Talent Development Partnerships: Building a Skilled Workforce in New Jersey Aaron R. Fichtner, Ph.D. Deputy Commissioner

2 March 2013 Preliminary Estimates

3 New Jersey’s Talent Connection Vision 3 Key Sectors Talent Advisory Councils Talent Networks Core Value 1: Driving Investments Based on Industry Needs Key Sectors Talent Advisory Councils Talent Networks Core Value 1: Driving Investments Based on Industry Needs Jobseeker Services Jobs4Jersey.com/OnRamp Jersey Job Clubs Jobs4Jersey University Effective Job Search Techniques Core Value 2: Meeting Jobseekers Where They Are Jobseeker Services Jobs4Jersey.com/OnRamp Jersey Job Clubs Jobs4Jersey University Effective Job Search Techniques Core Value 2: Meeting Jobseekers Where They Are Metrics Balanced Scorecard, Dashboards And Evaluations Core Value 4: Increasing System Accountability Metrics Balanced Scorecard, Dashboards And Evaluations Core Value 4: Increasing System Accountability Training and Placement On-The-Job Training Work Experience Programs Registered Apprenticeships Vocational Training Foundational Skills Core Value 3: Equipping the Workforce for Employment Training and Placement On-The-Job Training Work Experience Programs Registered Apprenticeships Vocational Training Foundational Skills Core Value 3: Equipping the Workforce for Employment

New Jersey’s Key Industries Life Sciences Financial Services Health Care Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Technology & Entrepreneurship Hospitality, Tourism & Retail Advanced Manufacturing

5 Talent Advisory Councils (TAC’s) Industry Specific Workforce Needs Analysis Talent Development Strategies Career Information Awareness Activities (Talent Network Industry Weeks) Building a Talent Pipeline STRATEGY COLLABORATION IMPLEMENTATION Career Pathways Targeted Training Investments Job Seekers / Students Employers Education / Workforce Development TALENT NETWORKS

Core Value 1: Driving Investments Based on Industry Needs STRATEGIC ACTIONS 6 6 Convening Talent Advisory Councils for Key Industries Creating Talent Development Strategies Producing Career Awareness Materials Focused on the State’s Key Industries

Core Value 3: Equipping the Workforce for Employment STRATEGIC ACTIONS 7 7 Continuing the Work of the Talent Networks Developing a Strategy for Basic Skills and Literacy Services Piloting the Development of Career Pathways