WIOA EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS & SECTOR STRATEGIES North Central Wisconsin Workforce Solutions Summit September 13, 2017 Rene Daniels, Executive Director North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Public Law 113-28 U.S. Department of Labor Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Title I (Adult, Youth, & Dislocated Worker) Workforce Development Board Title II Adult Education & Literacy Title III Job Service Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation
North Central Workforce Area
Primary Functions of a Workforce Board 1. Administer Employment and Training Programs 2. WIOA Youth (ages 16-24) WIOA Adult (18+) WIOA Dislocated Workers Oversee the Job Center System Operate Related Programs (i.e. Windows to Work, Apprenticeship Liaison) Develop Workforce strategies & Collaborate with Partners Based on Evolving Economic Conditions Based on Regional Labor Demands
DUAL CUSTOMER WORKFORCE SYSTEM Employers Jobseekers Match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in a global economy. Increase training and employment opportunities, particularly for people with barriers to employment.
REGIONAL STRATEGIES FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT 1. Assess Employer Needs 2. Skill Up the Current Workforce 3. Collect and analyze current and future employer skill needs through employer engagement and economic research. Develop and align education and training programs with industry needs to upgrade the skills of current workers and retool job seekers for in-demand careers. Prepare the Pipeline: K-12 and Higher Education Build greater career awareness and stronger career pathways to prepare students for in-demand careers.
SKILLS OR INTERESTS GAP? 1. The U.S. has 115,000 janitors, 83,000 bartenders, 323,000 restaurant servers, and 80,000 truck drivers with bachelor s degrees. 2. Half of young college graduates are either jobless or underemployed. 3. There are fewer Computer Science Majors today than there were 10 years ago. The peak of 60,000 CS Majors occurred in 2004. Yet, there will be a significant increase in demand for software engineers (72%) and computer support specialists (45%) in the next five years. 4. Only 3 of the 30 occupations with the largest projected number of job openings by 2020 will require a bachelor s degree or higher to fill the position - teachers, college professors, and accountants.
Business Services Business Solutions Team The Business Solutions Team offers a variety of services designed to help local employers meet their workforce needs. Customized employer training programs On-the-Job Training and Paid Work Experience ACT accredited WorkKeys testing and screening Technical assistance for state and federal programs for workforce development (including Wisconsin Fast Forward) Access to regional employer alliances Customers labor market information and occupational wage comparison Free job posting on Job Center of Wisconsin Job Center-based recruitment and hiring events Application collection and screening Pre-Employment assessments General and targeted job fairs Employer focused workshops and conferences Contact Information North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board Derek Heikkinen, Business Service Director dheikkinen@ncwwdb.org 715-204-1647
BUILDING PIPELINE THROUGH INDUSTRY ALLIANCES IN NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN Manufacturing (CWIMMA) Information Technology (CWITA) Heavy Metal Tour, virtual welding, training capacity expansion Cross Sector Mentorship/Apprenticeship Transportation (WATEA)
What Can You Do to Ensure a Skilled Workforce? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Take advantage of resources Let us know your needs Understand the regional labor pool - and adapt Join an alliance or partnership Refer unsuccessful candidates back to the Job Center