Program Launch

We need your help to introduce an ICP program at a community college or technical school near you. Work with ICP staff to launch a program in your community and:

• Choose a good school partner.
• Form an employer Advisory Committee.
• Reach out to local workforce and economic development organizations.
• Implement the curriculum.
• Market the program to students and employers.

Based on our early experience, we have developed a comprehensive Implementation Toolkit that outlines the process to launch an ICP program and defines implementation best practices:

• Key role played by a local industry champion.
• Need to ensure early and ongoing commitment by a diverse base of employers in the area.
• Importance of understanding the selected college’s structure and process.
• Need for a marketing subcommittee to help the school promote the industry.
• Use of scholarships to help recruit students.
• Benefits of participating in business and technical career fairs.

Available implementation resources include:

• Sample curriculum and recommended content for an industrial distribution course.
• Sample invitation letters and agendas for hosting an industry launch meeting and recruiting Advisory Committee volunteers.
• Internship and co-op guidelines.
• Program assessment tools.
• Tips on engaging elected officials.

Invest in your company’s future today: Volunteer to launch an ICP program in your community.