2012 AUGUST-MASHPEE EDIC Plan for Executive Park

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basic education and post-secondary education in the region, CCCC has developed an array of programs aimed at meeting a broad spectrum of needs., from basic reading, math, and GED classes to Masters degrees from guest institutions. CCCC has developed programs to meet the needs of the retirees living on the Cape as well as highly customized training to meet employers' workforce development needs. CCCC offers a number of associate degrees that prepare students for specific vocations, including Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Construction Technology Management, Criminal Justice, Dental Science, Early Childhood Education, Fire Science/Emergency Medical Services, Horticulture, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Management, Nursing, Office Technology, and Retail Management. In addition to the classroom programs, CCCC has an effective Center for Business and Industry (CBI) that develops customized training for businesses, including supervisory training, stress management, communication skills, computer software training, business law, and English as a second language. The majority of beneficiaries of CBI's customized training have been larger employers. Small businesses may choose to send employees to existing CCCC classes or the management training offered by CBI, but financial barriers as well as a lack of awareness about CBI programs keep small businesses away. In addition to the customized employer training, CBI offers a Certificate of Management Program developed in conjunction with the American Management Association (AMA). The courses are geared to working professionals either currently employed as managers or looking to gain the skills needed to move into management. CBI has added other Certificate programs in Sales and Service, and Municipal Service. The Job Training and Employment Corporation (JTEC), which supports training for the poor and unemployed, is a critical training resource for the Cape, but its success is limited by the availability of quality jobs on the Cape and its ability to respond quickly to changing employment needs. JTEC is contracted by the Cape Cod and Islands Regional Employment Board to administer the region's training funded through the federal Job Training Partnership Act. For people meeting income requirements or who have lost theirjob and have little hope of returning to the same industry or occupation, JTEC uses federal funds for training at no cost to the individual. JTEC provides the following services: • Vocational Assessment • On-the-Job Training • Individualized Career Planning • Job Search Instruction • Academic Instruction • Resume Writing • GED Preparation • Interviewing Skills • Skills Training • Job Placement Assistance While JTEC deserves credit for trying to implement some innovative training, such as entrepreneurial training and apprenticeships in aquaculture, it is criticized by some for not being responsive enough to industry needs. Most of the training is focused on certified nurses aides and entry-level food preparation workers. In part,this is a reflection of the types ofjobs available on the Cape. In addition,job trainers appear to be inadequately prepared for new and potentially specialized areas of job growth. Technology and Higher Education Resources The Town of Mashpee has an unusual array of technology resources in the area--UMass Dartmouth, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, The Massachusetts Maritime Academy, The Marine Biology Lab, and Waquoit Bay Estuarine Research Reserve. While not located in Mashpee, these technology resources are critical potential resources to the businesses and residents of the Town in the following ways: • Employment at institutions: These provide many jobs in the surrounding region. For example, WHOI alone employs 830 people from the Falmouth and Upper Cape area. While many of the jobs are high- level scientists and engineers,there are also many administrative and technical jobs. 10