Mission & Vision of 360°

Karen White

Executive Director

360°

www.360mn.org

360º VISION & MISSION

Karen White

Taking Shape Summit

Sheraton Minneapolis West

November 18, 2014

TALENT/SKILLS GAP

Part of the Problem

Just 2/3 of Americans

believe the U.S.

manufacturing industry

can compete effectively in

the global marketplace.

Less than 1/2 believe a

manufacturing career is

stable and secure.

80% believe

manufacturing jobs are

the first to be moved to

other countries.

Only 1/3 of Americans

say they would

encourage their children

to pursue careers in

manufacturing.

Only 450 out of 20,000

Minnesota high school

students select

manufacturing as a

career of interest– 2%.

During the 2012

manufacturing listening

sessions, concern about the

image of manufacturing

was mentioned 76 times.

WHAT IS 360?

• Collaboration of 15 colleges

• Vision-- a 21st Century

education system that

prepares individuals to

participate fully in

rewarding careers in

manufacturing and which

completely meets the

needs of the region’s

manufacturing employers

Mission

•Quantity

•Quality

•Diversity

Dream It. Do It. MN

connects influencers,

educators, and

manufacturers with

resources to develop

the future workforce.

Students

Teachers

Manufacturers Influencers

Future Workforce

DREAM IT. DO IT. MINNESOTA TARGET AUDIENCE

RESOURCES MAKING AN IMPACT

Jaimee Meyer

New Executive Director

Dream It. Do It. MN Website The Dream It. Do It. MN website,

www.dreamidoitmn.com, is a great

way to connect with students,

educators, and the industry. We

provide all of our resources through

the website and inform visitors

about what modern manufacturing

is all about.

Teacher Toolkit This toolkit includes a

teacher’s guide with lessons,

videos, and posters to

introduce students to

advanced manufacturing and

information about

manufacturing careers.

E-Newsletter Dream It. Do It. MN has a monthly

e-newsletter that goes out on the

second Wednesday of each month.

Included in the newsletters are

upcoming events, testimonials

about manufacturing careers, news

stories related to manufacturing,

and much more! We are able to

connect with students, parents,

educators, and manufacturers.

REBRANDING OF DREAM IT. DO IT. MINNESOTA

Billboards Dream It. Do It. MN helped

execute billboard campaigns

which promoted manufacturing

careers through quotations and

driving individuals to our

website to learn more about

modern manufacturing.

Social Media Dream It. Do It. MN uses

Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

to connect with students,

manufacturers, and anyone

interested in manufacturing.

Find us on Facebook and Twitter

@DreamItDoItMN.

Direct Mail This is used to connect with

potential students who want

to learn more about

manufacturing and what it has

to offer them in the future.

RESOURCES CONTINUED

Adopt-A-School Guide This guide gives Minnesota

manufacturers a structured

framework for engaging with

their local school system and best

practices for building

relationships with educators.

Game App Dream It. Do It. will

launch a game app

promoting

manufacturing, for

middle aged school

students.

KEY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

VEX Robotics

Robotics is growing in popularity

across the state. Youth design, build,

and compete with their robots. We

use Dream It. Do It. Minnesota to

show students and influencers how

robotics relates to manufacturing

careers. We also demonstrate how

modern manufacturing careers are

part of STEM.

Statewide Tour of

Manufacturing During the month of October Dream It.

Do It. Minnesota organizes the

Statewide Tour of Manufacturing.

Manufacturers are encouraged to open

their doors for students and

community members so they can learn

about modern manufacturing in their

communities.

Exhibits Across the state, Dream It. Do

It. Minnesota is present at

career fairs, conferences, STEM

expos, and many other

opportunities to promote

advanced manufacturing

careers to youth and

influencers.

YOUTH OUTREACH

EVENT-- SUMMER CAMPS

YOUTH OUTREACH SURVEY RESULTS

ROBOTICS

SURVEY RESULTS

TOUR OF

MANUFACTURING

HIGHER EDUCATION

360º Seamless Career Pathway

Seamless Career Pathway developed

in 2007 to show students, parents, and

incumbent workers the potential with

life-long learning.

“My first reaction was I felt empowered.

I didn’t know that something like this

was available and when I saw that it

was offered, I was interested

immediately and I’m glad I made the

choice.” Brandon Korgel, Northland

and Bemidji State student

eTECH 4 Joint Certificates

• Production Technologies (16 credits)

• Machine Technologist (30 credits)

• Automation Technology (30 credits)

• Welding Technology (30 credits)

• Online and blended, on-site requirements available on

weekends

• Industry requested

• College partners developed jointly

• www.360etech.org

Production Technologies Core

• 16 credit certificate

• Technical Math

• Print Reading

• Introduction to Computers

• Manufacturing Processes

• Quality Practices

• Safety Awareness

• Maintenance Awareness

Career Success Skills Online Learning

Modules

• Verbal Communications

• Effective Listening & Following

Directions

• Reliability

• Productivity

• Flexibility & Adaptability

• Positive Communications

• Positive Attitude

• Responsibility & Accountability

• And more

Investments in Education Programs

Taking Shape Summits

2013-- Additive Manufacturing: 3D

Printing Beyond Rapid Prototyping

2014-- The Internet of Things & the

Future of Manufacturing

2015-- ???

IMPACT

15%

6%

0%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

12%

14%

16%

360º College Partners Rest of MnSCU Colleges

Change Spring 2013 Graduates

Karen White

kwhite@bemidjistate.edu

218-755-2208

Questions & Answers

These programs are supported by an NSF ATE Program grant.

Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations

expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect

the views of the National Science Foundation (www.nsf.gov).

Thank you!

An affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator.

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