1. BUILDING THE MANUFACTURING TALENT PIPELINE LEVERAGING DREAM IT. DO IT. ACTIVITIES AND PARTNERSHIPS

2. The advancement of manufacturing is the most important link to increasing economic prosperity Does Manufacturing Still Matter? For every $1.00 spent in manufacturing, another $1.37 is added to the economy

3. of Americans believe manufacturing is very important to economic prosperity 90% 2. Technology development center 3. Energy production facility 4. Healthcare facility 5. Retail center 6. Communications hub 7. Financial institution Manufacturing Facility #1#1 Source: 2015 Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Public Perception of Manufacturing Study If given an opportunity to create 1,000 new jobs in their community, manufacturing tops the list Manufacturing Does Matter

4. Manufacturing is Innovating

5. 3 STEPS TO CLOSE THE GAP

6. National Leadership and Local Action

7. CHANGE THE PERCEPTION OF CAREERS IN MANUFACTURING Image

8. Veterans Youth Women

9. STEP Ahead: Women in Manufacturing 1.Honor leadership 2.Celebrate careers 3.Develop a more diverse workforce 4.Ensure new opportunities 5.Inspire the next-generation

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11. RE-ESTABLISH THE U.S. AS THE GLOBAL LEADER OF MANUFACTURING EDUCATION Quality

12. Developing Quality Education

13. 15 Endorsed Certifications

14. 14 Wouldn’t It Be Nice If… You knew a job applicant had baseline skills in: Reading & WritingApplied Math Locating Information (like in a table or blueprint)

15. Wouldn’t It Be Nice If… National Career Readiness Certificate You knew a job applicant had baseline skills in: Reading & WritingApplied Math Locating Information (like in a table or blueprint)

16. 16 Wouldn’t It Be Even Better If… You knew a production applicant had baseline skills in: Safety Quality Practices & Measurement Manufacturing Processes Production

17. Wouldn’t It Be Even Better If… Certified Production Technician Certification You knew a production applicant had baseline skills in: Safety Quality Practices & Measurement Manufacturing Processes Production

19. Knowledge is Power

20. $47M Revenue, 87 Technical Workers Cost Reductions Reduction in Hiring Costs $3,778 + Reduction in OJT $68,640 + Reduction in Turnover $114,400 Total Savings $186,818 – Total Investment (cost) $28,000 = True RETURN $158,818 Return on Investment567.2% Cost Savings: Partnership and certifications

21. More than 419,000 industry certifications Building the Pipeline Over 90% of companies that use certifications believe they make a difference

22. Tools and Resources

23. ADVOCATE FOR EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN THE U.S. MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE Policy

24. New research reports Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) 2.0 Informing the dialogue

25. State Policy Five Key Pillars to Frame Promising State Policies 1. Increase the number of industry recognized credentials awarded at the secondary and postsecondary levels. 2. Increase industry partnerships to better align curriculum and apprenticeship, internship & work based learning opportunities. 3. Better articulate credit transfers from high school to community colleges, and from community colleges to four-year institutions. 4. Increase access and incentives for dual enrollment. 5. Comprehensive State Strategies Public Policy Series http://www.themanufacturinginstitute.org/Research/Public-Policy- Series/Public-Policy-Series.aspx

26. Higher Education Act  Accreditation: How can we better ensure representation and inclusion of manufacturing education pathways? What are current barriers?  Incorporate industry credentials into curriculums, leverage existing funding streams pay for them, and ensure quality of certificates and certifications being awarded linked to labor market outcomes  Clear funding for PLAs and short-term training  Better leverage Pell to support training programs Federal Policy - Up Next

27. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act  Industry Engagement  Industry Alignment & Input  Industry Credentials  Education Program Rules & Quality  Academic Alignment  Faculty  Reporting Requirements  Innovation  Competitive Funding  Personnel and Equipment  Title II - Tech Prep Federal Policy - Later this Congress