lattc strategic planning process
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Powerpoint used to guide discussion August 19 & 20TRANSCRIPT
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 1August 19 & 20, 2007
Agenda
Introductions Retreat Purpose Context SWOT Vision and Mission Strategic Priorities Measurements Values
Strategic Priorities/Strategy Development
Mission and Values
Internal EnvironmentExternal Environment
Vision
SWOT Analysis Trend Analysis
Strategic Plans and Action Plans
KH Strategic Planning Model
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Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 3August 19 & 20, 2007
Shift Happens - Changing US
1 of every 8 couples married in the US last year met online
As of 09/06, there are over 106 million registered users of MySpace. If it were a country, it would be the 11th largest in
the world, between Japan and Mexico
The number of text messages sent and received every day exceeds the population of the planet
Nintendo invested more than $140 Million in research and development in 2002 alone More than twice as much as the US federal
government spent on research and innovation in education
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 4August 19 & 20, 2007
Shift Happens - Changing US
Today’s learners will have 10 - 14 jobs before they are 38 years old
25% of today’s workers have spent less than 1 year with their current company
50% workers have spent less than 5 yrs in their current company
Top 10 ten jobs projected for 2010 did not exist in 2004 We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t exist
The amount of new technical information is doubling every 2 years - By 2010 it is predicted to double every 72 hours
Half of what 4 year college students learn in their first year of study will be outdated by their third year of study.
By 2023, when our current 1st graders are 23 years old, the $1,000 computer will exceed the capabilities of the human brain.
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 5August 19 & 20, 2007
Environmental Scan
LATTC Service Area Distinguishing Characteristics Industry Patterns Business Opinions and Concerns LATTC Student Trends and Opinions
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 6August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Service Area Distinguishing Characteristics
Total population exceeds 3 million people, 1 million households
Households and population in the service are projected to increase 6% over the period 2005 - 2010; National growth rate is 1.1%; California growth rate is 2% per year.
Average length of residency exceeds 10 years; median length of residency in the US is 5.2 years
Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group; and US Bureau of Census
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 7August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Service Area Population by Age
Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group
10.6% of the population, or about 335,000 people are between 18 and 24 years old; average age is 35.27 years old
Population by Age
Less than 14
15 - 17
18 - 20
21 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 59
60 and above
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 8August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Service Area Population by Race
Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group3
Service Area Racial Distribution
HispanicNon-Hispanic WhiteNon-Hispanic BlackNon-Hispanic AsianNon-Hispanic Other Non-Hispanic "Some Other Race"
Distribution of Hispanic by Race
White
Black
Asian
Amer Ind/Native HI, 2+ Races
"Some Other Race"60% of service area is Hispanic
7% of Hispanic population is Black, Asian, American Indian, Pacific Islander
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 9August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Service Area Household Income
Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group
Household Income
Less than $15,000
$15,000 - $24,999
$25,000 - $34,999
$35,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $149,999
$150,000 - $249,000
$250,000 - $499,999
$500,000 and over
Two thirds of households earn less than $50,000 per year; 15% fall below federal poverty lines;educational expenditures per student average $3,800.
