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.
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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