P R I M E Partnership for Regional Innovation in Manufacturing Education

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P R I M EPartnership for Regional Innovation in
Manufacturing Education

• Dr. Pearley Cunningham
• Co-Principle Investigator - PRIME
• Department Head Engineering TechnologyCommunity
  College of Allegheny County
• Pittsburgh, PA

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What is PRIME ?

• Industry-driven, five-college system delivering
  innovative manufacturing education and career
  development in Southwestern Pennsylvania

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Academic Partners

• Community College of Allegheny CountyDr. Pearley
  Cunningham
• Butler County Community CollegeDr. Sunday
  Faseyitan
• Westmoreland County Community College
  Dr. Robert Myers
• Robert Morris University
  Dr. Winston Erevelles
• Penn State New Kensington
  Prof. D. Huggins

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Manufacturing in Southwestern Pennsylvania

• 3,800 manufacturing firms - 2nd largest private
  sector employer, but largest annual payroll
• 166,000 employees
• Wages
• 40,000 average manufacturing wage
• 28,000 average other sector wage
• Effects of retirement

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Results of industry focus groups

• Where newly hired employees are deficient
• Business skills
• Communication skills
• Engineering fundamentals and problem solving
• International perspective
• Manufacturing - processes, controls, and systems
• Materials
• Project management
• Quality
• Teamwork

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PRIME The Integrated Paradigm
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PRIME Academic Programs
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PRIME activities at individual institutions

• Accreditable degree programs
• New or modified curricula and facilities
• Industry steering committees
• Internships
• Articulation agreements

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Activities at RMU

• B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering (4 yrs)
• Builds on strong communication and business
  programs
• The Computer Integrated Engineering Enterprise -
  a learning factory
• Integration of mathematics, sciences, and basic
  engineering concepts into advanced courses
• Integration of engineering practice into the
  learning process

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RMU Learning Factory - Components

• Materials and Testing
• Automated Machining with Auto ID
• Assembly Cell with Auto ID
• Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing
• Metrology and Reverse Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• Machine Tool Monitoring
• Material Handling Systems
• Virtual Enterprise
• Computer Learning Center Software
• Mobile Learning Factory

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Activities at CCAC

• 4 new A.S. Programs in Manufacturing Technology
  degrees (2 yrs) - Controls, Nanofabrication,
  Basic Machines, Welding
• Technology to Engineering bridge (3 yrs)
• Focus control of the manufacturing process
  through automation, metrology, and quality
• The Advanced Manufacturing Academy
• Addressing pre-employment training and the
  upgrade of skills for advancement
• Collaborative work with RMC

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Activities at BCCC

• A.S. in Manufacturing Technology degrees (2 yrs)
• Program options in tool and die manufacturing and
  plastic part manufacturing
• Laboratory component
• Manufacturing Processes laboratory in a new
  building
• Utilization of Penn United facilities for tool
  and die
• Role of the Advanced Manufacturing Group in
  steering the project

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Activities at WCCC

• A.S. in Manufacturing Technology degrees (2 yrs)
• Manufacturing Technology program options
• Chemical Processes, Electronics Assembly,
  Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing
  Maintenance, and Nanofabrication
• Integration of learning modules across the
  curriculum
• Consolidation of laboratories and classrooms
  under one roof
• Blend of theoretical and experiential learning

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Activities at PSNK

• A.S./B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
  at PSNK (2/4 yrs) in process
• Program options in tool and die, electro-optics,
  and general manufacturing
• Availability of plastics nano-fabrication
  options at other campuses
• Industry-focused certificate programs
• Laboratory component at the University of
  Pittsburgh Manufacturing Assistance Center

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PRIME Feeder System
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Manufacturing Feeder System

• Manufacturing Pathways Initiative (Summer)
• Pittsburgh Adventures in Technology (School Year)

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Manufacturing Pathways Initiative

• Prepare young people to enter the manufacturing
  industry directly upon graduation from high
  school or to enroll in post-secondary education
  in manufacturing (PRIME schools)
• 60 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction
  including industry tours
• 120 hours of work-based experiences

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Manufacturing Pathways

• Students worked with the FAMS Curriculum learning
  team work, manufacturing process and information
  gathering

80 students in Summer of 2002 42 Companies
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Bicycle Module
College intern explains electronic circuit
Students assemble electronic coin toss
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Pittsburgh Adventures in Technology

• Teams will be given a project/problem from an
  Industry Partner
• Have a timeline and a panel of industry mentors
  and teachers.
• Showcase Event present ideas and how the
  problem was solved

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Role of Industry

• Champions
• Steering committees
• Projects
• Internships
• Jobs
• Equipment
• Financial support
• Networking

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PRIME Funding

• SME Education Foundation MEP (000511)
• Heinz Endowments
• Alcoa Foundation
• National Science Foundation ATE (DUE 0101637)
• USX Foundation
• U.S. Department of Labor (Westmoreland-Fayette
  WIB)

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Impact - 1

• Closing competency gaps cited by industry
• Engaged students seeking pre-employment education
  or a skills upgrade for career advancement
• Created a model for competitive collaboration and
  regional development

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Impact - 2

• Linking K-12, certificate and apprenticeship
  programs to a region-wide articulated system
• Creating a regional network for learning at
  different levels, at times and locations best
  suited to new and incumbent technicians and
  engineers
• Engaged the ongoing and vigorous participation of
  industry partners to guide and improve
  manufacturing education

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For more information

• Visit us at www.primepa.org
• or
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