Industry-Aligned Technical Education

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Tailor technical programs to meet the specific workforce needs of local businesses and industries, ensuring that graduates possess the skills and expertise required to excel in our service region’s evolving job market.

COTC recognizes the paramount importance of aligning its technical programs with the evolving needs of local businesses and industries to effectively prepare the workforce for the future. COTC is responsive to the demands of the job market and is committed to prioritizing technical education that directly addresses the needs of emerging sectors, including STEM fields and healthcare, which are poised for significant growth in our region.

By focusing on educational quality and curriculum enhancements, COTC aims to uphold its commitment to providing students with valuable, relevant and impactful educational experiences that align with industry standards and meet the evolving needs of the community

Goals

  • Collaborate closely with local businesses and stay attuned to regional employment trends to develop and offer new programs and certificates that equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the workforce.
  • Conduct a comprehensive analysis of current academic programs for viability and alignment with the workforce needs and demands of local businesses and industries.
  • Enhance existing academic programs to foster continuous quality improvement in education, curriculum delivery and student outcomes to ensure graduates are well-prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly changing job landscape in our service area.
  • Maintain faculty expertise and relevance in the technical programs they teach and continuously enhance their pedagogical skills by encouraging more faculty to engage in professional development opportunities.
  • Develop and launch a reimagined College Credit Plus (CCP) strategy that encourages and supports credit attainment and completion.
  • Renovate Evans Hall and LeFevre Hall to create state-of-the-art facilities that enhance the learning environment and support the academic programs housed within these buildings.