1. 2010 National Institute on Adult Education Assessment June 9-11, 2010 Ceasar’s Palace, Atlantic City NJ Dr. Elana Zolfo, Dowling Institute Nicole Jean Christian, Dowling Institute and Dowling College (Walden University, PhD Candidate) The Dowling Institute: A Regional Approach to helping people get back to work: The Benefits of Industry- Education-Government Collaboration

2. Long Island: At a glance Unemployment rate (7% 2009) High-Growth industries (Health Care, Green Jobs and Manufacturing (dynamic supplier alignment) State of the economy

3. The Dowling Institute Mission Accomplishments The future

4. Benefits of Industry-Education- Government Collaboration Skilled and prepared workforce is ranked as 2 nd most important attribute for business investment (Rowland, 2010) Collaborations provide people with the education, skills and support they need to work in high-growth industries (Ottawa, 2010) Helps employers discuss and communicate what is important to them and to help design what is needed (Lombardi, 2010)

5. Industry-Education-Government Collaborations benefit the entire economy The Economy: Government IndustryEducation Workforce

6. Reflections & Next Steps: 13N Programs at Dowling College Change Management 101 Manufacturing Engineering Critical Thinking Customer First Culture Dynamic Supply Alignment Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Supervisory Effectiveness in Manufacturing Certification