Governor Kaine’s Strategic Approach to Workforce Development Making Connections: Virginia’s New Direction for Workforce Development Virginia Ship Repair Association 2007 Daniel G. LeBlanc Senior Advisor to the Governor for Workforce Development

Why Workforce Policy Matters?

America’s Workforce is Facing a Current and Growing Crisis:  90% of the fastest growing jobs will require some form of postsecondary education.  Business is spending billions each year to train new employees and remediate the educational skill gaps of those already in the workforce.  The American workforce is aging – 77 million baby boomers are set to retire over the next several decades.  The current lack of U.S. trained scientists and engineers is a direct threat to the leadership of U.S. innovation --United States Chamber of Commerce--

A Contributing Factor to the Crisis?

If You are a High School Dropout  Your average earnings will be on $2,305/month, or $27,660/year – an average $7,000/year less than high school graduates  Your lifetime earnings will be $993,466  You are more likely to be unemployed and earn less money than a high school graduate  You are more likely to apply and receive public assistance than high school graduates  You comprise a large percentage, 82% of the nations prison and death row inmates.  You cannot enlist in military service.  Your employment rate is 7% --Virginia Employment Commission--

If You are a High School Graduate  Your average earnings will be $2,888/month, or $34,650/year- an average $7,000 year more than dropouts.  Your lifetime earnings will be $1,298,316 million - $305,000 more than dropouts.  You can apply to higher educational institutions and be eligible for financial aid, scholarships, work-study, or student loans. With higher education, you can enjoy more employment opportunities. --Virginia Employment Commission--

What are Some Solutions?  Technical and Advanced Technical Diplomas  Registered Apprenticeships  Local community colleges

Technical Diploma & Advanced Technical Diploma The 2007 General Assembly passed HB 2039, a bill that establishes a technical diploma and an advanced technical diploma. Background: The 2007 General Assembly passed HB 2039, a bill that establishes a technical diploma and an advanced technical diploma.

Technical Diploma & Advanced Technical Diploma February 2007 – State Board of Education approved amending its accreditation standards relating to the requirements for graduation to address technical diplomas. (Process for amending regulations takes 18 months) July 2007 – State Board received comments from organizations regarding the requirements of the technical diplomas. Late Fall 2007 – The Board will put forth a set of draft requirements for both technical diplomas for the public to provide comments --Virginia Department of Education Briefing, July

Technical Diplomas Summary of July 2007 Public Comments  Students need to have the skills to become “trainable employees” – through the ability to read, write, compute and communicate, a combination of soft skills and hard skills  Students should earn a good assessment-based credential that provides a uniform measure of key workplace skills  The technical diploma needs to be actively promoted as an attractive option to students, parents and potential employers  Partnerships should continue to be fostered between the Board, local school divisions, institutions of higher education, and business and industry to ensure access to career pathways that will be addressed in the technical diploma

Registered Apprenticeships Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) The Virginia Registered Apprenticeship is a "win-win" approach to workforce development that provides a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction to more than 13,000 apprentices throughout the Commonwealth

Virginia’s Registered Apprentices by Industry DOLI 2006 Annual Report--

How Do we Address the Shortage of Ship Repair Workers? Welders, Shipfitters and Pipefitters

Tidewater Community College Tidewater Community College, in cooperation with area industry business leaders, is answering this workforce problem by way of the Maritime & Transportation Center. The center trains students for future maritime careers as skilled employees. Tidewater Community College, in cooperation with area industry business leaders, is answering this workforce problem by way of the Maritime & Transportation Center. The center trains students for future maritime careers as skilled employees.

MARITIME AND TRANSPORTATION CENTER Preparing Ship Repair Workers, Managers, and Leaders of the Future The Maritime Welding Program allows a new employee or high school student to learn welding processes, from the ground up. Introductory courses include instruction in basic mathematics needed for welding, fire watch requirements, and certification. The Maritime Welding Program allows a new employee or high school student to learn welding processes, from the ground up. Introductory courses include instruction in basic mathematics needed for welding, fire watch requirements, and certification.

Virginia Labor Force Highlights:  Virginia ranks in the top 10 in labor productivity  Virginia experienced a net in-migration of more than 243,000 people from 2000 to  More than 502,000 students are enrolled in over 93 in- state institutions of higher education.  Nearly 25,000 doctoral scientists and engineers reside in Virginia, one of the highest concentrations in the nation.  The Virginia Community College System through its 23 colleges provides occupational and technical training programs, many of which have been designed specifically to meet the needs of nearby industries. -- Virginia Economic Development Partnership--

What is Workforce Development? Occupations and Jobs People and Talent Business and Industry Workforce Development

The Future of the U.S. Industry

Governor Kaine’s Strategic Approach to Workforce Development in the Commonwealth

Executive Order 25 In 2006, Governor Kaine assigned the Chief Officer position to the Senior Advisor to the Governor for Workforce Daniel G. LeBlanc Senior Advisor for Workforce

Workforce Development Administrative Structure Governor Virginia Workforce Council Senior Advisor to Governor for Workforce Performs Governor’s duties specific to Chief Workforce Development Officer Advises the Governor on workforce matters and serves as state Workforce Investment Board Secretaries of Commerce and Trade, Education, Health and Human Resources and Public Safety Virginia Workforce Network (One-Stop Career Centers)

Highlights of Senior Advisor Duties Direct the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Direct the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Advise the Governor on the use of the 15% WIA Discretionary funds Advise the Governor on the use of the 15% WIA Discretionary funds Work with the Virginia Workforce Council and Cabinet Secretaries to ensure coordination of programs and services Work with the Virginia Workforce Council and Cabinet Secretaries to ensure coordination of programs and services Develop a statewide workforce strategic plan Develop a statewide workforce strategic plan

Workforce Development Strategic Plan Goals Three Goals:  Goal 1 – Addresses state and local workforce reform structural changes –  Goal 2 – Demand-focused workforce system & accountability measures & data system to support workforce system measures –  Goal 3 – Increases the priority and visibility of skills development – 2010.

Creating a Flexible and Adaptable Workforce System Changing the beliefs, attitudes, values, and structure of organizations so that they can better adapt to new technologies, markets, and challenges.  Competitive Workforce Supply and demand Supply and demand Knowledge and skills/quantity and quality Knowledge and skills/quantity and quality Workforce information and analysis Workforce information and analysis  Market-driven System Responsive to employer and individual needs Responsive to employer and individual needs Competency-based assessments, training and credentials Competency-based assessments, training and credentials People pipeline; supportive services People pipeline; supportive services Integrated program policies and services; continuous improvement Integrated program policies and services; continuous improvement Efficient and effective Efficient and effective  Regional Cooperation Economic, education and workforce development Economic, education and workforce development Networks and linkages Networks and linkages Leveraged “business” intelligence; seamless pathways; transparency Leveraged “business” intelligence; seamless pathways; transparency

The One-Stop service delivery system is the “cornerstone” to a successful workforce development system

One Stop Service Delivery Concept Citizen Job Seeker Worker Recently Unemployed Long-term Unemployed Welfare Recipients Youth Employers Looking for new employees Looking for training for current employees Nonprofits For-profits Public Schools VEC Aging DRS Etc. Community Colleges Proprietary Schools Colleges/Universities TRAINING PROVIDERS LOCAL AGENCIES OTHER ENTITIES

One-Stop Key Principles  Streamlining Services  Empowering Individuals  Universal Access  Increased Accountability  Strong Role for Local Boards and the Private Sector  State and Local Flexibility

Thank you Daniel G. LeBlanc Senior Advisor to the Governor for Workforce