Washtenaw County Workforce Development Strategic Planning Process Overview May 2011

Process Overview Strategic planning is the process of defining an organization’s future direction and allocating resources to pursue the direction. Review of current services, previous plans and current economic conditions May Changing Environment at State and Regional Levels: MEDC Ann Arbor SPARK July Assessment of economic & workforce forecasts, projections & best practices September Discussion and direction for the future (next 2-3 years) Review and revisions to draft strategic plan November

Process Outcome Future direction for workforce development activities over the next 2-3 years…… Based on our economic conditions and workforce needs & opportunities……. With specific outcomes and metrics…… That builds in the ability to monitor and course correct.

Who’s Involved Workforce Development Board – process oversight, direction and adoption of plan. Technical Committee - workforce development partners assist in research, analysis and drafting plan: Ann Arbor SPARKEMUUM MMTCSBTDCSEMCOGMEDC WISDMichBioWCC

Current Services Workforce Services Clients: Youth Economically Disadvantaged Welfare Reform (Jobs Education and Training Services) Adults & Dislocated Workers Services: Skill/Job readiness & assessment Career counseling Job search assistance Internships On the job services Tuition assistance Barrier removal Business Services Recruitment services : Job descriptions Job postings Prescreening Interviewing facilities Training: New hire customized training (eligible individuals) Incumbent training Internships Financial assistance: (OJT, IWA, Tax credits) Weekly newsletter and events (executive, professional, technical jobs)

Strategic Planning Efforts to Date Strategic Plan 2008 Workforce Assessment

Strategic Plan Goals & Outcomes Goal 1: Develop sector based strategies: ◦Healthcare ◦Hospitality ◦Manufacturing ◦Life science (defense & energy) Goal 2: Meet needs of small & medium sized businesses ◦Center for Experienced Talent / Career Transition Center ◦Center for Immigration Goal 3: Working poor & special needs ◦Operate the State’s Jobs Education and Training program ◦Support gateway program ◦Commitment to Change initiative ◦Access Points initiative Goal 4: Workforce & economic development partnerships ◦MEGA-P ◦Talent Enhancement partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK ◦Workforce Assessment

2008 Workforce Assessment Top 5 expanding sectors (utilities, professional/scientific/technical, education, real estate and administrative support. Strongest economy in the state with UP rates matching the national average Significant number of new technology companies. There is a significant employee base (500,000 employees within 30 minute commute distance - new and expanding employers typically hire people who are already employed ). Competitively paying office operation could fill 2,865 positions Competitively paying manufacturing could fill 3,024 positions

2008 Workforce Assessment Recommendations Develop a strong company recruitment program Bridge the gap between western and eastern Washtenaw County ◦Offset impact in loss of manufacturing jobs ◦Improve educational attainment in eastern schools ◦Internship programs for college and university students Youth skill development through mentoring, job shadowing, job skills and life skills Trailing spouse job assistance program

What’s Changed? Unemployment Rates 10  The unemployment rate in Washtenaw County has historically out-performed the State and national rates. However, in the recent economic downturn, the County experienced rates above the national average.  The number of people unemployed in Washtenaw County has steadily increased over the past 7 years, ending in 2009 with nearly 16,000 unemployed persons (based on estimates from January to November 2009).

What’s Changed? Manufacturing Facility Closings 11  Manufacturing jobs have steadily decreased in the County, losing 13,914 jobs since  The City of Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township have collectively lost a substantial number of jobs from plant closures - ACH (1,000), Exemplar(110) and the Willow Run GM Facility (4,000).

What’s Changed? Per Capita Income 12 Washtenaw County is experiencing greater declines in per capita income than the national average. The steep decline in per capita income in Ypsilanti Township could be caused by the loss of higher paying manufacturing jobs. Change in Per Capita Income, 2000 to 2008 Community/Area Per Capita Income 1999* Per Capita Income % Change Ypsilanti City $ 21,572 $ 21, % Ypsilanti Township $ 29,685 $ 24, % Washtenaw County $ 35,117 $ 31, % Michigan $ 28,648 $ 25, % United States $ 27,898 $ 27, % *1999 Per Capita Income is adjusted for CPI to 2008$ Note: Data is only available for cities, villages, townships and counties over 20,000 in population Source: American Community Survey, US Census Bureau, US Department of Labor BLS CPI Calculator

Next Steps State & Regional Economic & Talent Development Changes Research and Assessment  Sector growth projections  Job projections  Job forecasts  Labor assessments  Occupational skill assessments  Best practices  Other information provided by partners Project Website

Process Overview Strategic planning is the process of defining an organization’s future direction and allocating resources to pursue the direction. Review of current services, previous plans and current economic conditions May Changing Environment at State and Regional Levels: MEDC Ann Arbor SPARK July Assessment of economic & workforce forecasts, projections & best practices September Discussion and direction for the future (next 2-3 years) Review and revisions to draft strategic plan November

Washtenaw County Workforce Development Strategic Planning Process Overview DISCUSSION & DIRECTION