description for the Job Developer which will be titled "CTE Project Technician" to be able to include not only the job placement functions but also student services and other projects related to the transition from K-12 to postsecondary to employment. We have worked with our human resources department and the Classified School Employees Association Union in negotiating the job description and anticipate finalizing this and potentially placing an employee in the position over the next quarter, this timeline may be extended due to conditions out of our control such as the final negotiations of the job description, the recruitment and hiring process, having a qualified candidate apply, etc. We continue to fund partial salary/benefits of the Director of CTE Grants position and CTE Site Office Coordinator position in order to complete related tasks in the interim until the official CTE Project Technician position is approved, a candidate is selected, and approved by our Board of Trustees.

Attend and conduct career fairs and job employability skills workshops (2x per year)

During this quarter we continued to facilitate and participate in outreach events and career fairs. We helped facilitate and prepare materials for an outreach event held at Silver Valley High School (local feeder school) on 1/17/18. We partnered with Barstow High School (local feeder school) on brining both high school and college students to the 2018 NHRA Y.E.S. STEM program to show relations of our programs and STEM to real life activities and employment. Throughout the month of February we held outreach 4 days a week at Barstow High School during their lunch period to provide information on concurrent enrollment and traditional college opportunities and the employment that they can lead to. On March 23, 2018 we provided a tour of our facility and program information to approximately 40 students from Central High School (continuation feeder high school), we also had interactive demonstrations provided by faculty members. On March 27, 2018 staff and faculty attended and provided information to prospective students at the Barstow High School Mojave XP Career Fair. This is once a year and each student attending Barstow High School attends the career fair. We had hands on displays for students to engage with faculty and provided information and interest lists were collected at these events to reach out and follow-up with interested students.


Promote CTE programs and students to employers. Besides the information listed above, we continually work on promoting our CTE programs to current and prospective students, we coordinate many activities with our feeder high schools on concurrent enrollment and transitioning to college programs. We work with employers on aligning curriculum and reaching out to employs to let them know of our student pool of students. Many employers approach us directly to help fill recruitment needs they have and we work with faculty and students on identifying students who meet or exceed the minimum qualifications to assist in the placement of students with industry partners.


Chaffey College

Project Funding Awarded P01: Regional Mechatronics Technician Training Pathway $ 350,643 P03: Placement and Clinical Site Coordination $ 73,125 P05: Updating Automotive Labs – Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Instruction $ 104,000 P06: Regional, Accelerated, Career, and Employment Program $ 239,375


Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Using existing Industrial Electrical Technology (IET)

Industrial Electricity Level I Certificate as a base, Chaffey will develop and submit for approval an additional 3 courses with a focus on Mechatronics (4 ½ units). -

Introduction to Mechatronics – 1.5 units (1 unit lecture, 18 hours and .5 unit, 27 hours) - Intermediate

Mechatronics – 1.5 units (1 unit lecture, 18 hours and .5 unit, 27 hours) - Advanced Mechatronics – 1.5 units (1

unit lecture, 18 hours and .5 unit, 27 hours)

Details are being finalized for the submission and approval of a program initiation proposal”. This is the

first stage of approvals that is already underway.

Explore program alignment across the region that have similar programs to share curriculum and FTES.

We will explore the program developed at Norco College to determine alignment and if curriculum can be shared.

Another meeting will need to be held to determine if alignment can occur.


Host at least one Industry Skills Panel to determine need and skills gaps.

General Manufacturing Advisory Meetings have been held, but a Mechatronics-specific advisory will be held on 4/26/18 to discuss skills gaps and employer needs. Additionally a SW (Strong Workforce) sub-group will meet at the May IDRC meeting scheduled for May 7,

2018.

Work with regional industry to develop curriculum for the program

Not-for-credit hybrid curriculum has been developed and

piloted using Amatrol interactive curriculum

Align where possible with nationally recognized certification.

