THE REGIONAL CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (RCAM)Addressing the Needs of Chemical Process Operations

ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF CHEMICAL PROCESS OPERATIONS

1. RCAM and the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP)

2. Chemical Process Operations Program

3. Questions & Answers

CREATING A 21ST CENTURY WORKFORCE

The Challenge…• Face potential for tremendous

turnover and loss of skills in coming years

• High % of retirement eligible people in technical fields

• Technology advancements Continuing need for scientists,

engineers, operators, maintenance mechanics, business support employees and craftsmen to operate and maintain high-tech manufacturing and business facilities. Partnerships are the key

to success

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIP (AMP)

A public/private partnership to address workforce development

Goals Support existing industry training needs Create a pipeline of individual interested in technology careers (educational outreach) Support economic development

Key Partners City of Kingsport Domtar Paper Company Eastman Chemical Company Kingsport Chamber of Commerce Northeast State Community College TN Department of Economic and Community Development

INNOVATIVE, STATE OF THE ART TRAINING…

Industrial Maintenance Program

Customized Training

Chemical Operator Fundamentals

AMP Camp5th year in 2013

K-12 OutreachMobile outreachClassroom visitsCareer discussions

PROMOTE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING…

Career Services Center Skills assessment Resume writing Interviewing skills Access to employers and job

placement

Scholarships Awarded $700K in

scholarships to non-traditional students

Established endowment fund

Career Readiness Certificate

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT…

REGIONAL CENTER ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Build

Develop and Grow

• Physical construction• Curriculum

development• Student outreach

• Advanced skills training• Enhanced work-entry programs• Specialized training• AACC National Recognition

• Continually innovate to meet workforce needs

• Additional Grant Funding

2009 - 2011

2012 - 2014

2014+

Program Description Technical Certificate Program

– 28 credit hours Prepares individuals to work

in chemical manufacturing and or related fields

Articulates to a General Technology degree

Feeder for Eastman Chemical Company - “Chemical Operator Apprentice Program”

CHEMICAL PROCESS OPERATIONS

Fall

CHEM 1030 - Introduction to Chemistry Credits: 4

or

CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4

INTC 1010 - Quality and Inspection Credits: 3

INTC 1030 - Industrial Concepts Credits: 3

INTC 1041 - Equipment I Credits: 1

INTC 1042 - Equipment 2 Credits: 1

MATH 1100 - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 3

Spring

CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4

or

CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4

INTC 1020 - Safety in the Workplace Credits: 3

INTC 1061 - Applied Physical Science Credits: 1

INTC 1070 - Basic Instrumentation Credits: 3

Technical Elective Credits: 2

CHEMICAL PROCESS OPERATIONS

Combination of lecture/lab courses and online content

Hands-on instruction includes both lab scale and pilot scale environments

PROGRAM CONTENT

Courses Intro to Chemical Manufacturing

Applies ChemistryApplied MathApplied Physical Science InstrumentationEquipment IEquipment IIEquipment IIIEquipment IVDistillation

Online Content - Example

ONLINE CONTENT

Tool to deliver and administer online content

Tool to meet the needs of industry clients or continuing education needs

DELIVERY PORTAL

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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