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Technical Retraining to Achieve Credentials (TRAC-7) received a $19,619,450 Round One TAACCCT award to facilitate the delivery of career training programs that a) can be completed in two years or less, b) are adaptable across a wide skills and experience range for TAA-eligible, unemployed, and under-employed individuals, and c) prepare workers for employment in high-wage, high-skill occupations.
“With my training I was able to find employment faster than someone without any experience or training. I gained tons of knowledge, which has helped me advance faster on my crew at my current job.” — Shawn
Defining Features of Project:
- The focus of TRAC-7 is on the delivery of industry-standard technical training regardless of institutional location.
- TRAC-7 institutions offer students access to each of the signature programs through specialized mobile units, blended and online learning, and classroom-based and hands-on instruction at partner institutions and remote locations.
- Training opportunities for industry-recognized credentials that would otherwise not be offered at a home institution are available through TRAC-7.
| Project and Outcome Report | |
|---|---|
| Project | Technical Retraining to Achieve Credentials (TRAC-7) |
| Project Website | TRAC-7 Website |
| Project Director Interview | Brenda Edleston TRAC-7 Project Director |
| Project Videos | Grant Highlight Video | Student Accomplishments Video |
| Institution | Washburn University of Topeka |
| Outcome Report | TRAC-7 Summative Study of Unemployed Participant Outcomes |
| Industry Sector | Energy |
| Grant Completed | 9/30/15 |
| Grant Amount | $19,619,450 |
| State Profile Report | Kansas State Profile Report |
| Participation Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Participation | 1,959 participants |
| Short-certificates earned (1 year or less) | 420 students |
| Long certificates earned (1 year or more) | 74 students |
| Two-year degrees earned | 46 students |
| Employment* | 148 employed after completion |
*= As of the time of the Final Evaluation Report
Source: Grantee’s Third-Party Evaluation
“I am so glad I made the decision to attend Washburn FastTRAC program from Washburn Institute of Technology” said Kim, who graduated from the FastTRAC welding program in December 2014 and is now working full-time. Kim earned an American Welding Society SENSE Level I – Entry Welder certificate. “The hours and the benefit of a FastTRAC program were priceless for me, personally”. — Kim
“I benefited by learning proper technique for welding and safety. The program gave me the know-how to get the job done right.” — Dustin