Next Generation Manufacturing

and the
Connecticut Technical
High School System
John Murphy
Educational Consultant for the Manufacturing,
CADD, and Architectural Technologies programs
October 27, 2008
"In order to sustain a strong manufacturing
climate, we must continue to develop
partnerships with educational institutions and
manufacturers to ensure that Connecticut
students are graduating with the skills needed to
be successful in the future, while providing the
manufacturing industry with the robust labor
pool it needs to be innovative and thrive in the
future.”
--Lauren Weisberg Kaufman,
CBIA vice president of education and job training
and executive director of the CBIA Education Foundation
 2007 Survey of Current and Future
Manufacturing Jobs in Connecticut

“A shortage of skilled workers and concern over

the impending retirements of baby boomers are
threatening Connecticut 's manufacturing
industry, which is vital to the state's overall
economic health”.
Connecticut Business and Industry Association
Press Release (October 2007)
Manufacturers responding to the survey said the top
five most difficult positions to fill are:

 CNC programmers – 56%

 CNC machinists – 54%
 Tool and die makers – 54%
 Machinists – 39%
 Engineers – 31 %
 Keeping the curriculum real…
 Emphasis on more CNC/CAM concepts,
principles, and outcomes. (pacing guide)
 Part inspection and methods of Quality Control
 Embedded lessons on reading engineering
drawings and blueprints.
 Integrated math principles and concepts
 National Institute for Metalworking Skills

 The National Institute for Metalworking Skills

(NIMS) was formed in 1995 by the metalworking trade
associations to develop and maintain globally
competitive American workforce.

 NIMS operates under rigorous and highly disciplined

processes as the only developer of American National
Standards for the nation’s metalworking industry
accredited by the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI).
National Institute for Metalworking Skills

 The NIMS credentialing program requires

that the candidate meet both performance and
theory requirements.

 Both the performance and knowledge

examinations are industry-designed and
industry-piloted
 NIMS credentials

Part I Machining Level I – Bench work (no METTEC)

Part II Machining Level I – Layout (no METTEC)
Part III Machining Level I – Vertical Milling
Part IV Machining Level I – Drill Press
Part V Machining Level I – Surface Grinding
Part VI Machining Level I – Turning - Between Centers
Part VII Machining Level I – Turning - Chucking
Part VIII Machining Level I – CNC Milling
Part IX Machining Level I – CNC Turning
 These are Common Formative
Performance Assessments based on
National Industry Standards…

… supported by
business and industry.
 2008-2009 school year

 Implement the NIMS skill standards in all

14 CTHSS manufacturing programs
 Begin the process of site accreditation at
three schools:
 Oliver Wolcott, Torrington
 E.C. Goodwin, New Britain

 Platt Tech, Milford

 Expand the Kaynor NIMS program

 Why implement “NIMS”?

 Standards based performance assessments

 On-going formative assessments that
measure individual student progress over
four years
 Students can earn college credit for
achieving credentials
 Earning credentials will provide apprentice
hours
 Why “NIMS”?

 Increase the rigor of instruction

 Establish a higher level of accountability
from the students and teachers
 Improve the effectiveness of the Trade and
Technology Advisory committees
 Strengthen communication between our
schools and business and industry
Minimum Requirements
for all Students
 GRADE 12
 All 08-09 seniors by graduation:

 Measurement, materials, and safety

credential

 One other credential as determined by the

Department head
(It does not have to be the Benchwork credential)
 GRADE 11
 All Juniors by graduation (2009-10):

 Measurement, materials, and safety

credential

 One other credential as determined by the

Department head
(It does not have to be the Benchwork credential)
 GRADE 10
 All sophomores by graduation (2010-11) will be
required to complete 3 credentials:

 Measurement, materials, and safety credential

 One milling credential (can also be the CNC milling job)

OR
 One turning credential- (Chucking, On centers, or the CNC
turning)

 One other credential as determined by the Department head

(It does not have to be the Benchwork credential)
 GRADE 9
 All sophomores by graduation (2011-12) will be
required to complete 4 credentials:

 Measurement, materials, and safety credential

 One milling credential (can also be the CNC milling job)

 One turning credential- (Chucking, On centers, or the CNC

turning)

 One other credential as determined by the Department head

(It does not have to be the Benchwork credential)
 Monitoring Student Progress
 Graduation Portfolio (See checklist)
 Trimester Progress Reports
 Include strategies in cycle lesson plans
 Embed concepts in trimester assessments
 Definitions:
 Sponsor- The department head and teacher are sponsors for their
students. They register students for the on-line assessments.

 Proctor- Proctors can be any school staff member other than the
teacher or department head.

 Each school should have more than one proctor for online assessments.
 Proctors should be staff members with flexibility in their schedule
necessary to support the on-line assessment. It is recommended that
the department head collaborate with the assistant principal to
determine the best scenario for that manufacturing program and school.
 Proctors must be on file with NIMS- AP sends to Murphy?

 Participant- Participants are anyone (students or teachers) who take

the on-line assessments.
 Teachers can be a sponsor and a participant
 Plan your work…
… work your plan
 Together the department head and teacher determine
the online assessment schedule each year. This
schedule should be based on the pacing guide, class,
and individual student progress aligned to the
curriculum.

 It is recommended, whenever possible, to initially

administer the online assessment to the entire class.
 Other suggestions…
 Stagger or group the student performance
assessments by ability.
 Send all performance parts out at one time for
inspection.
 Use the TTAC meetings as “inspection night”.
Invite members in to inspect parts.
 Invite other TTAC members on Open House to
inspect parts
 Other suggestions…
 Stagger or group the student performance
assessments by ability.
 Send all performance parts out at one time for
inspection.
 Use the TTAC meetings as “inspection night”.
Invite members in to inspect parts.
 Invite other TTAC members on Open House to
inspect parts
 CCAT
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc.

Mission: The Connecticut Center for Advanced

Technology, Inc. provides services and resources
to entrepreneurs and businesses, and through
collaboration with industry, academia, and
government, helps companies innovate and
compete, thereby strengthening our nation in the
global market.

-- CCAT website
 Our partnership…

 Implementing CNC web-based training using the

Immersive software platform
 On-line courses in CNC and CAM
 Integrated curriculum model in science and math
 Virtual 3D machine simulation
 Supporting the CTHSS with staff professional
development
 Formation of an industry advisory council to stay
current with trends in the manufacturing sector.
 Tooling University

 Web based instructional tool using a range

of carefully integrated online learning
components.
 Effective way to differentiate instruction for
students with special needs- self pacing
 All lessons are aligned with NIMS and
customized for the CTHSS
 Uses extensive tracking and reporting
capabilities for teachers and students
 The next generation…

 Viable curriculum aligned with current national standards

 High level of accountability from students and teachers
 Differentiating instruction to maximize student success
 Incorporating innovative instructional technology
 Continually monitor and assess student progress
 Instituting nationally accredited performance standards
 The results…

…the best technical high school students

in the United States.
 Thank you!
For more information please contact:

John Murphy - 860-807-2170

jmurphy@ct.gov