Linking Infrastructure and Capital Investments with Jobs and Training Working Poor Families Project 2009 State Policy Academy June 10-11, Chicago

Academy Overview

Academy Overview: 4 Sessions 1.Mapping possibilities in Infrastructure, Capital Investments, and other projects 2.Connecting Job Training 3.Expanding Job Access 4.Academy wrap-up and policy recommendations

1.Mapping Possibilities Project types – Construction (public and private) – Transportation – Public works – Sector-specific economic development Occupations Funding sources and state actions Relevant federal policies

1.Mapping Possibilities Mapping session – Dave Altstadt Roundtable Discussion: Advocacy Strategies and Lessons from the Field – Ruthie Liberman Job training funding set asides/proposals through green jobs, life sciences, and film industry legislation in Massachusetts – Tony Lee Job training and targeted hiring policies in Evergreen Jobs Act in Washington – Carrie Thomas Construction job equity goals and weatherization training through Capital Budget bill in Illinois

1.Mapping Possibilities Federal policies session – Dave Altstadt State examples of ½% DOT training policy – Carrie Thomas: Minnesota – Peter Ruark: Michigan State examples of Section 3 compliance – Dave Altstadt: Missouri

2.Connecting Job Training Expand supply of skilled workers Various approaches to training Focus of academy – Securing project funds for training – Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training system Program models Linkage between apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship Linkage to WIA and Education systems Equal Employment Opportunity State policy role: opportunities and challenges

2.Connecting Job Training Registered Apprenticeship Session – Karen Morgan, Wisconsin Dept of Workforce Development Pre-Apprenticeship Session – Maureen Conway, The Aspen Institute WPFP discussants on pre-apprenticeship policies – Rebecca Kusner Ohio use of ARRA 15% WIA funds for pre-app construction program, require local WIB match, and plan to set state standards – Kurt Wise Maine policy that set state standards for pre-apprenticeship

3.Expanding Job Access Increase demand for entry-level workers Focus of academy – Job access policies Local hiring Apprenticeship utilization – Job Quality policies Wage, benefits, worksite safety Access to training – State approaches to implementation Laws and Executive Orders Project labor agreements & community benefits agreements Contracting procedures Enforcement/compliance with federal policies

3.Expanding Job Access Session Presentation – Kathleen Mulligan-Hansel, Partnership for Working Families WPFP discussants – Karen White New Jersey local hiring policy and pre-apprenticeship funding for school construction projects – Dave Altstadt/Jim Horan Hartford Jobs Funnel: state funding for training, and local hiring policy – Laura Dresser Wisconsin E.O. on Apprenticeship Utilization Requirement