7 Stark State Kathleen Steere

ShaleNET Background

Mission • To design a comprehensive recruitment, training, placement, and retention program for high priority occupations in the natural gas industry.

• To bring workforce investment boards, their One-Stops, industry, and training providers together to build an industry-recognized uniform training and certification program.

Creating the ShaleNET Collaboration Oil & Natural Gas Industry

Workforce Training Providers

Public Workforce Systems

SHALENET OBJECTIVES 1. Tools that present a realistic picture of the work.

2. Industry-recognized uniform training and certification programs.

3. Screening and assessment tools.

4. A comprehensive pre-employment program a. Industry orientation b. Basic safety training c. Job readiness skills

About us…

• ShaleNET now consists of over 20 authorized training partners in PA, OH, WV, and NY • Standardized curriculum for Roustabouts, Floorhands, Completion Technicians, CDL, and Welder Helper • Talent Match System integration

Moving Forward…………

ShaleNET is a 100% funded $14.96 million Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant supported by the United States Department of Labor; Employment and Training Administration

Three Grant Strategies 1. Provide entry-level certifications and Talent Match System services to primary unconventional shale play regions in the U.S. 2. Create and distribute four new ShaleNET credit certificate programs that meet high demand workforce occupations of the oil and natural gas industry 3. Create and distribute new ShaleNET AAS degree programs for Petroleum Technology and Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics Technicians

HUBS and INITIAL SERVICE AREAS

Defined Service Areas

XTO is designing the ShaleNET well site trainer.

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Well head Vertical separator with instrumentation Solar powered chemical injection pump 2”/3” pressurized tubing along perimeter-­‐‑ simulate meter run Low profile stock tanks Air Compressor

Downtown Campus Vision $10 million State of Ohio Grant

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ShaleNET Lab/Lease Operator Lab Mechanical Valve Assembly Lab Combination Science Laboratory (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental) SCADA/ShaleNET B. S. Completion Computer Lab Student Services Support Space Existing square footage to be consolidated Oil & Gas Tank Battery Welding CDL classroom

3,500 ft2 336 ft2 1,800 ft2 900 ft2 6,350 ft2 14,522 ft2 1 acre 5,000ft2 800 ft2

Start Up Equipment Funds – Awarded a Timken Foundation Grant for $500,000 over 3 year period

Welding (Credited) Principals of Welding and Welding Lab

o Steel and Aluminum Welding and Fabrication o Oxygen/acetylene and AC/DC electric o Arc, MIG, TIG in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions

3G Welding Certification Exam Prep o pipe joining – various schedules and positions 6G Welding Certification Exam Prep o pipe joining – uphill positions, root and hot pass plus fill and cap pass methods

Welding Technology One Year Certificate o Blueprint Reading o Gas Tungsten Arc Welding-Titanium/Stainless Steel o Includes MIG, TIG, arc, 3G & 6G

Barberton Advanced Materials Joining Lab

o Booths - 10

Upon completion students may be eligible to take a variety of AWS certifications

Oil and Gas Advisory Council • Consists of both Industry and Community Leaders

Ohio Petroleum Section

Oil and Gas Advisory Council • Consists of both Industry and Community Leaders

Brownfield Job Training Program

THANK Â YOU!

www.starkstate.edu/oilandgas