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1. East Central Team RED Region BriefingFebruary 20, 2014 Michael BakerManager – Strategic Planning & GrantsDCEO Office of Employment & Training
2. A Question for the Employers… Are you satisfied with the quality and quantity of skilled workers applying for your job openings?
3. “We need more skilled workers…NOW!” Manufacturers in Illinois: Are struggling to fill skilled jobs vacant just through regular turnover and retirements Must replace 30,000 production workers every year for the next 15 years (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) Want better job candidates – that possess basic skills needed for manufacturing
4. The Challenge 82% of Manufacturers in USA report moderate to severe shortages of skilled workers
5. 2012 Illinois Manufacturing SnapshotSource: IDES Economic Information & Analysis
6. “I need a good paying job…NOW!” Barriers to Accelerated Re-Employment: Traditional academic calendar Time required to earn a degree Minimal income while training If the job seeker has a family to support, these difficulties are exponentially harder
7. Program Model OverviewMeeting the Demands of Employers and Jobseekers
8. ATIM is a DIFFERENT Approach in Workforce Development ATIM is an experiment in workforce innovation A formal statistical evaluative analysis to measure the impact Will guide future national and state workforce policy
9. ATIM is a DIFFERENT Approach in Workforce Development “Pull Model” vs. “Push Model” Acceleration! Reduce time from enrollment to employment “Lean” Principles Training Toward industry-recognized, stackable credentials To meet regional employer demand Reducing Hiring Risks for Employers
10. 1. Employer Demand-Driven “Pull Model” What determines the type and quantity of training offered in a region? Employer involvement is CRITICAL in a Pull ModelThe Workforce System needs to know: Occupations Skills / Competencies Timing Quantity Location
11. 2. Accelerated – from Enrollment to Employment More responsive to employer demand Reduce the time it takes to train Open Entry / Open Exit Not tied to school calendar Tailored training Exit based on demonstratingindustry standard competencies
12. 3. Industry Recognized Stackable Credentials Nationally portable Provide known skill sets Reduces uncertainty of technical qualifications Chicken / EggIf employer is unawareby name, they like when told of the skills mastered National Institute of Metalworking Skills Mfg. Skills Standards Council American Welding Society American Production & Inventory Control Society
13. 4. Training in What Counts Class-Size and/or On-the-Job Training Industry Recognized competency checklists for each occupation Common Understanding between: Employer Trainer Case Manager Trainee Demonstrate competency by passing credential tests and providing samples of work where appropriate
14. 5. Reducing Hiring Risks “Having a credential is great, but how can I be sure they’ll be a good worker?” Try Before Buy Work Experience & Internships Short-term May be paid by ATIM, other funds or the employer Learn & Earn model to reduce trainee drop outs Drug Screened Background CheckOK Employer OJT Wages reimbursed 50-90% May use participating Placement Agencies
15. FOLLOW UP QUESTION TO EMPLOYERS: Are you dissatisfied with the quality and quantity of skilled workers applying for your job openings… enough to join us in the attempt to make things better?
16. REGIONAL Employers Must Invest in the Solution Provide regular updates on demand Occupations Skills / Competencies Timing Quantity Location Provide Work-Based Learning Opportunities Career Exploration through Work Site Tours & Job Shadowing Work Experience / Internships (ATIM pays) OJT Placements (ATIM pays wage reimbursement 50 – 90%) Priority Interviews for ATIM graduates
17. ATIM WEBSITEWWW.ILWORKNETMANUFACTURING.COM Apply Online More Information Regional Maps Participating Offices Targeted Occupations Occupational Info FAQs Page dedicated to employer outreach
18. ATIM WEBSITE - Employer Page Video Key program elements Benefits / ROI Downloadable flyer
19. NS CC ATIM Regions NC Employers, training providers and clients in “gray counties” may still be able to participate C SW
20. KEY REGIONAL CONTACTS
21. Outreach Leverage your existing resources Chambers of Commerce Economic Development Industry Groups Other employer groups Civic boards & commissions Other
22. For more information www.ilworknetmanufacturing.com Michael Baker – DCEOmichael.baker@illinois.gov217-558-6423 Jim Nelson – Illinois Manufacturers’ Associationjnelson@ima-net.org217-522-1240