Implement competency-based advanced manufacturing programs in the continuing education space at amarillo college that align to new programs being developed in the academic areas

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Award ID
CC389372260A48
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$6,100,560

Award facts

Assistance listing
17.261 Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI)
Completion date
Funding
  • $4,575,420.00 Federal
  • $1,525,140.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Texas, USA

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Description

Purpose
The purpose of this project is to implement competency-based advanced manufacturing programs in the continuing education space at amarillo college that align to new programs being developed in the academic areas. Project win proposes to complement and support the regional shift toward industry 4.0 by developing accelerated continuing education pathways, utilizing equity-minded competency-based curricula, that will target disadvantaged and underrepresented groups in the panhandle that historically are less likely to find opportunities in industry-leading careers with high-wage salaries and economic longevity activities performed at the conclusion of the grant, amarillo college will have developed the first area program which offers advanced manufacturing accelerators up to 12-weeks in length consisting of 4 accelerated non-credit to credit pathway programs where a participant can earn up to 24 micro-credentials through smartautomation certificate alliance (saca). Deliverables capacity building 1: amarillo college will build 1 new advanced manufacturing noncredit to credit accelerated competency-based elearning program. Capacity building 2: introduce 24 saca micro-credentials to build skills in automation and advanced industrial maintenance and operation in industry 4.0/advanced manufacturing facilities in the region. Capacity building 3: build an advanced manufacturing association as part of the current business and leadership council to support industry-student mentoring, student transition to work-based learning including internships and apprenticeships, and to align training needs for incumbent workers. Equity 1: recruit and train students of color, with a focus on black and latinx men and women, opportunity youth, and incumbent or displaced workers for careers in advanced manufacturing. Equity 2: strengthen supports for individuals of color, with a focus on black/latinx males, opportunity youth, women, and incumbent or displaced workers to ensure program of study completion. Intended beneficiary nontraditional populations in manufacturing including disconnected/opportunity youth, adult learners of color focusing on hispanic/latinx and black/african americans, unemployed or underemployed, incumbent workers. Subrecipient activities n/a

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Who received award CC389372260A48?

CC389372260A48 was awarded to Amarillo College by Employment and Training Administration (Department of Labor) on October 1, 2022.

How much is award CC389372260A48 worth?

$6,100,560 has been obligated on CC389372260A48: $4,575,420 in federal funding and $1,525,140 in non-federal funding.

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