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CARCAM’s signature Curriculum Gap Analysis has impacted numerous programs throughout Alabama through utilization as a model adopted by the Department of Postsecondary Education. It is now being used to advantage in updating other professional-technical programs; and guiding faculty decisions regarding curriculum redesign and showing evidence of high impact. The manufacturing workforce in 1 Alabama has jumped from 5% to 12% in the past five years alone. CNN Money cites Alabama’s high quality technical education as one of the key factors encouraging manufacturers to expand in to the 2 state. Industry stakeholders are present and contribute end-to-end in the process. This industry involvement, recognition, and approval process has established employer confidence in community college graduates seeking employment at their plants and companies. Alabama STEM Camp Students Touring Hyundai Plant 1 CNN, “Alabama’s Sweet Manufacturing Boom” http://money.cnn.com/2012/04/11/smallbusiness/manufacturing-alabama/index.htm July 23, 2012. 2 ibid 5