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 10August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Service Area Labor Force Employment Participation
Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group; US Census data
Labor Force Employment Participation - Over 16 years
Employed
Unemployed
Not in Labor Force
Armed Forces
6.25% are unemployed, 43% are not in the labor force; almost 78,000 males and 70,000 females are unemployed
US Labor participation rate in 2005 - 66%
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 11August 19 & 20, 2007
Industry PatternsEmployment by Industry
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Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group
Manufacturing, a declining sector, provides the most employment in the service area; despite a projected increase of 92,000 jobs
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 12August 19 & 20, 2007
Industry PatternsLA and Orange CountyForecast Job Changes 2005 - 2010
Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group
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Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 13August 19 & 20, 2007
Industry PatternsService Area Forecast JobChanges by Industry 2005 - 2010
Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group
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More than 22,000 job holders in the service area, and more than 100,000 job holders in LA/Orange Counties, will be looking for new job skills
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 14August 19 & 20, 2007
2010 Forecast:LA/Orange County Industry TargetsGrowth of > 5,000 jobs and 10%
Specialty Trade Contractors (21,230) - especially Building Finishing Contractors (8,148) Drywall and Insulation Contractors (6,772)
Automobile Dealers (7,319) Grocery Stores (14,184) Clothing Stores (7,280) Department Stores (7,464) Motion Picture and Video Industries (29,639) Activities Related to Credit Intermediation (6,381) Financial Investment Activities (8,262)
Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 15August 19 & 20, 2007
Real Estate (47,620) - especially Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (13,448) Activities related to Real Estate (28,499)
Professional and Technical Services (43,947) - especially Computer Systems Design and Related Services (14,799) Specialized Design Services (5,475) Mgmt, Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
(21,054) Elementary and Secondary Schools (8,444) Other (non-Business, Trade, Elementary) Schools -
(5,639)Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group
2010 Forecast:LA/Orange County Industry TargetsGrowth of > 5,000 jobs and 10%
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 16August 19 & 20, 2007
2010 Forecast:LA/Orange County Industry TargetsGrowth of > 5,000 jobs and 10%
Administrative and Support Services (102,867) - especially Office Administrative Services (8,768) Facilities Support Services (61,909) Collection Agencies and other Business Support Services (6,318) Investigation and Security Services (12,103) Investigation, Guard and Armored Car Services (10,859) Services to Buildings and Dwellings (16,938) Landscaping Services (6,079) Janitorial and other services to Buildings and Dwellings (10,317)
Food Services and Drinking Places (47,667) - especially Full-Service Restaurants (22,842) Limited-service Eating Places (16,914) Special Food Services (6,988)
Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 17August 19 & 20, 2007
2010 Forecast:LA/Orange County Industry TargetsGrowth of > 5,000 jobs and 10%
Performing Arts and Spectator Sports (21,957) - especially Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (12,364) Performing Arts Companies, Promoters, Agents and
Managers (6,234) Amusements, Gambling, and Recreation (18,901) Amusement Parks and Arcades (10,602) Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (8,401) Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (5,471)
Membership Associations and Organizations (17,257) - especially Professional and Similar Organizations 5,414)
Accommodation (7,699) - especially Traveler Accommodation (7,224)
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 18August 19 & 20, 2007
2010 Forecast:LA/Orange County Industry TargetsGrowth of > 5,000 jobs and 10%
Ambulatory Health Care Services (45,121) - especially Offices of Physicians (12,529) Offices of Dentists (7,456) Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6,990) Home Health Care Services (11,762)
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (17,464) - especially Residential Mental Health Facilities (6,168) Community Care Facilities for the Elderly (5,100)
Social Assistance (27,004) - especially Individual and Family Services (8,443)
Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 19August 19 & 20, 2007
2010 Forecast:LA/Orange County Industry TargetsReduction of >5,000 jobs
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (21,205) Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (11,678) Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (14,291) Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (14,216) -
especially Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (13,175)
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (7,037) - especially Plastics Product Manufacturing (6,080)
Machinery Manufacturing (6,757) Telecommunications (7,935) - especially
Telecommunications Resellers (5,515) Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 20August 19 & 20, 2007
High Schools
Feeder schools to LATTC have high drop-out rate
Skills of students applying to LATTC from High Schools are not uniformly high
17 additional High Schools will be established in South and Central Los Angeles over the next five years
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 21August 19 & 20, 2007
Other Vocational Education in County
11 Professional and Management Development Training businesses
28 Technical and Trade Schools 24 Computer Training Schools 92 Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools 101 Business and Secretarial Schools
Source: LACCD Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 22August 19 & 20, 2007
Other Vocational Education in County
Annual Tuition
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$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
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$40,000
$45,000
California School ofCulinary Arts
Fashion Institute ofDesign
ITT TechnicalInstitute
Maric CollegeAnaheim
LACCD CollegeAverageSource: LACCD
Environmental Scan - May 2006; Madrid Consulting Group
It is difficult to find the cost advantage of LATTC on its website; what other advantages is LATTC not highlighting?
