Educating the 21 st Century Workforce Stan Shoun, President Ranken Technical College

The top 10 in-demand jobs predicted for 2010 didn’t exist in % of the fastest-growing jobs will require an education beyond high school 49 of 50 highest paying occupations require a college degree or higher Over the past 10 years, jobs requiring science and engineering skills increased 51%

Ranken Technical College Source: Employment Policy Foundation analysis and projections of Census/BLS and BEA data Millions of People Expected Labor Force and Labor Force Demand Between 2010 and 2025, up to 95 million Baby Boomers will leave the U.S. workforce or change work focus Only 40 million Gen X’ers and Y’ers will be available to replace them The replacement workers lack the skills and competencies of the retirees.

Ranken Technical College Mexico Brazil India China South Australia Canada US Netherlands Spain France UK Russia Italy Japan Germany Korea Decreasing Workforce Growth will Increase Global Competition for STEM workers Source: Deloitte Research/UN Population Division ( It’s 2008: “Do You Know Where Your Talent Is?” Why Acquisition and Retention Strategies Don’t Work, p.6

A National Crisis ? Source: US Department of Labor While over ninety percent of jobs will require education beyond high school IN THE NEXT DECADE of current workforce will not be college graduates of all workers will need retraining 75%

St Louis, Missouri Life Expectancy73.4 years Murder Rate23.5 /100,000 Med Income$27,823 Unemployment10.3% Raise education by one grade level ! Life Expectancy75.2 years Murder Rate10.7/100,000 Med Income$30,711 Unemployment6.5% Power of Education Source: Common Good Forecaster by United Way

Ranken Technical College Established in 1908 by David Ranken, Jr Not-for-profit, private organization Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Two & four year degrees, certificates and customized training 96% placement rate & 93% retention rate 97% of students receive financial aid; 59% receive Pell grants Three educational emphasis: –Technical Education –General Education –Work Ethic Industry partnerships : micro-enterprises, interns and co-ops Focus: Application and work-based learning leading to jobs/careers

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Ranken Technical College Educational Continuum I N D U S T R Y Middle School High School 1 & 2 year Programs 4 Year Programs Lego Robotics Summer Academies Youth Teacher Dual Enrollment Skills USA Shearwater Charter TRIO mentoring Advanced Summer Academies Microenterprises Certifications Certificates Apprenticeships AAS Degrees  Work Ethic  Technical Education  General Education Bachelor’s Degree  Credit for work based learning  Credit for apprenticeship  Credit for industrial training  100% transfer of technical degree programs

Shearwater Goal: Prepare young adults to be “college able, workforce ready “ Public Charter School Serve the St. Louis city region Common support base Approved 2010 by state of Missouri Target population is year olds Endorsed by St. Louis City Schools District Provides support/instruction: General education Life skills Economic development Social development Requires work-based integration

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Our automotive division will introduce students to careers in automotive technology, body fabrication and repair and refinishing. Student groups will construct a go-kart, and get a chance to race it at the end of the camp! This hands-on course will help students explore the operation and design involved in making a car. They will also learn the engine, electrical systems, paint detailing, graphic design and installation processes for all go-kart components Summer Academy Racer’s Camp

All participants will design, build and paint a mini-modular home with working amenities including electrical, plumbing and information technology elements. Each student will design their own mini-house and add working accessories such as lights, ceiling fans, electrical curtains and sinks with running water. Summer Academy Construction Zone

Students will be designing and building metal guitars with their very own creativity and manufacturing skills! The students will use an advanced Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machine to assemble their guitars and even insert a functional clock into their creation. They will also learn how to use Ranken’s new state-of-the-art welding facilities to build a guitar stand to display their innovation. This program introduces students to each manufacturing process from research and design to prototype production, quality control and assurance and ultimately the assembly and distribution of a product. Summer Academy What Makes it Tick?

Ranken’s electrical department will engage students in authentic scientific research and a hands-on robotic design course. The camp will include the construction of LEGO MINDSTORMS® for students to learn the latest electrical technologies. They will also apply their knowledge on a Mini Solar building kit, which they will be able to take home, to explore the benefits of solar energy. Students will develop trouble shooting skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Summer Academy All A-Bot Robots

Microenterprises (Parallel) B bioMerieux is a multi- national biotechnology company. A world leader in providing reagents, instruments and software for vitro diagnostics. JM&A Group is one of the largest providers of Financial and Insurance (F&I) products in the automotive industry. One of it’s four service related companies is Fidelity Warranty Service, Inc.

Microenterprises Founded in 1864, McCarthy, is one of the top 10, U.S. commercial builders. Industry leader in healthcare and education construction projects in 45 states Hunter Engineering Company designs, manufactures and sells car and truck services equipment. The company is an industry leader in mechanical, electrical and software design for undercar service equipment.

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