Competency-Based Education in Practice: Insights and Resources from Innovative Colleges

Competency-based education (CBE) is transforming the way colleges deliver workforce-aligned programs, particularly in high-demand fields such as industrial maintenance and welding. Illinois Community College Board and EdSystems are exploring how colleges are designing and implementing CBE models that center on mastery, flexibility, and essential skills.

This webinar introduces a new, curated collection of field-tested CBE resources, including sample curriculum, assessments, and projects that support key technical and essential competencies in industrial maintenance and welding. The resources are designed to accelerate learning, meet industry standards, and prepare learners for career success.

Whether you’re launching a new CBE program or enhancing an existing one, this session offers practical insights and ready-to-use materials to support your work. Learn how to adapt resources for your context, hear lessons learned from the field, and find out how your college can contribute to and benefit from this growing community of practice.

Presenters

  • Shari Carpenter, Dean, Applied Science and Technology, Rend Lake College
  • Chris Sink, Director of Southern Illinois Manufacturing Academy, Rend Lake College
  • Lyle Gross, PhD, Associate Professor of Industrial Technology, Kaskaskia College
  • Travis Jumper, Associate Professor/ Coordinator Welding Technology, Lewis and Clark College
  • Dane Muckler, Curriculum Development Manager, Shawnee Community College
  • April Teske, PhD, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Shawnee Community College

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