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 23August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Student Achievement Trends
Source: ARCC 2007 Report - Chancellor’s Office, California Community Colleges
CC Indicators - LATT, WLACC, LASCC
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LATTWest LALA Southwest
LATTC has more male students than other local Community Colleges; Success factors are comparable
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 24August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Student Achievement Trends
Successful Completion, Vocational Courses
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98/9-03/04 99/00-04/05 00/01-05/06
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Persistence, Student progress/Achievement, Successful Completion Vocational Courses have trended downward at LATT, West LA, and Southwest LA Community Colleges in the past three years
Source: ARCC 2007 Report - Chancellor’s Office, California Community Colleges
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 25August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Student Trends
Source: 2006/7 ARCC - Chancellor’s Office, California Community Colleges
LATT Student
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FTES are down 7% from 2003/4 to 2005/6 while headcount is up
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 26August 19 & 20, 2007
Agenda
Introductions Retreat Purpose Context SWOT Vision and Mission Strategic Priorities Measurements Values
Strategic Priorities/Strategy Development
Mission and Values
Internal EnvironmentExternal Environment
Vision
SWOT Analysis Trend Analysis
Strategic Plans and Action Plans
KH Strategic Planning Model
27
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 28August 19 & 20, 2007
Leadership and Strategy Establishment Themes and Trends REDI is innovative system to target workforce needs in
Tourism/hospitality Sustainable energy/utility Technology Construction
Identity and leadership of college has not been stable recently; leads to inability to sustain direction
New Chancellor provides opportunity for continuity and to re-commit to trade/technical focus
Poor connection with community Communication insufficient
No Student newspaper for three years No campus bulletins
District office is slow to respond Insufficient collaboration and cooperation among
disciplines, student services
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 29August 19 & 20, 2007
Academic Program Themes and Trends
Unique, highly varied programs offered On-line offerings increasing Retention - high drop-out rates Falling enrollment of traditional students (math,
engineering, sociology) Potential loss of accreditation in Nursing Poor reputation with high school counselors Need to assure students retain academic options Qualifications of students from feeder schools No consistent process for what can/should be
started, grown, shrunk, eliminated
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 30August 19 & 20, 2007
Fiscal Themes and Trends Faculty and staff are not sufficiently knowledgeable
of costs, budgets, and revenue generation SB 361 does not recognize the high cost of our
programs and may become a source of additional revenue
Falling FTES, missed growth goals may require giving money back
92% of costs are fixed Possibilities exist for
Corporate partnerships Foundation enhancement International Students
Bond revenues can lead to facility improvement
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 31August 19 & 20, 2007
HR Themes and Trends
Faculty is stable and capable; department chairs are strong advocates for their programs, faculty, students
Diversity of staff is positive Need more Spanish speakers
Need to assure continuity of programs in face of aging faculty
Replacement of retirements will provide opportunity for new perspectives and approaches
Some faculty resistant to change Need to invest in faculty training to keep current within
disciplines and industries Hiring process is slow and cumbersome Too much faculty release time Student Workers are generally good, but lack
professional skills
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 32August 19 & 20, 2007
Facility/Technology Themes and Trends
Facilities are aging and inadequately maintained Bond issue will provide opportunity for
improvements Insufficient smart classrooms Community ties enhanced by use of theater Parking problems are being addressed but remain
a huge issue Location has negative image (old facilities,
neighborhood) Facility plan is based on 60/40 split in
Trades/Academic programs Many faculty lack technical interest or
sophistication
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 33August 19 & 20, 2007
Administrative System Themes and Trends
District systems are confusing and frequently unhelpful;
HR, Budget, Curriculum systems are new and still have bugs
No regular program review Shared Governance needs rejuvenation Purchasing is slow and overly controlled Planning processes are not integrated - e.g., facility
plan with strategic directions Committees are not working well with one another MIS is underfunded Recruitment has “fallen apart”
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 34August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Student Opinions
Customer Service, Economic Development and Sister College Relationships are the three biggest “gaps”
Image and Relationships
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Effectiveness Importance
Number of respondents: 22
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 35August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Student Opinions
Planning Process, Technology,HR, and Leadership are the four biggest “gaps”
Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Importance
Number of respondents: 22
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 36August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Student Opinions
Student Newspaper/ Communications, Facilities, and Equipment and Technology are the three biggest “gaps”
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Effectiveness Importance
Number of respondents: 22
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 37August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Student Opinions
COUNSELING
Counselors have inconvenient office hours/lack of availability
Counseling is not effective or helpful
Specialty Counselors are more well-informed
“[Counselors] are very helpful. They give you their time and make you feel they want to help you. They’ll make time for you and explain everything to you if you go out of your way to reach them. They have a lot of useful information and they’ll give it to you if you want to listen.”
