星期三，2025年9月24日

PEOSTA, Iowa—Northeast Iowa Community College (网赌网站) has been awarded a $454,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to redesign four of its advanced manufacturing programs into Competency-Based Education (CBE) formats over the next three years． The funding was awarded through NSF’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program．

The project aims to transform the College’s Industrial Automation & Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Engineering Technology, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs to meet the evolving needs of both students and employers． 通过采用CBE模式，学生将获得按照自己的节奏学习的能力，随着他们对每个学科领域的掌握而进步。 This structure offers greater flexibility and can accelerate time to completion—making it especially beneficial for working adults, veterans and rural learners．

“This National Science Foundation grant is truly transformational—for our students, our institution and the regional workforce,” said Dave Dahms, interim president of Northeast Iowa Community College． “By expanding Competency-Based Education in advanced manufacturing, we are creating more accessible and flexible learning pathways that meet students where they are． This initiative strengthens our ability to align education with industry needs, while opening new opportunities for rural learners, veterans and the next generation of skilled professionals across Iowa．”

获资助的主要活动包括：

• Curriculum development for three associate’s degree programs and one diploma program using CBE methodology．
  
  
• 针对农村和退伍军人的定向招聘策略。
  
  
• Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities to recognize students’ existing skills and experiences．
  
  
• 与四年制院校订立及更新衔接协议。
  
  
• 加强行业伙伴关系，指导课程设计，扩大实习和学徒机会。
  
  

对农村可达性和退伍军人参与的关注是该项目的战略要素。 网赌网站地区的许多学生面临地理和时间上的障碍。 CBE灵活、自定进度的特点旨在消除这些障碍，开辟新的教育途径。

“This grant-supported initiative further solidifies the College’s leadership in advanced manufacturing education, workforce development, and applied innovation,” said Greg Moklestad, 先进制造、计算机科学和农业学院院长． “As manufacturing continues to evolve—driven by automation, precision systems and integrated technologies—our transition to Competency-Based Education equips students with the specific, job-ready skills that industry demands． This model ensures that graduates not only meet but exceed employer expectations in an increasingly complex and technology-driven labor market．”

要了解更多关于网赌网站的先进制造选项，以及劳动力市场信息和项目课程，请访问 nicc．edu/advancedmanufacturing．

The Advanced Technological Education grant from the National Science Foundation program focuses on the education of technicians who work in high-tech fields that drive the nation’s economy． 由于两年制社区和技术学院是美国技术教育的主要来源，自1993年该计划开始以来，这些高等教育机构的教师在大多数技术培训项目中发挥了领导作用。