1. www.iwnc.org Building a Workforce Pipeline Creates Competitive Advantage Industry Alignment Workforce Development Education Solving the Skills Gap1 Future Labor

2. www.iwnc.org WHY THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN Education Workplace Solving the Skills Gap2

3. www.iwnc.org Education Challenges Education Teacher shortages Common Core Less time for CTE Disconnect – ed / work Academic achievement focus College for all Rigid Funding Solving the Skills Gap3

4. www.iwnc.org Industry Challenges Industry Globalization / Global competition Jobs go where skills are Fast pace environment Quick / agile processes Changing equipment & rapid adoptions of new tech. Changing skills Solving the Skills Gap4

5. www.iwnc.org The Changing Workplace By 2018 need 22 million new college degrees fall short by at least 3 million associate or better need at least 4.7 million new workers with postsecondary certificates 90% of the fastest-growing jobs will require an education beyond HS 31% of small business owners can’t fill positions 41% of manufacturers Solving the Skills Gap5

6. www.iwnc.org Middle Skill Workers Changing 29 million middle jobs pay $35,000 or more 11 million+ middle jobs pay $50,000 or more 4 million+ pay $75,000 or more 40%+ require education beyond HS / less than a Bachelor’s degree New and enhanced skill requirements / increased reliance on tech Solving the Skills Gap6 Source: Association of Career & Technical Education

7. www.iwnc.org New Workplace Norm Increased productivity brought about by technology Workplace will require advanced technical skills-work with advanced computer systems Availability of skilled workers drives decisions on business locations Collaboration between business, education, community groups, and policy impact decisions Workplace Solving the Skills Gap7

8. www.iwnc.org Future Career Paths Careers will more resemble a lattice, rather than a ladder More lateral moves on the way up Multiple jobs stitched together to form a more flexible work environment Solving the Skills Gap8

9. www.iwnc.org Society Challenges 2010 to 2025 Up to 78 million Baby Boomers leave the U.S. workforce or change work focus Only 40 million Gen X’ers and Y’ers will be available to replace them Solving the Skills Gap9

10. www.iwnc.org Today’s Youth are Different 93% U.S. teens 12-17 used Internet in 2009 73% of teens use social networking websites in 2009 64% created content on Internet 62% get news on events/politics online Communicate via Social networking sites Texts Pinterest Access information via the Internet Students electronically engaged but face to face is used less often The fastest growing segment of computer- users today in the U.S. is 5 to 7 year olds Solving the Skills Gap10

11. www.iwnc.org What industry needs Critical thinking Lifelong learning Multi- cultural Systems thinking / problem solving Ability to express one’s self Solving the Skills Gap11 Workers with

12. www.iwnc.org Why should industry be involved? Increase pool of qualified applicants Lower training costs Reduce cost of selection Lower employee turnover Increase positive public relations/ provide greater exposure in the marketplace Solving the Skills Gap12

13. www.iwnc.org Ways to engage; pull out handout Serve on Advisory Board Curriculum ReviewID of equipment needs Subject Matter Expert Mentor students in a career Increase knowledge via externships Present industry information in training or presentations Provide tech. and equip. that your workforce uses Engage with Youth Provide job shadowing opportunities Provide students opportunities to visit work sites Support Career Technical Student Organizations (DECA, FBLA, FFA, Skills USA) School based enterpriseApprenticeship Solving the Skills Gap13

14. www.iwnc.org Business Open Houses and Tours EXAMPLE: F.O.C.U.S “Fostering Our Communities’ Understanding of STEM” Chamber of Commerce STEM opportunities Activities hosted by companies – for students, teachers, parents Sign up through flyer Solving the Skills Gap14

15. www.iwnc.org Business open houses and tours Two purposes: – Inform parents about the business – Foster student engagement Important that they are: – Connected to State curriculum – Students “do something” not just tour Solving the Skills Gap15

16. www.iwnc.org Industry / Education Partnership TransparencyValueCollaboration Solving the Skills Gap16

17. www.iwnc.org Collaborative Effort Funded by the Helios Foundation Hillsborough Education Foundation is the fiscal agent Career and Technical Education administers the grant to develop the programs Funding provides PD, Curriculum Development, and Marketing Solving the Skills Gap17

18. www.iwnc.org Local Impact of Maritime Industry Florida’s largest port by tonnage Services 8 million people within 100 miles Economic impact of $8 billion and 100 thousand jobs Major cruise home port Petroleum and energy gateway Expanding container gateway Top shipbuilding and repair center Solving the Skills Gap18

19. www.iwnc.org History of Partnership 2006 Maritime Industry approaches HCPS to with an idea 2008 Middle School pilot units are introduced in Technology Education classes across the district 2009 Industry partners and HCPS CTE focus on the development of a complete program (6-12 grade) 2011 Blake High School opens with one class of 9th grade students in the Maritime Academy 2013 Magnet High School and two new middle school programs open Solving the Skills Gap19

20. www.iwnc.org Development of Curriculum Contributors to the curriculum products: Dave Sessums, VP, International Ship Repair Neil McManus, VP, United Ocean Services Chris Koehler, Attorney, HaydenMilliken, P.A. Greg Quintana, Representative, MEBA (AFL-CIO) Paul Duffy, President, Padgett/Swann Machinery Arthur Whiting, Captain, Harden Marine Associates Jakub Prokop: DRT, HCPS Solving the Skills Gap20

21. www.iwnc.org History Careers Ships Engineering Navigation Trade Cargo Security Port Operations Shipping Operations Mariner Studies Admiralty Law Environmental Marine Resources Oceanography Marine Biology All major areas of the entire Maritime Industry are covered! What does the Curriculum look like?

