Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1) Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current, emerging, and forecasted advanced manufacturing workforce needs that identifies a detailed catalog of positions and needed skills by industry with a capabilities gap analysis; and, 2) Conduct a comprehensive analysis of resources and capabilities of Alamance Community College, Randolph Community College, and Guilford Technical Community College as well as possible sites for a brick-and-mortar centralized and collaborative training facility in order to identify the potential, capacity, and return on investment of a Triad East Center for Advanced Technology (TECAT) that would optimally serve the growing and dynamic industries in, establishing in, and potentially emerging in the region. 3) Propose a cooperative governance structure for the TECAT by Alamance Community College, Randolph Community College, and Guilford Technical Community College that includes a continuing process for industry partners’ input. DELIVERABLES: The successful consulting firm shall deliver and present to Alamance Community College, by June 30, 2025: 1) A comprehensive study to identify training needs for advanced manufacturing and supportive industries. The study will document specific needs required now and in the next five (5) to ten (10) years in order for Alamance Community College, Randolph Community College, and Guilford Technical Community College to determine if they have the capabilities to meet the training needs...
