Detroit Workforce System Leadership Development Academy Application

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1 The Detroit Workforce System Leadership Development application deadline is Friday, October 21, 2016 at 5:00 pm ET. No late applications will be accepted. A completed application and the required attachments must be sent to: DetroitWSLDA@skilledwork.org If you are submitting hard copy, please submit 2 copies of all materials, postmarked no later than Friday, October 21, 2016 at 5:00 pm ET to: Detroit Workforce System Leadership Development Academy Advisory Council Corporation for a Skilled Workforce 1100 Victors Way, Suite 10 Ann Arbor MI The materials for submission include: A completed application form Your resume Your photograph and bio (to be used for the announcement of the Detroit Workforce System Leadership Development Academy inaugural cohort) Organizational chart depicting the reporting relationship between your role and the CEO Two reference letters (one from your direct supervisor and one from a professional partner external to your organization) Signed Commitment to Participate Form Signed Authorization to Implement Form signed by your supervisor If you have any questions about the Detroit Workforce System Leadership Development Academy, your eligibility to apply, or the application process, please your questions DetroitWSLDA@skilledwork.org. Please indicate Question in the subject line. If you have technical difficulties with the application process, please DetroitWSLDA@skilledwork.org Please indicate Technical Difficulty in the subject line. 001

2 I. Applicant Information 1. Please complete the following personal information. Name Job Title Name of Organization Preferred Phone Number address US Mailing Address, including City, State and Zip Code 2. Please include a brief professional biography (100 words max). 3. Please attach your Resume and Photograph to your application. 002

3 II. Organizational Information 1. What type of organization do you work for? Check the primary function of your organization. Community-based organization Faith-based organization Government agency Workforce development organization For-profit Training Provider Community College Business/Trade Association/Chamber of Commerce Labor-management partnership Other (Describe) 2. How many staff does your organization employ? 3. Do you supervise or manage any staff? No Yes If so, how many? 4. What is the approximate annual operating budget of your organization? 5. Does your organization accept Federal or State workforce funding? No Yes If so, what percentage of your operating budget is from public funding? Please attach an ORGANIZATIONAL CHART of your organization or division to your application. The chart should show as many levels as required to depict your reporting relationship to the CEO, and to reflect your direct and indirect reports. 003

4 III. Sector, Industry, and other Workforce Initiatives While organizations and practitioners may participate in several distinct initiatives, for purposes of this application, as illustration, we ask you to focus your answers around one primary industry or sector on which you expect to focus as part of the Detroit Workforce System Leadership Development Academy. While candidates will be asked to complete the Academy application with a current or potential sector or industry strategy in mind, participants are NOT REQUIRED to currently have, or to formally commit to the launch of a sector or industry strategy as part of the Academy. 1. What is your industry or sector of focus? Select one. Manufacturing Healthcare Construction Information Technology Retail, Hospitality, and/or Entertainment Energy Other (Describe) 2. Which population(s) do most seek to serve in the sector you selected in the question above? Check all that apply. Unemployed Underemployed Incumbent workers (workers already employed in your sector of focus) 3. What are the characteristics of the target population you seek to place or serve in this industry or sector initiative? Check all that apply. Working Unemployed Underemployed Displaced Returning Citizens Men and/or Boys of Color Women Other (describe) Persons with Disabilities Youth 004

5 4. Sector or industry initiatives are often comprised of, or supported by, a range of partners from varying organizational types that perform a variety of functions from delivering training and supportive services, to influencing public policy makers, to removing barriers to successful outcomes. What types of organizations do you currently partner with as part of your sector initiative? Indicate the type of organizations you partner with most often. You may select up to five types. Community-based organization Faith-based organization Government agency Workforce development organization For-profit Training Provider Community College Business/Trade Association/Chamber of Commerce Labor-management partnership Other (Describe) 5. Most sector or industry-focused employment initiatives provide training to individuals, including incumbent workers and the unemployed, either directly or through partnerships. Which types of training do you offer as part of your sector or industry initiative? Check as many types of training as are applicable. Literacy & Basic Skills English as a Second Language (ESL) Life skills Job readiness (resume preparation, interviewing, and job search assistance) Job placement Technical /Occupational skills training Integrated math, literacy, ESL or work readiness as a part of vocational/technical skills training Internships, apprenticeships, or on-the-job training Incumbent worker training 005

