CEWD Workforce Demand Report: Connecting the Dots for Key Jobs 2016 Meeting CEWD Workforce Demand Report: Connecting the Dots for Key Jobs

Career Pathways Youth Military Women Low Income Young Adults Targeted Outreach and Support Youth Military Women Low Income Young Adults Transitioning Adults Work Ready Bootcamps Math Employability Learning to Learn Physical Conditioning Employability Physical Conditioning Math Employability Learning to Learn Physical Conditioning Math Employability Learning to Learn Physical Conditioning Math Employability Learning to Learn Physical Conditioning NCRC Energy Employability Industry Fundamentals Tiers 1-5 credentials Job specific Bootcamps Lineworker Bootcamp Gas Technician Bootcamp Nuclear Workforce Bootcamp Apprenticeship for College Credit Utility Technician Accelerated Associate Degree or Associate Degree Apprenticeship for College Credit Non-Nuclear Generation Accelerated Associate Degree or Associate Degree Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Degree Job specific Apprenticeships and Credentials

Stackable Credentials 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Tier 6–8 Job Specific Credentials Associate Degree/Accelerated Associate Degree Boot Camp / Apprenticeship Occupation-specific Certificate Occupation-Specific Requirements Occupation-Specific Technical Occupation-Specific Knowledge Areas Industry-Specific Technical Industry-Wide Technical Workplace Requirements Academic Requirements Personal Effectiveness Tier 1–5 CEWD Foundation Bundle Get into Energy – Math Certificate EIF Certificate NCRC Certificate Tier 4–5 Industry Fundamentals (EIF) Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate CEWD Core Technical Competences Certificate Education: The CEWD Competency Model detailing knowledge and skill sets for CEWD’s Key Jobs The Energy Industry Curriculum Center, including Energy Industry Fundamentals http://www.cewd.org/curriculum/fast-tracked-eif.php The Get Into Energy Career Pathways Model for Post Secondary Students The National Energy Education Network of Educators, programs of study and best practices Tier 1–3 Basic Training Energy Industry Employability Skills Certificate (NCRC) National Career Readiness Certificate or NCRC Plus Energy Competency Tier Model for Skilled Technician Positions in Energy Efficiency, Energy Generation and Energy Transmission and Distribution

The State of the Technician Pipeline 2016 Meeting The State of the Technician Pipeline

Matthew Dunham, Lansing Community College Joanne Kingman, Arizona Sun Corridor Consortium Brittany Schmidt & David Brunson, Southwest Gas

Lansing Community College Matt Dunham, Assistant Professor

Lansing Community College 2008 – Created School-to-Work partnership with Consumers Energy 2010 – Department of Energy grant to build capacity 2011 – Creation of the Great Lakes Center for Utility Training 2012 – Increased involvement with Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium 2013 – Initial lineworker cohort through the GLCUT 2014 – Continued building capacity and partnerships 2015 – MEWDC received the TPM grant 2016 – Michigan Department of Education creates a 17th career cluster in Energy

Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium (MEWDC) We are supported by and members of a national nonprofit organization where we leverage unique partnerships to focus solely on workforce issues National Partners National non-profit organization supporting 100 plus utility members and 28 state and regional energy consortia ; includes electric, natural gas, and nuclear utilities and their associations (CEWD) Industry-led partnership of more than 30 representatives that include: industry, labor, education veterans affairs, and workforce development organizations Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium (MEWDC) State Partners

Building the talent pipeline to close the skill gaps Talent Pipeline Management Connect talent strategy to your business strategy to improve competitiveness Organize and manage flexible and responsive partnerships to create shared values Shared measures and aligned incentives improve performance of education and workforce partners Employer Value Proposition Stronger brand recognition when recruiting talent Improved leverage when engaging providers and public sector partners Clearer communications around talent needs and requirements Easier management of business risks with preferred partners

Talent Pipeline Management model and the value stream 3-10 years out Ready Now Retention and Career Development Through lessons learned in supply change management: Build demand driven system helping employers find, hire and manage talent Proactively organize and manage partnerships Develop measures and incentives to improve performance

What does the eventual student obtain? Our expectation is that an industry recognized certificate results from any program implemented through a state approved education provider The certificate is comprise of credits which articulate between the sponsored education providers Possible names: Electric Lineman Pre-Apprentice Certificate Gas Lineman Pre-Apprentice Certificate Sponsored means they are state approved to use curriculum with industry partners recognizing the certification This certificate indicates successful completion of a targeted, skill-based program from an industry recognized and state approved education provider, that covers fundamental industry and role-specific knowledge and skills necessary for apprentice level employment in the energy industry

