The CHAMP program aims to increase attainment of manufacturing degrees and certificates in Colorado by aligning training programs with industry needs. It creates a pipeline of skilled workers for advanced manufacturing jobs through partnerships between community colleges and employers. The program offers certificates in welding, machining, and other fields at multiple colleges. It also provides ways for students to earn credit for prior work or military experience and supports them with navigators to help complete their training and find high-wage manufacturing jobs.

1. CHAMP
Opportunities for
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S U C C E S S

2. CHAMP Grant
Colorado Helps Advanced Manufacturing Program (CHAMP)
 Increases attainment of manufacturing degrees &
certificates
 Aligns with industry competencies
 Creates a pipeline of highly qualified candidates
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3. Advanced
Manufacturing
Makes extensive use of:
 Computers
 High precision & information technologies
With high performance workforce, is capable of:
 Producing small or large volumes with efficiency & flexibility
 Responding rapidly to customer demands
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4. Manufacturing in
Colorado
Key segments:
 Computer and Electronic Manufacturing
o 30% of all Colorado’s goods exported
o Valued at almost $2 billion in 2011
 Food and Beverage Manufacturing
 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
 Machinery
 Specialized Manufacturing
o Medical devices
o Outdoor recreation equipment
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5. Manufacturing
in Colorado
 Advanced Manufacturing represents $17 billion annually
 5900 employers
 135,000 employees
 Production increase of 29% 2006 & 2011
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And still…..
 15,800 jobs go unfilled in Colorado each year

6. Manufacturing in
Colorado
 Skilled workforce is shrinking
 Manufacturers recruiting out of state
 Tool & Die makers
 Maintenance Technicians
 Machinists
 CNC Machine Operators
 Quality / Inspection Technicians
 Engineers
 Manufacturing requires more educated workforce
 Production methods require more process- & team-
oriented workers.
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7. CHAMP’s Goals
 Continue to develop employer driven curriculum
 Use technology to
 Accelerate training
 Reach a broader audience
 Redesign current Credit for Prior Learning model
 Accelerate certification
 Develop stackable & latticed certificates
 Transferrable to Metropolitan State University, Denver
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8. Participating Colleges
 Front Range Community College (lead institution)
 Aims Community College
 Community College of Denver
 Emily Griffith Technical College
 Lamar Community College
 Pikes Peak Community College
 Pueblo Community College
 Red Rocks Community College/Warren Technical
College
 Metropolitan State University, Denver
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9. Participating Employers
Pueblo employers include:
 EVRAZ North America – steel
 Atlas Pacific Engineering – food processing
equipment
 GCC Rio Grande – cement
 Krage Manufacturing – pre-fabricated metal
 Trane – air conditioning systems
 Vestas Towers America – wind turbine towers
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10. Certificates/Degrees
 Welding
 Machining
 Electromechanical Technology
 Production Technician (under construction)
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11. Credit for Prior Learning
(CPL)
Credit for college-equivalent learning achieved
through:
 Work & Life experiences
 Community & Volunteer extensions courses
 Individual study & reading
 Civic, Community & Volunteer work
 Participation in informal courses
 Industry Training
 Military Training
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12. Credit for Prior Learning
(CPL)
Credit for Prior Learning may be awarded through:
 Standardized tests
 Challenge Examinations
 Portfolios
 Published guides (e.g. American Council on Education)
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13. PCC Commitment
 Develop trained employees to meet employer needs
 Based on employer direct input/requirements
 Help ensure students have access to:
 High-Demand jobs
 High-Wage opportunities
 Provide support services to help enable students to:
 Complete selected program
 Gain employment in reduced time frame
 Meet employers’ needs & expectations
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14. Navigator Role
 Assess student academic & personal needs
 Provide academic & career coaching
 Assist with completing CPL process
 Provide case management
 Monitor student progress through academic programs
 Refer students to on & off campus services & community
resources as needed
 Develop and teach student success course
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15. Questions?Advanced Manufacturing Program
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