Students will receive an Amatrol-issued certificate for Mechatronics upon successful completion of the hybrid

pilot project.

Develop a not-for-credit Mechatronics program at the InTech Center that leads to a credit program. This will serve as developmental program for those considering

going into Chaffey's Engineering program.

Not-for-credit hybrid curriculum has been developed and piloted using Amatrol interactive curriculum.

Chaffey College faculty have been introducing students from the Mechatronics program to the opportunities

offered on a for-credit basis in the Engineering Department at Chaffey College

Develop additional instructional capacity from qualified industry personnel and other sources.

We are still in the process of recruiting; however, the Mechatronics vendor has trained several potential instructors. One Instructor is currently delivering a

hybrid not-for-credit evening class.

Develop outreach materials for the program for both students and employers

Outreach materials have not yet been created for the Mechatronics program. We will request

assistance/input from the DSN for Advanced Manufacturing

Explore possibility of regional alignment with American River College with their federally approved

apprenticeship program so that regional colleges might be able to obtain RSI including Communications and

Mathematics courses

New apprenticeship opportunities are being explored with the Inland Desert Regional Consortia to align training and standards that will meet with regional

needs. Additional funding through the CAI (California Apprenticeship Initiative) and SW funds may support a regional administrator who can oversee apprenticeship

RSI.

Purchase and house Mechatronics training equipment at the InTech Center.

Equipment was purchased last quarter and has been installed. Faculty & Trainers were in-serviced on proper

usage.



We are currently looking to hire a new Clinical Placement Coordinator. Chaffey nursing programs are desirous of participating in a regional data base for site placement.



The programs have developed a process along with a tracking tool to ensure that all of our affiliation agreements are complete, current and in compliance with each facility. Currently, the programs are reviewing all student files to ensure we are in compliance with these agreements.


VN Program: We are reviewing, assessing, mapping and developing integrated curriculum and pathways program. For example, one goal is to ensure student success is adequately and purposefully assessed through assessment instruments in conjunction with a review of program analytics across the three sectors of nursing (Certified Nursing Assistant, LVN, AND/RN), including developing adequate data reporting measures and instruments, data collection, methodologies, and data interpretation and sound methodological review. Professional Development: All faculty are required to attend a mandatory annual staff meeting. -Faculty Externship: All new faculty are required to go through new faculty orientation before teaching in the clinical setting. -Simulation Enhancement: Chaffey’s Nursing faculty need to attend and be current in the involving field of simulation. As part of this process, we have two faculty scheduled for simulation workshops in July of this year. These faculty will then become simulation certified to train the trainer. -We intend to send two instructors per semester so that all instructors are certified by 2020.


We are in the process of developing a plan to have a student success series -We will obtain approval for a professional development class, an IV certification and EKG class as part of the Success Series. These classes will be non-credit courses, therefore at no cost to the student. - Upon completion of the Success Series, the student will become better prepared for the workforce environment and job opportunities. -We are in the process of developing pathways for our students to ensure transition and completion, e.g., CNA to Acute Care Technician and LVN, to RN to BSN. - Upon completion of the success series, the student will become better prepared for the workforce environment and job opportunities. -We are in the process of developing pathways for our students to ensure transition and completion, e.g., CNA to Acute Care Technician and LVN, to RN to BSN.



Deputy Sector Navigator: The program is in contact with the navigator and the dean attends regional meetings. Advisory Committee: We are in the process of developing a new Advisory Committee for the LVN, CNA and Acute Care technicians. -We are in the process of hiring a Clinical Placement Coordinator. -The Clinical Site Coordinator is a unique job. The position supports the programs by obtaining clinical site placements. These are essential for students’ education and training. Often as the result of the clinical placement, students are offered job opportunities upon graduation at those same clinical sites.


Currently, the Director of the LVN Program visits all the clinical sites each semester as required per the Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians. The director submits required reports.



We purchased the EV Vehicle and we are in the process of purchasing the diagnostic equipment. Full-time faculty, John Hudson and Sherm Taylor along with part-time faculty Victor Martinez have been attending hybrid training sessions whenever offered. The two most recent this semester were on February 23rd, when they attended an all-day hydrogen training seminar held at the College of the Desert and then the following week on March 2nd, they attended an all-day hybrid training seminar and curriculum meeting held at Victor Valley College. Among the equipment ordered, will be all diagnostic equipment required to service our new Toyota and Chevrolet vehicles along with equipment able to perform diagnostics on all other manufacturers of hybrid vehicles. Our Victor Valley meeting included discussions on creating a universal hybrid course that can be offered at all colleges and assists in aligning our college’s curriculum.



A pathway has been created with High Schools. A Chaffey College WELD 70 course has been submitted and approved that will be the basis of our articulation between not only Fontana High School, but any high school that would like to articulate their programs to ours.



Weld 70 was created has the prerequisite course for all Chaffey College welding certificates and the articulation course for our high schools. The students in Weld 70 will learn the basic welding techniques and skills that include both lecture and lab assignments. Basic welding fundamentals will include safety, tools, arc and mig welding. Guest speakers are a possibility depending on the subject matter expertise and topics being covered.


There was a delay with the curriculum development. Curriculum is anticipated to start the approval cycle fall 2018. Building renovations will begin summer 2018. If we can start offering courses starting in fall 2019, that would give us a two year school. Looking at the courses and the layout of how I believe they should be offered, we anticipate around 200 students enrolled each semester.

Using existing NCCER’s nationally recognized industry standardized curriculum, Chaffey will develop and submit for approval noncredit coursework for 2 welding stackable certificates.

3 Courses have been submitted for approval that will provide a level -1 Certificate, they are: Intro to Welding Intro to SMAW Intro to SMAW Groove & Open/Root Welding

Explore program alignment across the region that has similar programs to share curriculum and FTES.

Currently there is very little program alignment at this time. It appears most colleges have different techniques to their program. When exploring successful programs, I found Cerritos College to be one of the most successful. I have attempted to follow their basic guidelines to hopefully create an immediately successful program but then manipulated the course offering a bit to hopefully create additional career pathways for our student population.

Host at least one Industry Skills Panel to determine need and skills gaps.

One advisory meeting was held to discuss overall training needs for the manufacturing and logistics industries. A welding specific Advisory Skills meeting will be scheduled within the next 3 months to address welding specific skills/needs

Work with regional industry to develop curriculum for the program.

Curriculum has be reviewed and selected that will include NCCER training that is aligned and sequenced with the American Welding Society (AWS) , additionally curriculum from Cerritos College was reviewed for inclusion in future programs

Align where possible with nationally recognized certification.

The Chaffey College InTech Center will utilize materials from industry experts and NCCER that will provide foundational training that can bridge to the Chaffey College for credit program(s)

Develop a not-for-credit welding program at the InTech Center that leads to a credit program. This will serve as developmental program for those considering going into Chaffey's proposed welding program.

One cohort of basic welding training has occurred and others will be scheduled within the next 6 months that will allow us to utilize a new training expert and further test the curriculum effectiveness



We have vetted 2 journey-level industry experts who are interested in delivering not-for-credit AWS preparation training that will lead to the Chaffey College credit courses being developed.

Develop outreach materials for the program for both students and employers.

Outreach materials are not yet finalized. As it is developed we plan to include female-focused literature to encourage women in non-traditional careers.

Purchase and house the required welding equipment to offer entry level ACE training while curriculum is going through the approval process at the lnTech Center.

Welding simulators and welding equipment has been purchased and received at the InTech Center under this grant agreement.


Copper Mountain College

Project Funding Awarded P03: Placement and Clinical Site Coordination $ 73,125 P04: Tractor Trailer Operator Feasibility Study $ 60,000 P05: Updating Automotive Labs – Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Instruction $ 104,000 P07: Regional and District Job Developers Proposal $ 239,375



The primary site placement coordinator for CMC regularly participates in regional activities and information sharing events related to strengthening site placement relationships and building new opportunities.


