North Country Community College Proposed School of Applied Technology Presentation prepared by the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance
The Ti-Alliance Meeting the vocational education needs of the North Country Proposed NCCC School of Applied Technology Financial picture Who wins? Next steps Scope of Presentation 2
Local Development Corporation est. 2011 Non-profit 501c3 Dedicated to economic development Serving Ticonderoga, Hague, Putnam, Crown Point, & Moriah Innovative ideas and resources + public-private partnerships and investment opportunities.
Why is the Ti Alliance Interested in the School of Applied Technology? Career choices for our residents Services for our residents Employees for our businesses Building a Healthy Economy Education as an economic driver Retaining younger population 4
Meeting the Vocational Education Needs NCCC School of Applied Technology 5
Shortage of Qualified Trade Personnel >1.5 million unfilled skilled trade jobs in 2017 >4 years of increase >For every 1.5 workers entering the construction trades, 5 retire Nearly 96% employment of trade school students upon graduation Nat l Association of Builders 2017 Data 6
Central Location/Regional Reach 7
Certificate vs AOS vs AAS BOCES & vocational high schools Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) Associate of Occupational Studies degree (AOS) Limited hands-on training time and resources, possible entry-level junior certification Requires 12-21 credits in general education including critical reasoning, college math, communications, basic business and information technology No general education required, focused on more hands-on training (non-transferable to 4yr degree) 8
Clinton Community College Adirondack Community College Hudson Valley CC SUNY Canton Paul Smiths College Vermont Technical College North Country Vocational Offerings AAS, AOS or 2 year Certificate Proposed NCCC SAT Renewable Energy, Wind & Turbine Technology Mechanical & Industrial Tech (paper/pulp, plastics, computer-assisted mfg. CAM) AAS, Cert. AAS AAS Culinary Arts AAS AAS Fire Science & Paramedic Cert. Cert. Construction Management (no trades) Carpentry/Painting HVAC/Plumbing (Industrial AC only at Canton) Electrical Trades AAS (Industr ial only) AAS AAS AAS AAS Cert. AAS AAS AAS AAS Facility Maintenance Tech (FMT) Cert Auto and Diesel Mechanics AAS AAS AAS
Increased Earnings for Building Trades Graduates Trade Entry Level Average Experienced Carpenter $32,120 $61,420 $76,072 Construction Operator $42,550 $74,660 $90,710 Electrician $39,670 $74,610 $92,070 Painter $27,850 $51,960 $64,010 Plumber $43,130 $78,260 $95,570 HVAC $36,450 $56,270 $66,180 Automotive $23,350 $41,690 $50,860 Bus & Diesel $35,350 $53,920 $63,200 Factory Operator $38,980 $67,570 $81,860 * NYS Labor Report https://labor.ny.gov/stats/lswage2.asp#47-0000 11
Average starting salary > $17.00/hr. Average mean salary > $29.93/hr. Vs. Minimum Wage $11-$12/hr. + 42% starting salary 12
Promising Employability Ratio 55 annual graduates 160 + jobs in North Country building trades annually 60 + jobs in North Country automotive trades annually 100 Mohawk Valley building trades 40 Mohawk Valley automotive trades 360 annual North Country job openings 1:6.5 ratio of graduates to jobs 13
We have companies standing in line waiting to offer our graduates jobs starting between $45,000 and $60,000 a year. Superintendent Lehigh Career and Technical Institute to CBS Sunday Morning, October 1, 2017 14
Student Body & Recruitment NCCC School of Applied Technology 15
Proposed Enrollment (2 nd Year) Full-Time Equivalent (FTEs) Building Trades Carpentry/Painting 35 Building Trades HVAC/Plumbing/FMT 30 Building Trades Electrical Trades/FMT 20 FMT Certificate 15 Automotive Trades 45 Total 145 16
22% of NY State HS Graduates Do Not Matriculate to 4 Year Colleges # of Annual High School Graduates by County 22% Clinton 818 180 Essex 281 62 Franklin 522 115 St. Lawrence 1050 231 Warren 682 150 Washington 605 133 TOTAL 3858 871 Ticonderoga High School Approx. 30-35% of graduating students do not go on to 4 year college (average class is 80 graduates) plus percentage that rebound before sophomore year 17