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 38August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Student Opinions
LIBRARY Need better hours of operation Need to improve book reserve policy There are staff needs Need better technology Need to improve library appearance Need to improve library collection Positive Comments
“Good location” “Book Sale” “Periodical section” “Reserves section”
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 39August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Student Opinions
STUDENT SERVICES Not customer-friendly Students need more/better information about available
student services Need a Student Services Bulletin Board Students need more/better information about student services
requirements for services Orientation needs to be more useful and informative
CAMPUS SECURITY/SAFETY Need more and better quality security officers Need better parking lot security
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 40August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Student Opinions RELATIONSHIPS WITH FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES∗
In general, the focus group participants seem to understand that the trades are LATTC’s primary focus and that is fine with them. Though, as transfer students, they feel neglected and would like to see better-quality support for those transfer students who are on campus
LATTC should put more focus on transfer programs LATTC needs to build more and stronger relationships with 4-year
colleges to improve transfer process for students LATTC needs a “Motivation Center” Need to provide more transfer classes (and classes in general)
PERFORMING ARTS OTHER ISSUES
Child Development Center Technology Image Need more current and up-to-date trade offerings
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 41August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC Student Opinions
STUDENT PAPER BOOKSTORE
Prices and Availability Hours of Operation and Customer Service Other Positive
Good Location Student operated
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 42August 19 & 20, 2007
Community Opinions and ConcernsGood news!
LATTC perceived as a valuable ally and commodity within community
CD Tech, its curricula and the relationship of program’s faculty to community very well regarded
Innovative, quality programs available to community young people and adults
Community economic development Outreach to middle schools Supportive services, such as child care, for working families
Location, location, location Public transportation and access to LATTC as a key strength
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 43August 19 & 20, 2007
Community Opinions and ConcernsWatch out!
LATTC not offering “State of the Art” education Low academic expectations Lack of quality facilities Many young people (and organizations serving them)
view LATTC as place of last resort Perceived lack of safety More supportive services needed: child care and
counseling Some perception that communication and interaction with
community is too top-down
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 44August 19 & 20, 2007
Community Opinions and ConcernsWatch out!
Communication with community-based organizations and high school counselors is not strong; consistency as being the key
Need to know continually where college is heading and what it’s accomplishing
Trust building and relationship need to be prioritized by college administration, not just programs working with community
Families and community feeling very threatened by gentrification
Lack of community and civic engagement within service area
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 45August 19 & 20, 2007
Community Opinions and ConcernsSuggestions
Instruction and Curricula Focus on being the best trade college possible! Create programs that meet community need and train people for
living wage jobs (child care program) Reward innovative, quality teaching to keep strong faculty Expand CD Tech offerings to nonprofit management leadership in
Central and South LA’s nonprofit Look at new opportunities, such as creating Green development
and Technology program Counseling focus on issues that affect families and pathways to job
and higher education Create regular outreach and communication with community
organizations Key audiences: CBOs (economic and job development, youth
serving organizations) and schools (local high schools and counselors)
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 46August 19 & 20, 2007
Business Opinions and ConcernsGood news!
