The Center for Aviation and Automotive Technological Education Using

The Center for Aviation and Automotive Technological Education Using Virtual E-Schools Strategic Partnerships CA2VES, Clemson Online, and Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manf Innovation June 16, 2017

Panel Introductions Ginny Moore, Ed.D. Rebecca Hartley, Ph.D. David Clayton, M.B.A Director of Partnership and Program Development, Clemson Online Director of Operations, CA2VES and the Clemson University Center for Workforce Development Executive Director, Center for Manufacturing Innovation O: 864-238-7788 E: [email protected] O: 864-656-3994 E: [email protected] O: 864-250-8718 E: [email protected]

Agenda What we will learn about strategic partnerships today: Step-By-Step Process for - Initiating Partnerships - Leveraging Partnerships - Maintaining & Growing Partnerships Partner Perspective Challenges and Lessons Learned

Initiating Partnerships 4 Identify & Research Specific Partners 5 Initiate Partnerships & Assess Viability 1 Vision & Mission 2 Identify Relevant Partner Groups 6 Detail Roles, Responsibilities & Resources 3 Determine Relationship Levels 7 Establish Formal Agreement

Initiating Partnerships 1 Mission/ Vision What is your mission/visio n? 2 Identify Relevant Partner Groups Who will your mission impact? 4 Pillars of Workforce Development Increase Access to Training & Information Digital Learning Tools Improve Career Pathways, College Affordability & Graduation Rates Scholarship opportunities, Innovative articulation programs Stackable certificate options Support K-12 STEM Education Initiatives Create Awareness About Workforce Development Recruitment & Professional Development Student engagement tools Outreach and support Research Advocacy Networking Industry, Organization, Community, School District, Two-Year College Leaders and Experts Current & Future Workforce Government & Community Leaders

Initiating Partnerships 3 Determine Relationship Levels How can these groups help you achieve your mission/goals? Level 1 Government leaders Support /endorsement of overall mission Guidance associated with stakeholder needs and policy/law Level 2 Industry, Organization, Community, School District, Two-Year College Leaders and Experts Support /buy-in of overall mission and assistance shaping goals and objectives Subject Matter expertise to ensure development of accurate/relevant deliverables Level 3 Current & Future Workforce Feedback for needs assessment Subject Matter expertise to ensure development of accurate/relevant deliverables Participation in pilots

Initiating Partnerships 4 Identify & Research Specific Partners Who are the key individuals from each group? Level 1 Government leaders Level 2 Industry, Organization, Community, School District, Two-Year College Leaders and Experts Level 3 Current & Future Workforce

Initiating Partnerships 4 Initiate Partnerships & Assess Viability How will you reach out to partners and assess their viability? Level 1 Government leaders Grant solicitations Conference participation Webinars Existing Contacts Governmental Affairs Level 2 Level 3 Current & Future Workforce Industry, Organization, Community, School District, Two-Year College Leaders and Experts Dissemination Activities Existing Contacts/Networks Conference Participation Meeting Requests NSF ATE Network Conference Participation Regional Proximity Existing Networks

Initiating Partnerships 5 Detail Roles, Responsibilities & Resources What should be included in a partnership agreement? Shared purpose and goals Roles & responsibilities 6 Establish Formal Agreement IP statement Allocation of resources Funding arrangement

Initiating Partnerships 1 Vision & Mission 2 Identify Relevant Partner Groups 3 Decide on Relationship Levels 4 Identify & Research Specific Partners Leveraging Partnerships 5 Initiate Partnerships & Assess Viability 8 Needs Analysis & Alignment 6 Detail Roles, Responsibilities & Resources 9 Establish Plan: Project & Communication 7 Establish Formal Agreement 1 0 Execute Plans & Continuously Assess/Adjust

Leveraging Partnerships 8 Needs Assessment & Alignment NEEDS How are you going to assess partner needs and use results to shape your project? OBJECTIVE S ACTIVITIES DELIVERA BLE

Leveraging Partnerships 9 Establish Plan: Project & Communication NEEDS 1 0 Execute Plans & Continuously Assess/Adjust COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT OBJECTIVE S ACTIVITIE S DELIVERA BLE SUBJECT MATTER REVIEW & FEEDBACK Introductio n to New Partners Future Projects

