1. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Michigan Regional Skills Alliances 2007 Pre-Bid Work Shop Webinar May 9, 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 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 MiRSA An Industry Sector Approach Health Services

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

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

7. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Other Key Features  Long-term strategy  Multiple strategies  Responsive to industry change  Creates a “win/win” environment  Multi-source funded

8. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions 2007 RFP Michigan Regional Skills Alliances

9. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions 2007 MiRSA Initiative $900,000 in Workforce Investment Act State- Wide Activity Funding up to 10 New MiRSA Expected Average $80,000-$90,000 May 3 – RFP released May 12 - Questions due June 8 – Applications due Award announcements August (Projected)

10. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Requirement 1 Industry Priority Problem Statement –Training & Placement Industry Sector Alignment with state and regional priorities

11. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Requirement 2 Employers Define the universe of employers Define specific firms in MiRSA Employer Engagement

12. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Requirement 3 Partners Identify all partners Partner engagement Partner commitment –Budget Matrix

13. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Requirement 4 Goals, Work Plan and Outcomes Employer Engagement Partner Engagement Marketing Mid-Course Adjustments Work Plan Matrix

14. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Work Plan

15. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Requirement 5 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.

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

17. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Requirement 5 (continued) Convener Identify Staff Staff Experience

18. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Requirement 6 Budget 3 Year Budget Budget Matrix Employer/Partners Budgetary Role

19. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Budget

20. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Requirement 7 Sustainability Sustainability Plan –Fundraising activities –Funding opportunities Partner Roles Time Frames

21. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Reporting Requirements Contract – Grant Agreement Budget Cash Requests Expenditure Reports Monthly Status Report and Profile

22. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Resources on the RSA Website RSA website: www.michigan.gov/rsawww.michigan.gov/rsa Guide to Building & Maintaining Michigan RSAs Labor Market Information: www.michlmi.org Questions and Answers posted to RSA website (home page under What’s New with RSAs?)

23. Partnerships for Workforce Solutions Q & A  E-mail to rsa@michigan.govrsa@michigan.  All questions and answers posted weekly  Last posting will be May 12, 2006  www.michigan.gov/rsa