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- 2. QUICK HISTORY • Establishedin 2004 between Manufacturers, HTC and HIRED with MN state grant funding. • Why? Manufacturers identified the need to train their own and saw a large workforce shortage coming with impending retirements and few skilled replacement workforce. • M-Powered is an award-winning training model that has successfully trained hundreds of Minnesotans into a manufacturing career. • Received multiple grants: • most recently a US DOL $2.6M.
- 3. WHAT IS M-POWERED? FAST:M-Powered is a FastTrack training program that couples together technical training, critical/soft skills and industry credentials. COHORTS: Students are in cohort groups. This creates more synergy and team work while in the classroom. CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Critical/Soft skills are integrated into the technical training to produce a career-minded employee. CAREER FAIR: At the end of level 2, students are invited to a career fair organized just for them.
- 4. WHAT IS M-POWERED? CREDENTIALS:Industry credentials are integrated into the curriculum providing individuals with the opportunity to earn one or more industry specific credentials. • National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS), American Quality Society (ASQ), ICP Certification, American Welding Society (AWS) WRAP-AROUND SERVICES: Counseling is provided to help reduce employment and educational barriers. • Identify resources for barriers like childcare, bus fare, and temporary employment. • Work with individuals to create career development plans to keep you on track for achieving your goals.
- 5. M-POWERED TRAINING MODEL: THREELEVELS - MACHINING Level I: Manufacturing Fundamentals • Learn foundational manufacturing skills like blueprint reading, metrology, math, and inspection. • Opportunity to Earn: 9 college credits and 1 credential (NIMS: Measurement, Materials and Safety). Level II: Specialized Lab • You choose the path that best fits your interest and desires - CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, or Quality. • Opportunity to Earn: 8-9 college credits and 1 or more credential(s) (NIMS: Milling I; ASQ: CQI) Level III: Internship or On-the-Job Training • After finding manufacturing employment, continue your learning through a competency-based apprenticeship. • Opportunity to Earn: 2 college credits
- 6. M-POWERED TRAINING MODEL: ONELEVEL - WELDING In addition to the 3-level machining classes, there is a 1-level welding option. • One semester • Opportunity to earn: 17 college credits, MIG Welding Occupational Certificate, AWS Certification What is GMAW Production Wedler (MIG) Certificate? This certificate will provide the student with entry-level skills and knowledge to perform as a gas metal arc welder (GMAW) with minimum supervision in all positions in the following areas: production manufacturing, pipe/tubing, food industry, aerospace, and ornamental/sculpture, on ferrous and non ferrous metals. You can obtain entry-level employment by just taking a few courses that will lead towards a certificate in MIG or TIG welding. Taking additional courses will provide you with the opportunity for job advancement as a welder. Welding courses are also valuable for persons who have careers or interests that require some welding knowledge.
- 7. UPCOMING SCHEDULE 2013 -2014 CNC Career – Two options Full-Time Part-Time Welding Career – One option Start Date End Date Days Hours Sept. 9, 2013 Dec. 17, 2013 M-H F 10:00-4:50 8:00-1:50 Start Date End Date Days Hours Sept. 11, 2013 Sept. 10, 2014 W,F 5:00-9:20 Start Date End Date Days Hours TBD TBD TBD TBD
- 8. PATHWAY TO CAREER 1.Apply to the program (fill in all information) 1. Complete HTC Application (online) 2. Complete Supplemental Form (4 page + essay) 2. Complete all HTC admission requirements 1. Complete Accuplacer (college readiness assessment) 2. Complete HTC new student orientation (online or on campus) 3. Attend M-Powered Orientation 1. Schedule your time though M-Powered website 2. Register for classes