1. LOGO Creating a Career-Ready Manufacturing Workforce Creating a Career-Ready Manufacturing Workforce kentucky association of manufacturers November 15, 2012

2. kentucky association of manufacturers  $27 Billion or 17% of Kentucky’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by State  215,000+ Jobs for Our Families and Friends  3 Service Sector Jobs for Every Manufacturing Job  Strong and Diverse Economy in Kentucky Represents:

3. kentucky association of manufacturers 3 Service Sector Jobs for Every Manufacturing Job Types of Jobs:  Logistics/Transportation/Warehousing  Wholesale/Retail  Real Estate/Rental/Leasing  Healthcare  Finance/Insurance  Professional/Technical/Education Services  Construction  Utilities  Government

4. kentucky association of manufacturers Why is Kentucky an Attractive Location for Manufacturing?

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6. “Create a career-ready manufacturing workforce and change the culture of education in Kentucky.”

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8.  Challenges  Filling the Skills Gap – Critical Need for Globally Competitive Talent  Image of Manufacturing – Not a Broadly Valued Industry or Preferred Career Choice  Opportunities/Solutions  Short-Term  Long-Term

9. kentucky association of manufacturers  Lack of Globally Competitive Talent  2011 Skills Gap Report – 600,000 manufacturing jobs cannot be filled in the U.S.  Image of Manufacturing  Industry viewed by many as dead or dying & dead-end career choice

10. Kentucky association of manufacturers  Short-Term  Remediation Reduction = Increase STEM education through Project Lead the Way  Enhancing the Image of Manufacturing = Statewide Dream It Do It Campaign  Long-Term  Career Pathways = Work/Study Programs (Toyota’s Advanced Mfg Technician Program)  Foundation for Kentucky Industry  Changing the Culture of Education = STEM in every Elementary, Middle and High School

11. kentucky association of manufacturers KAM fully supports and hereby endorses Kentucky’s Work Ready Community Initiative!

12. kentucky association of manufacturers “MANUFACTURING = Careers!”

13. LOGO www.KAM.us.com kentucky association of manufacturers