october 3, 2006

October 3, 2006

An accredited community college located in Bismarck, ND An accredited community college located in Bismarck, ND since 1939since 1939

3,600 credit students3,600 credit students

Courses are transferableCourses are transferable

30 technical programs – 5 online energy programs 30 technical programs – 5 online energy programs

25,000 non-credit students in CETI25,000 non-credit students in CETI

Customized TrainingCustomized Training

Apprenticeship ProgramsApprenticeship Programs

VisionVision A worldwide leader in energy education & training for the energy industry.

MissionMission

Provider of choice for the education of students & the training of employees; enabling students and energy companies to succeed in a competitive, ever-changing industry.

Business and Industry supported Business and Industry supported construction of NECE buildingconstruction of NECE building

Designed to meet the training and Designed to meet the training and educational needs of the energy industry educational needs of the energy industry nationwidenationwide

Basin Electric provided the lead gift of $2 millionBasin Electric provided the lead gift of $2 million

North Dakota Center of Excellence provided $3 millionNorth Dakota Center of Excellence provided $3 million

Department of Energy provided $5.2 millionDepartment of Energy provided $5.2 million

Business, industry and state support total $13.8 millionBusiness, industry and state support total $13.8 million

Estimated completion - Summer 2008Estimated completion - Summer 2008

U.S. Department of Energy Designation

National Power Plant Operations

Technology and Education Center

Power Plant Technology - Power Plant Technology - Started in 1976 Started in 1976 Prepares students for entry level positions as power plant operators by teaching them about specific types of power plant equipment and the theory of plant operation. Available Online and On-Campus.

Nuclear Power Technology Nuclear Power Technology –– Started in 2004Started in 2004 Prepares students for non-licensed operator, maintenance, chemistry and health physics technician positions in nuclear generation. Trains students for entry level positions in nuclear power plants. Available Online.

Electric Power Technology Electric Power Technology - Started in 2001- Started in 2001 An advanced curriculum targeted at incumbent workers in specializedtransmission and distribution careers. Courses designed to help prepare students for work in the field of substation operation and maintenance,system design, line construction, and metering. Available Online.

Electrical Transmission Systems Technology Electrical Transmission Systems Technology – Started in 2003– Started in 2003An advanced curriculum for potential hires and incumbent electrical system operators and dispatchers designed to meet certification requirements. Courses are designed to help meet NERC certification requirements. Available Online.

Process Plant Technology - Process Plant Technology - Started in 1982Started in 1982 Prepares students for entry level positions as process operators in a chemical or petrochemical plant, petroleum refinery, coal gasification or ethanol plant. Available Online and On-campus.

On-Campus Only – Industrial TechnologyOn-Campus Only – Industrial Technology LineworkerLineworker GISGIS HVACHVAC Mechanical MaintenanceMechanical Maintenance WeldingWelding Electronics/TelecommunicationsElectronics/Telecommunications

2007Total enrollment 929

Canada - 1Virgin Islands - 1

Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy ManagementBachelor of Applied Science in Energy Management Educates and trains people for management and supervisory positions in

the energy industry.

8 Energy specific courses Ethical Issues in the Energy Industry Energy Production and the EnvironmentWorkforce Safety and Labor Relations Government Regulations in the Energy IndustryNew and Emerging Energy Technologies Energy Economics and FinanceEnergy Markets and Structures Managing Energy Facilities

7 Core management coursesElements of Accounting I and II Project ManagementFundamentals of Management Human Resource ManagementOrganizational Behavior Organizational Communication

12 General education coursesCommunications Arts and HumanitiesSocial and Behavioral Science Math, Science and Technology

BSC Department of Labor Approved Apprenticeship ProgramsBSC Department of Labor Approved Apprenticeship Programs

Electrical Maintenance Instrument Maintenance Mechanical Maintenance Transmission Systems Maintenance

Relay-Apparatus Substation Electrician System Protection

Offered face-to-face, correspondence, and/or online.Offered face-to-face, correspondence, and/or online.

Customized Apprenticeship Programs can be developed.Customized Apprenticeship Programs can be developed.

NERC Standards TrainingNERC Standards Training Nine Modules that defines NERC reliability standards and requirements

for planning and operating the North American bulk electric system. Course fulfills NERC mandated 30 hour Standards Training

requirement.

NERC Emergency Operations TrainingNERC Emergency Operations Training Eight modules that cover recommended topics for system operator emergency training. Course fulfills NERC mandated 32 hour Emergency Operations

Training requirement.

Orientation to the Electrical IndustryOrientation to the Electrical Industry Designed for new hire orientation and employee training programs for all positions in utility companies. Online, self-paced Average of 6 hours to complete $140.00 per student

Industrial AptitudeIndustrial Aptitude Focuses on reading comprehension, mechanical aptitude, spatial

aptitude and general mathematics. Online, self-paced Students have 2 weeks to complete the course $119.00 per student

Goal of the Initiative

Education and Industry take action to groom a talented pool of local candidates for positions in local facilities.

Benefits to the Employer Retention of local employees.

Familiarity of student’s work ethic, technical and communication skills prior to hiring.

Decrease in costs training new employees.

Strong reputation in the community.

Ability to replicate program at other sites. Steady pipeline of qualified new-hires.

How To Get Started

Compile workforce shortage projections per job category, include potential competition.

Assemble a team to evaluate the shortages

Establish company team leaders

Contact BSC to establish partnership

What are the next steps? BSC and company team leaders work together to develop a plan of action.

Plan includes:

Time frame of needed employees

Review of past recruitment efforts

Evaluation of community

Future initiatives

Potential Initiatives Provide sponsorships, scholarships or tuition reimbursement.

Test drive students by providing intern or mentoring opportunities.

Host “Energy Career Days” to invite high school students, parents, career counselors and instructors.

Co-advertise in local newspapers.

Include BSC’s online options in letters to applicants who do not meet qualifications.

BSC Commitments Collaborate on program implementation

Curriculum development/delivery

Assist in recruiting Grow Your Own students

Provide assistance to on-site mentor

Reporting

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Joan KlevenEnergy Technology Programs Advisor

Joan.Kleven@bsc.nodak.edu701.224.2445

Bismarck State CollegeNational Energy Center of Excellence

PO Box 5587Bismarck ND 58506

800.852.5685bismarckstate.edu/energy