Title: Next Generation Manufacturing and the Connecticut Technical High School System
1Next Generation Manufacturing and theConnecticut
TechnicalHigh School System
- John Murphy
- Educational Consultant for the Manufacturing,
- CADD, and Architectural Technologies programs
- October 27, 2008
2- "In order to sustain a strong manufacturing
climate, we must continue to develop partnerships
with educational institutions and manufacturers
to ensure that Connecticut students are
graduating with the skills needed to be
successful in the future, while providing the
manufacturing industry with the robust labor pool
it needs to be innovative and thrive in the
future. - --Lauren Weisberg Kaufman,
- CBIA vice president of education and job training
- and executive director of the CBIA Education
Foundation
32007 Survey of Current and FutureManufacturing
Jobs in Connecticut
- A shortage of skilled workers and concern
over the impending retirements of baby boomers
are threatening Connecticut 's manufacturing
industry, which is vital to the state's overall
economic health. - Connecticut Business and Industry Association
- Press Release (October 2007)
4Manufacturers responding to the survey said the
top five most difficult positions to fill are
- CNC programmers 56
- CNC machinists 54
- Tool and die makers 54
- Machinists 39
- Engineers 31
5Keeping the curriculum real
- Emphasis on more CNC/CAM concepts, principles,
and outcomes. (pacing guide) - Part inspection and methods of Quality Control
- Embedded lessons on reading engineering drawings
and blueprints. - Integrated math principles and concepts
6National Institute for Metalworking Skills
- The National Institute for Metalworking Skills
(NIMS) was formed in 1995 by the metalworking
trade associations to develop and maintain
globally competitive American workforce. - NIMS operates under rigorous and highly
disciplined processes as the only developer of
American National Standards for the nations
metalworking industry accredited by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI).
7National Institute for Metalworking Skills
- The NIMS credentialing program requires that
the candidate meet both performance and theory
requirements. - Both the performance and knowledge examinations
are industry-designed and industry-piloted
8NIMS credentials
- Part I Machining Level I Bench work (no
METTEC) - Part II Machining Level I Layout (no METTEC)
- Part III Machining Level I Vertical Milling
- Part IV Machining Level I Drill Press
- Part V Machining Level I Surface Grinding
- Part VI Machining Level I Turning - Between
Centers - Part VII Machining Level I Turning - Chucking
- Part VIII Machining Level I CNC Milling
- Part IX Machining Level I CNC Turning
9These are Common Formative Performance
Assessments based on National Industry
Standards supported bybusiness and industry.
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112008-2009 school year
- Implement the NIMS skill standards in all 14
CTHSS manufacturing programs - Begin the process of site accreditation at three
schools - Oliver Wolcott, Torrington
- E.C. Goodwin, New Britain
- Platt Tech, Milford
- Expand the Kaynor NIMS program
12Why implement NIMS?
- Standards based performance assessments
- On-going formative assessments that measure
individual student progress over four years - Students can earn college credit for achieving
credentials - Earning credentials will provide apprentice hours
13Why NIMS?
- Increase the rigor of instruction
- Establish a higher level of accountability from
the students and teachers - Improve the effectiveness of the Trade and
Technology Advisory committees - Strengthen communication between our schools and
business and industry
14Minimum Requirementsfor all Students
15GRADE 12
- All 08-09 seniors by graduation
- Measurement, materials, and safety credential
- One other credential as determined by the
Department head - (It does not have to be the Benchwork
credential)
16GRADE 11
- All Juniors by graduation (2009-10)
- Measurement, materials, and safety credential
- One other credential as determined by the
Department head - (It does not have to be the Benchwork
credential)
17GRADE 10
- All sophomores by graduation (2010-11) will be
required to complete 3 credentials - Measurement, materials, and safety credential
- One milling credential (can also be the CNC
milling job) - OR
- One turning credential- (Chucking, On centers, or
the CNC turning) - One other credential as determined by the
Department head - (It does not have to be the Benchwork
credential)
18GRADE 9
- All sophomores by graduation (2011-12) will be
required to complete 4 credentials - Measurement, materials, and safety credential
- One milling credential (can also be the CNC
milling job) - One turning credential- (Chucking, On centers, or
the CNC turning) - One other credential as determined by the
Department head - (It does not have to be the Benchwork
credential)
19Monitoring Student Progress
- Graduation Portfolio (See checklist)
- Trimester Progress Reports
- Include strategies in cycle lesson plans
- Embed concepts in trimester assessments
20Definitions
- Sponsor- The department head and teacher are
sponsors for their students. They register
students for the on-line assessments. - Proctor- Proctors can be any school staff member
other than the teacher or department head. -
- Each school should have more than one proctor for
online assessments. - Proctors should be staff members with flexibility
in their schedule necessary to support the
on-line assessment. It is recommended that the
department head collaborate with the assistant
principal to determine the best scenario for that
manufacturing program and school. - Proctors must be on file with NIMS- AP sends to
Murphy? - Participant- Participants are anyone (students or
teachers) who take the on-line assessments. - Teachers can be a sponsor and a participant
21Plan your work work your plan
- Together the department head and teacher
determine the online assessment schedule each
year. This schedule should be based on the
pacing guide, class, and individual student
progress aligned to the curriculum. - It is recommended, whenever possible, to
initially administer the online assessment to the
entire class.
22Other suggestions
- Stagger or group the student performance
assessments by ability. - Send all performance parts out at one time for
inspection. - Use the TTAC meetings as inspection night.
Invite members in to inspect parts. - Invite other TTAC members on Open House to
inspect parts
23Other suggestions
- Stagger or group the student performance
assessments by ability. - Send all performance parts out at one time for
inspection. - Use the TTAC meetings as inspection night.
Invite members in to inspect parts. - Invite other TTAC members on Open House to
inspect parts
24CCAT Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology,
Inc.
- Mission The Connecticut Center for Advanced
Technology, Inc. provides services and resources
to entrepreneurs and businesses, and through
collaboration with industry, academia, and
government, helps companies innovate and compete,
thereby strengthening our nation in the global
market. - -- CCAT website
25Our partnership
- Implementing CNC web-based training using the
Immersive software platform - On-line courses in CNC and CAM
- Integrated curriculum model in science and math
- Virtual 3D machine simulation
- Supporting the CTHSS with staff professional
development - Formation of an industry advisory council to stay
current with trends in the manufacturing sector.
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27Tooling University
- Web based instructional tool using a range of
carefully integrated online learning components. - Effective way to differentiate instruction for
students with special needs- self pacing - All lessons are aligned with NIMS and customized
for the CTHSS - Uses extensive tracking and reporting
capabilities for teachers and students
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29The next generation
- Viable curriculum aligned with current national
standards - High level of accountability from students and
teachers - Differentiating instruction to maximize student
success - Incorporating innovative instructional technology
- Continually monitor and assess student progress
- Instituting nationally accredited performance
standards
30The results
the best technical high school students in the
United States.
31Thank you!For more information please
contactJohn Murphy - 860-807-2170jmurphy_at_ct.g
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