BETH KUHN COMMISSIONER KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 Sector Strategies and WIOA: Best Practices for Regions

Drivers of Sector Work Opportunities Economic downturn Skills gap Need to diversify KY economy Innovative work in other states Strategies

Initial Goals Economic opportunity for citizens and businesses Strategic alignment among education, workforce and economic development Employer-led state, regional and local sector strategies A world-class talent pipeline Return on investment

Educatio n Economic Developme nt Workforce Development The Sweet Spot 4

Role of Business Assess and share training needs and skill gaps  Provide real-time data on a regular basis  Validate findings and recommendations of other partners Determine priorities for action Lead and promote the value of sector partnerships Communicate the issues of business contraction and expansion that impact workforce needs Guide creation of career pathways to ensure alignment with industry needs and opportunity for pathway participants Help educational institutions align with unique and specific industry demand Offer work-based learning opportunities created jointly with education and workforce partners

Role of Economic Development Business attraction/retention/expansion  Implementation AND tracking of results Convener for economic data analysis and sector prioritization Collaboratively convene Industry Partnership Team Conduct worker attraction/recruitment Set policies to align training grants to sector/occupational priorities in each regional economy

Role of the Community College System Seek/develop curriculum asset maps Assist with career pathway and competency model development and validation for sectors Program and curriculum design/development and validation through industry-staffed Advisory Boards Lead adoption and integration of industry recognized credentials Conduct skill assessment (e.g., WorkKeys) Set policy to align training grants to sector/occupational priorities and maintain maximum flexibility Provide continuous information on availability and results of various programs (industry-specific and otherwise) Articulate to K-12 systems

Role of Workforce Development Develop and continuously update quantitative talent supply pipeline data for each target sector Act as “broker” who connects all of the pieces in the talent pipeline at the operational level Seek and approve private and non-profit training providers for focus industries/occupations Assist in career pathway and competency model development and validation for each sector Provide “labor exchange” support – candidate screening, assessment, job matching, etc.

Role of WDBs and Career Centers Offer sector-based orientation to customers to align with opportunity from the beginning: Work closely with employers to ensure maximum and effective industry alignment and partnership development Develop and provide high-quality labor market information to individual and employer customers And…..?

Partner Alignment Customer Service Streamlined Resources Unified Marketing & Performance Measurement Talent Pipeline Development

Workforce Investment Board WIOA Team (Brighton Center, NKADD) Advanced Manufacturing Specialists Healthcare Specialists Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair Specialists IT/ Business/ Finance Specialists Transportation/ Logistics Specialists Sector Generalists Rapid Response Coordinator Office of Employment and Training Local Veterans Employer Representatives Sector Generalists/ BST Reps Vocational Rehabilitation/ OFB Employer Relations / BST Reps Gateway Community College VP, Corporate College and Workforce Liaisons Economic Development Business Retention and Expansion Manager One-Stop/ Career Center Director Business Services Team (supported by Functional Team Leads) Industry Sector Specialist and Generalist Org. Chart – Revised July 2015

Sector Criteria In order to capture multiple viewpoints of historical and projected industry performance, Kentucky gathered, developed, or calculated metrics to describe the following industry characteristics: 1. Historical growth 2. Future growth projection 3. Industry concentration (location quotient0 4. Industry competitive effects (shift-share analysis) 5. Export orientation 6. Job multiplier effects 7. Earning multiplier effects 8. Industry average wage 9. Excess demand 10. Workforce compatibility

Updated (WIB) Targeted Industry Sectors based on LMI data

Sector Strategy Success Factors World Class Sector Strategies Real-time data Regional consensus Employer driven Partners’ support Education- training alignment Business services alignment High quality/ Sustainable

Embedding Sector Strategies KCTCS TRAINS Bluegrass State Skills Work Ready Communities Kentucky Skills Network Business Service Teams Accelerating Opportunity Industry Partnerships High Impact WIBs Workforce Academy Kentucky Career Center Certification Eligible Training Provider List Customer orientation and services

Deliverables To Date STATE Sector Institute Industry Partnership Grants Toolkit  World Class Framework and Course  Learning and discussion tools  Self-Assessment/Implementation Guide  Strategic planning tools  Decision Making Tool  Taking action! Unified Business Services Report REGIONAL Kentucky FAME Northern Kentucky  Industry Partnerships  Career Center Services Bluegrass Health Care Consortium Aluminum Corridor Strategy SOAR Report Code Louisville 16

Shared Results ● Increases in the effectiveness of job placement, recruitment and training initiatives ● A better mechanism to stay in tune with the needs of our business and industry partners in regards to workforce and economic development. ● Organizational and cultural change that creates a shared vision, mission and operational efficiency and effectiveness in meeting our customers needs.

Significant Benefits for Everyone 18 Region Innovative industry sectors driven by a skilled workforce Highly skilled workers with meaningful career opportunities Economic growth and prosperity EmployersWorkers