Initiating Partnerships 1 Vision & Mission 2 Identify Relevant Partner Groups 3 Decide on Relationship Levels 4 Identify & Research Specific Partners Leveraging Partnerships Maintaining & Growing Partnerships 5 Initiate Partnerships & Assess Viability 8 Needs Analysis & Alignment 1 1 Engage Partners on Product Launch 6 Detail Roles, Responsibilities & Resources 9 Establish Plan: Project & Communication 1 2 Include Partners on Future Plans 1 0 Execute Plans & Continuously Assess/Adjust 1 3 Network Continuously 7 Establish Formal Agreement

Maintaining & Growing Partnerships 1 1 Engage Partners on Product Launch 1 2 Include Partners on Future Plans 1 3 Network Continuously During Development Iterative SME Review/Feedback After Development Pilot studies with students Ongoing Open door policy with new ideas/ways to improve Serve as SMEs in emerging fields Provide information on current & future industry needs Include in dissemination activities Ask partners to host events at their locations Pilot studies & other research engagement opportunities

Partner Perspective

Partner Perspective - Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) Greenville Technical College (GTC) One of sixteen technical colleges in South Carolina 100 plus programs (13,000 students) - Associate degree Certificate Diploma Five campuses strategically located within county - Barton Campus Northwest Campus Benson Campus Brashier Campus CMI – Opened August 2016 Locally governed Greenville Tech Foundation

Partner Perspective - Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) Overview - Opened August, 2016 100,000 Square Feet 25 Million Investment in Building 7 Million Investment in Equipment Doubles Manufacturing Training Capacity for GTC Mission - Educate & Train the “Workforce of the Future” - Collaborate with Manufacturing Industries to Solve Real-World Problems. Address nationwide “Skills Gap” & Drive Economic Development Expose, Engage & Educate about Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities

Partner Perspective - Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) Partnerships The Foundation of Our Success Michelin Dollie and Melvin Younts Bosch Rexroth Sealed Air BMW Meyer Tool GE Power League Manufacturing Haas Automation Gene Haas Foundation Sandvik Tooling Renishaw Mitutoyo SMC Siemens Greenville County School District Clemson University Clemson International Center for Automotive Research Roper Mountain Science Center Charter Schools of Greenville County Piedmont Natural Gas 3M ABB Sage Automotive Interiors SMP Corporation JTEKT Master Power Transmission Greenville County Greenville Area Development Corporation Upstate Alliance John I. Smith Charities Hubbell Lighting Duke Energy Foundation Wells Fargo Master Gage and Tool Dyer Gage Graham Foundation Bank of America Profilgate Dick Stofan T&S Brass and Bronze ScanSource Jennie Johnson

Partner Perspective - Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) Fostering Partnerships Industry Employers Industry Vendors Community Commercial Partnerships Philanthropy Volunteerism Education and Training Research Outreach and Engagement Examples Renishaw Vendor, Philanthropy and Commercial, Research, Training, Outreach Clemson & GCSD Community and Employers, Volunteerism and Commercial, R & ET & Outreach

Partner Perspective - Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) Benefits & Opportunities for Partners Commercial “Synergy” Advisory Boards Leverage Resources (Partners’, State/Federal) Access to Students and Faculty Access to Equipment and CMI Resources Facility Use and Space Sharing Demo Days, Lunch and Learns Open House Events and Recruiting Opportunities Community Events (Manufacturing Night @ Greenville Drive, Imagine Upstate) Collaborative Projects Research National Research Consortia (ARM Institute)

Challenges & Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned Partnership Initiation A compelling vision - Industry-specific - New & innovative - A critical need Keep up with the rapid pace of industry Continuous, transparent communication Pick partners wisely, seeking mutually beneficial agreements Create detailed agreements to prevent gaps Avoid one-sided partnerships

Lessons Learned Leveraging, Maintaining & Growing Partnerships Good architecture should pay for itself Create a detailed collaboration/communication plan One shot at a good opening all hands on deck Media & events are critically important Involve partners in the launch of your program Know your network and maintain/expand communication

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