Reforming the Training Managers MeetingCurrently: David and Rachael determine the program for the month.  At the end of each meeting, David requests topics from the group.  Occasionally, group members suggest a topic. David & Rachael staff and support these meetings.  Arranges for the speakers, facilities, needed resources  Produces and distributes agendas, minutes, notes and handoutsProposal: A sub-committee of Training Managers makes program decisions, determines agendas, and hosts the meetings (like HR Managers do now). TRAINING Washington State Department of Enterprise ServicesTRAINING Washington State Department of Enterprise Services May 16, 2012

Trends in Training 1.Multi-media and Online 2.Training CDs, classes, online learning, blended learning and university degrees online 3.Integration of training and development into an entire performance management system TRAINING Washington State Department of Enterprise ServicesTRAINING Washington State Department of Enterprise Services

Trends in Training 4.Ranges of potential solutions and assists that include in- depth needs assessment via interviews, surveys and focus groups. 5. The shift to a knowledge economy means more specialized business or sector-specific training and education is needed. 6. The shifts in workforce demographics. 7.A recent study also showed that with unemployment being so high, fewer young people are getting hired. TRAINING Washington State Department of Enterprise ServicesTRAINING Washington State Department of Enterprise Services

Trends in Training Discussion:Discussion:  In light of how agencies training needs may change over the next 10 years what would you expect DES/Training to do to help with that. TRAINING Washington State Department of Enterprise ServicesTRAINING Washington State Department of Enterprise Services