1. March 4, 2008 1 Grow Wisconsin The Next Steps Council on Workforce Investment Secretary Roberta Gassman Department of Workforce Development

2. March 4, 20082 2003, 2005, 2008 2003, 2005, 2008 Pathways to good-paying jobs Pathways to good-paying jobs Investing in people Investing in people Expanding partnerships in workforce development Expanding partnerships in workforce development Successes since 2003 Successes since 2003 Requires on-going investment Requires on-going investment Governor Doyle’s Grow Wisconsin Agenda

3. March 4, 20083 Grow Wisconsin The Next Steps  National economy in deep turmoil  We face new challenges / opportunities  No time to retreat from investment  We must lead with next steps to success

4. March 4, 20084 Innovate Wisconsin Wisconsin must retain edge in R&D, drive private sector investment to compete globally  New Innovate Tax Credits will foster R&D Reward businesses that boost R&D by 25% Reward businesses that boost R&D by 25%  Manufacturing and property tax exemptions Machines and equipment used for R&D exempt Machines and equipment used for R&D exempt

5. March 4, 20085 Accelerate Wisconsin Grow new funds and attract new investors to help entrepreneurs  Budget boosts angel and venture capital investment Expands tax credits to $100M Expands tax credits to $100M  Proposal for capital gains re-investment Up to $10M tax exemption for re-investing capital gains in Wisconsin start-ups Up to $10M tax exemption for re-investing capital gains in Wisconsin start-ups

6. March 4, 20086 Renewable Energy State has research capacity and natural resources to be the source for renewable energy  $150M Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund Invest in biodiesel, wind, solar and ethanol Invest in biodiesel, wind, solar and ethanol  Create high-end businesses and high-paying jobs  Help free country from foreign oil

7. March 4, 20087 Next Generation Agriculture Invest in efficiency and quality to remain dairy and agriculture leader Dairy plant investment credits Dairy plant investment credits New market development for cheese producers New market development for cheese producers Modernizing the meat processing industry Modernizing the meat processing industry Water and land conservation Water and land conservation

8. March 4, 20088 Next Generation Manufacturing Adopt lean practices and innovation while educating highest-skilled workers Expand MEPs for small-and mid-sized manufacturers Expand MEPs for small-and mid-sized manufacturers Help manufacturers adopt lean practices Help manufacturers adopt lean practices Create next generation manufacturing tax credits Create next generation manufacturing tax credits

9. March 4, 20089 Investing in Quality Education  Quality Care for Quality Kids Pilot  Wisconsin Covenant  Expanding WTCS Worker Training Program  UW Growth Agenda: Increasing Wisconsin college graduates

10. March 4, 200810 Investing in People  Minimum wage increase Wisconsin ranks 40 th at current $6.50 p/hr Wisconsin ranks 40 th at current $6.50 p/hr 230,000 low-wage workers benefit at $7.25 p/hr 230,000 low-wage workers benefit at $7.25 p/hr  Expand Adult Apprenticeship $300,000; plastics & rubber, printing, utilities, HC $300,000; plastics & rubber, printing, utilities, HC  Expand Youth Apprenticeship $300,000; veterinary sci, dental tech, construction $300,000; veterinary sci, dental tech, construction

11. March 4, 200811 Investing in People, continued OPPORTUNITY GRANTS  $1.5M in grants for low-wage workers  723,000 with only HS diploma, no aid  2 of 3 new jobs require more education  $1,000 a year for training in targeted areas Health care, biotechnology, manufacturing Health care, biotechnology, manufacturing Support services Support services

12. March 4, 200812 Investing in People, continued SKILLS JUMP START TRAINING  $240,000 in Joyce funds Develop pilot curricula Develop pilot curricula  $400,000 new GPR Pilot to help HS dropouts get jump start: Pilot to help HS dropouts get jump start: Complete basic adult education in tech schoolComplete basic adult education in tech school Train at same time for demand occupationsTrain at same time for demand occupations

13. March 4, 200813 Investing in People, continued  Emerging Industry Skills Partnership $850,000 in grants to ensure skilled workers $850,000 in grants to ensure skilled workers Targets biotech, renewable fuels, adv mfg Targets biotech, renewable fuels, adv mfg  Mfg Skill Standards Certification Initiative Certify 40% of all mfg workers by 2016 Certify 40% of all mfg workers by 2016  Virtual Job Center and Job Center Reform  Employer Services Teams

14. March 4, 200814 Milwaukee Pilot Program For Wisconsin to thrive we must have a strong, vibrant Milwaukee New comprehensive Milwaukee employment and training pilot program New comprehensive Milwaukee employment and training pilot program $400,000 DWD, DOC and MAWIB partnership $400,000 DWD, DOC and MAWIB partnership Train, place and retain unemployed, underemployed and parolees in $12/hr-plus jobs with benefits Train, place and retain unemployed, underemployed and parolees in $12/hr-plus jobs with benefits

15. March 4, 200815 Strong Partners, Strong Workforce Working together, we can: Identify, by region and industry, skills needed by employers and workers Identify, by region and industry, skills needed by employers and workers Move low-wage, low-skilled workers onto career pathways to success Move low-wage, low-skilled workers onto career pathways to success Build strong families Build strong families Prepare skilled workers for high value employers Prepare skilled workers for high value employers Grow Wisconsin’s economy Grow Wisconsin’s economy

16. March 4, 200816 Thank you!