The college regularly communicates with site placements and renews affiliation agreements as applicable.


The college has engaged in the planning of additional professional development opportunities specifically related to site placement coordination. A training event will be held for CMC and regional faculty in October 2018. Planning is underway for this event.



This is an ongoing activity that is incorporated into CMC programming. CMC faculty will review additional opportunities to strengthen these relationships.


The CMC team is in regular communication with the other colleges and the DSN in regards to site placement coordination.


The CMC team is in regular communication with the other colleges and the DSN in regards to site placement coordination.

Project Narrative—P04: Tractor Trailer Operator Feasibility Study

Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Research existing training programs and conduct employer survey.

This portion of the workplan is in progress. Some portions of this activity are yet to be started, such as the regional employer advisory board.

Conduct detailed program cost analysis. Identify interested colleges.

This portion of the workplan is in progress. There have been some delays relating to obtaining pertinent information to fully assess the total cost of ownership. Subsequently, the timeline for the entire project has been delayed. The expected completion date is now December 2018.



All equipment has been purchased. The remaining funds will be used to further enhance training opportunities for students through additional relevant equipment expenditures, and for additional faculty professional development.


Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Develop and approve a job description for the job developer (JD), post the position, and hire a job developer by April 2017.

This workplan activity has been completed, however, the college experienced delays in recruitment. This resulted in hiring the job developer position full time in January 2018.


JD to work with regional job development managers and partner colleges to develop a robust job development and placement program.

The job developer has begun the process of connecting with other colleges for regional collaboration and the sharing of best practices.

JD will be forming relationships with local employers, the WIBs, industry partners, and other related stakeholders (July 2017).

This portion of the workplan is now in progress. A project plan that includes forming relationships with local employers, stakeholders, and industry partners has been developed and is being followed. Data regarding the number of contacts and placements is also being collected.

JD in the process of identifying current students and upcoming completers, along with faculty advocates, to begin matching students to local employers (August 2017).

This portion of the workplan is now in progress.

Hold workshops related to CTE employment and market programs and students to industry-specific sector employers. This may include group and individual activities (ongoing).

This portion of the workplan is now in progress. The job developer has coordinated a job/career fair, workshops, and conducted outreach with local businesses in person, via social media, and by email.


Crafton Hills College

Project Funding Awarded P02: Subregional Business Incubator and Makerspace Proposal $ 145,000 P07: Regional and District Job Developers Proposal $ 239,375



This project was split in order to create both the makerspace and incubator. At this time, both are preparing for and anticipating offering courses and activities in the fall of 2018.


Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Hire full-time, temporary, classified job developer and a temporary (50%) student services technician II to provide CTE students the necessary support and assistance in preparing them for employment and locating jobs.

Both positions hired


Participate in and conduct career fairs and job (employability) skills workshops (2x per year).

Several events have been conducted in conjunction with the CHC Career Center. The Job Developer (JD) has participated in meetings and workshops with other regional JD's.

Promote CTE programs and students to employers. The JD has worked with the CIS and Business faculty to develop internships with local businesses. There are current discussions underway related to apprenticeship opportunities.


San Bernardino Valley College

Project Funding Awarded P01: Regional Mechatronics Technician Training Pathway $ 87,607 P02: Subregional Business Incubator and Makerspace Proposal $ 230,000 P03: Placement and Clinical Site Coordination $ 73,125 P05: Updating Automotive Labs – Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Instruction $ 104,000 P07: Regional and District Job Developers Proposal $ 239,375


Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Using existing Electronics Technology Certificate as a base, San Bernardino Valley College will develop an additional 3 courses with a focus on Mechatronics (4 ½ units). a. Suggested topics to assist in alignment. o Introduction to Mechatronics o Intermediate Mechatronics o Advanced Mechatronics

The Mechatronics curriculum that was developed and is currently awaiting curriculum and State approvals will be incorporated in the Industrial Automation Certificate.

