Roadmap to Implementing (or Enhancing Existing) Educational Programs

Highlights of the Unprecedented Partnership Established Between Government, Business & Industry and Education During the Development of the Plattsburgh Aeronautical Institute (PAI)

Champlain Valley Educational Services (CV-TEC)

Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES)

CVES 518 Rugar Street

Plattsburgh, New York 12901 (518) 536-7344

The PAI Initiative

BRAC Closure of PAFB 9/25/95

Privatization of Base Begins

PAI Initiative BeginsSpring 2004

PIA First FlightsJune 2007

PAI Opens – FAA CertificationSeptember 2009

Laurentian FundedMarch 2011

Ramping Up: Establishing PartnershipsQuestion: Does education lead, co-design, or follow the economic development needs of a community?

Becoming a Proactive Partner:

• Regional Economic Development (Attracting and Supporting Business & Industry)

• Youth Retention• Technical Training Initiatives Supporting Employers and the Unemployed/Under-employed• Maintaining a Technical Infrastructure for a Community

Educational Institution Leads Initiatives

Educational Institution Co-Designs Initiatives

Educational Institution Follows Initiatives

The Development Process

The Plattsburgh Aeronautical Institute (PAI)

Researching, Inquiring, Visioning• Research: Levels of Demand (Business & Industry)• Research: Feasibility (Fiscal, Resources)• Develop Mission & Vision Statements• Develop a Logo• Commit Personnel• Research: Potential Funding Streams (Prospectus)• Research: Potential Sources of Equipment• Research: Other Curricula (PAI: 2,200 Hours)

PAI Vision Statement "To better serve Clinton County, 17 regional public school districts, North Country business and industry, and all of New York State residents by offering a world-class, FAA certified, NYS Education Department-accredited, Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant Technical Institute featuring international standards“

PAI Mission Statement “Our mission is to prepare highly skilled aeronautical technicians in accordance with the highest standards of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the New York State Education Department (NYSED), national and international aeronautical organizations, and business and industry partners, in order to meet the aviation demands of the coming century”

Ramping Up: Establishing Partnerships• CV-TEC Administration & School Board

• Business & Industry (N.C. Chamber; Corporate Partners, e.g. Pratt &

Whitney, Wood Group, Northern Sanitation, Primelink…)

• Agencies (Development Corporation; Department of Labor; Clinton

County IDA; Empire State Development Corporation…)

• Government: Federal Legislators; International Legislators; State

Legislators, County Legislators; Town/City Legislators

• Department of Defense (Army/Air National Guard; Marines/Navy)

• Education (Post-Secondary; International- ENA, CAMC; Collegiate)

• Professional Associations (ATEC, CIFA; Transport Canada)

• Advisory Committee

Funding Sources: Over $20 million in PAI Funds

• Local: Adult Education (CV-TEC- Initial Supplies; Faculty; Administration)• Donations (Equipment, Materials, Supplies- Government, Property- Lease)

Funding: Over $20 million in Grants/Equipment

• Grants (Federal, State, County, Local: Over $3 million CV-TEC Grants)

• Closures (Manufacturing; Federal/State; College of the Ozarks)

• NYS Office of General Services (NYSOGS)

• Department of Defense- DOD (ANG; VTANG; Engines; Aircraft)

• Corporate Donors (Pratt & Whitney; Lycoming; ACES)

• Establish Provisions for Trading Equipment

• Private Donors (Aircraft, Equipment)

Establish Program with High StandardsPartner with Professional Associations

Value Added: Academic Credit

• Clinton Community College (CCC- SUNY): 36 Articulated Credits Toward AAS Degree in Individualized Studies

• Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC- SUNY): 42 Articulated Credits Toward AAS Degree in Aviation Technology

• Embry Riddle University: 30 Articulated Credits Toward BS Degree in Aviation Maintenance (BSAM) or BS Degree in Professional Aeronautics (BSPA)

Establish Rapport With the Media

• Establish Working Rapport with Reporting Agencies. Positive, Accurate Reporting is a Must

• Educate the Public Regarding the Importance of Your Mission (Regular Press Releases)

• Develop a Website Featuring Prominent Aspects of Your Program, Articles, Donations, Videos

• Employ Varied Media to Keep Public Informed of Progress

• Hold Varied Open Houses and Media Events to Celebrate Progress and Achieving Milestones

Reciprocity: Express Gratitude to Benefactors

• Provide Media Coverage of Donation Events

• Feature Donors in School Literature & on School Website

• Include School Board in Recognizing Benefactors

• Encourage Benefactors to Take Advantage of Tax Deductions

• Send Thank You Letters to Benefactors

• Post Benefactor Literature in Prominent Locations

• Sponsor Special Thank You Events/Tours of Your Facility

• Invite Sponsors to Become Part of Your Advisory Board

• Include Benefactors in School’s Historical Records/Displays

PAI Pride

Promote/Celebrate Existing Programs

Commissioner Steiner Visit: March 8, 2011

Other Guests

• DOL Commissioner Gardner

• NYS Senator Little

• NYS Assemblywoman Sayward

• NYS Assemblywoman Duprey

Thank You For Your Attention!

www.cves.org(518) 536-7343