Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Workforce Strategy Session December 11, 2008

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Submitting Questions Chat Room Enter questions into the Chat Room (located in lower left corner of the virtual classroom). To submit a question or comment, type the question in the text box and click the arrow button. Your name, the text “(Submitted Question)” and your question will appear in red on your screen, indicating successful submission. Questions are directly transmitted to presenters – other participants will not see your questions. Text Box Arrow Button Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Practice In the chat room, please type the name of your organization, your location, and how many people are attending with you today. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

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Presenters Moderator: Jennifer Troke, Industry Engagement Team Lead, Business Relations Group Presenters: Bryan Albrecht, President, Gateway Technical College Amanda Ahlstrand, Director, ETA Office of Workforce Investment Kenneth Lemberg, ETA Office of Apprenticeship Mike Trupo, TDL Industry Lead, Business Relations Group Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Agenda/Objectives Connect with industry partners to confirm existing workforce challenges, and identify new and emerging workforce solutions Share ETA tools and resources with participants, and learn where ETA can assist in meeting workforce needs Determine the best course moving forward and plan for future collaboration Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Competency Model Uses Develop competency-based curricula and training models; Develop position descriptions and hiring criteria; Develop assessment and testing instruments; Evaluate transportation, distribution, & logistics training programs Provide a basis for development of foundation, cross- industry certifications; and Provide guidance for government investments in workforce preparation strategies in the transportation, distribution, & logistics industry Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Competency Model Clearinghouse http://www.careeronestop.org/CompetencyModel/

ETA Office of Apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship training programs Programs are traditionally time-based, but have become increasingly competency based. Programs are industry/employer demand driven and voluntary, with benefits including standardized and recognized training, portability of worker skills, and increased productivity. There are already a variety of programs in the TDL industries, with major employers such as UPS, Werner Enterprises, and Schneider National. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

TDL Talent Outlook Industrial truck & tractor operators Laborers & material handlers Shipping & receiving clerks Stock clerks Storage & distri-bution managers 86,540 149,010 38,910 58,800 6,050

TDL Establishments Private Industry Local government State government Federal government 15,019 211 11 10

Supply Chain Efficiency Inventory Management Distribution Network TDL – A Business Case Supply Chain Efficiency Inventory Management Distribution Network Customer Service Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

TDL Industry Considerations World Economy Energy Sustainability Security Convergence Technology Transportation Infrastructure Government Policy Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

TDL - Building A Pathway Define Competency Reverse Programming Simulation Education & Training Academy Concept Business Partnerships Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Future Trends

We Need to Hear From You! What promising workforce development practices can you bring to the table? What information and resources would be helpful in meeting your workforce needs? What is the best way to work as a group to maintain contact and leverage resources? Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

We Need to Hear From You! What promising workforce development practices can you bring to the table? Think of your exper ience s and succe sses in imple menti ng TDL traini ng progr ams and how they can infor m the larger workf orce devel opme nt conve rsatio n. In support of this workforce solution, ETA has undertaken and continues to engage in three key activities:  Promoting the development of industry-driven competency models based on research on existing skill standards, curricula, certifications and other resources Convening industry representatives to revise and validate draft industry competency models; and Serving as a broker of information for competency model resources.  Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

We Need to Hear From You! What information and resources would be helpful in meeting your workforce needs? Amon g other thing s, ETA can serve as a cleari ngho use for infor matio n, workf orce soluti ons, and as a conve ner of indus try partn ers. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

We Need to Hear From You! What is the best way to work as a group to maintain contact and leverage resources? Imagi ne the type of event you woul d want to atten d as a mem ber of a TDL com munit y of practi ce and what it might inclu de. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Who should be involved? Can you think of 3 people or organizations (colleagues, peers, even competitors) who could contribute to the TDL workforce development conversation? If you can share any conta cts, pleas e email them, follo wing the webi nar, to Mike Trupo at trupo .mich ael@ dol.g ov. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Share Your Ideas with Your Peers! Simply log on to Workforce3 One and look for the “Share Content” located on the Homepage Share your demand-driven strategic plans, models, innovations, resources, and ideas! Submit your content to Workforce3 One at: http://workforce3one.org/members/mywf3/suggest.cfm Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

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