Participate in program alignment across the region with regional colleges who have similar programs to explore sharing curriculum and FTES.

The courses for the developed programs were aligned with Chaffey College's Mechatronics program.

Work with regional industry to develop curriculum for the program.

We have been collaborating with Chaffey College, the lead college for this project.


Align curriculum, where possible, with nationally recognized certification.

We have explored several industry-recognized certifications and are in the process of aligning the Mechatronics program to meet their certification requirements.

Begin development of curriculum for a Mechatronics focused program that aligns with the Industrial Automation System.

We have actually incorporated this activity within our existing Industrial Automation Certificate.


We have collaborated and have gotten recommendations/input from the faculty at Chaffey College, the lead college for this project.

Develop outreach materials for the program for both students and employers

In addition to our program flyers, we are in the process of developing outreach/marketing materials specific to the Mechatronics program.

Explore possibility of regional alignment with American River College with their federally approved apprenticeship program so that regional colleges might be able to obtain RSI including Communications and Mathematics courses.

SBVC does not consider this activity for our project.



We focused on purchasing equipment to ensure our students would have access to specialized equipment they would not normally have access to. This will enable them to be more successful as a result of our makerspace. We purchased computers and CNC machines and worked with faculty to spur curriculum development. As a result, we have a new noncredit certificate coming out of machine technology and several certificates coming out of CIT/CS. These new opportunities will greatly benefit our students. We have maximized this grant by pursuing additional funds to bring more departments to the makerspace.



Clinical Placement Coordinator continues to develop/ maintain partnerships.



Affiliation agreements are renewed accordingly.


SBVC is expanding preceptorships with clinical agencies.


Graduates are encouraged to work as adjunct faculty post BSN/MSN degree.


We continue collaborative relationships to support role of Clinical Placement Coordinator.


We continue to attend and participate with clinical placement partners.



The remaining funds will be spent during the 4th quarter to acquire a Hybrid diagnostic equipment as well as for professional development for faculty related to the hybrid technology. The proposed hybrid courses are in the process of curriculum and State Chancellor's Office approval. Some of the fund


Approved Project Workplan Activity Response To assist San Bernardino Valley College students enrolled in any of the CTE programs (all sectors) in finding employment opportunities including paid or non-paid work experience or internship opportunities by hiring a dedicated Job Developer and a part time Student Services Technician II.

We were finally able to fill the Job Developer position on 2/9/2018 as well as hire two (2) part-time Professional Experts to continue the activities per our work plan to prepare our CTE students for internships and/or jobs.

Provide CTE students the necessary support and assistance to prepare them for jobs.

We have established our communications in promoting this job development opportunities and services for our CTE students. We have been promoting this project by visiting CTE students in their classes, distributing information materials, scheduling workshops that will involve resume writing, interviewing skills and soft skills.


Attend and conduct job fairs and job (employability) workshops (2X per year).

We will have two mini Job Fairs scheduled on May 1st and May 15th, 2018. We also participated in another job fair held at our SBVC campus hosted by CalWORKs.

Promote CTE programs and students to employers. We continue to promote SBVC's CTE programs by attending college fairs at local high schools and providing tours for high school students and others to our CTE facilities and labs. We are in the process of scheduling CTE students for mock-up interviews, providing them information on job leads, researching employers and contacting by phone for employment opportunities for our students and inviting them to participate in our planned job fairs. We currently have scheduled our Job Fairs on May 1 and 15, 2018, respectively.


San Bernardino Community College District

Project Funding Awarded P08: Regional/Sub-Regional CTE Advisory Program - Pilot Project $ 300,000

Project Narrative—P08: Regional/Sub-Regional CTE Advisory Program - Pilot Project

Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Hold regular planning meetings with key stakeholders from community, community colleges, business and industry

Held bi-monthly planning meetings with implementation team. Partnered with regional ROP organizations to develop criteria. Delivered the following Regional Advisories: Advanced Manufacturing (02/14) and ICT (03/01).

