Purdue University Technical Assistance Program
The mission of the Purdue Technical Assistance Program (TAP) is to advance Indiana's
economic prosperity and quality of life. TAP supports performance improvement in
Indiana companies and organizations through various programs and services that utilize
faculty, students, and staff in nine statewide offices. Employers served include
companies, hospitals, health departments, and governmental units throughout the
state. Impacts are considerable, and since 1986 TAP programs and services have assisted
over 8,900 organizations, trained over 9,400 employees, boosted sales by $373 million,
increased capital investments by $88 million, contributed to cost savings of $59 million,
and saved or added over 5,500 jobs in the state, according to the organizations
that were assisted.
Programs and services include:
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Faculty Assistance Projects - Faculty and graduate student short-term
assistance projects on a broad range of business and technical issues. Up to five
days of no-cost assistance available.
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Advanced Manufacturing Training - Manufacturing training and implementation
via our Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center in areas of continuous improvement,
quality, leadership, and others.
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Energy Efficiency Services - Assessments and training for companies
with high energy costs.
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HealthcareTAP - Short term performance improvement and lean and
six sigma healthcare training for Indiana hospitals, the public health system, and
other healthcare providers. HealthcareTAP is a partner with the Indiana Hospital
Associaton and the Purdue Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering.
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Business Innovation - Business innovation support funded by the
US Dept. of Labor's Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED)
initiative. Project work is targeted to manufacturers in a fourteen county north
central Indiana region. Projects include a healthy workforce initative, adoption
of nano-coated cutting tools, agribusiness supply chain improvements, and energy
efficiency training.
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PharmaTAP - Performance improvement projects and lean and six sigma
training for hospital and community pharmacies and others in the drug supply chain.
PharmaTAP start-up funding has been provided by a generous grant from the Lilly
Endowment.
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Student Connections- Services for both students and companies including our:
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Summer Intern Program - this program helps Indiana employers connect
with Purdue students for internships.
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High Tech Job Fair for Indiana Companies - this job fair allows
Indiana companies to connect with talented Purdue students in technical fields.
Program contact:
David R. McKinnis, Ph.D.
Director - Technical Assistance Program
Associate Vice Provost for Engagement
Purdue University
Vistech 1, Suite 205
1435 Win Hentschel Blvd.
West Lafayette, IN 47906-4154
Office: 765-494-9189 Cell: 765-427-7292
mckinnis@purdue.edu
www.purdue.edu/TAP