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Michael Bowman, CPC, PE, LEED Green Associate
Glendali Rodriguez, AIA, NCARB
OutlineBackground- Partners & filling a need
Goals of the program
Implementation
Findings
Future plans
Best Practices
Background – PartnersNorth American Wholesale Lumber
Association (NAWLA)Trade Association – over 650 businesses in
North AmericaNAWLA Education Foundation (NEF)
“…solely dedicated to educating, inspiring, and planting a new generation of leaders throughout our industry.”
Background – PartnersDovetail Partners, INC.
Nonprofit organization hired as a consultant by NEF to develop the program.
University of Wisconsin - StoutA comprehensive, career focused
polytechnic University.
Background – The NeedTraditional lumber association management
Degree in ForestryWork up through lumber tradeBusiness background outside of lumberFuture shortfall due to retirements
“A need for young educated individuals, with an interest in lumber, who will spark new ideas for better sales, marketing, product design and distribution.”
Background – DevelopmentNEF hired Dovetail in 2010 to develop the
plan3-year pilot programFour locations across the United States
Mississippi, New Jersey, Oregon, Wisconsin
First running in Spring 2011 failedUW-Stout held the first true offering
Background – DevelopmentUW-Stout
Comprehensive, career focused polytechnic
Close proximity to major lumber industry in US
Close proximity to Dovetail Partners (Minneapolis, MN.) and NAWLA headquarters (Chicago, IL.)
First contact in Spring 2011
Goals of the ProgramOverall goal: Get 15-20 students from
variety of disciplines interested in career opportunities with NAWLA associated companies.Other goals
Test viability of the program & adjust as necessary
Place students in internshipsSeeking long-term results to fill
management level positions
Implementation - AudienceMajors at Stout that NEF was interested in
Applied Science (STEM)Biology (STEM)BusinessConstruction (STEM)Engineering Technology (STEM)Manufacturing Engineering (STEM)Packaging (STEM)Supply Chain Management
Implementation - TimelineInitial Contact – Spring 2011Develop contacts in different majors at UW-Stout
– Summer 2011Develop curriculum and run through approval
processes – Summer / Fall 2011Advertise to students – Fall 2011Solicit guest speakers – Fall 2011Course runs 1-week during Winterm 2012
(January)Postings for internships – Spring 2012Students working internships – Summer 2012
Implementation - Curriculum Five Units of Material
Introduction to Forestry The Business of Lumber Responsible Materials Green Building Ecosystem Markets
Field Trips Bjornson Education – Recreation Center Anderson Windows Weekes Forest Products Viking Forest Products Silverwood Park Visitor’s Center & Bethel University
Career Panel
Implementation - PresentersNeed for expertise in areas listed, with a
lumber spin on it!UW-Stout instructor expertise
8 faculty from 5 disciplinesNAWLA member company representativesTopical content expertise from local
representativesCareer Panel
Implementation- PresentersWith overall curriculum themes set, goal was to plug
in expertise from Stout and NAWLA fill in the rest
Long term goal: Stout faculty fully instruct the course
Construction Department Chair & Program Director marketed the course across programs & departments
Provided NAWLA with list of expertise and topics
Implementation- PresentersNAWLA finalized the schedule; determining
presenter dates/times
At Stout, Winterm instructor funding is provided through Provost office; rates per credit and rank of instructor
Construction Department Chair, worked with College Budget Officer. Available funds divided amongst the faculty recruited and number of sessions instructed
Implementation- PresentersPresenter expectations:
Half day instruction per sessionLecture/activity materials provided in advance
and posted on course management system
Winterm Contracts secured/completed through “home” department- Department of Construction
FindingsSuccess!
Students enjoyed the course – 23 students in total
Presenters enjoyed the courseNEF and Dovetail were pleasedCareer Panel was pleasedOne Stout student succeeded in securing an
internshipInteresting article written by one student in
StoutoniaProgram will continue to run
Future PlansDifferent time frame
Spring / early summerAttract a more diverse student population
Advertising earlier and betterNAWLA to attend Stout career fair in
OctoberContinue running in other three locations as
wellSecure more internships from NAWLA
companies
Best PracticesConstant Dialogue with planning team throughoutCollection of presenter materials- deadlinePre-course meeting(s) of all presenters
Assure course content flows/presented in cohesive mannerInstructor dialogue/awareness of other presentations
Grading systemIdeal would be pass/fail based on attendance and
completion; but was not an optionInstructors to provide activity and assure grading is
complete and posted in timely mannerEvaluation instrument for all participants
AcknowledgmentsNAWLA
Gary VitaleDovetail Partners
Sarah Stai, PhD, CE, LEED APJim Bowyer
UW-StoutSTEM CollegeNumerous PresentersCareer Services office
Question and Answer
THANK YOU!