eta Creating a Demand-Driven Workforce Investment System
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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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The Vision
Create a Demand-Driven Workforce System to Ensure No Worker is Left Behind
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What is Demand Driven?
• Knowing where the jobs are – both new jobs and current jobs that may be changing • Knowing the skills and competencies necessary to do those jobs • Understanding the labor market context • Strategic investment of $15 billion public workforce system resources • Working collaboratively with business and training providers to develop workforce solutions.
eta The Public Workforce System U.S. Department of Labor
• Publicly Funded
State Workforce Investment Boards
(Includes Business, Government and Labor Leaders)
Local Workforce Investment Boards
• Deliver Federal, State, and Local Employment and Training Programs
(Includes Business, Labor and Other Community Leaders)
Local One-Stop Career Centers (Delivers Services to Employers and Job Seekers)
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More than 1,900 Career Centers Across America
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Finding your nearest One-Stop Career Center
www.careeronestop.org or call
1-877-US2JOBS
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Where to Begin?
• Meet with your One-Stop representatives and define the skill sets and competencies of your workforce • Submit Job Orders to state and local job banks • Follow up with One-Stop about the quality of referrals!
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Key Steps for Employers
1. Share your workforce needs 2. Explain the skill sets a competent employee would possess 3. Learn about the services available through the One-Stop System, and build relationships with key One-Stop staff 4. Continually communicate with the OneStop System, and explore creative solutions 5. Serve on the Workforce Investment Board
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Benefits of Partnership
Find the right workers, with the right skills, at the right time! • • • • • •
Access to qualified workers Reduction of recruiting costs Increased Retention Improved Diversity Good Corporate Citizenship Support during downsizing/rightsizing
President’s High Growth Job eta Training Initiative Vision • National leadership to engage industry leaders • Investment in national models and demonstrations of workforce solutions in high-growth/highdemand industries • Sharing information and models widely with the workforce system
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Geospatial Geospatial High High Growth Growth by by the the Numbers Numbers •182 individuals •111 organizations •19 States and the District •146 Solutions identified •48 Solutions matrices developed •12 identified priorities
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Supply Supply Analysis Analysis Image & Data Collectors
Data Processors
Value-Added Resellers
Everyday Users
100s of Scientists
1,000s of Technicians
10,000s of Specialists
100,000s of Individuals
Priority Solutions Priority Solutions eta •Develop geospatial curriculum in schools •Develop on-the-job training •Conduct small business workshops to determine needs and requirements •Deploy core and specialized training in K12 and community colleges •Develop skill centers and programs for managers and decision makers •Link resources of academia, industry, and workforce to address image
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Priority Solutions
•Develop a message: geospatial as an enabler of other location applications •Develop academic and industry communications strategy •Profiles of geospatial professionals to make the industry more human •National certification system and stratification for compensation and mobility •Industry focused survey tools to share security, benefits, and best practices •Develop national recruitment media campaign that promotes tech exposure
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Framework for Solutions
• Partnerships between Business and Industry, Community Colleges and Education Providers, and the Workforce Investment System
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Role of the Partners
• Industry defines the workforce challenges and identifies skill sets and competency models • Educational institutions and training providers assist in developing competency models and curricula against industry competency models • The public workforce system accesses human capital and places trained workers in jobs
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Six Elements of High-Growth Grants 1. New and innovative solutions 2. Strategic partnerships 3. Leveraged resources 4. Sustainability 5. Replication of successful models for broad distribution 6. Clear and specific outcomes
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DOL Investments
• Six projects totaling $6.4 million – Apprenticeship program developed by the University of Mississippi – Redefining and communicating the workforce demand by STIA – Building awareness of career opportunities by Kidz Online
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Redefining and Communicating Workforce Demand – Imagery analysis and practical application by William F. Goodling Advanced Skills Center – Skills need assessment by Rancho Santiago Community College – Curriculum and career ladders by Central Piedmont Community College
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High Growth Job Training Initiative Grants
• 85 Grants • 40 States • 157 Million *As of January 31, 2005*
eta High Growth Projects by State 7 WA 1 ND
1 MT
3 OR
1 MN
1 ID
2 WI
2 SD
1 WY
4 MI 2 IA
1 NE
1 NV
6 IL
1 CO
5 CA
9 PA
1 IN
1 CT
6 VA
4 KY
4 DC
1 GA
13 TX
19 NATIONWIDE
9 FL
1 HI
No. of Grants 2
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1 DE
2 SC 1 MS
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1 RI
4 MD
8 NC
2 TN
1 OK
1 MA
6 OH
3 MO
1 NM
1 NH
4 NY
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83 Grants in 40 States Totaling $141,118,227
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The Future
• Sharing information and models widely with the workforce system
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Information Web Sites
CareerVoyages.gov; Workforce3One.gov; Doleta.gov
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Community-Based Job Training Grants
• A new, employer-focused competitive grant program for training in community and technical colleges • Begins in July 2005 • Partnership-based (Community Colleges, Businesses, Workforce Investment System)
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How To Find The Business Relations Group Business Relations Group U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
[email protected] (202) 693-3949 www.doleta.gov www.CareerVoyages.gov www.Workforce3one.gov