Business Solutions Professionals July 2013

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1 Business Solutions Professionals July Michigan Works! Annual Conference Mt. Pleasant Promoting a flexible, innovative, and effective workforce system within the State of Michigan.

2 TAA For Workers USDOL TAA Community College and Career Training Program USDOL TAA For Firms USEDA TAA For Farmers and Fishermen USDOA

3 Assists U.S. workers who lose their jobs due to foreign trade The Workforce Development Agency, State of Michigan is the grant recipient and administers the program on a statewide basis TAA Petitions must be filed with USDOL If certified based on statutory criteria, workers may apply for benefits at Michigan Works! Agencies 3

4 Type of TAA Training Utilized in Michigan (current) 1% Classroom Training 99% Employer-Based Training

5 Uptake of TAA Training 39% 61% Utilize Training Benefit Do Not Utilize Training Benefit

6 National Annual Funding = $575 Million Michigan received largest allocation in the nation in Fiscal Years 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2013 Michigan s Current Balance = $120 Million

7 Classroom Training College or vocational courses, up to 130 weeks Covers tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment Training Employer-Based Training On-the-job training Customized Training Apprenticeships

8 On-the-Job Training (OJT) Worker has been hired by employer Contract must be in place prior to starting employment Worker requires specified skills to be proficient in new occupation Plan in place to ensure worker will become proficient TAA Program funds 50% of Wages for up to 104 Weeks

9 TAA Customized Training Designed to meet the special requirements for an employer or group of employers Conducted by separated vendor, but with a commitment by the employer, or group of employers, to employ an individual upon successful completion of training Can include on-site training provided by the employer (if identified in training contract) TAA Program funds 50% of Training for up to 156 Weeks

10 TAA Registered Apprenticeships Combination of On-the-Job learning and Related Technical Instruction (RTI) Employed at the start of their apprenticeship Covers: Classroom Instruction Tools Uniforms Equipment Books Funds can be utilized until participant reaches suitable employment or deadline of training TAA Program funds 100% of Training for up to 156 Weeks

11 Employer Identify Workforce/Employer Needs Skill Gap/Mismatch Credentials and Training requirements TAA Certified Individual Unused training benefit Training & employment opportunities aligned with assessment of interests and aptitude

12 Broaden Industries for Employer-Based Training Quality services provided to employers Resumes Writing Job Descriptions Screening Pre-employment testing Prompt OJT reimbursement Building Relationships/Trust with Employers Partnerships with Local Economic Development

13 Economic Development Employers Workforce Development Education

14 Common Ground Economic Development Education Workforce Development

15 Keys to Success (from Business Solutions Professional Training) Identify your Local and Regional Partners Communicate with those partners Learn about what your partners do and respect their work Work on Definable, Targeted Projects/Tasks Play to the Strengths of Your Partners Create a Formal, On-going Process to Solve New Projects/Tasks

16 Jason Palmer Director of Research Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives State of Michigan

17 Janie McNabb Director of Program Development and Community Relations Northwest Michigan Council of Governments

18 Jim Lautenschleger Business Solutions Network Manager State of Michigan Workforce Development Agency

19 Increase TAA Petitions Re-engagement of TAA-certified workers TAA Program Administration must include TAA Staff, Business Services Staff, Employers, Economic Development, Training Institutions Up-to-Date Labor Market Information

20 Jimelle Howard Tammy Flynn