A Model Approach for a Work Ready Community BETTER JOBS BETTER ERS BETTER ECONOMY

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1 A Model Approach for a Work Ready Community BETTER JOBS BETTER ERS BETTER ECONOMY

2 In 2007, Wayne County Commissioners approved funding for a community-based initiative to focus on unifying economic and workforce development efforts. WAYNE OCCUPATIONAL READINESS KEYS FOR SUCCESS

3 TO DEVELOP AND MARKET A SKILLED WORKFORCE FOR WAYNE COUNTY Facilitating communication and collaboration between stakeholders, Assessing workforce needs/gaps, Supporting local, regional and state initiatives Securing adequate workforce development funding

4 Strategies to achieve the WORKS mission

5 Stakeholder Commitment: Wayne County Public Schools SJAFB Employment Connection Wayne County Development Alliance Wayne County Chambers of Commerce Wayne County Government WORKS Wayne Community College NC DOC DWS (JobLink) NC East Alliance Local Business & Industry Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board Human Resource Development Adult Education Foundation Curriculum Programs Customized Industry Training CRC / WorkKeys 5

6 Strategies to achieve the WORKS mission

7 Employer Engagement Employers discuss the challenges they face with the current workforce and the challenges they foresee in the future. Topics included soft skills/ employability skills, technical advancements and skill gaps, credentialing, turnover and employee willingness to take advantage of grow your own opportunities.

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9 ...Our students need to be prepared to take the next step after high school, whether that step is college or work. WorkKeys and CRC give us a common language for dialogue with local businesses and industries so that our schools may better prepare our students to meet their workforce needs. Dr. Steve Taylor, Superintendent Wayne County Schools is a leader in NC in promoting CRC for all graduates.

10 CRC - For all occupations, for all educational levels Benefits of CRC To Individuals: Build confidence that skills meet employer needs Demonstrate readiness for hire, training, promotion Document Work-Readiness To Employers: Reduce training time Increase productivity Increase bottom line through skilled employees Reduce turnover, overtime and waste Allow promotion through performance Benefits To Students: Applies academic skills in career settings Reinforces career exploration Encourages skill achievement levels needed by graduation Identifies skill levels for various careers and occupations Helps students see the skills and skill levels needed for jobs Helps individuals improve their skills and enhance job opportunities Reinforces the value of solid workplace skills Benefits to Communities: Database of local skills to attract and retain businesses

11 Construction Trades Marine Trades Advanced Manufacturing Life Sciences Aerospace

12 Endorsement WCDA uses WorkKeys and Career Readiness Certification in both our recruitment and retention efforts. CRC lets employers know that perspective employees have the skills they need to be trainable on the job. Applicants need something to set them apart from other applicants with similar resumes, and CRC will do that. (Mike Haney, Existing Industry Specialist, WCDA)

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14 Strategies to achieve the WORKS mission

15 County of Wayne Chamber of Commerce WCPS SJAFB Airman & Family Readiness Center Communities in Schools Wayne County Development Alliance Wayne County Government DART, DRC NC s Eastern Region ASPIRE - 9 CCs in 13 counties Aviation/Aerospace STEM East Work Ready Communities Eastern Carolina WDB

16 Began with survey of business leaders and Soft Skills Task Force Identify and address 140 soft skills 30-hour class Business environment (employee handbook, name tags, dress code, clocking in/out, etc.) Participant Evaluation / Performance Appraisal Offered through Con Ed for FTE

17 Research-based Piloted in several areas Early adopters: Applied Technologies Business Technologies including Gaming & Simulation Developed rubric for use with curriculum classes Conducted training for faculty Conducted training for students Coaching sessions for faculty & students Rubric added to syllabus template after approval of Division Chairs & Curriculum committee

18 Originally created to address the needs of local manufacturers who cited certain skills lacking in the current workforce: Soft Skills / Skills for the Workplace General Mechanical Skills Math and Measuring Skills Offered through OE courses ISC 3500 & MLS 3812 Tuition assistance through HUD Grant, City of Goldsboro Became basis for HRD Career Pathways class for MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT)

19 Community-based workforce certification system In November 2011, NC s Eastern Region launched the state s first Work Ready Communities demonstration project. NC s Eastern Region was selected as the demonstration site in part because it is home to Wayne County s WORKS Initiative, which served as a model for WRC. In February 2013, Wayne County became the first county to receive the WRC designation.

20 Strategies to achieve the WORKS mission

21 JobsNOW Instructional costs associated with short term training Source: NCCCS Federal Stimulus Funds ASPIRE WorkKeys and CRC Source: NC s Eastern Region GLOW Equipment & Tuition costs for short term training (Allied Health, Industrial Technologies, and EMT) Source: Golden Leaf Foundation Performance Incentive Grant - CRC for dislocated workers ($30 scholarships) Source: NCCCS (Federal Funds NC Commerce) Project Ideal CRC for Basic Skills Source: NCCCS GLOW AM Equipment & instructional costs for Aviation Systems Technology Source: Golden Leaf Foundation Work Ready Communities CRC, Speakers Bureau, WRC Kick Off Event Source: NC s Eastern Region City of Goldsboro Tuition, CRC, supplies & fees Source: HUD Community Assistance Grant Equipment Source: Golden Leaf NC Back to Work Grant Program set up costs, tuition & fees, CRC, instructional costs, MSSC testing fees Source: NCCCS

22 Since 2007, the County of Wayne Commission has invested in the WORKS Initiative. Funding for WORKS comes from county, state, self-supporting, and grant monies.

23 Focus for the future: A collaborative effort to create an Advanced Manufacturing Center for Wayne County Building a Work Ready Wayne County

24 WORKS Initiative: Innovation in Motion Any community can brag about their highly driven and motivated workforce, but few have documentation to prove it. We do.

25 Dr. Kay Albertson, President Wayne Community College Mike Haney, Vice President & Existing Industry Specialist Wayne County Development Alliance Diane Ivey, Executive Director, Wayne Business & Industry Center Wayne Community College