Vocational High School Recruitment BOCES of Northern New York Annual BOCES Graduates Eligible for SAT Building Trades 304 Auto Trades 198 Total 512 Vermont Vocational High Schools (Qty 17) Annual Graduates Eligible for SAT Building Trades 168 Auto Trades 177 Total 345 89% of graduates enter related work or post-secondary training after leaving GMTCC GMTCC website Link to Detailed Data
Students Going Out-of-County
HOLD Adult Training and Career Re-Training 70% of North Country residents who are 25 years of age or older do not possess a post-secondary credential SAT fills known middle skill employment gaps in North Country 20
Rich Recruitment Targets North Country high schools BOCES of Northern New York & Vermont Vocational HS (17) Enrollment lost to other regions North Country workforce agencies 21
The Financial Picture NCCC School of Applied Technology 22
Managing Enrollment with Diverse Programs Building a healthy NCCC financial future School of Applied Technology Path-to-Potsdam Program 2 nd Chance Pell program thru 2019, - potential for 2 year extension Stabilized enrollment in 2016/17 2 years no decline & higher FTEs than budgeted Consistent growth of fund balance during enrollment decline period (2012-2016) 25
SAT Start-Up Costs Based on BOCES costs plus 80% for additional labs and enrollment 6 Classrooms $97,000 Carpentry lab and equipment $388,000 Heavy equipment lab $310,000 Electrical lab $124,000 HVAC/Plumbing lab $540,000 Automotive lab $584,000 Computer lab $48,000 Administrative/faculty offices $33,000 Facility renovation $2,660,000 Total Start-Up $4,784,000 Link to Detail 27
Startup Funding Funding Source Purchase of Facility Start Up $$ State Match Totals Private Funding 1,500,000 N/A Flagship gift from TRA Donor (unsecured) Other In-Kind & Private Donations NCCC Program Development 1,000,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 900,000 900,000 1,800,000 100,000 N/A 100,000 NCCC Funding 900,000 N/A 900,000 Total Commitment & Match 1,500,000 4,800,000 28
Proposed Operating Budget At 78% program occupancy= 145 student FTEs Annual Operating Revenue $1,540,816 Annual Operating Costs $1,343,640 Annual Surplus $197,176 Annual surplus ($197,176) to general fund for support of NCCC operating budget Revenue over 78% occupancy to general fund for upgrading and adding academics throughout NCCC Link to Detail 29
Budget Enrollment & Facility Capacity At 78% capacity (145 students) $197,176 profit At 100% daytime capacity (185 students) $583,066 profit At facility capacity (300 students) $694,500 profit 30
Partnership with Ticonderoga Town of Ticonderoga central location, enthusiastic partner Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance > Purchase host building lease to NCCC > Private donations > Corporate, public, foundation donations/grants 32
Who Wins? 33
North Country Students Great New Career Options 4 new programs for AAS degrees and additional FMT certificate programs with general education & management skills Marketable skills targeted for stable employment Affordable alternative to 4 year degree. Full time students eligible for Excelsior Scholarship Program (state free tuition) Encourages locals to remain residents in region 34
North Country Community College More complete educational portfolio to serve region Diversification of program offerings for stable financial health Enrollment for SAT ultimately adds 185 full-time students with capacity of 300+ daytime FTEs plus potential evening and weekend tracks 35
12 new NCCC employees NCCC SAT Employment 11 teaching professionals > 5 Building Trades > 1 Facilities Management Technology > 2 Automotive Trades > 2 Liberal Arts and Science > 1 Business 1 non-teaching professional coordinator of the school of applied technology 36
North Country Community Increase in students studying and residing in the community Availability of new trained workforce & local service providers Faculty and graduates as permanent residents supporting local economy Lower average age of residents 37
Regional Economic Impact $5,080,600 Annual Economic Impact to North Country Region 38
Path to SAT 2019-2020 May 2018 Aug 2018 Nov 2018 Feb 2019 July 2019 Sept 2019 NCCC faculty consultation NCCC hires consultant NCCC consultant vets plan NCCC Approvals through state TRA secure private funding NCCC Secure state matching funds NCCC recruits student body 39
Thank You 40