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2011 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit November 7-9, 2011 Westin Alexandria • Alexandria, VA

2011 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit November 7-9, 2011 Westin Alexandria • Alexandria, VA. Skills for America’s Future Accomplishing More Together. Karen Elzey November 9, 2011. Background. President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board Education and Training Subcommittee

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2011 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit November 7-9, 2011 Westin Alexandria • Alexandria, VA

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  1. 2011 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit November 7-9, 2011 Westin Alexandria • Alexandria, VA

  2. Skills for America’s FutureAccomplishing More Together Karen Elzey November 9, 2011

  3. Background • President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board Education and Training Subcommittee • Convened a series of meetings with leaders from private sector, labor, philanthropy, and the Administration: • Created Skills for America’s Future • Skills for America’s Future is a policy program of the Aspen Institute, housed within the Institute’s Economic Opportunities Program

  4. Skills Gap Employment Paradox Unemployment is 9% (not including the underemployed and discouraged), but many employers report unfilled openings due to a shortage of skilled workers Skills Need A better trained workforce is a prerequisite for a competitive 21st century American economy

  5. Information & Use of Resources Training Misalignment Though community colleges determine training, their curricula are often not based on what jobs are available and what skills are needed in the local labor market Access to, and Quality of, Information Students are often not adequately informed about available careers, the type of training needed to secure a specific job, or which programs at colleges are successful at placing students in jobs Valuable Resources America’s community colleges have the capacity to supply students with economically relevant skills—if they have help

  6. Vision America’s 21st century competitiveness depends on a workforce that can contribute up-to-date skills to grow our economy. Providing Americans with the opportunities to develop these skills will benefit each individual in his or her pursuit of a fulfilling life and help make America’s businesses more productive, innovative and competitive. To help achieve this vision, Skills for America’s Future will take on two key roles: • As a catalyst for change • As a thought-leader and constructive partner

  7. How Will We Accomplish Our Objectives?

  8. How Can We Work Together? • Bring national attention to the skill needs in the energy sector • Share promising practices • Profile your partnerships and amplify successes • Get community colleges to adopt the competency model developed by CEWD and its member companies • Increase media attention

  9. Next Steps • Make a commitment for the joint SAF/CEWD event • Become part of the SAF network • Share your models of success with us • Develop a dossier to promote your work

  10. Contact Us René Bryce-Laporte Program Manager Skills for America’s Future The Aspen Institute rene.bryce-laporte@aspeninst.org Ph: (202) 736-2538 Karen Elzey Director Skills for America’s Future The Aspen Institute karen.elzey@aspeninst.org Ph: (202) 736-1079

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