PRIME
Partnership for Regional Innovation in
Manufacturing Education
Dr. Pearley Cunningham
Co-Principle Investigator - PRIME
Department Head – Engineering Technology
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
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What is PRIME ?
• Industry-driven, five-college system
delivering innovative manufacturing
education and career development in
Southwestern Pennsylvania
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Academic Partners
Community College of Allegheny County
Dr. Pearley Cunningham
Butler County Community College
Dr. Sunday Faseyitan
Westmoreland County Community College
Dr. Robert Myers
Robert Morris University
Dr. Winston Erevelles
Penn State New Kensington
Prof. D. Huggins
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Manufacturing in Southwestern
Pennsylvania
• 3,800 manufacturing firms - 2nd largest private
sector employer, but largest annual payroll
• 166,000 employees
• Wages
– $40,000 average manufacturing wage
– $28,000 average other sector wage
• Effects of retirement
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Results of industry focus groups
• Where newly hired employees are deficient
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Business skills
Communication skills
Engineering fundamentals and problem solving
International perspective
Manufacturing - processes, controls, and systems
Materials
Project management
Quality
Teamwork
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PRIME – The Integrated
Paradigm
Innovative
Hands On Dissemination
Equipment & Learning
New Program Facilities
Pre-College and & Curricula
Feeder System
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PRIME Academic Programs
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PRIME activities at individual
institutions
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Accreditable degree programs
New or modified curricula and facilities
Industry steering committees
Internships
Articulation agreements
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Activities at RMU
• B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering (4 yrs)
• Builds on strong communication and business
programs
• The Computer Integrated Engineering Enterprise a learning factory
– Integration of mathematics, sciences, and basic
engineering concepts into advanced courses
– Integration of engineering practice into the learning
process
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RMU Learning Factory - Components
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Materials and Testing
Automated Machining with Auto ID
Assembly Cell with Auto ID
Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing
Metrology and Reverse Engineering
Manufacturing Processes
Machine Tool Monitoring
Material Handling Systems
Virtual Enterprise
Computer Learning Center & Software
Mobile Learning Factory
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Activities at CCAC
• 4 new A.S. Programs in Manufacturing
Technology degrees (2 yrs) - Controls,
Nanofabrication, Basic Machines, Welding
• Technology to Engineering bridge (3 yrs)
• Focus: control of the manufacturing process
through automation, metrology, and quality
• The Advanced Manufacturing Academy
• Addressing pre-employment training and the
upgrade of skills for advancement
• Collaborative work with RMC
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Activities at BCCC
• A.S. in Manufacturing Technology degrees (2 yrs)
• Program options in tool and die manufacturing
and plastic part manufacturing
• Laboratory component
– Manufacturing Processes laboratory in a new building
– Utilization of Penn United facilities for tool and die
• Role of the Advanced Manufacturing Group in
steering the project
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Activities at WCCC
• A.S. in Manufacturing Technology degrees (2 yrs)
• Manufacturing Technology program options
– Chemical Processes, Electronics Assembly,
Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Maintenance,
and Nanofabrication
• Integration of learning modules across the
curriculum
• Consolidation of laboratories and classrooms
under one roof
• Blend of theoretical and experiential learning
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Activities at PSNK
• A.S./B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering
Technology at PSNK (2/4 yrs) [in process]
• Program options in tool and die, electro-optics,
and general manufacturing
• Availability of plastics & nano-fabrication options
at other campuses
• Industry-focused certificate programs
• Laboratory component at the University of
Pittsburgh Manufacturing Assistance Center
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PRIME Educational System
Vo Tech Programs:
e.g.
Manufacturing 2000
K-12
Unemployed
Underemployed
Community Colleges:
CCAC, BCCC,
and WCCC
Four-Year Institutions:
RMU & PSNK
Industry
PRIME Feeder System
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Manufacturing Feeder System
• Manufacturing Pathways Initiative
(Summer)
• Pittsburgh Adventures in Technology
(School Year)
Manufacturing Pathways Initiative
• Prepare young people to enter the
manufacturing industry directly upon
graduation from high school or to enroll in
post-secondary education in manufacturing
(PRIME schools)
– 60 hours of classroom and laboratory
instruction including industry tours
– 120 hours of work-based experiences
Manufacturing Pathways
80 students in Summer of 2002
42 Companies
• Students worked
with the FAMS
Curriculum
learning team
work,
manufacturing
process and
information
gathering
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Bicycle Module
Students
assemble
electronic
“coin toss”
College
intern
explains
electronic
circuit
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Pittsburgh Adventures in
Technology
• Teams will be given a project/problem from
an Industry Partner
• Have a timeline and a panel of industry
mentors and teachers.
• Showcase Event – present ideas and how
the problem was solved
Role of Industry
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Champions
Steering committees
Projects
Internships
Jobs
Equipment
Financial support
Networking
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PRIME Funding
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SME Education Foundation – MEP (000511)
Heinz Endowments
Alcoa Foundation
National Science Foundation – ATE (DUE
0101637)
• USX Foundation
• U.S. Department of Labor (Westmoreland-Fayette
WIB)
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Impact - 1
• Closing competency gaps cited by industry
• Engaged students seeking pre-employment
education or a skills upgrade for career
advancement
• Created a model for competitive collaboration and
regional development
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Impact - 2
• Linking K-12, certificate and apprenticeship programs
to a region-wide articulated system
• Creating a regional network for learning at different
levels, at times and locations best suited to new and
incumbent technicians and engineers
• Engaged the ongoing and vigorous participation of
industry partners to guide and improve manufacturing
education
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For more information
Visit us at www.primepa.org
or
Call us at (888)279-2241
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