Stackable Credentials 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Tier 6–8 Job Specific Skills/Credentials Common Technical Core Certificate Associate Degree Boot Camp / Apprenticeship for College Credit Occupation-Specific Requirements Occupation-Specific Technical Occupation-Specific Knowledge Areas Industry-Specific Technical Industry-Wide Technical Workplace Requirements Academic Requirements Personal Effectiveness 12 Tier 4–5 Industry Fundamentals Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate Tier 1–3 Basic Training Energy Industry Employability Skills Certificate National Career Readiness Certificate Energy Competency Tier Model for Skilled Technician Positions in Energy Efficiency, Energy Generation and Energy Transmission and Distribution

Tier 5 – Industry-Wide Technical Energy Competency Model: Generation, Transmission & Distribution Plant Operator Electrical Technician Mechanical Instrument & Control Technician Alternate Fuel Technicians Lineworker Substation Technician Engineering Relay Natural Gas Technology Business Fundamentals Teamwork Following Directions Planning, Organizing & Scheduling Problem Solving Decision Making Ethics Employability & Entrepreneurship Skills Working with Basic Hand & Power Tools & Technology Mathematics Locating, Reading & Using Information Writing Listening Speaking Engineering & Technology Critical & Analytical Thinking Science Information Technology Interpersonal Skills Integrity Professionalism Reputation Motivation Dependability & Reliability Self- Development Flexibility & Adaptability Ability To Learn Non-Nuclear Generation (Coal, Natural Gas, Oil, Hydro, Solar, Wind, Biofuel, Geothermal) Nuclear Generation Electric Transmission & Distribution Gas Transmission & Distribution Tier 5 – Industry-Wide Technical Safety Awareness Industry Principles & Concepts Environmental Laws & Regulations Quality Control & Continuous Improvement Troubleshooting Tier 4 – Industry-Wide Technical Competencies Tier 3 – Workplace Competencies Tier 2 – Academic Competencies Tier 1 – Personal Effectiveness Tier 6-8 – Occupation-Specific MEWDC is working closely with CEWD to use research and tools already developed and tested by the industry CEWD drove the development of an industry-accepted definition of the competencies required to work in the Energy industry The Energy Competency Model comprises stacked tiers increasing in specificity and specialization for generation, transmission and distribution jobs The Model is useful for secondary teachers and post-secondary instructors to identify standards and tailor curriculum to reinforce the competencies

Utility Lineworker CA

Utility Lineworker CA

Energy Fundamentals CC

Energy Industry Fundamentals

17th Career Cluster - Energy Early Middle College Certificate Program at Community College Articulation Dual Enrollment

Stackable Credentials Electrical Utility Lineworker AAS (60 cr) Electrical Utility Lineworker CA (42 cr) Multiple Consumers Energy certifications MDOT Temporary Instructional Permit (CV-TIP) Energy Fundamentals CC (24 cr) CEWD EIF Certification (4 cr.) OSHA 10 (1 cr.) First Aid and CPR/AED (1 cr.) LCC Rigging SkillsUSA Employability Skills (1 cr.)

Future Stackable Credentials Energy Industry AAS w/ concentration AAS (60 cr) Electrical Utility Lineworker CA (42 cr) Metering Technician CA (?? cr) Utility Gas Technician CA (?? cr) Energy Fundamentals CC (24 cr)

Utility Lineworker AAS

Instructor Certification Higher Learning Commission Faculty teaching in career and technical education college-level certificate and occupational associate’s degree programs should hold a bachelor’s degree in the field and/or a combination of education, training and tested experience. (Note: See the Tested Experience section below.) Such qualifications are allowable even in instances where technical/occupational courses transfer, which HLC recognizes is an increasing practice.

Lansing Community College Matt Dunham, Assistant Professor

Partnership between Arizona Sun Corridor and Southwest Gas

Arizona Sun Corridor- Get Into Energy Consortium Five colleges coordinating with several industry partners Received a $13.5 million TAACCCT grant from the DOL to develop sustainable energy programs Training for hands-on careers in the areas of engineering, line work, technician work and operations The programs are built around a stackable credentials model with competency based training

Arizona Sun Corridor- Get Into Energy Consortium

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

Industry Needs - SWG Industry experiencing high attrition Contractors New federal regulations require more technicians for the same work Secondary inspections

Collaboration with Colleges Goals Internal External Stackable certifications Transferable skills Work Experience Program Expand industry partnerships Internal: To provide an avenue for current SWG employees to attain their Associate degree that is relevant to SWG and further their careers External: To attract and develop future field employees for Southwest Gas and its contract workforce

2015 Best of West Excellence in Innovation Award

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