eci Super Region RoundtableThelma Keller Convention Center - EffinghamOctober 30, 2013

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A Question for the Employers…

Are you satisfied with the quality and quantity of skilled workers applying for your job openings?

Machining Mechatronics (Equipment

Service & Repair)

Welding Logistics/Inventory

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“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: BLS Analysis)

Want better job candidates – that possess basic skills needed for manufacturing

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“I need a good paying job…NOW!” It is difficult for job seekers to:

Wait for the academic calendar to start a training program with sequential courses

Go without a good paying salary for months or years while they pursuetraditional degree programs

Succeed in traditional training programs while simultaneously trying to earn income - sometimes from multiple low paying jobs

If the job seeker has a family to support, these difficulties are exponentially harder

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Program Model OverviewMeeting the Demands of Employers and Jobseekers

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A Statewide Public – Private Partnership Illinois Pathways Manufacturing Learning Exchange

(IMA Education Foundation)

Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Social Policy Research – State Evaluator Southern Illinois University – Illinois workNet

Department of Employment Security Community College Board

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ATIM is a DIFFERENT Approach in Workforce Development ATIM is an experiment in workforce innovation A program design that emphasizes:

“Pull Model” vs. “Push Model” Integration of Program Services

(WIA / UI / Post-Secondary Ed / Private Training Providers etc.) Acceleration! “Lean” Principles

Limit down time, only invest effort in value added activity

A formal statistical evaluative analysis to measure the impact Treatment Group vs. Control Group to measure impact

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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 Model

The Workforce System needs to know:a. Occupationsb. Skills / Competenciesc. Timingd. Quantitye. Location

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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

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3. Industry Recognized Stackable Credentials

NIMS

MSSCCPT/CLT

AWS

APICS

Nationally portable

Provide known skill sets

Reduces uncertainty of technical qualifications

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4. Training in What Counts• Class-Size and/or On-the-Job Training

• Industry Recognized competency checklists for each occupation so all understand the skills to be acquired in training• Employer • Trainer • Case Manager • Trainee

• Demonstrate competency by passing credential tests and providing samples of work where appropriate

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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 Check OK

• Employer OJT Wages reimbursed 50-90%

• May use participating Placement Agencies

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Are you dissatisfied with the quality and quantity of skilled workers applying for your job openings…

…enough to join us in making things better?

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REGIONAL Employers’ Investment1. Provide regular updates

A. Occupation(s) & Job Opening(s)

B. Skills / Competencies

C. Timing – How soon needed?

D. Quantity

E. Work Location

2. Provide Work-Based Learning OpportunitiesA. Career Exploration through Work Site Tours & Job Shadowing

B. Work Experience / Internships (ATIM pays)

C. OJT Placements (ATIM pays wage reimbursement 50 – 90%)

3. Priority Interviews for ATIM graduates

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ATIM RegionsNS CC

C

NC

SW

Super Region Employers can work with program staff in the Central and Southwest ATIM Regions

Employers and training providers in “gray counties” may still be able to participate

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For more information

www.ilworknetmanufacturing.com Michael Baker – DCEO

michael.baker@illinois.gov217-558-6423

Jim Nelson – Illinois Manufacturers’ Associationjnelson@ima-net.org217-522-1240