ESTEC
A Uniqueand Successful
Partnership
Energy Systems Technology and Education Center
What makes ESTEC unique?
Public-private partnership
Curriculum driven by energy industry
Market sector approach
Hands-on learning in 12,000 sq. foot laboratory that mimics worksites
Students learn industrial practices including safety
Why an energy education partnership?
Eastern Idaho is an identified energy corridor
Our biggest economic engine is science & technology
The INL has a mission to……
ISU has a mission to …..
P4P has a mission to reduce poverty by building assets and creating opportunity for low income people
The creation of ESTEC was win-win for all partners!
P4P’s Role as Operating Partner
Outreach
Recruitment
Retention
Diversity
Identify barriers & gaps for low income and minority populations
Develop programs & processes to meet needs
• Mission to reduce poverty by building assets and creating opportunities for low income people
• 501c3 organization with public charity status
• Serving Idaho• 10 years of asset building
experience
Who is P4P?
Asset Building:Energy Workforce Development
ESTEC Programs
Energy Systems ElectricalEngineering Technology
Energy Systems Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology
Energy Systems Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology
Energy Systems MechanicalEngineering Technology
Energy Systems NuclearOperations Technology
Energy Systems RenewableEnergy Technology
Energy Systems WindEngineering Technology
Priming the Pipeline
Semester long pre-ESTEC program
Intense math prep
Group and personal counseling
Academic and Life skills
Meets students where they are not where we want them to be
Quick Wins: STEP
5 students in first cohort
Improvement in all COMPASS scores
1 Student already completed and passed COMPASS well above entrance requirements
Partnering is necessary!
Working with the students where they are….not where you want them to be is the KEY!
Lessons Learned: STEP
Current Enrollment
Total Students 190 90% capacityMales 174 88.65%Females 16 11.35%Race/Ethnicity Identified 141 75%
Caucasian 126 89%Hispanic of any Race 11 8%
American Indian 3 2%
Asian 1 1%Race/Ethnicity NOT Identified 49 25%
Results to Date
109 graduates from 2009 to 2011
77% employed in their field of training
Others pursuing higher education or working in similar fields
Average salary of $50,000 to $70,000
Of the 40 graduates in May 2012, 10 had jobs prior to or at graduation; gathering data on others
I think the most important thing is recognizing that the partnering organizations goals do not have to be the same
just similar to be effective.Think of the Olympic symbol of overlapping circles… as long as there is a common ground somewhere inside the overlap where both organizations can see their needs not just being met but aligning with the other partners needs
being met, well then good things can happen. Every organization/person has an internal question that
says “what about me” and acknowledging that in the beginning makes for much stronger partnerships.
For More Information
Chris GuthrieCommunity Development Specialist
625 W. Pacific, Suite 1Blackfoot, ID 83221
208-785-0059