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5 <br /> <br />o information technology, 1 <br />o and health technology. 2 <br />These programs meet the demands of the largest employers in the county, and offer training in 3 <br />skills that are currently needed in the workforce. 4 <br />• Durham Tech should consider adjusting its offerings to accommodate a wider variety of 5 <br />students. Working adults would likely benefit from night and weekend programs, while 6 <br />high school students need career readiness training, apprenticeships, and internships. 7 <br />• Durham Tech should consider expanding its advertising and communication in Orange 8 <br />County, including reaching out to small businesses and high schools. Employers report 9 <br />that there is limited awareness of Durham Tech’s offerings in Orange County. 10 <br />• The most in-demand programs include: 11 <br />o Credit programs in health technology, information technology and public 12 <br />safety 13 <br />o Non-credit programs in career readiness, industrial training, and culinary 14 <br />arts 15 <br />o Apprenticeships for skilled trades, internships for high school students, 16 <br />and tailored training programs for specific employers 17 <br /> 18 <br />New Building Timeline 19 <br />• Hanover Needs Analysis – completed Dec. 2017 20 <br />• Conduct Focus Groups (July 2018 – December 2019) 21 <br />o Local Schools 22 <br />o Local Employers 23 <br />o Key Community Stakeholders 24 <br />• Identify Programs and Facility Requirements (January 2020 – September 2020) 25 <br />o Health Programs 26 <br />o Public Service Programs 27 <br />o General Classrooms 28 <br />o Student Service Space 29 <br />o Middle College 30 <br />o Multi-Purpose Space 31 <br />• NC Community College State Board Project Approval/Architect Selection/Advanced 32 <br />Planning – October 2020 - June 2021 33 <br />• Design Phase – July 2021 (year 4 of the Orange County Capital Project Plan) 34 <br />• Construction – July 2022 35 <br /> 36 <br />Commissioner McKee asked if this timeline accommodates the needs of Durham 37 <br />Tech’s projected student population. 38 <br />Penny Gluck said Durham Tech will give its best effort. She said it will be a challenge, 39 <br />but Durham Tech will continue to be creative, and look to others for short-term space rental if 40 <br />need be. 41 <br />Matt Williams said some courses may not be offered in Orange County until the 42 <br />expansion, but all classes are offered at the Durham campus. 43 <br />Commissioner McKee asked if Durham Tech has considered having employers do 44 <br />training on site, at the employers’ facility. 45 <br />Matt Williams said yes, and this does happen sometimes. 46 <br />Chair Dorosin asked if there is a reason that high school facilities are not used at night 47 <br />and on weekends, or community centers, or government buildings that are not otherwise being 48 <br />used. He said this could be a long-term solution. 49