Publications

“Computational Thinking Rubric 2012“ - ASSECT Model for Computational Thinking in IT

“CPATH Transfer Guide” – As colleges come under increasing scrutiny of effectiveness metrics, methods and practices that facilitate community college transfer and university degree completion can positively impact institutional effectiveness measures by improving time to degree, persistence, and graduation. This document represents the collective learning that has resulted from this work

“Career Focus on Computing and Information Technology“ - BATEC Boston Area Partners
This fact sheet is designed to inform students on relevant programs and careers in Computing and Information Technology.

“Tech Apprentice Manual – Community College” - BATEC Boston Area Partners
Through a National Science Foundation grant called SynergyRPT, educational partners from Broadening Advanced Technological Education Connections (BATEC) attempted to scale a successful high school internship program called Tech Apprentice. Beginning in Fall 2010 through June 2011, faculty and staff from Quinsigamond Community College worked closely with Boston Public Schools’ TechBoston department in adopting successful practices that are designed to attract employers to hire Computer Information Systems students for paid or unpaid internships.

“Tech Apprentice Manual – High School” - BATEC Boston Area Partners
TechBoston Sponsers a paid, summer internship program called Tech Apprentice that places skilled technology students in internships with local companies. Businesses benefit by employing students with strong technical skills while the students get the opportunity to apply their skills to the real world business environments.

“Bridge to Community College Toolkit” - BATEC College Partners
This toolkit is designed to assist community and technical colleges and community-based organizations develop a coordinated Bridge to Community College Program in their community.

“BATEC Information Technology Workforce Skills Study 2011 “
This Information Technology (IT) Middle Skill Job Openings study outlines the number of middle skill jobs openings in IT Technician Occupational Classifications as reported by the Department of Labor (DOL) Workforce System under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) reporting mechanism in the calendar year 2011.

“BATEC Information Technology Workforce Skills Study “ - Peter Saflund, The Saflund Institute
This year-long study presents data on current and future IT workforce skills requirements gathered from IT workers, hiring managers, and strategic planners from companies such as Raytheon, Staples, Partners Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Molecular, Whaleback Systems and many more. The study focuses on technician and technologist jobs in IT and will help community colleges, 4-year universities, and secondary schools provide an adequate supply of properly skilled IT professionals to domestic and trans-national enterprises whose operations are increasingly IT-enabled and more IT-dependent.

“Community College Outreach Toolkit” - Jibril Solomon, Former BATEC Outreach Director
This manual has been designed to assist community colleges in their outreach planning efforts.

“The Gap Guide: A Resource for Educators Working with Industry” - Joyce LaTulippe, former BATEC Curriculum Director
The guide was developed by LaTulippe with the input of BATEC’s partners in education and industry. The guide outlines specific steps educators can take to partner with industry in their community.

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