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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
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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.
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Workforce Development: The Need for New Approaches and New Partners
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The Need Increase the flow of students to STEM disciplines Align curriculum with industry needs
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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
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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
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Advantages for Industry Increased Size of Potential Workforce Participation in Program Design Recruitment Advantage Enhanced Competitiveness
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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
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