22. www.iwnc.org Meets graduation requirements Designed to move students into AP courses in preparation for postsecondary enrollment at the National Maritime Academies Includes advanced coursework such as Macroeconomics, Statistics, and Foreign Language Students are cohort scheduled with course content “flavored” with the Maritime theme Programs of Study

23. www.iwnc.org National Universities: – United States Merchant Marine Academy – California Maritime Academy – Great Lakes Maritime Academy – Maine Maritime Academy – Massachusetts Maritime Academy – State University of New York Maritime College – Texas Maritime Academy Post Secondary Focus

24. www.iwnc.org Potential Degrees and Relevant Wage Sample Degrees Median Wage (onset) Marine Engineering$84,850 Maritime AdministrationVaries Marine Biology$59,330 Power Engineering$79, 230 Marine Fisheries$64,660 Logistics and Transportation$80,860 Marine Sciences$57,420 Marine Engineering Tech*$58,670 Marine Systems Engineering$84, 850 Ocean and Costal Resources$79,050 Marine Transportation$80, 860 Juris Doctorate*$113,310 24 * Bright Outlook

25. www.iwnc.org Other Careers and Relevant Wage Sample Degrees Median Wage (onset) Ship Captains$63,920 Longshoremen$39,860 Welders$35,920 Sailors ^$36,800 Freight Agents^*$38,210 Heavy Equipment Techs*$45,600 Freight Inspectors$62,230 Logisticians$71,910 Supervisor of Mechanics*$34,040 25 ^ Faster than average growth * Bright Outlook

26. www.iwnc.org Support for Teen Work Many adolescents work, but few of their experiences are connected to their career goals as is now required in CTE work-based programs. Benefits to students may be realized if classroom-based learning and paid work are connected. (Zimmer-Gembeck & Mortimer, 2006) Classroom focus on employability skills alone did not result in greater job placement. Structured work experiences that coincided with employer involvement in content design were associated with abilities to find jobs (Cranmer, 2006) Solving the Skills Gap26

27. www.iwnc.org Ideal Work-Based programs Curriculum w/Industry Occupational Area School-Worksite Support & Coordination Connecting Activities MentoringReflection

28. www.iwnc.org Wisconsin Work-Based Learning Solving the Skills Gap28

29. www.iwnc.org Work-Based Learning Programs Job Shadowing Volunteer/Service Learning Student “work-like” activities Intern/Trainee Work-Based Learning – Co-op, Skills Co-op, YA – School-Based – Entrepreneurship – SAEs Solving the Skills Gap29

30. www.iwnc.org Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Program Highlights: 1 or 2 years, 16-17 (Junior &/or Senior year) High school credit Paid on-the job training & experience Employer Mentors Skills vetted by industry aligned to industry standards Skills Standards Checklist YA Coordinators Curriculum Standards- Learning Objectives, Performance Standards Related Instruction Solving the Skills Gap30

31. www.iwnc.org Child Labor Laws Child Labor Law Guide Sections Introduction Definitions Work Permits Liability & Insurance Hours & Wages Employment & Equipment Restrictions (Alphabetical) Solving the Skills Gap31

32. www.iwnc.org High School Class vs. Employment School CTE classes vs. employment Child labor laws only regulate employment, NOT classroom instruction School has burden to provide safety instruction Use common sense- RISK ASSESSMENT Solving the Skills Gap32

33. www.iwnc.org Student Learner Must be attending an accredited school (DPI) Employed on a part-time basis to obtain school credit and employment training Must have a written school-work training agreement between student, employer and school Must be PAID at least Minimum Wage! Solving the Skills Gap33

34. www.iwnc.org Note About Liability & Insurance Student Learner vs. After School Job Product, Personal, Worker’s Compensation Call other WBL Employers! Don’t Know Unless the Employer Asks! Solving the Skills Gap34

35. www.iwnc.org Youth Apprenticeships Solving the Skills Gap35

36. www.iwnc.org Externships Solving the Skills Gap36 STEMersion videos

37. www.iwnc.org Benefits to Businesses Solving the Skills Gap37 Increase employee recruiting opportunities Lower training costs Lower employee turnover Increase positive public relations/ provide greater exposure in the marketplace

38. www.iwnc.org Ways to engage; pull out handout Serve on Advisory Board Curriculum ReviewID of equipment needs Subject Matter Expert Mentor students in a career Increase knowledge via externships Present industry information in training or presentations Provide tech. and equip. that your workforce uses Engage with Youth Provide job shadowing opportunities Provide students opportunities to visit work sites Support Career Technical Student Organizations (DECA, FBLA, FFA, Skills USA) School based enterpriseApprenticeship Solving the Skills Gap38

39. www.iwnc.org How to get started Contact your local – High School Principal – Career Technology Educator – Community College IWNC for additional information Solving the Skills Gap39

40. www.iwnc.org Questions? Solving the Skills Gap40