Transcript ALCOA - ECIDC

BUILDING
PUBLIC/PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIPS IN
WORKFORCE CLUSTERS
STEM to STEM
Vermilion Advantage
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT’S –
ROLE IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Why?
“K-12 education is the source of future labor force,
but it is also an indication of ‘quality of life and is
often looked to as an indicator of the community’s
values and commitment to its future.”
Source: Mark Sweeney, McCallum Sweeney Consulting Business
VERMILION COUNTY, IL
Located in East Central Illinois
Pop: 81,625
Median family income $43,809
Major Employers: McLane,
Quaker, KIK, Freight Car
Services, Genpact, Presence
Health, Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
Dept of Veterans Affairs,
ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft,
ThyssenKrupp Presta, Danville
Metal Stamping, AutoZone,
Sygma Network
OUR APPROACH - PLAN
Identify existing training resources/content
of training
Match skill gaps with training gaps
Fill the gaps (The Plan)
Industry Clusters - The Process
OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT APPROACH
Two-fold purpose:
Community Awareness of Needs
Enhanced, comprehensive PreK16+ training system
Industry Clusters - Purpose
THE CLUSTER CHAPTER
Evolved from local existing industry
program (80% of all jobs to be created)
Continuation of our role as a neutral link
in the job retention/creation chain
Aging workforce - Our wake up call
The Cluster Chapter
Focus on key cluster areas:
Manufacturing
Logistics
Healthcare
Technology & Services
Employing over 11,000 employees
1/3 of Vermilion County’s entire workforce
Our Approach - Data
 “Critical Data” collection/ Compare with macro-trends
Position Title
Projections from
Jan 2012- Dec 2013
HS
AS
BS
MS+
Manufacturing ClusterMachinist, Engineering,
Production,
Management,
Assemblers
Healthcare Cluster –
Physicians, RN, LPN,
CNA, Physical Therapists,
Pharmacy, Coders
735
X
X
X
X
State License Strong math and science
background, good communication
skills, State certification, mechanical
and interpersonal skills,
509
X
X
X
X
Logistics Cluster –
Warehousing,
Management, Drivers,
Buyers, Mechanics
348
X
X
X
IT Business Services
Cluster – Office Support,
Management, IT
Specialist, CSR,
Accounting, Marketing
244
X
X
X
State License State of Illinois license, excellent
people skills, medical terminology,
be able to function in diverse work
environment. Strong science, math
and technology background.
Math and technology background,
CDL Class A; clean driving record;
good communication skills; ability.
Mechanical aptitude, function in a
team environment.
Solid work history; ability to follow
directions; dependable, technology
experience, programming, graphic
design, positive customer service
experience, effective
communication skills. Strong
science, math and technology
background.
