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Second Annual Report Manufacturing Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative

Thomas A. Wesley Steering Committee

February 12, 2014

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BlameFactor Video

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The Mission Remains Unchanged

The purpose of the Manufacturing Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative is to preserve manufacturing tribal knowledge

and to execute the transfer of knowledge and critical skills to the current and future

workforce.

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A Time of Proud Accomplishment • Assembled a group of 40

like-minded companies

• Established an accepted credentialing pathway for Machine Tool Technology

• Established the Manufacturing Skills Academy Network (MSAN)

• Established a Manufacturing Caucus in the State House Largest caucus on Beacon Hill

• 115 members, 19,400 employees and $6.22 Billion

• Leading to: Certification of voke students,

CC students & incumbent workers

Signed articulation agreements with QCC & Division of Apprentice Standards

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Goals and Objectives in 2014

Maintain traction in all endeavors

Increase MSAN participation and engage more members in training

Support the demystification of manufacturing Speak up

Open up

Work closely with State House on key issues Fund the Manufacturing Advancement Center

Support the credentialing system

Members will actively support the work of MACWIC

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Threading the Needle

to Accomplish our Objectives

Employers

Parents Government

Students Educators

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In-Kind Grant to MA Vocational Technical High Schools

Brian Gilmore Associated Industries of Massachusetts

Executive VP of Public Affairs MassMEP Board Member

Applied Manufacturing Technology Pathway Certification

In-Kind Grant to

MA Vocational Technical High Schools

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The Challenge Skills development is a significant challenge

for small and medium size companies

Workforce demographics

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Manufacturing firm demographics

70% of firms have less than 20 employees

90% have less than 100 employees

Technology intensity

Increased global competition & production demands

Voke Schools Struggle to Fill the Pipeline

Low enrollment at some schools

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Varying levels of PAC involvement

High number go on to higher education

Lack of hands-on time

Voke Schools Struggle to Fill the Pipeline

Non-standard curriculum

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Instructors have varying industry experience

Non-standard equipment

Manufacturing Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative

Founded February 2012

Tactical, not strategic, focus

Recruitment of strategic partners, balanced representation

Structured organization with a mission, by-laws, and formal

committees

Communication mechanism - website www.macwic.org

Membership = 115 members, 19,400 employees, $6.22 Billion sales

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Industry Developed, Industry Recognized Credentials

Developed and validated by employers

Proctored testing

Portable, stackable credentials

Reduce cost of hire for employers

Provides individuals navigating manufacturing

employment with a “quality career pathway”

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www.macwic.org

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MACWIC Credential Endorsed by:

MA Vocational Technical

High Schools

“the [MACWIC] exams are

aligned with the new CVTE

frameworks and a post-

secondary pathway”

CLASP has validated the

program as a Quality Career

Pathway

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MACWIC Credential Endorsed by:

MA Division of

Apprentice Standards

Statewide articulation

agreement

Level 2 = Pre-apprentice

certificate

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MACWIC Credential Endorsed by:

MA Community Colleges

Quinsigamond CC –

26 credits

Statewide articulation

agreement under

review

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Validation Currently testing vocational high school students in Level 1 & Level 2 • Start with Level 1 • Juniors and/or Seniors

Manufacturing Vigilante

Takes responsibility to produce solutions

without need for authority or approval

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In-Kind Grant* * For the day students of schools that utilize the

Applied Manufacturing Technology Pathway Certification

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“Curriculum in a Box®” Supports Level 1 & 2 of “credential

pyramid”

Curriculum in a Box®

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Curriculum in a Box®

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Book 1: Shop Math Book 2: Blueprint Reading Book 3: Metrology & Quality Inspections Book 4: Introduction to Programming and GD&T Book 5: CNC Mill Concepts and Hands-On Book 6: CNC Lathe Concepts and Hands-On Book 7: Lean Manufacturing

Curriculum in a Box®

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a. Instructions b. Participant and Instructor Guides c. Workbooks d. PowerPoint Presentations/Videos e. Pre/Post Tests

In-Kind Grant* * For the day students of schools that utilize the

Applied Manufacturing Technology Pathway Certification

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LearnCNC™ Online CNC Classes

Access to all Mill and Lathe modules

for duration of school year

LearnCNC™ Online CNC Classes

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In-Kind Grant

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EduFactor LaunchPoint recruiting videos

Debut of “Timid Tigress”

Can be downloaded from www.macwic.org,

under “Resources”

EduFactor LaunchPoint Videos

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Most importantly…

SUPPORT

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Total value of in-kind grant…

$2.5 million

Next Steps

Contact MACWIC to:

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1. Schedule Level 1 testing

2. Sign Educational License Agreement

3. Obtain instructor log in info for Curriculum

in a Box®

4. Obtain student log in info for LearnCNC™

5. Schedule Level 2 testing

Level 1 Testing

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Matt Healy

matthewh@massmep.org

508-831-7020

Accessing Curriculum and LearnCNC

Leslie Parady

lesliep@massmep.org

508-831-7020

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Questions

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Worcester LaunchPoint Videos

Timothy P. Murray Worcester Regional Chamber of

Commerce President & CEO

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“Timid Tigress”

Jeremy Bout Producer/Host

The Edge Factor Show