Local Banks, small businesses and others give LATTC high marks; general sense of good will
Outreach by Electrical, Construction & Maintenance is highly valued
Lots of buzz about LA REDI LA Live Grand-Avenue Projects
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 47August 19 & 20, 2007
Business Opinions and ConcernsWatch out!
LATTC in some areas is not training to “State of the Art” Important to have technical skills, but even more crucial to
know how to use most up-to-date technology; keep oneself current
From a business point of view, they are “buying” a product – employees – from LATTC; make sure your “product” – the students you are training, are high quality
Some perception that calls are not returned, people are not responsive
Relationships with High-School counselors is not strong Need to be nimble to respond to immediate needs
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 48August 19 & 20, 2007
Business Opinions and ConcernsSuggestions
Update advisor lists with industry leaders, and maintain relationships
Semi-annually, meet with industry leaders and local businesses to find out what is needed in the short-term (2-3 months)
Foster a reputation of being quick and nimble. Be quick and flexible to create curricula that meets business needs.
Use creative approaches to do off site training with particular sectors. Use their machines and maybe work with their fore-people.
Take advantage of economic bad-news Train students about financial literacy to help avoid defaulting
in partnership with banks Re-train laid-off workers – many are skilled but not
“certificated” Acquire local property during real estate market downturn
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 49August 19 & 20, 2007
Business Opinions and ConcernsSuggestions
Seek out relationships with small and medium sized businesses – especially small manufacturing; LA is still #1 in manufacturing in US
Build on proximity to local industry Strong local job possibilities in:
High end fashion/apparel, food processing and jewelry manufacturers
Metal machinery and manufacturing Multimedia, media, and entertainment Bio-med
Work on “soft” skills – communications, diversity management, teamwork.
Workshops – 1 – 2 days, to add new skills in soft and “hard” areas
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 50August 19 & 20, 2007
Business Opinions and ConcernsSuggestions
Offer on-site training to employers Build active Alumni/Alumnae Association Develop strong relationships with new High Schools being
built in the area
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 51August 19 & 20, 2007
Strategic Issues and Questions from External Scan
How do we build on business suggestions, especially about being more nimble?
What do students, business, universities, and the community want from us?
What workforce needs are we best suited to provide?
What community needs can we address? Economics of community redevelopment programs Community organizing
Where are there opportunities in shrinking industries to find students eager to learn new skills?
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 52August 19 & 20, 2007
Strategic Issues and Questions from External Scan
What business partnerships are available? Governments Port-related industries Entertainment High end fashion/apparel, food processing and
jewelry manufacturers Metal machinery and manufacturing Multimedia, media, and entertainment Bio-med Aero-space Auto repair/insurers
Preliminary Findings – Incomplete without the Accompanying Oral Discussion
KH CONSULTING GROUP 53August 19 & 20, 2007
LATTC’s SWOT
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES THREATSOver 200 trade and vocational education institutions in the County
Inability to sustain financial stability in expensive programs with existing State funding formulas
Qualifications of students from feeder schools
CURRENT/INTERNAL F
UTURE/EXTERNAL
OPPORTUNITIES
Falling enrollment of traditional students
• Unique and highly varied programs, including on-lie offerings
• Location near to industry
• Bond revenues allow for facility improvement
• Stable faculty; turnover due to potential retirements will provide opportunity for new perspectives and approaches
• REDI partnership with City is exciting to LATTC and business community
• Strong re-commitment to trade/technical focus
New High Schools
Large and growing
target age population in service area
Need for retraining for over 22,000
manufacturing job holders
Strong local manufacturing base with mostly good opinion of
LATTC
Local job possibilities in multimedia, bio-med and
high-end manufacturin
g
Partnerships with City and
other Community Colleges
• Historical inability to rapidly respond with curriculum changes to new community or business opportunities
• Insufficient collaboration and cooperation among disciplines and student services
• Declining FTES
• Poor reputation with high school counselors
• Internal processes for HR, planning and budgeting perceived as weak and/or not widely understood
• Facilities are aging and inadequately maintained
• Insufficient parking and smart classrooms
• Recruitment of new students has “fallen apart”