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THE BOOT CAMP MODEL
Transforming lives through strategic partnerships.
Deborah Davidson Vice President of Business & Workforce Solutions Gateway Technical College
Southeast Wisconsin
Gateway and the Southeast Workforce Development Area serve three counties Racine, Kenosha and Walworth
Tri-county population 466,000 15% of jobs in WI are manufacturing 21% of jobs in Southeast WI 16 technical colleges in Wisconsin Gateway enrollment- 23,000 students,
5,500 FTE
History of Boot Camp Program
Started in 2004 260+ openings for CNC
machine operators in southeastern WI
Visits with employers Charted the skills Analyzed the results for
entry-level position Examined existing
curriculum Validated the curriculum
History of Boot Camps (cont’d)
Measure student’s skill development in the program and their ability to learn
Pre-test and post-test – NOCTI Precision Machining
Determine the speed of delivery – new model
Set the standards and expectations
Developing the Mission & Model
To engage under-skilled and unemployed/under-employed participants the model includes:
Participant Screening Assessment Skill development Concentrated rigorous academic program Case management High expectations and standards Ongoing employer support and involvement
Workforce Development Considerations
New philosophy Staffing for dedicated case management Communication model Integration and coordination Teachable moments
“Lombardi Time”
Workforce Development Center Role
Compile application packets Conduct interviews and
orientation Coordinate industry tours Assessment of basic skills Resume writing Interviewing and soft skills Market and promote boot
camps Job placement assistance Case management
Gateway Technical College Considerations
New structure Class scheduling Available staff Shared equipment and facility Challenging the system Role of coordinator Communication model
Gateway Technical College Role
Structure and schedule Boot Camps using workplace-simulated model
Identify and provide instructors for classes
Provide facilities for instruction Provide academic tutors Assess student learning Provide academic transcript of credits earned
Employer/Industry Role
Assist with validation of curriculum Provide speakers for orientation
sessions Provide opportunities for facility
tours Provide personnel for mock
interviews and/or lab assistants Donate supplies/equipment Attend completion ceremony and
interview applicants for open positions
Connect with completers on future open positions
Developing the Roles
Workforce Development
Centers
EmployersGateway Technical College
Job
Placement
Technical Skills
Community
Development
Boot Camp Program Structure
14 weeks/5 days a week 8 hours per day 520-hour program
Simulate work environment Strict attendance
requirements Mandatory tutoring
Putting the Model into Action
Advertise and recruit Establish high expectations Educate applicants Screen-in, screen-out Probationary period
Demographics
*Data: Racine County Workforce Development Center 2011-Current
White48%
Black38%
Hispanic13%
Other2%
Ethnicity
<2522%
26-3531%
36-4516%
46-5525%
56+6%
Age<HS4%
GED28%
HS55%
AA7%
BS5%
Education
Female10%
Male90%
Gender
Major Barriers Existed
39%
No Major Barriers
61%
Barriers
Case Manager
Value-added approach starts with enrollment/orientation
Case manager Identify and assist students with barriers to success Track attendance Address retention and termination Assumes many roles
Working the Model
Day-to-day communication Grading and tutoring practices Cohort benefits Student study groups
Boot Camp Curriculum
CNC Intro/Support Equipment Basics (1 credit)
CNC Machine Tool Operation (4 credits)
CNC Offsets and Operations (1 credit)
Gauging/Inspection (2 credits)
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (2 credits)
Workplace Safety MSSC (1 credit)
Blueprint Reading (2 credits)
Applied Mathematics 1(2 credits)
Speaking Principles (1credit)
Boot Camp Scheduling Process
Classroom and Curriculum
Instructors meeting, classroom management and collaboration
Classroom rules Attendance and punctuality Cell phones Employee handbook Tests and quizzes Engagement and discussions
Boot Camp Review
Marketing the Skills of the Boot Camp Participants
Boot Camp Funding
Tuition and fee based Workforce Investment Act funds Trade Adjust Act Various grants Federal financial aid Employer-funded Self-pay SC Johnson donation
Program Strengths
Strong support from Workforce Development Partners• Develop a qualified applicant pool• Coordinate employment interviews• Provide placement services
Employer support Instructors Employment Consultant/Case Manager
Program Challenges
Finding qualified applicants
Continued funding Campus resources Accelerated timelines Internal and external
paradigm shift in program delivery
Process Improvement
Employer feedback leads to continuous improvement and added certifications
Changing scheduling to accommodate high school students in a Boot Camp
New facility and equipment for programs – SC Johnson iMET Center
Program Value to Employers
Employees with technical and soft skills
Involvement with training Improved employee retention Value of NOCTI as a standard
for skills assessment Value of Manufacturing Skills
Standards Council (MSSC) credentialing
Value of Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification
Lessons Learned Need for status meetings and
oversight Value of the case manager Necessity of student study skills and
tutoring Ability to be flexible with scheduling,
equipment, and resources Applying the model to other areas
such as welding/fabrication and machine repair
Boot Camp Statistics
Results Total # Boot Camps
Total # Completing Program
CNC 22 313
Industrial Machine Repair 4 42
Welding & Weld/Fab 10 114
Cumulative Completion Rate: 81%
CNC Boot Camp #18 Completion Ceremony
Outcomes
Outcomes
Completion Rate 81% Employed following completion 92% Employed in CNC following completion 92%
Wage Data Average Starting Wage $12.44 Average wage after 6 months $13.27 Wage Ranges Low $10.00……………………………High $18.79
CNC Boot Camps 11-20
Career PathwaysBoot Camps leads into campus programs
CNC Set-up(advanced standing)
CNC Production Technician
One-year Diploma
& / or Machining Apprenticeship
Industrial Machine Repair
Industrial Mechanical Technician
Associate’s Degree & / or
Maintenance Mechanic
Apprenticeship
Welding/Fabrication
Welding One-Year Diploma
Program & / or Metal Fabricator
Apprenticeship
Changing Lives
Changing Lives
“I am a single mother of two who had financial difficulties but perseverance pays off. I, unfortunately, also have a criminal record but the past is the past and goals can still be achieved. It is difficult but hard work and good work ethic as well as honesty will help achieve your goals.”
“I have an opportunity to make the dream of having a career into a reality…I have a purpose in life.”
“I no longer feel like I am at the end of the road with my career, but at the beginning ...This experience has opened up dozens of other directions in which I could take my career.”
“When things are not going so well in one's personal life that’s the day you have to go to class and give it 200% on that day.”
Links
CNC Boot Camp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5c3mEVV-GE&list=PL4CDDA8BF156AE5D0
Youth CNC Final Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSKzrv3OEoE&list=UUSTJuXboxNlVV7UvS3T8EMQ
Racine & Me - CNC Boot Camp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo9VS4yL-u0&list=PL44243F7D5342083E
Thank you!
Visit the Boot Camp website to learn more: www.gtc.edu/business-workforce-solutions/boot-camps
Deborah Davidson: davidsond@gtc.edu
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