Board Report

We are continuing to look at starting a CTE program under the Education and Training Pathway. This program would fall under the Education General CIP code.

• It allows students to earn certifications.
• It allows the program to be offered to more students in the county.
• It allows us to expand our "homegrown" solution to the teacher shortage.
• Intensifies the curriculum being delivered.
• Allows for the HACC to capture Added Cost money. Education is #10 on the Rank List for added cost dollars, which gives it a X5 multiplier.

Why switch to Mechatronics?

• The curriculum for Engineering is currently offering credentials in FANUC which is not recognized by the MDE as an Engineering credential, yet a Mechatronics credential.

• The curriculum for Engineering does not reflect Business and Industry needs in the county. By adopting a Mechatronics curriculum we would add the following content pieces.

1. Digital Electronics/PLC's
2. Hydraulic/Pneumatics
3. Basic Machining/CNC
4. Mechatronic Principals

• Added Cost: Currently Engineering is #29 on the rank list and has x1 multiplier. Mechatronics is #3 on the rank list and has a x10 multiplier.

Who has been involved in the discussion?

• HACC
• ISD
• CTE Consultant
• EDP
• Business and Industry
• LRTC

Next Steps:

1. EDP: Forming a Business and Industry group to evaluate the curriculum and discuss Industry and employment certification as well as WBL structure.
2. HACC: Developing scheduling scenarios for local school district discussion, Employment credential development, teacher training, transportation.

Who has been involved?

• Teachers, Counselors, staff, students
• Logo options:

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