Lisa Katz, Workforce Intelligence Network Sarah Sebaly, Workforce Intelligence Network Scott Palmer, Macomb Intermediate School District MI Bright Future Filling Michigan's Talent Pipeline through Education and Industry Collaboration

The Economic Landscape Talent demand, movement, and future trends Lisa Katz, Executive Director Workforce Intelligence Network Ofc: (313)

WIN 9 Counties SE MI Job Demand 92,000 online postings in Q Graphs shows top postings by occupation

Metro Detroit (100 largest metros) 44.2% of all SE MI job ads require STEM skills (14 th nationwide) 36.4% require a BA (11 th nationwide) 7.7% of postings require STEM and less than a BA (88 th nationwide) 47.0 days is average ad duration (5 th nationwide) STEM employers wait almost 50 days to fill openings

Challenges on the horizon? In the United States, every day there are 10,000 new baby boomers who reach retirement age….

Challenges on the horizon? This will be the case every day for the next 16 years...

Nearly a THIRD of occupations in Michigan find 50% or more of their employees between the ages of 45 and 64… Why is this a problem?

Metro Detroit (100 largest metros)

Current State of Affairs: High Demand Occupations Top GDP Contributor  180,100 advanced manufacturing workers employed in the region in 2013  11,220 new job postings in 2014  42.5% of advanced manufacturing workers are aged  19.6% of all workers are 55 or older Top GDP Contributor  180,100 advanced manufacturing workers employed in the region in 2013  11,220 new job postings in 2014  42.5% of advanced manufacturing workers are aged  19.6% of all workers are 55 or older Fastest Growing Employment Sector  71,961 Information Technology jobs in 2013  Approximately 13,037 new IT postings in 2014  The metro Detroit area grew by 15% from 2010 in technology industry jobs–faster than any other region in the nation Fastest Growing Employment Sector  71,961 Information Technology jobs in 2013  Approximately 13,037 new IT postings in 2014  The metro Detroit area grew by 15% from 2010 in technology industry jobs–faster than any other region in the nation Health Care Advanced Manufacturing Information Technology Largest Employment Sector  Accounted for 244,603 of the region’s jobs in 2013  12,835 new health care job postings in 2014  Over 40% of health workers are aged Largest Employment Sector  Accounted for 244,603 of the region’s jobs in 2013  12,835 new health care job postings in 2014  Over 40% of health workers are aged 45-64

WHICH BRINGS US HERE 10

Where do we go? CAREER AWARENESS AND READINESS!!!

The Education Landscape Scott Palmer, CTE Consultant Macomb Intermediate School District Ofc: (586)

State of Affairs Metro Detroit has the 2 nd highest rate of Disconnected youth-at 17.4%

Dr. Michael A. Grego Pinellas County School District Super­intendent “Lead with RELEVANCE, follow with RIGOR!” “When the WHY is big enough, then the HOW doesn’t matter!”

Career Development Must be an integral component of secondary education NOT an annual event Positively impacts: Retention Achievement Transition Life Success

Not LeBron James? Potential future sports stars are discovered young Most others: educational maze

It takes a whole community approach… ccSpringboard = Foundational career exploration and planning tool used in schools, libraries, workforce centers ccInspire = Integrates seamlessly with Springboard to enable connections between employers, students, educators and parents Other tools available for course selecting, college applications, experiential learning and career exploration for elementary students Solutions

Our Impact

ccSpringboard in MI Licensed in over 800 Middle and High Schools (about 66%) in Michigan Long relationships Strong usage Why not pursue a STATEWIDE LICENSE?

Harvard University Graduate School of Education “To meet our goals, we need to create a system of career-focused pathways that spans the last years of high school and at least one year of post-secondary education or training and leads to an industry-recognized credential.” Pathways to Prosperity

Harvard University Graduate School of Education “Students should have plentiful opportunities to participate in work- linked learning – ranging from job shadowing to internships – in secondary school.” Pathways to Prosperity

A VIABLE SOLUTION Career Cruising Inspire MI Bright Future

The goal of ccInspire is to bring career decision makers and local employers together to help individuals achieve their career goals and address the workforce development needs of our communities. Goal of ccInspire

Making Connections is Hard Community Mentors Cost / Effort Safety Scalability Localization Infrastructure and Processes Awareness Students and Adult Career Planners Employers

How ccInspire Helps Students and Adult Career Planners Employers Community Mentors Integrated Employer Profiles Targeted Messaging Highly Visible Local Content Tracking and Reporting Career Coach Mentors Work-Based Learning Work-Flow

ccInspire Features Connecting Education and Industry Employer profiles Career Coaches Work-based learning experiences Messaging tools Local event listings/articles

Why ccInspire Inform students, parents and educators about current and future local workforce and employer needs Level the playing field by offering all students the opportunity to connect with local employers Match students to real-world experiences that improve career readiness Increase company visibility and reach to students and job seekers exploring and planning their careers Scale existing programs to reach more students through work-based learning activities, career events and e-mentoring Develop skilled talent pipeline from local human resources

National: Chapters Rockford,IL Delaware Proven Platform Across the Country

WHERE ARE WE NOW…AND WHERE ARE WE GOING?

MI Bright Future Community Advisory Council –W.I.N. is the connector –K-12 education, community colleges, workforce and economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, other non- profit education and talent development agencies –Grant and foundation support in the future (hopefully) Employer, Education, and Implementation committees Early Adopters –Livingston, Oakland, and St. Clair Counties –Ramping up—Macomb County –Strong interest in City of Detroit, Genesee, Monroe, Shiawasee, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties

MI Bright Future in Macomb County 21 individual school districts –Urban, suburban, and rural –Approximately 120,000 students K-12 –Challenges for single, countywide implementation –No CTE millage Early College of Macomb(ECM) –600 students in grades –Represent all 21 districts –Placement personnel in place for ECM internships –Over 400 corporate partners Macomb Community College –Provides instruction for ECM students part to full time –Strong apprenticeship program with numerous business partners

Work-based Learning Job Shadow-Grade 11 Internship-Grade 12 & 13 Design and Development Academy

Demonstration of ccInspire and Continued Dialogue