WEEKLY CONSORTIUM UPDATE
October 14, 2016
News and Updates
Source: Abolish 9 to 5
Tuesday Consortium Meeting: Earn and Learn Models
Upcoming consortium meeting on Tuesday, October 18th will be held as a webinar. Representatives from Columbus State and LCCC will present on Earn and Learn models at their colleges. 

Review the following clips prior to attending webinar: 
Event number: 801 044 160
Event password: TACT
Quarterly Narrative Reports
Reminder: Quarterly Institutional Narrative Report is live. Individualized links have been sent via SurveyMonkey for completion. 
  •  Review webinar recording from Tuesday's consortium call here.

Report is due Friday, October 21st

TAACCCT Program Fact Sheet
TAACCCT Program Fact Sheet was recently shared on the TAACCCT Learning Network (WorkforceGPS). This provides a summary of the impact of TAACCCT.

Source: TAACCCT Learning Network
Crain's [M]POWER Manufacturing Assembly
Bring your entire leadership team to Crain's [ M]POWER Manufacturing Assembly on October 19th from 7:30am-4:30pm. This one-of-a-kind event for manufacturers that will focus on creating a culture of excellence across all levels of your organization. Concurrent track sessions will focus on issues relevant to every aspect of your operation – from HR and operations to marketing. Not a manufacturer? Service providers can learn how to better reach manufacturing clients in a session designed just for you.
Source: Cleveland Scene
Manufacturing Month
It is Manufacturing Month, and there are more than 2,600 events taking place across the United States to celebrate. Share pictures and summaries of your events with the entire consortium.


Source: The Manufacturing Institute
FACT SHEET: New Progress in a Resurgent American Manufacturing Sector
The White House recently released "FACT SHEET: New Progress in a Resurgent American Manufacturing Sector." In it, the Administration is announcing important progress in support of American manufacturing. 
Project Managers' Corner
Open Requests
Project Managers receive multiple requests from the grant lead team. Priority requests are highlighted to the right.   

View all Recent Requests!

PRIORITY REQUESTS

  • Submit list of faculty with NIMS certifications
  • Submit Quarterly Narrative Report
  • Submit Quarterly Financial Invoice 
  • Obtain approval from employers for inclusion on Ohio TechNet website
  • Submit a Success Story
Featured Success Story
Aligning Completion Agenda with TAACCCT Priorities
Bernie Gosky, Ohio TechNet Project Manager, recently facilitated a roundtable discussion on "Aligning Completion Agenda with TAACCCT Priorities" at the 2016 National Council for Workforce Education conference. 
Source:  National Council for Workforce Education
Upcoming Events
Ohio Engineering Technology Educators Association (OETEA) Conference:  Building Ohio's Future Workforce
OETEA has planned a conference - Building Ohio's Future Workforce - on Friday, October 28th from 10am-3pm at Columbus State Community College. The goal of this conference is to increase the number of youth interested in an engineering technology field of study, starting in high school and through higher education, to better serve the manufacturers of Ohio. 

Learn More!
Source:  Ohio Engineering Technology Educators Association
2017 Workforce Development Institute: Inspiring Innovation
The American Association of Community Colleges' (AACC) Workforce Development Institute 2017 (WDI) continues to be a pre-eminent opportunity for in-depth exchanges and networking for economic and workforce leaders at community colleges and their partners. The WDI 2017 theme is “Inspiring Innovation,” and will include a special meet-up of TAACCCT grantees focused on peer networking and conversations on sustainability. This will be held on January 25-28th in Newport Beach, CA.
Source: American Association of Community Colleges
Veterans Corner
Art Inspired by the Front Lines
Attend the opening of the “Art Inspired by the Front Lines” exhibit  at the Vern Riffe Building on October 18th at 11am. This exhibit showcases the artwork of Ohio veterans and reflects their experiences serving in the US military. The exhibit, which is free to all, will run October 18th - November 13th and appear in the Art Gallery’s extension in the lobby area of the first floor of the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts. 

Learn More!
2016 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
Inductees into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame served their country honorably in a branch of military service and continued to serve their communities, state and nation after discharge. Honor the Ohioans in this year’s class by attending the Induction Ceremony on November 3rd at  11am at the Lincoln Theater in Columbus, OH.

For more information, contact  Eileen Corson or Karen Kish. 
Source: Ohio Department of Veteran Services
Ohio Department of Veteran Services Creates New Workforce Team
The Workforce team at DVS believes it can improve veteran employment outcomes by working with employers to expand their knowledge of veteran-specific programs and employment resources. 

Contact Jonathon Field for Information!
Source:  Ohio Department of Veteran Services
Ohio Means Veteran Jobs
OhioMeansJobs has a portal for veterans. This includes a military skills translator to help veterans build a civilian resume, an MOS search to match veterans military skills with Ohio’s in-demand jobs, a list of more than 1,400 military-friendly employers and information on how veterans and military spouses receive priority service when obtaining a
state-issued professional license or certificate.

Go to Ohio Means Veteran Jobs!
Source: Department of Veterans Administration
MTAGS
MTAGs provide a statewide guarantee that certain types of military training, experience, and/or coursework align to existing college and university courses and will be awarded appropriate credit.

Learning From Other TAACCCT Initiatives
Connect with Communities

Looking to get connected with TAACCCT projects, colleges in workforce sectors, industry organizations, and technology companies? The CONNECT Center on SkillsCommons provides social media channels, resources, and online community services!

Visit CONNECT Center!
Source: Art of Hustle
Resources
Resource List
Ohio TechNet resources are added to SharePoint on an ongoing basis. These can be easily accessed using the Quick Links to the right. 

Contact  Melika Matthews for SharePoint access. 
Ohio TechNet is designed to transform the way in which higher education works with employers to better align education and training with industry needs for Advanced Manufacturing in Ohio. The goals and strategies of Ohio TechNet are to better identify businesses' most pressing needs, align and accelerate training programs to fill the skills gap, and support transformation of the state's workforce delivery system.

Ohio TechNet launched in 2014 via a $15 million TAACCCT grant made to LCCC on behalf of a statewide consortium of 11 Ohio community colleges including Columbus State, Cincinnati State, Tri-C, Eastern Gateway, Lakeland, LCCC, Owens, Rhodes, Stark State, Sinclair and Zane State.

This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.