ChemTechLinks
ChemTechLinks is an ACS project to support technician education. Started with support from the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program, the project provides tools to help educators develop a highly-skilled technical workforce by addressing nine : alliances, recruitment, national curriculum benchmarks and graduate skills assessment, technology updates, professional development, and community awareness.
Partnerships
- Building Partnerships to Improve Chemical Technology Education
Learn how partnering with industry, workforce development groups, and other organizations can help you develop a strong program. - ChemTechStandards Resource Package
Get tools and resources to help start, strengthen, and grow your partnership. - Alliance Consultants
Consult an ACS alliance expert to learn how to develop a successful partnership. Our consultants are involved in highly successful partnerships and experienced in building and maintaining chemical technology alliances. Contact chemtechlinks@acs.org for more information.
Professional and Curriculum Development
- ChemTechStandards Database
Use this comprehensive database of job skill standards in all areas of chemistry to align your curriculum with industry needs - Mini Grant: Equipping the 2015 Chemical Technology Workforce
Mini-grants of up to $500 are available to encourage the growth of programs and activities that support technician education and professional development. - A Guide to Classroom Instruction for Adjunct Faculty
Discover the art of teaching with this self-study book, offering a comprehensive overview on classroom instruction, the fundamentals of learning, and key methods for teaching. - Reports on Chemical Technology Education
Read reports and summary presentations of critical issues facing chemical technology education and best practices for building a successful program.
Recruiting Students
In order to recruit students into a chemistry-based technology program, you need to be able to highlight the features and rewards of a chemical technology career. The ChemTechLinks career package is designed to encourage potential students to consider a career as a chemical technician.
A few elements of the package are provided below. To request the complete ChemTechLinks Career Package, email chemtechlinks@acs.org. Please specify whether you would like materials for laboratory technology, process technology, or both.
- Outreach Brochures
These brochures have a six panel, tri-fold format with one panel set up as user-customizable:
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- Outreach Videos
Two 10-15 minute career videos address careers in process technology and laboratory technology.
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This presentation contains information on laboratory and process technology careers and notes containing discussion points. The presentation may be modified to fit the needs of any program. - Chemical Technician Careers
Learn about educational requirements, employment outlook, salaries, and the skills needed to pursue a career as a chemical technician.
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