CPCC: An Overview
A National Leader
in
Workforce Development
Dr. Tony Zeiss, President
Vision
Central Piedmont Community College intends to become the national
leader in workforce development.
Recent CPCC Honors
U. S. GAO Distinction
Ford Foundation Distinction
Newcomen Award
NAB Distinction~
We are Geographically Accessible!
Central Campus
North Campus
Levine Campus
Harper Campus
West Campus
Cato Campus
Who Are We?
The largest college in the Carolinas
6 campuses
285 full-time and 1,500 part-time faculty
70,000 students and program participants
Anticipate an estimated 105,000 students and program participants by 2015
Over 10,000 different classes each year ~
Who are our students? Average age: 29
167 countries represented
40% take college credit courses
20% take literacy, adult high school and ESL courses (adult basic skills)
40% take job enhancement and certification courses
25% already have an associate, bachelor’s or graduate degree before they come to the College ~
The Big Question:
Where would these students and our employers be
without CPCC?
Community Employer Impact
For every dollar invested in CPCC, the community sees a $5.94 return on its investment through expenditures, wages and student financial aid.
Employees who come to us for management training show an average improvement in skills of 85%.
(Source: 2002 ACCT Study)
Employer Satisfaction with the College
In 2000-2001, 830 businesses were surveyed…
100% were satisfied with the services they received from CPCC and would hire another CPCC student.
(Source: NCCCS Critical Success Factors Report, 2001).
Satisfaction of Workforce Development Students
97% of workforce students were satisfied with programs and services.
(Source: 2002 CPCC Study)
It’s about jobs…. 20.5% of the nation’s jobs by 2005 will
require a bachelor’s degree or higher;
75% of the nation’s jobs will require training by community or technical colleges
(Source: U.S. Department of Labor).
Central Piedmont Community CollegeCurriculum Class Registrations
Six Years of Growth
79,01481,946
88,97192,032
96,31399,387
70,000
75,000
80,000
85,000
90,000
95,000
100,000
1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05
class registrations
(25.8% increase in 6 years)
Major Needs
4,131 students have unmet financial needs of $471,452 each year.
New program start-up costs ($200,000 average).
Approximately $2 million in unmet equipment needs per year.
Staffing to meet 25% enrollment growth over the past five years.
Space to meet 25% enrollment growth
Bond InformationPromises made.Promises kept.
What the 2005 bonds will mean for CPCC and the Community:
New culinary arts facility- Central Campus
Rehabilitation to parking decks- Central Campus
Expansion of construction trades facilities -Harper Campus
Expansion of dental assisting facilities - West Campus
Renovations to the Taylor Building & Pease Auditorium
Renovations to the visual arts facility - Central Campus
Rehabilitations to existing CPCC buildings; primarily roofs
How You Can Help….
Communicate CPCC’s Value and need for bonds to friends and clients
$25M Capital Campaign
Thank You for
Your Time,
Your Interest, and
Your Commitment
to Our Community.
Facing the Labor and Skill Shortage
Implications For
Your Organization
Dr. Tony Zeiss
Wake Up CallWake Up Call
# 1 Threat To The Economy
Lack of Skilled & Productive Workers
Alan Greenspan
# 1 Threat To Your Organization
Lack of Skilled & Productive Workers
“America is facing the greatest labor & skills
shortagein its history!”
Hard Facts
I. 10 million worker shortage in 2011. -U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
II. A crisis in finding skilled labor.-National Association of
Manufactures; Senator Tom Harken
III. Health care providers & public schools are desperate for skilled labor~
-Get’em While They’re Hot Dr. Tony Zeiss
Hard Facts
Baby boomers are retiring.
Succeeding generations are smaller.
Low or skilled jobs are becoming obsolete or moving offshore.
Higher skilled jobs are replacing lower skilled jobs.
Hard Facts
U. S. is losing manufacturing jobs.
80% of creativity & innovation.
We must continue to be creative & innovative.
Jobs of the Future require higher skills & knowledge.~
Good News
Those organizations that prepare for the labor & skill shortage will do well!
Discovering a reliable supply chain of
skilled workers is critical (and can be done).
Good News
Only 21% of jobs in America require bachelors or higher degrees.
75% of jobs in America require training beyond high school, but below 4 year degrees.
Community Colleges are driving the economy (The best source of skilled employees).
Good News
Partnering with Community Colleges pays BIG dividends.
Attracting, developing & retaining peak performers is critical to success.
Do you give as much attention to attracting great employees as you do purchasing a major piece of equipment?~
Good News
Smart organizations are discovering how to:
1. Attract
2. Develop
3. Retain
Peak Performers for future success!
Sources of New Workers
Emerging Workers Recent high-school dropouts Chronically unemployed (often Illiterate) New high-school graduates Adults entering work for the first time Immigrants Disabled (entering work for the first
time)
Existing Workers Currently employed Currently underemployed
Employee Motivators
Recognition
A sense of belonging
A sense of significance & personal growth
Fair compensation tied to achievement & productivity~
Start Planning Now!
1. Where do you get Peak Performers?
2. Where can you find new sources for peak performers?
3. Is your staff development program adequate?
4. How can you improve your staff development plans?
Start Planning Now
5. How are you retaining peak performers?
6. How can you better retain peak performers?
7. Do you have a succession plan?
PIG STORY
This Power Point presentation is located at:
www.cpcc.eduPresident’s Office
Presentations
Get’em While They’re Hot is available at:
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