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WEEKLY CONSORTIUMUPDATEMarch 31, 2017News and UpdatesTuesday's Topic:Connecting with UnionRepresentativesApril 4, 2017 8:30am - 9:00amThis week's Ohio TechNet call will featureLisa Hutson, Center Director for the OhioSBDC at Lorain County CommunityCollege, to highlight a recent initiative ofworking with trade unions to connectdislocated workers with SBDC resourcesto encourage entrepreneurship. BernieGosky will also discuss outreach to yourlocal unions to connect with displacedworkers in need of upskilling. Can thisbest practice be replicated in your region?Ohio TechNet recruiters are encouraged tojoin us.To participate, call:866-939-8416Access code: 7581397#Ohio TechNet SustainabilityCommittee April 4, 2017 at 9amOhio TechNet was selected to participatein the DOL's Round 4 Sustainability VirtualInstitute. The OTN Sustainability Committeewill meet at 9am on Tuesday, April 4th,following the Ohio TechNet weekly call.Committee members, please remain onthe OTN weekly call. Those who are notmembers of this committee will be able toleave the weekly call at 9am.
Featured Success StoryClean Room Collaboration!LCCC professor Johnny Vanderford, leadinstructor for Ohio TechNet's TrainOHprogram, welcomed Tri-C project managerPhyllis Kolodny and OTN's Bernie Goskyto tour LCCC's clean room as the twocolleges explore an opportunity tocollaborate in response to the needs of aNortheast Ohio employer. Ohio TechNet isproud to facilitate these collaborativeefforts and would love to hear aboutsimilar initiatives underway in otherregions.Submit a Success StoryProject Managers' CornerOpen RequestsPRIORITY REQUESTSProject Managers receive multiple requestsfrom the grant lead team. Priority requestsare highlighted to the right.View all Recent Requests!Complete Veteran BenchmarkUpload Curriculum to SharePointSubmit a Success StoryObtain approval from employers forinclusion on Ohio TechNet websiteCall for ProposalsMarch 31 Deadline: Submit a ForumProposal for the 2017 LearningSummitThe League for Innovation in theCommunity College has put out a call forproposals to present in a forum format atthe 2017 Learning Summit, held June 11 to14 in Paradise Valley, AZ. The theme forthis year’s Learning Summit is “Solutionsfor Student Success” and forum topics willinclude innovation, engagement, andscalability. Proposals will beaccepted through March 31.April 12 Deadline: Submit a WorkshopProposal for the National Council forWorkforce Education 2017ConferenceNCWE has put out a call for workshopproposals for their 2017 conference inSalt Lake City, UT. The theme of this year’sconference, which will be held October 25to 26, is “The Future of WorkforceEducation: Leading—Engaging—Transforming.” Many of the conferencestrands relate to key TAACCCT
strategies. The deadline to submit aworkshop proposal is April 12 at 4p.m. (ET).Veterans CornerApprenticeship / OJT WorkshopEmployers & certifying officials areencouraged to attend to: become betterequipped in certifying veterans for GI Billbenefits; learn about online recruitingresources; learn best practices forrecruiting and retaining veterans; learnhow to get approval for veteran educationalbenefits. Encourage your partners toattend on April 25th from 9am-12pm atthe ODOT Auditorium in Columbus.Register Here!Ohio Department of VeteranServices' Workforce TeamThe Workforce team at DVS believes it canimprove veteran employment outcomes byworking with employers to expand theirknowledge of veteran-specific programsand employment resources.Contact Jonathon Field for Information!Ohio Means Veteran JobsOhioMeansJobs has a portal for veterans.This includes a military skills translator tohelp veterans build a civilian resume, anMOS search to match veterans militaryskills with Ohio’s in-demand jobs, a list ofmore than 1,400 military-friendlyemployers and information on howveterans and military spouses receivepriority service when obtaining a stateissued professional license or certificate.Go to Ohio Means Veteran Jobs!MTAGSMTAGs provide a statewide guarantee thatcertain types of military training,experience, and/or coursework align toexisting college and university coursesand will be awarded appropriate credit.
Learn More!Share your Veteran EngagementLearning From Other TAACCCT InitiativesMechatronics Technology CertificateProgramAudience: Instructional designers, Industry trainingand studentsThe National STEM Consortium academic certificatein Mechatronics Technology is built on a 30semester-credit model and is mapped tothe Siemens Mechatronic Systems Level 1certification. The skills taught include electrical,mechanical, and computer technologies. Graduatesare prepared for entry-level Mechatronics positionsin almost every industry. All of the coursesunderwent a thorough review by industry subjectmatter experts. A copy of their review is availablehere: SME Reviews.Download the Program Guide and TeachingToolkit and learn more about how best to adopt theopen courseware. The Program Guide providescomprehensive information to help colleges decidewhether to adopt the NSC Mechatronics Technologyprogram, as well as suggestions on how collegesmight adapt the program to suit their local needs.Preview Online Course: NSCMechatronics Technology ProgramView & Download Materials: NSC MechatronicsTechnology Certificate ProgramResourcesResource ListOhio TechNet resources are added toSharePoint on an ongoing basis. TheseQUICK LINKS:OTN Training Recordings,
can be easily accessed using the QuickLinks to the right.Documents, & MaterialsOTN Technical Assistance FilesOTN Technical Assistance LinksOTN Affinity/Work TeamCollaboration SitesTAACCCT Learning NetworkOpen Educational ResourcesContact Melika Matthews for SharePointaccess.Ohio TechNet is designed to transform the way in which higher education works with employers to better align educationand training with industry needs for Advanced Manufacturing in Ohio. The goals and strategies of Ohio TechNet are tobetter identify businesses' most pressing needs, align and accelerate training programs to fill the skills gap, and supporttransformation 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 of11 Ohio community colleges including Columbus State, Cincinnati State, Tri-C, Eastern G ateway, 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 TrainingAdministration. 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, expressor 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.Connect with usVisit our websiteEmail UsOhio TechNet 151 Innovation Drive, Elyria, OH 44035 www.OhioTechNet.orgUnsubscribeUpdate Profile About our service providerSent by bgosky@lorainccc.edu in collaboration withTry it free today
in Mechatronics Technology is built on a 30-semester-credit model and is mapped to the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Level 1 certification. The skills taught include electrical, mechanical, and computer technologies. Graduates are prepared for entry-level Mechatronics positions in almost every industry. All of the courses
