1. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Michigan Regional Skills Alliances “Partnerships for Workforce Solutions” Long Term Care Conference Regional Skills Alliances: Partnerships for Workforce Solutions March 24, 2006

2. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions The Purpose of MiRSAs To provide Michigan businesses with a highly skilled workforce and connect Michigan citizens to jobs with good wages and opportunities for career advancement.

3. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions MiRSA A business-driven, business-focused partnership that addresses workforce needs in a specific region and industry sector

4. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Michigan Regional Skills Alliances Partners – MiRSAs are employer-driven. Other Partners may include, but are not limited to the following:  Public Workforce System  Economic Development Groups  Training and Education Providers  Industry and Trade Associations  Community and/or Faith-Based Organizations  Organized Labor  Others

5. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions MiRSA Convener The champion and organizer of the MiRSA. The convener must have credibility with industry partners, manage the movement and progression of the MiRSA, and maintain organizational capacity.

6. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Role of the Convener 3 STRATEGIZE 1 MOBILIZE BUSINESSES 4 IMPLEMENT 2 ASSESS

7. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions MiRSA: An Industry Sector Approach Health Services Doctor’s Office Hospitals and Acute Care Medical Equip & Supplies Mfg Medical and Diagnostic Labs Emergency and Relief Services Home and Residential Care Services Research Universities BankingGovernment Pharma and Medicine Mfg Scientific Research and Development Education and Training Support Sectors Industries Higher Level Mid Level Entry Level Infrastructure Occupations Family and General Practitioners Natural Sciences Managers Medical Scientists Biomedical Engineers Biochemists and Biophysists Medical and Clinical Lab Technicians Dental Lab Technicians Psychiatric Technicians Biological Technicians EMT’s and Paramedics Pharmacy Aides Physical Therapist Aides Personal and Home Care Aides Nursing Aides, Orderlies and Attendants Psychiatric Aides

8. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions MiRSAs Can Address Workforce Needs  Worker shortages  Skill shortages  Training mismatches  Process improvement

9. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Other Benefits From MiRSAs  Networking  Impact licensing and regulatory issues  Impact economic development policies

10. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions MiRSA Industry Sectors  12 Health Care  6 Manufacturing  2 Construction  1 Utility  1 Emerging Technologies  1 Hospitality/Tourism  1 Forestry and Timber  1 Information Security for Health and Homeland Security Industries

11. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Leveraging Public/Private Funds “A unique state government led and private foundation supported effort” 2004 -2006 StateC.S. Mott Foundation Local (cash/in- kind) (1 st year) Total Funding $ 1,738,602$ 450,000$4,397,123$6,585,725 Note: Projected 3 year local contribution equals $15.7 million

12. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions For Additional Information Please Contact: Diana Carpenter, DirectorJodie Gillespie, ManagerMichigan Regional Skills AlliancesBureau of Workforce Programs201 North Washington Square Victor Office Building, 5 th FloorVictor Office Building, 5 th FloorLansing, Michigan 48913Phone: 517-335-5858 E-mail: carpenterd2@michigan.govE-mail: gillespiej1@michigan.govcarpenterd2@michigan.govgillespiej1@michigan.gov Michigan Regional Skills Alliances