6 Leadership training Workplace safety training Broker training from other organizations Other (describe) 6. Low-income youth and adults may also need a range of non-training supports to help them successfully complete training and/or remain employed. Below is a list of supports that are sometimes provided as part of a sector or industry initiative. Which supports does your organization or partnership currently provide as part of your initiative? Check all that apply. Tutoring Financial assistance with training or academic related expenses Academic advising Case management Coordination of student/peer support networks Assistance with transportation Assistance with child care Housing assistance Health care assistance Legal assistance and supports Wage recovery assistance Mental health counseling Referrals to specific community resources Emergency cash supports Financial counseling, e.g., assistance with financial aid, tax assistance, debt removal Job placement Job retention support Other (describe) 006

7 7. Are you currently working with employers on the sector or industry initiative you ve identified? If so, do you work with employers directly or indirectly? 150 word max 8. How do employer partners currently support your sector initiative? Check all that apply. Hire graduates Participate in hiring events, job fairs, and/or mock interviews Offer site tours for staff and/or participants Assist with and/or provide input on curriculum Serve on industry advisory or programmatic boards Provide instructors Provide job shadowing, mentoring, or internship opportunities Provide materials, equipment, meeting space or other in-kind resources Make financial donations Pay fees for services Provide paid time-off for employees to attend training Provide on-the-job training for new hires and/or incumbent workers Refer incumbent workers to training Offer tuition reimbursement or other benefits to facilitate training and education Convene or help convene other business leaders Partner with us on public policy advocacy Other (describe) 007

8 9. Some sector or industry initiatives or programs also deliver a range of non-training services to their business customers/employers or to their industry generally services that are ultimately geared toward helping employers compete more effectively and expand local employment opportunities. These services may include industry research, technical assistance, human resources services, convening and networking, and other services. Do you provide any non-training business services? Yes No Considering If Yes or Considering, please describe briefly below in 250 words or less. 10. In this section, please briefly describe your current industry or sector initiative. Please answer the following seven questions in paragraph form. Please limit your combined response to all seven questions to 500 words or less When was the project launched or when will it be launched? What steps and planning have you taken towards the project, and how long you have been working on it? What have been the initiative s major accomplishments to date or major lessons / identified opportunities? (Please describe these both qualitatively and quantitatively to the extent possible.) What is the problem your initiative currently addresses or would like to address with respect to both employers in your target industry and low-income participants seeking to obtain employment or advance in the industry? Have you identified or articulated systemic changes or goals your current initiative is trying to achieve? What are the primary goals and activities you re planning over the next 12 months for the current initiative you re working on? What are your current responsibilities in relationship to this initiative? 008

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10 11. Is there any additional information you think we should have about your work in other sectors or industries as we evaluate your candidacy? Provide any additional information in 250 words or less. IV. Leadership, Motivation, and Goals Effective sector leaders exercise a variety of leadership practices to lead people, programs, partnerships, and change. They engage in self-reflection for their continuous growth and development as leaders. In answering the following questions, feel free to illustrate with examples from your current work. Please answer the following five questions in paragraph form. Please limit your combined response to all five questions to 500 words or less. 1. How would you describe yourself as a leader? 2. What ways do you think you need to further develop as a leader? Why? 3. What motivates you to work in the workforce development field? 4. What are your career aspirations? 5. What three personal and/or professional objectives do you have for participating in the Detroit WSLDA Academy? Bullet form is acceptable. 010

