Pathways of Applied Career Experiences (PACE) Science Program in Biotechnology and Chemical Technology

应用职业经历之路(PACE)科学计划为注册生物技术和化学技术计划的学生提供完成实习和其他应用行业经验的机会，以补充学生的学习。与行业联盟委员会成员的合作伙伴关系正在增加学生实习机会，并利用行业反馈使关键课程与行业需求保持一致，从而建立一种反馈机制，不断提高学生成绩。提高所有学生的实习参与率，并将关键课程与行业需求相结合，有助于将训练有素的入门级员工带入当地技术经济。PACE计划针对需要补救的学生，并通过在选定课程中使用面向过程的指导性探究学习(POGIL)活动来提高所有学生的留存率。POGIL活动让学生参与更高水平的思考和协作小组学习。这是一种行之有效的教学方法，它促进了雇主寻求的许多技能：团队合作、沟通、解决问题、强烈的职业道德、分析方法、主动、批判性思维和时间管理。通过实施POGIL，技术专业的学生在学习中更加积极，并更好地掌握了进入劳动力大军的有用技能。PACE科学计划使CCM能够满足STEM经济的需求，与当地行业的联盟证明了该项目的成功，因为该项目培养并成功聘用了许多训练有素的技术人员。

The Pathways of Applied Career Experience (PACE) Science Program provides opportunities for students enrolled in the Biotechnology and Chemical Technology programs to complete internships and other applied industry experiences to supplement student learning. Partnerships with Industry Alliance Committee members are increasing student internship offerings and utilizing industry feedback to align key courses with industry needs and therefore establishing a feedback mechanism that continually improves student outcomes. Increasing internship participation rates for all students and aligning key courses with industry needs contributes highly trained entry-level employees into the local technology economy. The PACE program addresses students in need of remediation and improves the retention of all students by using Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) activities in selected courses. POGIL activities engage students in higher levels of thinking and collaborative group learning. It is a proven pedagogy that promotes many skills employers seek: teamwork, communication, problem solving, strong work ethic, analytical approach, taking initiative, critical thinking and time management. By implementing POGIL, technology students are more active in their learning and are better equipped with useful skills to enter the workforce. The PACE Science Program allows CCM to meet the needs of the STEM economy and the alliance with local industries demonstrates the success of the project by the number of prepared technicians produced and successfully employed.