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