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12 6. As noted earlier, the sector field comprises a diverse set of strategies and approaches. Some strategies involve helping workers move up into better jobs by removing the barriers and skills gaps that impede them from getting higher-quality jobs. These strategies are often focused heavily on training and developing workers' skills and education. Another set of strategies is aimed at enhancing the quality of low wage jobs, and improving worker access to advancement opportunities. While these strategies may also include training and skills development components, they are also likely to involve research, policy advocacy, and other employer services. Please describe in 150 words or less your experience and interest in learning more about strategies aimed at worker job quality and career advancement. V. Partnerships A key goal for the Detroit WSLDA is to help create or improve cross-organizational collaboration in workforce development. Please limit your combined response to both questions to 500 words or less. Describe an example of a partnership with another organization you are currently working with. What is the nature and goal of your partnership? What are the roles and responsibilities of your organization? What has been rewarding and challenging about the collaboration? Opportunities your organization sees or is exploring for additional collaboration across the workforce development system. 012

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14 VI. Instructions for References Along with your application, please include a letter of reference from the individual who holds direct responsibility for overseeing your work, explaining why you would be a good candidate for participation in the Detroit Academy. In addition, please provide a reference from a professional partner external to your organization. Letters of Reference should include: 1. Professional relationship to applicant; 2. Contact information including name, organization, title, address, , and telephone number; 3. A brief description of the applicant s leadership competencies, achievements and commitment to his/her work; 4. Areas in which the Detroit Academy might benefit the applicant and the organization that he/she represents; and 5. Expression of commitment to support the applicant, if selected for the Detroit Academy VII. Final Checklist and instructions Please review the following checklist and ensure that you submit all of the following documents: A completed application form Your resume Your photograph and bio (this will be used for the Detroit Academy cohort announcement) Organizational chart Two references (one from your direct supervisor and one from a professional partner external to your organization) Signed Commitment to Participate Form Signed Authorization to Implement Form signed by your supervisor or manager 014

15 VIII. Commitment to Participate Form By checking the box below, you agree that if selected for this program, you will commit to full participation in all activities of the Detroit Workforce System Leadership Development Academy including: The Detroit Academy Welcome Reception November 2016 Two (2) 3-day off-sight retreats requiring a two-night hotel stay (included in program costs) o Retreat 1 Late January 2017 o Retreat 2 November 2017 Five to seven full-day workshops in Detroit (dates to be confirmed): The Capstone presentation and closing reception December 2017 Peer groups webinars and required work sessions; and Program registration fee of $375 (or completion of a special consideration waiver) I commit to full participation. Agreed by (signature): Name Date 015

16 IX. Authorization to Implement Form The Detroit Workforce System Leadership Development Academy is designed for senior leaders. In order to qualify for this program, applicants must hold a position of influence and responsibility sufficient to develop and lead significant workforce system initiatives, and/or sector or industry strategies within their organization. The Authorization to Implement Form should be completed by the Executive Director, Chairman of the Board of Directors, President or other senior executive responsible for overseeing the work of the applicant. A signature on this form does not give the candidate explicit authority to implement a specific initiative or strategy, but indicates that the applicant holds a level of authority within the organization sufficient to do so when approved through your organization s normal internal protocol and policies. Agreed by (signature): Applicant s Name: Organization: Job Title: I fully support the applicant s petition to participate in the Detroit Workforce System Leadership Development Academy. I understand that he/she will attend two (2) 3-day offsite retreats in the Detroit area requiring overnight hotel stays, and five to seven full-day workshops throughout the Academy. I understand that, if selected to participate, the applicant may be required to invest additional time to successfully complete the 12-month Academy. I further agree to support the applicant s participation in and attend the final capstone event in December Agreed by (signature): Name Title Organization Date 016

17 X. Document Processing Please use the naming conventions below for your documents, so that they can be easily tracked and processed. All attachments should be sent in one and all attachments should be word or pdf. Upon completing the adobe form application, please 'publish' it and then save as 'DetroitApplication FIRST INITIAL LAST NAME' SAMPLE: DetroitApplicationKHALL.pdf Please name your resume 'DetroitResume FIRST INITIAL LAST NAME' SAMPLE: DetroitResumeKHALL Please name your photo, bio, organizational chart, references and authorization to implement using the same convention SAMPLES: DetroitBioKHALL DetroitPhotoKHALL DetroitOrgChartKHALL DetroitReference1KHALL DetroitReference2KHALL DetroitCommitParticipateKHALL DetroitAuthImplementKHALL YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 21, 2016 at 5PM ET. 017