Setting the Context Developing a Qualified Workforce and the Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Organization City, Alaska Date

Workforce Readiness Only 1 in 5 jobs in Alaska requires a college degree However percent of all jobs in the next decade will require more than a high school diploma Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan

Workforce Development System... the education, employment, and job-training efforts designed to help employers get a skilled workforce as well as to help individuals to succeed in the workplace. Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Source: National Governors Association

Workforce Development System Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Investing in Alaska’s Talent Pipeline: $1.25 Billion for K-12 education $0.9 Billion for University of Alaska $27.5 Million in Workforce Development Still more in vocational rehabilitation, income replacement, adult basic education, and other re-employment services

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Industry Advisory Committee Kris Norosz, Co-chair Icicle Seafoods, Inc. Jason Custer City of Saxman Julie Decker United Fishermen of Alaska/Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation Russell Dick and Anthony Lindoff Haa Aani, LLC Aggie Fouts Western Alaska Community Development Association Kurt Hallier Conoco Phillips Oliver Holm Kodiak Seafood Harvester Stephanie Madsen At-sea Processors Association Vince O’Shea Pacific Seafood Processors Association Steve Reifenstuhl Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association Jim Scholz S amson Tug and Barge Pearl Strub Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation Doug Ward Vigor Alaska

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan University of Alaska FSMI Leadership Group Paula Cullenberg, Co-chair Alaska Sea Grant, University of Alaska Fairbanks Fred Villa, Co-chair Workforce Programs, University of Alaska Michael Castellini School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks Richard Caulfield Provost, University of Alaska Southeast Gunnar Knapp Institute of Social and Economic Research, University of Alaska Anchorage Bonnie Nygard Workforce Programs, University of Alaska Anchorage Pete Pinney College of Rural and Community Development, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Participating State Leadership and Agencies Sen. Lyman Hoffman Tim Grussendorf Alaska State Senate Wanetta Ayers Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Candice Bressler and Sheila Cameron Alaska Department of Fish and Game Helen Merhkens Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Representative Bryce Edgmon Timothy Clark Alaska House of Representatives Glenn Haight and Joe Jacobson Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Amy Wilson Alaska Marine Highway System, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Methodology A two-year collaborative process initiated in 2011 as the Fisheries, Seafood, and Maritime Initiative, led by the Industry Advisory Committee with support from the University of Alaska FSMI Leadership Group and participation from five state agencies. Inventory of maritime related training Gap analysis of educational and training needs Industry forums Leadership meetings Occupational needs assessments for four sectors Identified priority occupations and skillsets Developed strategic plan to enhance Alaska’s maritime workforce See the FSMI Web site for additional information and working documents:

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Alaska’s Maritime Workforce

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Estimated Maritime Workforce by Sub-sectors

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan

Workforce Analysis Cross-cutting and Essential Skills of the Maritime Workforce

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Priority Occupations by Sector

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Priority Occupations: Seafood Harvesting Commercial Seafood Harvester (permit holders and crewmembers) Vessel Repair and Maintenance Service Provider (outlined under marine occupations) Shellfish Farmer

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Priority Occupations: Seafood Processing Seafood Plant and Floating Processor Engineer Refrigeration Engineer and Technician Seafood Production Manager Electrician Can Machinist Quality Control and Assurance Manager and Technician Baader Technician Seafood Plant Manager Deckhand (see Marine Occupations)

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Priority Occupations: Research, Enhancement & Management Biometrician Fish and Wildlife Technician Fishery Biologist Fisheries Scientist Fish and Game Coordinator Fishery Economist, Analyst, and Management Specialist Fishery Management Specialist – NOAA Hatchery Manager

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Priority Occupations: Marine Occupations and Support Industries Ship Building Ship Building Vessel Operations: Deckhand, Vessel Engineer, Captain Vessel Operations: Deckhand, Vessel Engineer, Captain Vessel Repair and Maintenance Service Provider Vessel Repair and Maintenance Service Provider

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Maritime Workforce Overarching Development Strategies

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Maritime Workforce Development Strategies Grow Awareness of Maritime Occupations and Develop Career Pathways 1. Grow Awareness of Maritime Occupations and Develop Career Pathways 1.1 Develop and inventory of occupations to be marketed 1.2 Increase public awareness of maritime occupations and opportunities 1.3 Gather and align maritime workforce data to leverage existing career exploration and job search tools in the state. 1.4 Implement career pathways methodology in the K-12 system and beyond 1.5 Create maritime workforce curriculum, activities and experiential opportunities for youth and adults

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Maritime Workforce Development Strategies Improve Workforce Readiness 2. Improve Workforce Readiness 2.1 Improve workforce readiness through improved math skills 2.2 Increase awareness about behavior and life choices that may limit employment 2.3 Enhance career readiness skills in both youth and adults

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Maritime Workforce Development Strategies Train Alaskans for Maritime Careers 3. Train Alaskans for Maritime Careers 3.1 Identify gaps in training and education for highest priority occupations 3.2 Develop programs in Alaska to fill education and training gaps 3.3 Improve access to training/education programs 3.4 Coordinate program development, use existing resources, coordinate delivery

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Maritime Workforce Development Strategies Support Recruitment and Retention 4. Support Recruitment and Retention 4.1 Promote programs that increase resident participation in maritime industries, including underrepresented demographic groups 4.2 Regularly review and compile compensation data 4.3 Reinvigorate and broaden the DLWD Seafood Industry Advisory Committee 4.4 Leverage information and communication technology to extend the reach of the Alaska Job Center Network

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Maritime Workforce Development Strategies Promote Sustained Industry Engagement 5. Promote Sustained Industry Engagement 5.1 Gain support for the plan from the Alaska Workforce Investment Board 5.2 Employ a coordinator to support implementation of the plan 5.3 Continue the role of the IAC to guide and direct implementation of the plan 5.4 Achieve one to two priorities for each sector within the next 12 – 24 months 5.5 Engage Labor, Commerce, and Education in early implementation 5.6 Engage with UA and other education and training providers 5.7 Improve maritime sector workforce data

Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan Maritime Workforce Development Strategies Industry Advisory Committee’s Month Focus Areas (end of 2015) Overarching Strategy Grow Awareness of Maritime Occupations and Develop Career PathwaysOccupations Marine Refrigeration Vessel Maintenance & Repair Marine Engineering and Licensing