Back to Manufacturing Project Outcomes
Delaware Technical Community College Manufacturing and Food Safety Program Enhancements received a $2,507,462 Round Three grant award to design and implement a fast-tracked remedial Summer Bridge, National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC), Certified Production Technician (CPT), Electromechanical Engineering Technology (ELM), Building Automation Systems (BAS), non-credit Food Safety and Sanitation certificate, and for-credit Food Safety certificate (Food Safety) programs. Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)-eligible individuals and veterans, among other learners, had the opportunity to enroll in one of these programs, receive nationally recognized certifications through their course work, and complete degree or certificate training in an in-demand industry.
Defining Features of Project:
- Focused on four programs of study: Electro Mechanical Manufacturing degree, Building Automation Systems degree, non-credit Food Sanitation Safety, and for-credit Food Safety.
- A general education remedial summer bridge program was developed and DTCC became recognized as a testing center for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) and Certified Production Technician (CPT) exams.
| Project and Outcome Report | |
|---|---|
| Project | Delaware Technical Community College Manufacturing and Food Safety Program Enhancements |
| Institution | Delaware Technical Community College |
| Outcome Report | Final Program Report |
| Industry Sector | Manufacturing |
| Grant Completed | 9/30/17 |
| Grant Amount | $2,507,462 |
| State Profile Report | Delaware State Profile Report |
| Participation Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Participation | 102 participants |
| Completed program of study | 16 |
| Participants earning credentials | 45 |
| Employment* | No data available |
*= As of the time of the Final Evaluation Report
Source: Grantee’s Third-Party Evaluation