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ROLE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN STEM EDUCATION Ottawa County Michigan Works Bill Raymond, Executive Director
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Key Factors Strong relationship among: Economic Development Workforce Development Education Business Focus on business & talent attraction & retention. Demand driven system
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Workforce & STEM Early Childhood Ready for School Great Start K – 12 Ottawa Area Intermediate School District New Tech High School Vocational Education Community Colleges Certificate Courses – customization Associate’s Degrees 4-Year Colleges & Universities Curriculum development at Bachelor’s and Master’s level
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Current Initiatives Health Care West Michigan HealthCare Skill Alliance WorkKeys Career Coaches Career Guide – Labor Market Information 12 County region focused on effective career ladders and lattices – attraction and retention
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Current Initiatives Alternative Energy – Wind Alternative Energy – Wind Energetx Composites – Yachts to Windblades Customized training – “Composite Technician” – GRCC Hiring assistance/screening
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Current Initiatives Advanced Energy Storage Alternative Energy – Lithium–Ion Batteries Screening/hiring assistance Labor market information Tuition/Individual Training/Incumbent Worker Advanced Energy Technician Certificate course Michigan’s “Smart Coast” Campaign See www.michigansmartcoast.orgwww.michigansmartcoast.org Pure Michigan Opportunity Campaign R & D Component – Argonne National Labs
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CHARGING AHEAD: Where We Go From Here Market Segments: Not Only Automotive Alternative Energy Marine Aerospace Residential Office/Commercial Energy Grid Defense
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Keys to Business Attraction & Retention Quality Workforce Reliable & Affordable Electricity Manufacturing Capabilities Commitment to Education Quality of Life
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Challenges Training funds becoming more limited Skills gap – how to up-skill the workforce Long-term unemployed Attracting & Retaining talent in Michigan Developing an understanding for the need for education beyond High School Providing robust vocational education Family Sustaining Wage Continuing to develop in-demand system – business, economic development, workforce development & education
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In Demand Occupations Health Care Registered Nurses Registered Nurses Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Medical Assistants Medical Assistants Pharmacy Technicians Pharmacy Technicians Dental Assistants Dental Assistants Dental Hygienist Dental Hygienist Construction Related Electricians Electricians Construction Managers Construction Managers Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
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In Demand Occupations Up and Coming Occupations Welding Welding Machinists Machinists Tool and Die Makers Tool and Die Makers Composite Technicians Composite Technicians Battery Technicians Battery Technicians Food Scientists and Technologists Food Scientists and Technologists Engineering Occupations Engineering Occupations Finance Financial Analysts Financial Analysts Tellers Tellers Accountants and Auditors Accountants and Auditors Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerks Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerks Manufacturing Grinding and Polishing Workers Grinding and Polishing Workers Computer Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic Computer Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
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In Demand Occupations Professional / Technical Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts Computer Software Engineers Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts Computer Software Engineers Graphic Designers Graphic Designers Computer Software Engineers Computer Software Engineers Computer Systems Analysts Computer Systems Analysts
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