The National Fund Model & Goals National Fund for Workforce Solutions: 36 Collaboratives 76 Active Partnerships Systems Change: National, State & Industry Individuals 67,000 Served 45,312 Trained 19,299 Placed

Systems Change Goals Federal, State and Local Policy Creation and Implementation Demand-driven approach Education and Workforce Development Systems WIBs & Community colleges responsive to local industry needs CBOs that work with and are responsive to employers and low-skill, low-wage workers

Systems Change Goals Employers Changing policies and practices to enable frontline workers to advance Hiring low-skill, low- wage and non- traditional workers who meet their skill requirements Cincinnati PCW

Industry Partnerships Industry Sector# of Partnerships Individuals Served Healthcare6827,593 Manufacturing3214,063 Construction269,936 Energy81,303 Transportation/Logistics84,479 Biotechnology7894 Aerospace42,742 Financial Services4894

Employer Engagement in 2014 Core Employers –Participate in decision- making –Changes in practice –Contribute resources Partner –Participate consistently –Receive services Affiliate –Sporadic participation –Receive services Core 29% Partner 22% Affiliate 49%

Employer Leadership CareerSTAT 150 Partners Business Leaders United: 450 participating employers UpSkill America

Better Skills Better Jobs Characteristics: Deep engagement with employers Investing in frontline workers Being an example to others PACES

Thank You National Fund Collaboratives for a Great Year!