Sector Based Workforce Strategies

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Sector Based Workforce Strategies The Worker Institute, Cornell University ILR School August 14, 2017

What is a Sector Based Workforce Strategy? Regional, employer-driven partnerships of industry, education, and training, and other stakeholders that focus on the workforce needs of key industries. Sector initiatives rely on workforce intermediaries to serve as conveners to engage employers and other stakeholders to: Develop expertise in the industry of focus Coordinate information and resources to develop and implement coordinated responses. As defined by organizations such as the Corporation for a Skilled Workforce, National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, and the National Network of Sector Partners

Sector Strategies align with Career Pathways High quality education, training, and other services that: Aligns with industry needs. Prepares an individual to be successful in a range of secondary and postsecondary options, including Registered Apprenticeships. Includes counseling, education, and workforce preparation activities. Organizes education, training, and other services to meet the needs of an individual. Enables an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its equivalent and at least one recognized post-secondary credential. Helps an individual enter into or advance within a specific occupation or occupational cluster. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, 2014

Development of Sector Workforce Strategies in Buffalo/Erie County 2011 Regional Economic Development Councils Eight priority Industries identified for Western Region WNY Job Readiness Workgroup 2012 Empire State Development/McKinsey & Company focus groups 2013 Advance Buffalo A workforce initiative of the Buffalo Billion Economic Development Strategy Led by the NYS Department of Labor - matches job seekers with businesses in the Advanced Manufacturing industry.

Sector Workforce Strategies in Buffalo/Erie County WIB initiatives build upon groundwork laid by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz: 2012 Workforce Summits-to identify community needs, employer needs, and available resources. 2012-2013 Employer Forums-taking a “deep dive” to learn employer needs for specific industries. 2014 Hospitality working group established. 2015 First sector program launched.

Role of Workforce Investment Board Convene employers How can the workforce system be more effective in meeting employer needs? Agree to work together Select training provider Develop training program to fit business needs Conversations about what is “really” needed WORKFORCE SYSTEM INDUSTRY TRAINING PROVIDER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Advanced Manufacturing Hospitality/Tourism Advanced Manufacturing

Workforce Board Activity Align workforce strategies with REDC demand industries Ensure policies support Sector Strategies and Career Pathways Individual Training Account Expanded Supportive Services On The Job Training (OJT) Enhanced collaboration with system partners

Hospitality/Tourism Workforce Strategies Front Desk Operations 300-hour training program-developed with employer input Led to nationally recognized credential: The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHELI)

Hospitality/Tourism Workforce Strategies Check-In to Success: Customer Service for Hospitality-November-December 2016 Sponsored by Delaware North Companies, Inc. Specifically for City of Buffalo residents 45-hour course- led to nationally Recognized Credential The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHELI) Guest Path Training

Advanced manufacturing workforce strategies Course Components Included: Safety Manufacturing Processes & Production Quality Practices & Measurement Maintenance Awareness Included “Earn While You Learn” component

Assembling your future: Certified Production Technician

Other Workforce Strategies Western Region Sector Partnership Program Planning grant awarded to Buffalo & Erie County Workforce Investment Board Work with workforce boards in Western Region Identify workforce strategies within targeted industry sectors Develop career pathway template

What’s Next? Expansion of existing pilot programs Assembling Your Future - Winter 2018 Development of pilot program for Customer Service industry

THANK YOU! Heather Gresham, Executive Director Buffalo and Erie County Workforce Investment Board Gresham@becwib.org www.becwib.org 716-504-1480