Coordination with IEEP and community colleges to ensure engagement of faculty and industry

Contracted with IEEP to provide facilitation services for the regional advisories. Used listserv and social media to advertise events. Met with Steering Committee and CTE Deans to give updates and promote events.

Conducting semi-annual sector advisory meetings (regional and/or sub-regional)

Delivered the following Regional Advisories: Advanced Manufacturing (02/14) and ICT (03/01) in Ontario, California.


Develop and maintain listing of Industry members by sector that are willing to participate.

Collaborate with B2B Engage to develop customized Contact Resource Management program to track industry, government and education participants.

Hold at least one advisory per year per sector serviced. Plan to exceed this goal of four sectors/sub-sectors serviced. Three sectors (Digital Media, Advanced Manufacturing and ICT have completed. Business and Transportation sector events in April.)

Maintain list of HS and Community College faculty by sector

Collaborate with B2B Engage to develop customized Contact Resource Management program to track industry, government and education participants.

Facilitate both CC/HS faculty development and cross-discipline faculty development opportunities.

Through participation in advisories and skill panels, faculty learn of new technologies and industry developments. Project team set up and maintains LinkedIn Groups for each sector/sub-sector to promote continued relationship development between faculty and industry.


Victor Valley College




VVC clinical coordinators will work with regional industry to help expand and strengthen clinical site placement in the upcoming quarters.


Our clinical coordinators work due diligent in securing our sites and have received additional sites by negotiating night time shifts for our students. They are to report their progress at our full faculty meeting once communicating issues, and barriers encountered at health care facilities. Traveling to clinical facilities for evaluation and also update nursing advisory meeting twice yearly.


VVC offers Faculty professional development activities in support of strengthening every program.



VVC works hard to establish an alumni association to keep graduates in touch and many graduates are hired on as part time faculty.


VVC Clinical Coordinators will attend any future collaboration efforts made by the DSN.


The clinical coordinators are instrumental for ensuring our nursing students have clinical sites for all processes. They are responsible for all required documentation is completed, if not communicate to the appropriate clinical instructor to help expedite process. The site coordinators also investigate what clinical sites are available for students such as mental health, L&D and other specialty areas, again to ensure that we can confirm those available sites. Great communication skills is key with this position, including solidifying our relationships with facilities since student placement has become a premium.



Curriculum for four classes for VVC Automotive's Alternative Propulsion series have been written: Auto 89.3 Introduction to Hybrid, Electric Vehicle, and Alternative Propulsion Vehicle Technology; Auto 89.4 Hybrid Vehicle Propulsion; Auto 89.5 Electric Vehicle and Alternative Propulsion; Auto 89.6 Advanced Hybrid, Electric Vehicle, and Alternative Propulsion. Auto 89.3, 89.4, and 89.5 have completed the VVC Curriculum and Chancellor's approval process. Auto 89.6 has completed the VVC Curriculum approval and the Chancellor's approval is pending. Upon final approval of all classes they will be submitted for Chancellor's approval for a certificate in Alternative Propulsion.


Approved Project Workplan Activity Response Work with industry, labor and workforce to conduct a needs assessment and connect CTE students to jobs.

1. Worked with local industry employers to develop internship programs to meet their needs that could potentially lead to employment following the students' participation in the internship and completion of required education, degrees, and/or certification in their respective fields. The industries and employers collaborated with to develop these programs and/or possible job placement are as follows: Allied Health,


Business Administration, Child Development, Construction Technology

Set up a tracking and accountability system for job development and placement.

1. Created a spread sheet to track and record outreach efforts of job development and placement for accountability purposes 2. Created a spreadsheet to track and record recruitment efforts of positions available resulting from outreach.

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