Connecting Business & Industry Jobs with SW Michigan Students 1 A Career for Everyone

Detail 7 guided pathways Message to Parents & students Utilize existing education & training facilities in Kalamazoo Valley Education Requirements Labor Demand Data Regional State National Guided Pathways Business/Industry connects graduates to apprenticeships/jobs/careers Use Existing Programs Career Cruising PLTW, Makerspace KRESA VBISD EFE/EFA KVCC academies, MAT 2 KVCC Associate Degrees KVCC transition to 4 year Data - available jobs/ High Demand Careers Career for Everyone Project Flow Economic Growth for the Region Align students interests & abilities with High Demand careers Labor market Advancement for Employees Business Growth in SW Michigan Business & Industry Pathway specific Jobs commitment Marketing & Communication State of Michigan Support for CTE Compiled reference data Refine Marketing message for Public consumption 2 Talent District Career Council Prosperity Region 8 Develop message Obtain $ for Curriculum development and communication STEM Attrition Student Loan Debt Implement connected guided pathways to align students interests & abilities with in demand careers Open Positions

Career Clusters Seven Major Areas of Career Education Sustainable Food Systems Art & New Media Health Careers Public Services Industrial Trades & Engineering, Design, Manufacturing Technology Business Transfer to 4 year College 3

INDUSTRIAL TRADES & ENGINEERING, DESIGN, MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY Kalamazoo Valley CC Programs/Degrees/Certificates Automotive Technology Auto Automatic Transmission/TransAxle, COA Auto Brake Systems, COA Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems, COA Auto Engine Performance, COA Auto Engine Repair, COA Auto Heat/Air Conditioning, COA Auto Hybrid & Adv Tech Vehicle, CERT Auto Light Duty Diesel Engines, COA Auto Manual Drive Train/Axles, COA Auto Suspension/Steering, COA Automotive Drivability Systems, AAS Automotive Undercar Systems, AAS Chemical Technology, AAS Construction & Maintenance Trades Electrical Construction, CERT Electrical Control, CERT Electrical Technology, AAS Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, CERT Maintenance Mechanic-Facility, CERT Maintenance Mechanic-Industrial, AAS Maintenance Mechanic-Industrial, CERT Mechatronic Technician Academy, KVCA Cell Tower Technician Academy, KVCA Engineering/Design/Manufacturing Technology AutoCAD, COA CAD-CAM, CERT CAD Specialist, CERT CNC Operator, COA Computer Aided Design, AAS Engineering Technology, AAS Inventor, COA Machine Tool Automation, AAS Machine Tool Operator, COA Machine Tool Technology, AAS Machinist, CERT ProEngineer, COA SolidWorks, COA CNC Operator Academy, KVCA Welding Technologies Welding Technologies, CERT Welding, COA Wind Energy Wind Turbine Technician Academy, KVCA High Labor Demand in Michigan High Labor Demand careers (in 10 year % growth of available jobs) Biomedical Engineers 38% CNC Machine tool programmers 38% Welders 32% Medical Equipment repair 30% Operations Research Analysts 28% CNC Machine Tool Operators 26% Industrial Machinery Mechanics 25% Cement Masons and Concrete finishers 22% Plumbers, pipefitters 22% Construction 19% Civil Engineers 18% Construction Supervisors 17% Heating, AC, Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 17% Architects 17% Carpenters 17% Machinists 17% Millwrights 16% Industrial Engineers 15% Electricians 13% Source: Long term Occupational projection to Upjohn Institute. Businesses in Southwest Michigan (List prominent local companies that have available internships & permanent positions in this segment.) 4

Summary Utilize the existing educational and industry programs in Kalamazoo Valley region. Educate 100% of the students/parents in our area about:  the career pathways in our educational system  the assessments and advising available  Local business and education partnership for internships and full time careers Develop committed internship and employment connections by program with local businesses 5