PFI: An Innovative Model for a New Advanced Energy Workforce

这个创新伙伴关系（PFI）项目是托莱多大学，NSF PFI毕业生（0227899）和PFI计划的几个新机构（定义为从未获得PFI资助的机构）之间的III型（a:C）合作伙伴关系：中央州立大学，霍金学院，莱克兰社区学院，欧文斯社区学院和Terra社区学院。该项目旨在为整个俄亥俄州先进能源领域的课程、认证项目、可堆叠证书和副学士学位项目的开发创造一种模式。在州长领导下的俄亥俄大学？他们于2007年联合成立了俄亥俄大学清洁能源联盟，以促进先进能源研究。此外，该州拥有领先的替代能源公司和可再生能源组合标准，为未来提供就业机会。需要一支训练有素的劳动力队伍来支持可再生能源公司，也需要一支训练有素的贸易人员来安装太阳能、风能和其他系统。该项目涉及大学研究和孵化中心，为新能源系统（如屋顶建筑集成光伏系统）的开发和商业化提供新课程和项目的开发指导。该项目将为社区和技术学院带来有关先进能源技术的新知识，以便开发新的课程和项目。它将开发一个全州范围的大学参与模式，将一个“老工业区”转变为一个新的技术密集型产业的领导者。该项目借鉴了先前成功的PFI项目的经验，以及主要组织合作伙伴俄亥俄州大学清洁能源联盟在全州范围内的支持。该项目旨在使俄亥俄州的大学在全州经济转型和创造高薪工作机会方面发挥更大的“发展作用”。该项目涉及中央州立大学（HBCU），并特别注意为代表性不足的群体提供参与机会。该项目的成果将通过演讲、新闻稿、州领导人的参与以及专业和技术出版物在俄亥俄州和全国广泛传播。项目初期的合作伙伴是学术机构：托莱多大学（牵头机构）、中央州立大学、霍金学院、莱克兰社区学院、欧文斯社区学院、特拉社区学院和州立鲍灵格林大学；私营部门（工业）：先进能源发电、工程过程系统、FirstEnergy、First Solar、北海岸风能和电力、太阳能场（Calyxo）、WIRE-Net（五大湖风力网络）和Xunlight；私营部门（非营利）：俄亥俄大学清洁能源联盟；州政府：俄亥俄州校董会。

This Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) project is a Type III (A:C) partnership between University of Toledo, an NSF PFI graduate (0227899), and several institutions new to the PFI Program (defined as ones that have never been PFI grantees): Central State University, Hocking College, Lakeland Community College, Owens Community College, and Terra Community College. The project seeks to create a model for developing courses, certification programs, stackable certificates, and associate degree programs throughout the State of Ohio in advanced energy. Ohio universities, under the leadership of the Governor?s Energy Advisor, banded together to form the University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio in 2007 to promote advanced energy research. In addition, the state has leading alternative energy companies and a renewable energy portfolio standard that promise job opportunities for the future. A ready and trained workforce is needed to support renewable energy companies as well as trained and ready trades people to install solar, wind, and other systems. The project involves university research and incubation centers to provide guidance for the development of new courses and programs in anticipation of the development and commercialization of new energy systems (e.g., rooftop building integrated PV systems. The project will bring new knowledge on advanced energy technologies to community and technical colleges so that new courses and programs can be developed. It will develop a statewide model for university engagement to transform an "old industrial region" into a leader in a new technology intensive industry. The project draws upon the experience of a previously successful PFI project as well as the statewide support of the primary organizational partner, University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio.The project aims to take Ohio universities toward a more "developmental role" in transforming the statewide economy and creating high paying job opportunities. The project involves Central State University, an HBCU, and gives special attention to developing opportunities for participation of underrepresented groups. The results of the project will be broadly disseminated in Ohio and nationally through presentations, press releases, involvement of state leaders, and professional and technical publications.Partners at the inception of the project are Academic Institutions: University of Toledo (lead institution), Central State University, Hocking College, Lakeland Community College, Owens Community College, Terra Community College, and Bowling Green State University; Private Sector (Industry) : Advanced Energy Generation, Engineered Process Systems, FirstEnergy, First Solar, North Coast Wind and Power, Solar Fields (Calyxo), WIRE-Net (Great Lakes Wind Network) and Xunlight; Private Sector (Non Profit): University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio; and State Government: Ohio Board of Regents.