Accelerated Pathways in Advanced Manufacturing (APAM)

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Accelerated Pathways in Advanced Manufacturing (APAM)

Accelerated Pathways in Advanced Manufacturing (APAM) received a $2,507,461 Round Three grant award to address both a skills gap in the advanced manufacturing field and a high statewide unemployment rate.

Defining Features of Project:

  • Creating a statewide Education Commons to serve as an intake center and resource for adult workers.
  • Developing opportunities for students’ career advancement through design of career pathways leading to “stackable” credentials.
  • Building capacity for identifying labor market needs and ensuring that programs are streamlined to address those needs.
  • Fostering local, regional, and national partnerships that link skills gaps to program planning.

Project and Outcome Report
ProjectAccelerated Pathways in Advanced Manufacturing (APAM)
InstitutionCommunity College of Rhode Island
Outcome ReportAPAM Final Evaluation Report
Industry SectorManufacturing
Grant Completed9/30/17
Grant Amount$2,507,461
State Profile ReportRhode Island State Profile Report
Participation Metrics
ParticipationNot Available
Completed program of studyNot Available
Participants earning credentialsNot Available
Employment*Not Available

Student outcome data such as certificate attainment, retention, and employment, were not available for the evaluation.

*= As of the time of the Final Evaluation Report
Source: Grantee’s Third-Party Evaluation