Engaging Industry on Campus The Case for the

Engaging Industry on Campus: The Case for the Sturm Collaboration Campus Eric Dunker, Ph. D.

Responding to Community and Industry Needs Population Douglas County approaching 400 k and growing Commuter town Attract, grow, and retain talent Develop a workforce for current and future industry needs through the regional talent pipeline ecosystem working in collaboration across the whole learner continuum Fort Collins Boulder Denver Castle Rock Colorado Springs

Creating Pathways through Collaboration K-12 Community College University Industry

Sustainability Pathways Innovation Partnership Four Pillars of the Sturm Collaboration Campus

Workforce Data 74% Colorado jobs requiring post-secondary credential 55% Coloradans currently with a post-secondary credential 30% Projected growth in secure software and cyber security 40% Projected growth in allied health fields 29% Projected growth in Management and Accounting By 2024 By 2026 By 2025

Castle View High School Castle Rock Middle School Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital N. T. S.

The Sturm Collaboration Campus Site $40 m 1 e s a Ph Pha 14 acres se 2 2 x 45 k sq ft

Inside the Sturm Collaboration Campus ✔ No private offices ✔ Huddle rooms ✔ Tech forward Campus ✔ Collaborative workspaces ✔ Multi-functional classrooms ✔ Coffee shop and catering kitchen ✔ Student-centered schedules ✔ Storefront access to CSU and others

Sturm Family Foundation Donation ▪ Up to $10 million, largest private gift pledge in history of Colorado Community College System �Staff-4 year start up �Technology infrastructure �Scholarships �Innovation fund �Phase II

Academic and Program Focus Areas Business and Entrepreneurship Health and Wellness Information Technology and Programming General Education Workforce Training Modes of instruction include face-to-face, online, hybrid, and corporate onsite

Initial Academic Offerings Academic Programs through ACC Physical Therapy Assistant Cyber Security Certified Nursing Assistant Secure Software Pre-Med/Pre-Nursing Computer Science Health Sciences Business/Accounting General Transfer Industry Certifications Degree Completion Programs through CSU System Business with Accounting concentration Cyber Security and Secure Software

Additional Offerings Workforce Training and Partnerships CSU Engagement Hub and Extension Available onsite apprenticeships and industry certifications Provides community access to engage with CSU staff and resources Premier Event Space Concurrent Enrollment Convertible classrooms and a huge outdoor plaza and balcony Arrangements with local school district including teacher training through CSU

Work-Based Learning and Industry Partnerships Colorado Talent Pipeline Report (2018) Education and industry must collaborate to reduce skills gap and strengthen talent pipeline. Thriving Work-Based Learning Community Local industry actively supports and invests in work-based learning across the learner continuum. Talent Pipeline Douglas County Multi-industry collaborative engages with community members and industry to facilitate partnerships and deliver solutions to create and sustain a thriving work-based learning community. Reshape entry-level positions into apprenticeship opportunities so a student’s work and learning can be interconnected.

Community of Practice: Industry Leads Job rs ke See Workforce Centers Education Business Industry State & Local Government Agencies Community Organizations

Colorado’s Work-Based Learning Continuum Learning About Work Learning Through Work Learning at Work Career awareness and exploration help individuals build awareness of the variety of careers available and provide experiences that help inform career decisions. Career preparation supports career readiness and includes extended direct interaction with professionals from industry and the community. Career training occurs at a work site and prepares individuals for employment. Education Coordinated Business Led

Examples of Work-Based Learning Partnership Centura Health ✔Medical Assistant apprenticeship (launched July 2018) ✔Medical Lab Technician apprenticeship (launching 2019 -2020) ✔Allied Health Pre-apprenticeship in high schools (launching fall 2019) Apartment Association of Metro Denver ✔First property management apprenticeship in Colorado (launching fall 2019) Castle Rock and Parker Water ✔Water quality apprenticeship (launching fall 2019)

Awards and Major Gifts Economic Development Partnership of the Year by Economic Development Council of Colorado Apprenticeship Excellence Award by the Colorado Workforce Development Council $10 million - largest gift in the history of the Colorado Community College System from the Sturm Family Foundation

Creating a Collaboration Campus 14, 800 SF of Collaboration Space on Level 1 First Floor Plan COMMUNITY ROOM 1500 SF COFFEE BAR 850 SF LEASED SPACES 1 -3 3100 SF N. T. S. LEARNING COMMONS 9350 SF

Creating Event Space Second Floor Plan CLASSROOMS/ SEMINAR SPACE 1600 SF EXTERIOR EVENT SPACE 750 SF INSTRUCTION/ EVENT SPACE 1200 SF EXTERIOR TERRACE 350 SF

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