Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Colorado’s Advanced Manufacturing Pathway: Filling the Talent Pipeline Presented By: Ben Nesbitt Jo O’Brien

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing New Realities: Education, Workforce &Economic Development 14.3% - Unemployment rate among youth ages million – Estimated job openings in our economy 54% - Companies with vacancies they cannot find qualified workers to fill 55% - Job seekers blame gaps in their education on lack of skill 42% - Job seekers reported a lack of knowledge about career opportunities 25% - Job seekers reported receiving career path counseling in HS 41% - Job seekers wished they had received more career guidance

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing New Realities: Education, Workforce & Economic Development “In public education, one size does not fit all. If all students are to be successful, they need a choice of the pathway they will take to college- and/or career-readiness. It is critical that we provide viable pathways through career and technical education with programs that integrate both academics and technical skills and are aligned to employer needs so that we can prepare students for the high-paying, high-skills jobs available in the 21st century.” Terry Holliday, Chair, CCSSO Task Force on Improving Readiness Commissioner of Education, Kentucky

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing The Need to Transform Our System Enlist the employer community as a lead partner in defining the pathways and skills most essential in today’s economy Set a higher bar for the quality of career preparation programs, enabling all students to earn a meaningful postsecondary degree or credential Make career readiness matter to schools and students by prioritizing it in accountability systems

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Key Industry Networks Core Objective V : Educate and Train the Workforce of the Future

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Recruit, Grow and Retain Businesses Increase Access to Capital Create and Market a Stronger Colorado Brand Educate and Train the Workforce of the Future Cultivate Innovation and Technology

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Resources to Accomplish the Task HB1165 Manufacturing Career Pathways – Inventory skill gaps, recommend strong courses, and design easy entry and exit ramps for workforce TAACCCT/CHAMP – Significant Advanced Manufacturing equipment infrastructure, curriculum development in manufacturing programs and self-driven career exploration.

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advanced Manufacturing is defined as… …the method to design and produce. It uses innovative technology, processes and methods to improve the quality of production, products & workforce.

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Colorado & Advanced Manufacturing Colorado is positioned to expand its Advanced Manufacturing capacities. This will require skill and knowledge preparation of our workforce. A clear career pathway will need to be designed in order to attract and grow people with these competitive and specialized skill sets.

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing HB 1165 is the Plan to Get Us There This year: – Agreement about the skill and knowledge gaps Business-led analysis of skill competences – Review of curriculum and training Inventory of education courses, mentoring and assets – A design of a quality career roadmap/“Colorado’s Talent Pipeline” Education and training options that enable individuals to obtain industry-validated skills and industry certifications leading to employment in the manufacturing sector.

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing So what did Colorado Advanced Manufacturers tell us?

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Occupations most urgently needed in Colorado’s Advanced Manufacturing job market – Fabrication and Assembly Workers – Production Workers – CNC Operators – CNC Machine Programmers – Front Line Supervisors – Machinists – Maintenance and Repair Service Specialists – Industrial Machinery Mechanics – Inspectors and Quality Control Workers – Supply Chain and Sales Specialists – Welders – Engineers (process, electrical, etc.)

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing The generalized career paths needed in Colorado’s Advanced Manufacturing businesses included: – Production pathway – Engineering / Research and Development pathway – Logistics and Planning pathway – Maintenance, Repair and Installation pathway – Quality Assurance pathway

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathway Example: Advanced Manufacturing Colorado’s Advanced Manufacturing Pathway Model  Industry Driven  5 Micro Summits  Identification Top Regional Hot Jobs  Identification of Skill Gaps  Review of Regional Education

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing So we know the 2014 “hot jobs” and their predominantly advertised skills and muscle sets. So… What stands in the way of a steady wave of talent for businesses that need great employees?

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing The new entry level skills in all manufacturing jobs. (Work Readiness) Adaptability to cope with unknown variables which occur daily in manufacturing Confidence to make a decision The capacity to solve complex problems (Individually and with others) and execute solutions Accuracy and precision in all work Persuasion of an idea based on logic (sales, floor work, design, etc.) Hourly use of quality measures and assurance proofs A premium on finding customer solutions or bringing products to market more quickly than the competition Innovations crafted for existing customer need or inventions which a society would crave

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Interested??? Coordinators Asset Map Curriculum Collective commitment to supporting all of our students and providing them with multiple pathways to fulfilling careers!

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing HB1165 Resources. Web page Career paths Regional paths 1 page descriptions ICAP’s with POS Catalogue of local assets

Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Advancing Possibilities for All Advanced Manufacturing Ben Nesbitt Jo O’Brien