Workforce and Economic Development

Objectives	Key Performance Indicators
1. Provide quality professional/technical education for employment, skills enhancement, and career development.	Student performance Demonstration of program competencies College level math and English in first year Employer satisfaction Licensure/certification rates Placement rate in the workplace Demonstration of General Education Outcomes
2. Partner with business, community groups, and other educational entities to provide workforce development and customized programs and services.	Client assessment of programs and services

Strategic Initiative: Refine and revise our program mix to better serve the community, ensure that all students have access to viable career pathways, and expand our mission to incorporate bachelor of applied science degree programs.

Planning Category	Annual Priorities
Academic	Continue work to increase the number of available Nursing program spots. Explore new curriculum and cooperative education opportunities for industrial trades programs. Continue to integrate the Carl D. Perkins Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) into other institutional initiatives and processes. Continue to review and revise professional/technical programs as needed to ensure transferability of courses into BAS programs. Continue development of additional baccalaureate degrees. Explore the integration of cybersecurity into the curriculum.
Diversity/Equity	Continue to utilize the Curriculum & Program Review process to reduce institutional equity gaps in professional/technical programs. Continue to increase representation of diverse populations among professional-technical advisory committees.
Facilities	Continue the planning/design process and begin construction of the new vocational building.
Safety	Dispose of unneeded equipment in industrial trades labs.
Student & Community Engagement	Continue to expand and build upon K-12 partnerships to enhance professional/technical program enrollment in high school dual enrollment programs. Continue to promote adult re-engagement in workforce programs. Continue to expand Continuing Education workforce training. Develop strategies and partnerships with employers to increase recruitment and support for working-age adults.
Technology	Continue to develop equipment lists for the new vocational building. Continue to develop an equipment replacement plan for instructional labs aligning with the 2025 LCC Legislative Funding Priorities.

Strategic Planning Contact

Wendy Hall: Vice President of Effectiveness & College Relations

(360) 442-2491
Fax: (360) 442-2659
whall@lowercolumbia.edu

Applied Arts Building (AAR)

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8 am - 5 pm