1. A NEW PARADIGM FOR EXPANDING OUR NATION’S HIGH-TECH WORKFORCE 2015 NAWI Conference Saratoga Springs, NY Karen Hitchcock, Ph.D. Special Advisor Park Strategies, LLC

12. U NIVERSITY A T A LBANY STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Luther Forest Technology Campus Partnership among SEDC, Albany NanoTech & CEG. 1,350-acre site for high tech manufacturing 750 acres to remain wooded, lawns and landscaped. Full build-out includes multiple nanoelectronics fabrication facilities & ancillary related business space.

14. Workforce Development: The Need for New Approaches and New Partners

15. The Need Increase the flow of students to STEM disciplines Align curriculum with industry needs

16. A New Paradigm for Workforce Development Partners – Four-Year Colleges – Community Colleges – High-tech Industries Collaboratively-Designed Curriculum Outcomes – Baccalaureate Degree – Community College “Certificate” – Industry-based Internship

17. Advantages for Students and Participating Two- and Four-Year Colleges Increased Program Efficiency and Effectiveness Competitive Advantage in Student Recruitment Increased Likelihood of Degree Completion Competitive Advantage in Employment

18. Advantages for Industry Increased Size of Potential Workforce Participation in Program Design Recruitment Advantage Enhanced Competitiveness

19. Current Pilot Study Partners Physics Department in Liberal Arts College at a Major Research University Community College with Robust Industry Partnerships Major High-Tech Industry