Nicolet College Program Support Materials

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Keywords

Welding , Manufacturing , Academic Coach , high demand

Project

Authors

Date Submitted

2014

Material Type

Student Support Materials

Secondary Material Type

Grant Management Materials
Partnership Resources

Institution

Nicolet Area Technical College

Industry Partner

Grow North Manufacturers' Consortium
Daigle Brothers
Oldenburg
Northland Stainless
Expera
Drs Foster & Smith
Printpack
Walker Stainless
Packaging Corporation of America
Northstar Steel & Fabricating

License

CC BY

Funding Source

Additional Public Access

Abstract

Nicolet College is deploying a short term degree opportunity targeting TAA, TAA-like, unemployed, and underemployed students and others into the high-demand welding fabrication occupations. Participants will engage in immersive learning experiences to rapidly earn credentials leading to either job placement or advancement.  Comprehensive, wrap-around services support student outcomes, including coaching and job placement services.  At the completion of the degree, graduates earn industry-recognized credentials which address high-demand occupations in the North Central Workforce Development Area.  The credential ladders to an advanced technical diploma, enabling workers to continue advancing their skill set after finding employment.

Industry (NAISC)

Manufacturing -- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332)

Occupation (SOC)

Production Occupations -- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Diploma

Educational Level

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization