Rockies Alliance for Process Technology

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Rockies Alliance for Process Technology

RAPT (Rockies Alliance for Process Technology) was officially formed in February 2004. The alliance was created between educators and industry with the common goal of providing qualified candidates for industry and job opportunities for area residents. As a result of the collaboration, an association of education providers, business and industry partners, and government and community groups have come together to develop a comprehensive process technology education program.

The Rockies Alliance is presently formed around its core regional community colleges. These schools include Red Rocks Community College, San Juan Community College, Colorado Mountain College, Western Wyoming Community College, and Bismarck State College. Our industry partners are both regional and national based and include Arizona Public Service, BP America, EnCana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc., Molson Coors Brewing Company, Shell Exploration and Production, Suncor Energy USA, Williams Exploration and Production, and Xcel Energy.

This partnership model has proven to be a strong force in establishing a process technology program that will meet the needs of the modern workforce.

Next Meeting

November 8, 2007, Price, Utah.
For more information contact James Crandall, API, crandallj@api.org

Meeting Minutes:

Partner Map

RAPT Bylaws

Rockies Alliance of Process Technology - RAPT

Vision:

Industry-driven, regional educational programs, that qualifies candidates to meet changing needs in process technology.

Mission:

To produce highly skilled process technicians through the collaborative alliance that includes industry, education, government and community partners.

Goals:

1. Merge skills in analysis, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, communication, academic competency quality and statistical process control with operator basic and advanced technical skills.

Activity:

Provide relevant environmental, health, safety and responsible care education.

Include hands-on experiences, practical labs and exercises that require the use and demonstration of these multiple skills in an industry context.
The program competencies will be transportable to all appropriate institutions.
Include flexible scheduling and delivery options to help meet local workforce needs.
Industry driven, regional educational programs that qualify candidates to meet changing needs in a Process Technology.

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