X
Other
Top Skills Required
Our Approach – Budget
$1.4 million invested over the past
14 years to support STEM-based programs
focusing in the areas of:
Scholarships
Career exploration activities
Internships
Stem-based classroom activities
Field trips
Science Camps
Our Approach – Communicate/Evaluate
Speak with a single voice to community and
education
Address only common needs identified by data
collection
Develop system, not disjointed programs
Get results or move on
No more meetings than necessary – use
technology
Industry Clusters - The Ground Rules
MATH AND SCIENCE FOCUS
PreK-Elementary
Middle/Jr High
High School
PreK-5
6-8
9-12
•Career
Exploration Lab
•Healthcare,
Mfg, Robotics,
GPS, Graphic
Design,
Landscaping,
Electronics,
Engines, CNC
Mill, MasterCam
•Gateway to
Technology (GTT)
• CHOICES
•Gateway
Summer
Academy
•Career
Exploration
Laboratory
•Project Lead the
Way (PLTW)
•College Express
•Industrial Tech
Specialist
Program
•Logistic,
Distribution and
Warehouse
National
Certification
Program
•OSHA Online
Certification
•Global Careers
and Professions
• Birth To 5
Developmental
Calendar
•Great Math and
Science
Adventure
Summer Camps
•Electricity
•Simple
Machines
•Motion
Post-Secondary
•NIMS
•Career
Scholarship
Initiative
•Logistic,
Distribution and
Warehouse
National
Certification
Program
•OSHA Online
Certification
Alternative
•Career
Exploration
Laboratory
•CHOICES
•Industrial Tech
Specialist
Program
•Logistic,
Distribution and
Warehouse
National
Certification
Program
•OSHA Online
Certification
Community
Outreach
•Leadership
Institute
•Summer Career
Camps
•Career Lab
•OSHA Online
Certification
CAREER EXPLORATION LAB
Promote STEM careers in
manufacturing,
information technology
and healthcare
Tie educational
components to the real
world applications and
careers in Vermilion
County
Ten career exploration
stations
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW)
2004 Danville High School - 1 out of 10 pilot
schools selected by DCEO
2006 DHS is certified
Danville Area Community College
begins offering PLTW through College
Express to area Juniors and Seniors –
extended class period
2007 Gateway to Technology introduced to
middle school levels at District #118
2011 Gateway to Technology Mobile Lab
introduced to 3 rural school districts.
STEM Educational Program Impact Summary
2011-2012 School year Data
Program
Career Exploration Laboratory
Gateway to Technology
Project Lead the Way
Industrial Technology Specialist Program
Summer Science Camps
Schools/Groups
Students
Grade Level
All 8th grade classes in Vermilion
County (total 17 schools)
1,045
8th grade
North Ridge Middle School
Southview Middle School
Jamaica Jr. High School
Oakwood Jr. High School
Westivlle Jr. High School
Armstrong High School
Bismarck High School
Catlin High School
Danville High School
First Baptist School
Georgetown – Ridge Farm High School
Jamaica High School
Schlarman Academy
Danville High School
Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School
Westville High School
1,202
7th grade
90
9-12th grade
8
12th grade
County-wide youth participation
85
3-8th grade
Our Approach
Enhanced, comprehensive K-16+ Training System
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Accounting
Physical Therapy
Pharmacy
Computer Networking
Engineering
Industrial Technology
CRITERIA:
Paid internships are guaranteed for the student
each of the summers starting after the completion
of the freshmen year.
Candidates must be graduating Vermilion County
high school seniors or DACC students preparing for
a career in one of the selected career choices.
Candidates must show academic excellence and
meet minimum ACT/SAT scores as required by the
post-secondary partners.
Post-graduation employment in Vermilion will be
required for two years.
Apply to one-third of the annual tuition. Annual
amount based on University of Illinois tuition rate.
Industry Clusters - The Training System
Our Approach-Marketing
Community Awareness:
Monthly Tabloid
Career Posters
Radio, Cable TV and Network ads
DVD – View MFG
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/VermilionAdvantage
WEB Page: www.442jobs.com
Industry Clusters - The Message
Skilled Workforce for Vermilion County
Manufacturing
Middle/Jr.
High
Elementary
Technical
Services
Logistics
High School
Healthcare
Post-Secondary
Our Approach
Evaluate
Educate
Plan
Communicate
Understanding the dynamics of
changing skill needs/ opportunities
Educational foundation/longterm and short-term
Demographics
Technology
Business projections
Implement systematic changes to
respond to current and anticipated
trends
Active participation in the process of
change
Businesses, School Districts,
Community Agencies, together creating the future
WHO BENEFITS?
Students
Community
Existing
Businesses
New Businesses
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . EVERYONE!
STEMulating
our youth today for the
WORKFORCE
needs of tomorrow!
Contact Information
Vicki Haugen
President & CEO
[email protected]
Kim Kuchenbrod, CWDP
Workforce Development Consultant
[email protected]
Vermilion Advantage
28 W. North Street
Danville, IL 61832
217.442.6201