Workforce Development for Rhode Island Manufacturing. August 8, 2017

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1 Workforce Development for Rhode Island Manufacturing August 8, 2017

2 Introduction Why We Are Here Manufacturers tell us daily about their need for a more qualified talent pool, and professional development services for their current employees It's a nationwide problem that hits home in Rhode Island There are many services to address the problem We ll help navigate some of those today

Real Jobs RI Julie O'Connell, Real Jobs RI RI Department of Labor and Training It is designed to ensure that Rhode Island employers have the talent they need to compete and grow while providing

3 Real Jobs RI Julie O'Connell, Real Jobs RI RI Department of Labor and Training It is designed to ensure that Rhode Island employers have the talent they need to compete and grow while providing targeted education and skills training for Rhode Island workers. The goal of Real Jobs RI is to develop Real Jobs Partnerships that convene industry employers, key stakeholders and groups in partnerships that build alliances to address business workforce demands.

4 STEM Education William M. Davies, Jr Career and Technical High School

5 Center for Advanced Manufacturing William M. Davies, Jr Career and Technical High School offers training in manufacturing fields at the high school level in four areas: Machine Technology, Biomanufacturing, Pre-Engineering, and Electrical Serving between 800 to 850 students in the state of Rhode Island, more than 90% of Davies students graduate with credentials in their industry. Advisory Boards comprised of industry partners offer curriculum and program input and support. Program Target: Students

6 School-to-Career Office The School-to-Career Office provides work-based learning opportunities for students by matching them with positions in their industry of interest. Positions may be either unpaid (internships) or paid (commonly referred to as cooperative education, or a CO-OP ). As seniors, students alternate between a week of academics and a week of technical training. Accordingly, CO-OP positions are between twenty-five to thirty-five hours on alternating weeks. The School-to-Career Office also coordinates job shadowing and site visitation opportunities between businesses and the school. Program Target: Students

7 Entry Level, New Hire Training RI Department Of Labor and Training & Governor s Workforce Board We Make RI

RI Work Immersion Program The RI Work Immersion Program is made possible through the RI department of Labor and Training and the Governor s Workforce Board.

8 RI Work Immersion Program The RI Work Immersion Program is made possible through the RI department of Labor and Training and the Governor s Workforce Board. Eligible employers may receive up to 50% wage subsidy for paid internships for RI college students or recent college graduates. Businesses that employ previously unemployed adults at the end of the internship may receive additional wage reimbursement. Program Target: Employers, Unemployed, College Students, High School Students

9 On-The-Job-Training On-The-Job-Training provided by the RI Department of Labor and Training helps businesses train new hires to meet their long-term employment needs. Manufacturers may receive up to 50% wage subsidy for trainee wages, for up to six months. You hire, we train, we pay! Program Target: Employers, New Hires

10 Weld to Work The Steel Yard fosters creative and economic opportunities, by providing workspace, tools, training and education, while forging lasting links to a local tradition of craftsmanship. The Steel Yard s Weld to Work program is unique answer to a shortage of affordable and accessible vocational training and Rhode Island manufacturers hiring needs. It pays participants to learn to weld and fabricate by working on real contracts of artistic functional pieces, such as ornate fences, bike racks and trashcans. Participants either receive 30-hours or 150-hours of intensive training in which they learn to safely use all the tools common to a welding shop. Program Target: Employers, Unemployed, Under-Employed

11 I AM Manufacturing 2.0 Three Gates to Employment: 3 17 weeks Red Level The basics in 3 weeks Students earn: I Am Job Ready!; Shop Math; Shop Safety; Assembly and Benchwork Yellow Level Entry level PLUS for non-machining 7 wks Students earn: OSHA 10; OSHA GHS; Shop Trig; Intro to Quality; Lean Principles and Practices; Print Reading; GD&T; MSSC Quality and Measurement; Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprentice Blue Level Entry level PLUS for machining jobs 7 wks Students earn: CNC Machining; Targeted Advanced Manufacturing Skills; CNC Pre-Apprentice Real Jobs has provided funding for 84 candidates Program Target: Employers, High Schools, Community Programs, Unemployed, Under-Employed

12 Apprenticeship We Make RI

13 Apprenticeship RI 197 Registered Apprentices by 2020 Apprentice = Structured Career Training With Benefits Any manufacturing occupation can be apprenticed Candidates can be new hires or incumbent workers moving along a career path Candidates can even be supervisors or managers Program Target: Employers, Full Time Manufacturing Employees, Incumbent Workers

14 The Structured Training Apprentice Programs Require Approved Standards The State Apprentice Council approves the Standards Employers Choose the Standards Off the shelf - existing standards Tweaked standards Totally customized standards We Make RI will collaborate with you to build standards and register them with the State

The Benefits - Better Skills, Longevity, Easier Recruitment Direct Incentives (on top of other incentives) $1,000 for up to 5 apprentices a year from GWB $250 for initial registration from We Make RI

15 The Benefits - Better Skills, Longevity, Easier Recruitment Direct Incentives (on top of other incentives) $1,000 for up to 5 apprentices a year from GWB $250 for initial registration from We Make RI $4,800 per year per apprentice for C corps Potential Incumbent Worker grant programs to offset training costs $500 credit toward $1,000 annual training subscription for We Make RI sponsored apprentices Roaming supervisors Potential tax credits in next budget for S Corps and LLCs Program Target: Employers, Incumbent Workers

16 Lean Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement The Phoenix Partnership

Manufacturing Center of Excellence The Phoenix Partnership s Manufacturing Center of Excellence (MCE) is an employer driven training program in Lean

The MCE provides a resource for companies and workers for innovative training solutions that support industry growth and best practices.

17 Manufacturing Center of Excellence The Phoenix Partnership s Manufacturing Center of Excellence (MCE) is an employer driven training program in Lean Manufacturing and critical skills necessary for manufacturing employees. The MCE provides a resource for companies and workers for innovative training solutions that support industry growth and best practices. The program ensures that recent hires and incumbent employees are equipped to meet the needs of RI s manufacturers, in order to fill more jobs, sustain employment, and increase career advancement. Program Target: Employers, Incumbent Workers

18 Leadership Training The Leadership Partnership of Rhode Island

19 Being a Leader & Being a Mentor The Leadership Partnership of Rhode Island is a group of manufacturers and related industries and supported by URI. The Partnership offers leadership and mentor development training programs to employers in Rhode Island. The Advisory Board includes Toray Plastics, AstroNova, Taco Comfort Solutions, Dominion Diagnostics and URI. Leadership and mentoring training programs are designed to: Prepare/develop/support new and emerging leaders Prepare/develop experienced leaders to be mentors Increase engagement among high potential employees and leaders Program Target: Incumbent Workers

20 Mentor Training Program The Mentor Training Program is designed for experienced leaders who wish to hone their mentoring skills 18-hours of training over 6 sessions on Thursdays from 9am-12pm Earn 1.8 CEUs from URI Membership in Mentoring Network Opportunity to mentor candidates in the Leadership Development Program Program Target: Incumbent Workers

classroom instruction 10 hours of mentoring from an experienced leader On-the-job

21 Leadership Development Program The Leadership Development Program consists of 36-hours of classroom training over 12 sessions on Thursdays from 1pm-4pm Competency-based classroom instruction 10 hours of mentoring from an experienced leader On-the-job training plan that ensures learning transfer Earn 3.6 CEUs from URI Program Target: Incumbent Workers

22 Questions? Join us afterwards to speak with the experts about their specific programs.

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