Roadmap to Implementing (or Enhancing Existing) Educational Programs

1. Champlain Valley Educational Services (CV-TEC) Roadmap to Implementing (or Enhancing Existing) Educational Programs Highlights of the Unprecedented Partnership Established Between Government, Business & Industry and Education During the Development of the Plattsburgh Aeronautical Institute (PAI)

2. Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES) CVES 518 Rugar Street Plattsburgh, New York 12901 (518) 536-7344

3. The PAI Initiative Laurentian Funded March 2011 PAI Opens – FAA Certification September 2009 PIA First Flights June 2007 PAI Initiative Begins Spring 2004 Privatization of Base Begins BRAC Closure of PAFB 9/25/95

4. Ramping Up: Establishing Partnerships • Question: Does education lead, co-design, or follow the economic development needs of a community? • Becoming a Proactive Partner: • Regional Economic Development (Attracting and Supporting Business & Industry) • Youth Retention • Technical Training Initiatives Supporting Employers and the Unemployed/Under-employed • Maintaining a Technical Infrastructure for a Community Educational Institution Leads Initiatives Educational Institution Co-Designs Initiatives Educational Institution Follows Initiatives

5. The Development Process • The Plattsburgh Aeronautical Institute (PAI)

6. Researching, Inquiring, Visioning • Research: Levels of Demand (Business & Industry) • Research: Feasibility (Fiscal, Resources) • Develop Mission & Vision Statements • Develop a Logo • Commit Personnel • Research: Potential Funding Streams (Prospectus) • Research: Potential Sources of Equipment • Research: Other Curricula (PAI: 2,200 Hours) PAI Vision Statement "To better serve Clinton County, 17 regional public school districts, North Country business and industry, and all of New York State residents by offering a world-class, FAA certified, NYS Education Department-accredited, Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant Technical Institute featuring international standards“ PAI Mission Statement “Our mission is to prepare highly skilled aeronautical technicians in accordance with the highest standards of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the New York State Education Department (NYSED), national and international aeronautical organizations, and business and industry partners, in order to meet the aviation demands of the coming century”

7. Ramping Up: Establishing Partnerships • CV-TEC Administration & School Board • Business & Industry (N.C. Chamber; Corporate Partners, e.g. Pratt & Whitney, Wood Group, Northern Sanitation, Primelink…) • Agencies (Development Corporation; Department of Labor; Clinton County IDA; Empire State Development Corporation…) • Government: Federal Legislators; International Legislators; State Legislators, County Legislators; Town/City Legislators • Department of Defense (Army/Air National Guard; Marines/Navy) • Education (Post-Secondary; International- ENA, CAMC; Collegiate) • Professional Associations (ATEC, CIFA; Transport Canada) • Advisory Committee

9. Funding Sources: Over $20 million in PAI Funds • Local: Adult Education (CV-TEC- Initial Supplies; Faculty; Administration) • Donations (Equipment, Materials, Supplies- Government, Property- Lease)

10. Funding: Over $20 million in Grants/Equipment • Grants (Federal, State, County, Local: Over $3 million CV-TEC Grants) • Closures (Manufacturing; Federal/State; College of the Ozarks) • NYS Office of General Services (NYSOGS) • Department of Defense- DOD (ANG; VTANG; Engines; Aircraft) • Corporate Donors (Pratt & Whitney; Lycoming; ACES) • Establish Provisions for Trading Equipment • Private Donors (Aircraft, Equipment)

11. Establish Program with High StandardsPartner with Professional Associations

12. Value Added: Academic Credit • Clinton Community College (CCC- SUNY): 36 Articulated Credits Toward AAS Degree in Individualized Studies • Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC- SUNY): 42 Articulated Credits Toward AAS Degree in Aviation Technology • Embry Riddle University: 30 Articulated Credits Toward BS Degree in Aviation Maintenance (BSAM) or BS Degree in Professional Aeronautics (BSPA)

13. Establish Rapport With the Media • Establish Working Rapport with Reporting Agencies. Positive, Accurate Reporting is a Must • Educate the Public Regarding the Importance of Your Mission (Regular Press Releases) • Develop a Website Featuring Prominent Aspects of Your Program, Articles, Donations, Videos • Employ Varied Media to Keep Public Informed of Progress • Hold Varied Open Houses and Media Events to Celebrate Progress and Achieving Milestones

14. Reciprocity: Express Gratitude to Benefactors • Provide Media Coverage of Donation Events • Feature Donors in School Literature & on School Website • Include School Board in Recognizing Benefactors • Encourage Benefactors to Take Advantage of Tax Deductions • Send Thank You Letters to Benefactors • Post Benefactor Literature in Prominent Locations • Sponsor Special Thank You Events/Tours of Your Facility • Invite Sponsors to Become Part of Your Advisory Board • Include Benefactors in School’s Historical Records/Displays

15. PAI Pride

16. Promote/Celebrate Existing Programs • Other Guests • DOL Commissioner Gardner • NYS Senator Little • NYS Assemblywoman Sayward • NYS Assemblywoman Duprey Commissioner Steiner Visit: March 8, 2011

17. Thank You For Your Attention! www.cves.org (518) 536-7343