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MCTI
Partners
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 L.L.N.L.
– Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
http://www.llnl.gov/
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is a U.S. Department
of Energy national laboratory operated by the University of California.
Lawrence Livermore's mission is to apply science and technology in
the national interest, with a focus on global security, global ecology,
and bioscience. Laboratory employees are working with industrial and
academic partners to increase national economic competitiveness and
improve science education. The Laboratory's mission is dynamic and
has changed over the years to meet new national needs.
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 C.O.R.D.
– Center for Occupational Research and Development
http://www.cord.org/
CORD is a national nonprofit organization providing innovative changes
in education to prepare students for greater success in careers and
higher education. CORD assists educators in secondary schools and
colleges through new curricula, teaching strategies, professional
development, and partnerships with community leaders, families, and
employers. CORD's initiatives include curriculum design, developing
new learning tools, delivering professional development, creating
applications of educational technology, and conducting educational
research and evaluation.
CORD developed the National Photonics Skill Standard for Technicians
that forms the basis of the Merced College curriculum effort.
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 OSA
– Optical Society of America
http://www.osa.org/
Advancing the Science of Light -- OSA is your inside track to the
optics and photonics community and your link to an international network
of more than 12,000 optical scientists, engineers, and technicians
in some 50 countries. This connection combined with OSA's strong programs
and services, makes OSA membership a valuable resource.
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 M.A.T.E.C.
– Maricopa Advance Technology Education Center
http://www.matec.org/
Through the creation of competency-based curriculum, diverse and effective
faculty development training and opportunities, and replicable workforce/program
development models and offerings, MATEC affects change in the field
of SMT (Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology) education. MATEC’s
materials and services are a collaborative effort between education
and industry, working through a close and responsive partnership between
the public and private sector. As the need for more highly skilled
technicians in the semiconductor manufacturing field grows, MATEC
has positioned itself to continue to be the leader in SMT education
and industry collaboration.
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 Cisco
Systems, Inc.
http://www.cisco.com/edu/emea/academy/index.html
The Cisco Networking Academy Program was started in 1997 to help students
gain the real world skills so in demand in the Internet economy. The
curriculum combines the theory and practice of designing, developing
and implementing the networks that drive modern organizations. And
beyond this, it teaches the teamwork skills that are essential for
success in today's market. The Program's success speaks for itself.
There are now more than 3,500 academies in over 60 countries world-wide
helping thousands of students acquire the skills they will need to
compete in the Internet economy.
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 Challenger
Learning Center of the San Joaquin Valley
http://www.challengersjv.org/
Located at the former Castle Air Force Base in Atwater, California,
the Challenger Learning Center (CLC) incorporates the thrill and adventure
of space flight with the "down to earth" fundamentals of
math and science. Along with acquiring a greater appreciation for
math and science, three very important skills are taught as well –
team work, problem solving, and communication.
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 N.W.C.E.T.
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Northwest Center for Emerging Technology
http://www.nwcet.org/
The mission of the National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies
is to lead education, business, and government in developing the skilled
Information Technology (IT) workforce for the new economy. To fulfill
this mission, the NWCET follows four primary goals. Goal
1. Establish Model Partnerships linking business, education and
government to advance Information Technology Education.
Goal 2. Design and promote pathways, products, and services that
increase student diversity and improve opportunities in Information
Technology programs.
Goal 3. Create Information Technology curriculum, courseware and
professional development products and services.
Goal 4. Provide national leadership by contributing to the development
of public policy and through the dissemination of "Best Practices"
in IT education.
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 M.C.O.E.
– Merced County Office of Education
http://www.mcoe.org/
The Merced County Office Of Education (MCOE) is an intermediary agency
between the California Department of Education and the twenty school
districts in Merced County.
The mission of MCOE is to provide leadership to insure every student
a success by maximizing all community, educational, business, and
family resources developing communication, cooperation, and collaboration
capitalizing on cultural diversity, and fostering flexibility in addressing
the diverse human and ever-changing technological needs
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 City
of Merced
http://www.ci.merced.ca.us/
Merced has a population of over 60,000 people. The city is a charter
city that operates under the Council-Manager form of government.
Incorporated in 1889, the City offers a rich and varied living environment
with a unique blend of old and new.
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 U.C.M.
– University of California, Merced
http://www.ucmerced.edu/
Expected to open in 2004 as UC's tenth campus, UC Merced will be the
first American research university built in the 21st century. The
campus will use digital technology to create an educational network
serving students and communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley.
Students are already enrolled in courses in the Valley at sites such
as the UC Center in Fresno. UC Merced will have an integral role in
improving the educational attainment of Valley students and in fostering
the economic development of Central California. The main campus, with
its sweeping vistas of the Sierra Nevada, will be part of a vibrant
planned community. UC Merced will draw upon the vitality and rich
history of the San Joaquin Valley to fulfill UC's historic commitment
to excellence in teaching, research and public service.
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