Developing and Maintainingan Employer Consortium

David GradyCIMM Program Coordinator

Metropolitan Community College – Kansas CityBusiness & Technology Campus

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History of MCC-BTC Program – and its Failures!

Lack of completionLack of support from business community

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Rationale for new program:

Business community needs qualified helpStudents need jobs quickly

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MCC Manufacturing Consortium Members

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Role of businessesin the

new program

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Role of businesses:

Curriculum development

Role in choice of subjectsRole in choice of topics and areas of emphasis

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Role of businesses:

Internship

Six weeks Company’s responsibilities Student’s responsibilities MCC’s responsibilities

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Role of businesses:

Support

Donate fees Attend meetings

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Source of new students for existing classes

MCC Career Exploration Nights MCC website Advertising

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Source of new students for existing classes (cont’d)

Word of mouthBusiness partners sending students

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Source of additional enrollment for custom classes

Partner have needs we can address: with current classes with custom training

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Success of first semester

17 students completed14 were offered jobs2 were placed in a Special Projects and Problems class

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How to start a consortium

Work with current Advisory CommitteesUse connections in business community

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How to start a consortium (cont’d)

Hire Program Coordinator from industry if possible

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Building a consortium(or adding to one)

Get more partners than needed

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MCC Manufacturing Consortium Members

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For more information:

David GradyCIMM Program Coordinator

Metropolitan Community College – Kansas CityBusiness & Technology Campus

David.Grady@mcckc.edu

(816) 604-5464

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