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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