World-Class CTE Programs Unite Education and Industry in 3 Easy Stages

STAGE ONE: DISCOVER

DISCOVER

PART I: REGIONAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT

WBTO interviews schools and regional employers to better understand local economic needs.

Schools learn what skills local manufacturers seek for entry level talent

Manufacturers learn what schools are teaching students

THE RESULT: WBTO builds bridges by aligning education and industry.

PART II: GAP ANALYSIS

We confirm what skills, equipment, and capacities manufacturers require, then compare this to your school’s CTE program.

Schools discover what areas of their current program are most useful, and what are not.

Manufacturers drive the hottest job market skills, setting students up for success.

THE RESULT: WBTO’s analysis reveals how your CTE program can evolve to suit the manufacturing economy. Example: If TIG welders are in high demand, yet your school isn’t equipped with TIG welding equipment, a gap exists.

Your Roadmap to More Effective CTE

DESIGN

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WBTO delivers its Regional Needs Assessment report to all stakeholders. This exposes gaps, offers solutions to align with industry needs, and clear action items to share throughout the educational community.

Schools receive a complete report of where their current program is not achieving its potential with clear action items to improve performance.

Manufacturers gain the chance to contribute to their future workforce by cooperating in their education.

THE RESULT: The Regional Needs Assessment points out misalignments holding back your CTE program. It also offers concrete solutions for motivated students to impact the local economy, their community, their families, and your school.

STAGE TWO: DESIGN

Watch a Regional Needs Assessment In Action

PART I: PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTORS

STAGE THREE: DELIVER

The Regional Needs Assessment uncovers the need for instructors and other school personnel to receive training on specific equipment and techniques.

WBTO’s experts provide 1-on-1 training on topics like:

How to operate machinery

Machine sourcing and installation

Proper equipment maintenance & Repair

Designing manufacturing-informed classroom projects

We also support machines that break down

Schools gain specific training on machinery and equipment to better instruct students on best operational practices.

Manufacturers contribute suggestions for classroom projects, gaining confidence that students are learning correct procedures.

THE RESULT: Instructors gain technical skills, strengthening their knowledge and classroom confidence. Schools gain a partner that can quickly address equipment breakdowns, keeping the CTE program forever moving forward.

PART II: PARTNER WITH MANUFACTURERS

At the same time we work with your school, WBTO also collaborates with local manufacturers. Developing CTE programs with input from education and industry creates several advantages:

Constantly improving program capabilities based on industry feedback

Development of an entry-level pipeline comprised of student talent

Greater exposure to real world applications for students

Both sides win from increased partnership:

Schools gain program refinements and higher student interest due to industry engagement

Manufacturers gain early access to talent contributing to their business’ future. Students they trust make ideal hires and apprentices.

PART III: PREPARE STUDETNS WITH SOFT SKILL SUCCESS

Manufacturers often cite declining interpersonal skills as a roadblock to vocational success. Even as WBTO helps schools transform their CTE programs, we help students’ hone self-awareness and the awareness of others.