Olympic College Professional Technical Programs Overview
This presentation provides insights into the professional technical programs offered at Olympic College, detailing specific areas of study, workforce development, community engagement, and socio-economic data of the service areas. The slides cover key departments, curriculum offerings, industry alignment, student demographics, and strategies for program development and success. The focus is on preparing students for in-demand careers through a comprehensive educational approach.
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1 Olympic College Board of Trustees Professional Technical Programs Ms. Amy Hatfield, Workforce and Economic Development, Dean Dr. Norma Whitacre, Business and Technology, Dean August 16, 2022
2 TOPICS Current Programs Service Area Program Development Funding Questions
3 Business and Technology Norma Whitacre, Dean oAccounting Technology oBusiness Management oBusiness Technology oComputer Information Systems oCosmetology and Esthetics oCulinary Arts oEngineering Technology oHelper Program PSNS oInformation Systems BAS oMedical Assisting oOrganizational Leadership and Resources Management oOrganizational Leadership and Technical Management BAS oPrecision Machining oTechnical Design oWelding Technology oIndustry Trades PSNS
4 Social Science and Humanities Rebecca Seaman, Dean Math, Engineering, Science, and Health John Vaughn, Dean oFilm Making oFilm Making BAS oEarly Childhood Education oHuman Services oPhysical Therapy Assistant Nursing Alecia Nye, Associate Dean Workforce & Economic Development Amy Hatfield, Dean Homeland Security & Emergency Management Fashion Marketing Continuing & Community Ed oBachelor of Science in Nursingence in Nursing (BSN) oNursing (RN) oPractical Nursing oNursing Assistant
5 Service Area Kitsap County Area 5662mi Population (2020) 275,611 (2010) 251,133 Socio-economic Data At or below the poverty level WA State 10% Kitsap County 8% Bainbridge Island Poulsbo 7% Bremerton 15% 4% Mason County Area 1,0512 mi Population (2020) 65,326 (2010) 60,733 At or below the poverty level Mason County 13% Shelton 24%
6 Program Development Occupational Demand Employer Involvement Wages & Advancement Community Alignment with Key Industry Sectors Guided Pathways
7 Advisory Committee Input Interactive Subject Matter Experts
8 Research Desired Outcomes Faculty Professional Development Accreditation Quality Programs Outcomes Industry- recognized Credentials Partnerships Facilities Requirements Equipment Technology Consumables
9 Strategic Partnerships Examples Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Huntington Ingalls and Ship Repairers Association Shelton construction companies Benefits Work-based learning Current employer needs Clear paths to employment
10 Program Development Update current programs Streamline, downsize and close programs Develop new programs
11 New Program Development State approved for inclusion on inventory oAviation Technology partnership with Green River College launching Fall 2022 oDrones (UAV) Photography Certificate (15cr) Spring 2022 launch Documentary Filmmaking Certificate (25cr) launched Fall 2021 oConstruction Trades program planning for OCS location Port of Shelton in review oMarine Electronics implementation pending oApprenticeship - Associate Controls Specialist Implementation pending.
12 New Program Development Cont d To be added to inventory oApprenticeships for Behavioral Health Technician, Peer Support and Substance Use Disorder Professional received a two-year provisional LNI approval. oEarly Childhood Ed new Outdoor Education course (3cr)/20 credit certificate). To FCC. oHomeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM) Tribal Certificate (24cr). To FCC. oHSEM Healthcare Emergency Management Certificate (13cr). To FCC. oCriminal Justice Certificate (18cr.)
13 Exploring oAllied Health oOccupational Therapy oSurgical Technician oHuman Services BAS oComputer Science Bachelor Degree oIndustry-recognized credentials for existing programs oContinuing & Community Education
14 Exploring Continued Potential Articulations Green River College for UAV Eastern Washington University for Behavioral Health Apprenticeships Washington State University for Fashion Marketing
15 Workforce & Economic Development Funding Student-focused Aid o WorkFirst o Basic Food Employment & Training $259,477 o Worker Retraining $771,633 $418,390 Institutionally-focused Funding/FTEs o Worker Retraining o Perkins o Perkins Leadership o Perkins Special Projects Varies o I-BEST $1,030,183 $343,583 $17,400 1.75FTEs
16 Recap and Questions Thank you!