2005 National WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE Summit Strategies and Best Practices for a Successful Transition to a Demand-Driven Workforce Development System

DEMAND-DRIVEN WORKFORCE STATEGIES Strategic Goals of the Demand-Driven Workforce System Ingrid Evans Project Director and USDOL Liaison for the President’s High Growth Job Training Initiative

The President’s High Growth Job Training System The President’s High Growth Job Training Initiative is a strategic effort to prepare workers to take advantage of new and increasing job opportunities in high growth/high demand and economically vital industries and sectors of the American economy.

High Growth Industries Automotive Advanced Manufacturing Biotechnology Construction Energy Financial Services Geospatial Technology Health Care Hospitality Information Technology Retail Transportation

Does “The System” Need to Transform? If so, Why? Globalization Technology Immigration

Globalization Off-Shoring Out-Sourcing Open-Sourcing Efficient Supply-Chaining In-Sourcing In-Forming

Technology The Internet Digitization Software Applications Blogs Geospatial Capabilities

Immigration (2002 figures) 33.1 million Present in every state in ranging from CA’s 9,118,000 to WY’s 10,000 (CO’s 445,000) From every part of the globe (Mexico 29.8%, East Asia 17.7%, Europe 14%, Central and South America 12.9% and the Caribbean 9.6%, rest = 16%) Average age is 32, 60% have a H.S. diploma or less, and average annual earnings are $20,000

Education and Training Partnerships Apprenticeships Senior Year Apprenticeships Certificate of Qualification College Expansion Initiatives Co-operative Education Tax Credits

Economic Development Economic Development Scans Economic Innovation Business Development Regional Strategic Priorities

Industry Training Partnerships Strategic Human Resource Planning Training Project Coordination Sectoral/Cross-Sectoral Training and Development Incumbent Worker Upgrades Cost-Sharing for Innovative Training Essential Skills Training Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Solutions Workforce Industry Associations Employer Groups Other Labor Market Partnerships

Opportunities Change Agents Outreach Research and Development Science, Technology, Bridging the “Digital Divide” Skills enhancement / “Credentialing” Venture Capital