Workforce Enhancement Grant Program

Workforce Enhancement Grant Program 2011-2013 Biennium

Bismarck State College

 High Fidelity Simulation for Dakota Nursing Program, $150,000 Funds are being used to purchase high fidelity simulation equipment for simulation labs for BSCs nursing and emergency technology programs. The equipment is to enhance the current labs and provide hands-on training geared toward much more complex medical scenarios (both in-hospital and ambulance based patient care).

 Enhanced Energy Labs, $225,420 Funds will provide equipment for three energy industry related programs in order to address the demand for skilled workers: Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical Maintenance, and Renewable Generation. Equipment will be housed on BSC’s main campus in the Bismarck Public Schools Career Academy (a shared facility) and the BSC Mechanical Maintenance facility in Mandan. This project enhances BSC’s ability to offer hands-on training to more students at one time and expose them to more uniform training.

BSC Total: $375,420

Lake Region State College

 Precision Agriculture, $288,600 Funding to develop, equip and deploy training to employees housed in agriculture implement dealerships, ag producers and other ag businesses. Includes training on GIS spatial imagery equipment, so that businesses can troubleshoot and assist customers with the high tech nature of modern farm equipment. Training modules address varying computer systems among the businesses and will be adapted to employer needs. The project has long-term potential for delivery of credit courses, certificates of mastery and degrees.

LRSC Total: $288,600

North Dakota State College of Science

 Mechatronics Training Initiative, $375,000 Funds are being used to develop a mechatronics training initiative. The field of mechantronics is a fusion of electrical / electronic control systems, computer technology, and mechanical systems. This proposal is designed to offer an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Mechantronics Technology by offering course modules and lab activities. It also provides current workforce with opportunities to upgrade skills.

NDSCS Total: $375,000

Williston State College

 Oilfield Training Program s, $375,000 Funds are being used for two areas of training in the oil industry. The project includes hands on training for current and potential workers to have a clear understanding of safety in rig-up and rig-down activities for various frac jobs. The second area, Petroleum Technology degree and certificate programs, trains individuals to maintain the oil wells as lease operators or pumpers. This project will assist in developing the program in a quick-to-market format via three short- term certificate courses.

WSC Total: $375,000