Enhancing Economic and Workforce Development The Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT )

Goals for Today’s Webinar: What is the MSSC CPT certification? How it can benefit my business? Examples Funding Opportunities Next Steps

Today’s Presenters Jessica Borza - Coordinator, Oh-Penn Manufacturing Collaborative Neil Reddy - Executive Director, Manufacturing Skills Standards Council Eric Karmecy- Project Manager, Oh-Penn Manufacturing Collaborative

Why Do Assessments and Credentials Matter? Provide employers with the assurance the worker has met the minimal standard for employment or promotion Increase the marketability for the job-seeker Reduce the need for on-the-job training Improve production Further the competitiveness of local manufacturers through increasing productivity and product quality Promote workplace safety and increase product quality

NAM – Endorsed Skills Certification System Developed by manufacturers for manufacturers System of Industry-based credentials Validate skills / competencies needed to be productive / successful in manufacturing Based on third-party assessment using industry-set standards Not dependent on a particular program. Instead, demonstrated skill Endorsed certifications are nationally portable, third-party validated, and industry-supported with data results

NAM – Endorsed Skills Certification System

Developing and Certifying a Skilled Manufacturing Workforce

MSSC Background 1998: Recognized by the federally created U.S. National Skill Standards Board (NSSB) as the “Voluntary Partnership” for all of manufacturing Responsible under National Skill Standards Act for developing industry-led standards, assessments and certifications for front-line workers (entry-level through front-line supervisor) 2001: NSSB formally endorsed MSSC national standards. Standards development involved 700 companies, 4000 front-line workers, 300 experts, $9 million public & private funds

Gold Standard MSSC: industry-led non-profit national certifying body with 700+ Authorized Assessment Centers in 44 states Work and worker standards, curricula, assessments and certifications for the core technical competencies of front-line industrial jobs Applicable to all front-line production jobs (6 million) Applicable to all front-line material handling and distribution jobs (5.3 million) Applicable to a broad population of: students, unemployed, under-utilized, career-changers, displaced & incumbent workers, and veterans

Gold Standard – cont’d ANSI ISO Standard Accreditation (Dec 2011) for both CPT and CLT. Only U.S. Certification body with ISO for manufacturing and logistics. Adopted by US DOL, US DOEd, US DOD, Job Corps, VA, Federal Prison System Only Partner in the NAM-Endorsed Skill Certification System to receive two NAM endorsements CPT (2009) and CLT (2011) “Overcoming the Manufacturing Skills Gap” Toolkit-NAM Taskforce on Competitiveness & the Workforce —Jay Timmons, President of NAM, and by Doug Oberhelman, Chair and CEO, Caterpillar and Chair of NAM Board

MSSC Pipeline & Skills Deficit Solution Prepare the technologically-savvy, agile Industrial Athlete of the Future

Core Competencies for CPT Critical Work Functions of Production Safety Quality Practices & Measurement Manufacturing Processes & Production Maintenance Awareness Green Production

Curriculum & Delivery Modular courses provided both in a blended learning mode (half instructor- led, half e-learning) or fully online (instructor mentored) MSSC e-learning: computer-based simulation, multimedia, interactive E-Learning Demo: CPT Course Length hours for each CPT Module 28 hours for each CLT Module

Stackability Aligns well with NAM System partners Aligns well with Industry Sector credentials i.e., “AMTEC” (Auto “Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT)” credential active with VW and Nissan in TN)

MSSC Progress Currency: Standards updated annually by industry subject matter experts. Courses and assessments aligned with standards Infrastructure: teachers, 440 CC & 130 secondary assessment & training sites Delivery: 100,000+ assessments & 65,000+ credentials Currently in 44 states Top 10: IN, OH, FL, WI, TX, SC, CA, NC, IL, CO

Successful Implementation Public Private Partnerships: Industry, Secondary, Post-Secondary, WIBs, Associations/Chambers, ED groups, city and state governments Embed credentialing programs in secondary and post-secondary: for-credit, dual-credit, non- credit, approved state lists State legislation to reward CTE credentials WIBs combine unemployment compensation with skills training Veterans programs Department of Corrections—CTE for incarcerated = tax payers not tax burdens (DOL Bonding Program) Charity orgs: Good Will, United Way, Easter Seals, Salvation Army

Community Best Practices Diverse Populations “Southwestern OH” DOL Grant Partnership IUE/CWA, SW OH WIB, CC, & Industry: used ACT and MSSC CPT to credential 600 displaced workers 427 CPT gained employment Additional 25% entered a postsecondary education/training program SW OH WIB “Rapid Response” to credential 281 dislocated workers to acquire CPT certification 165 who earned CPT 122 found employment Additional 42 entered a postsecondary education/training program

Community Best Practices Diverse Populations “Southwestern OH” cont’d Cincinnati State TCC: launched (02/2013) first “Get Skills to Work” veteran credentialing pilot (led by GE, Alcoa, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, the Gary Sinise Foundation and NAMs Manufacturing Institute Graduated 68 veterans to date, with 80% either gaining full time employment (70% of those interviewed are hired within 30 days) or electing to enroll in school full-time within 60 days “Employer Partners Network” of over 50 employers in the region supports the Get Skills program CPT Job Placement 71% Plus 19% entering postsecondary/education training program 90% Success

MSSC Certificants Survey 333 CPT & CLT Certificants (Jan-June ‘13) Value of Certification 90% felt more confident on the job 92% feel more comfortable with the language of the industry 95% have a better understanding of the work functions 94% are feel more able to adopt new tasks and technologies 92% are more confident in working in a high performance/multi-task environment 94% feel more better prepared to work in a team environment 94% feel more able to problem solve or handle emergency situations

Employer Benefits Pipeline of skilled workers by embedding MSSC certification training into schools Decreased recruitment costs by preferring job candidates with industry- recognized credentials Elimination of company remedial training costs Attract, motivate and retain qualified employees Agile workers capable of keeping pace with technological change Increased training ROI by targeting skills gaps benchmarked against standards

Testimonial “Because of these high standards, Caterpillar will encourage our suppliers to use the updated MSSC Standards and related Certified Production Technician (CPT) as a recruitment tool for job applicants. We are confident this will lay the foundation for better qualified job applicants throughout the Caterpillar Production System well into the future.” – Doug Oberhelm, CEO, Caterpillar

Employer Participation “$0” Cost : Adopt a recruitment policy Include “MSSC CPT Credentials Preferred” in hiring notices Weigh-in with stakeholder community (CCs, WIBs, HS, State Gov’t) SME Participation Engage in HS “Orientation & Internship” Programs

Manufacturing Readiness A Six week intensive course that combines – Basic Skills Remediation, Soft Skill Training, and Industry Recognized Certifications Credentials Include: MSSC CPT, ACT NCRC, and OSHA 10 Wrap around services provide continued support for increase in retention Classes are underway now and more are scheduled Approximately 40 certified jobseekers are ready for hire How you can find qualified candidates: Participate in mock interviews Recognize the certification on resumes and job application Attend Manufacturing Readiness job fairs Training opportunities Skills Certification Support

Funding Opportunities for Training Over $300,000 remains in the Oh-Penn Manufacturing Collaborative grant Receive up to 75% reimbursement on third-party training provider and/or in-house training costs 100% reimbursement for the related assessment/credential

Funding Opportunities – cont’d Requirements: Training must start on or before 10/31/15 and end on or before April 30 th 2016 Training must result in a NAM-endorsed credential Complete the Pathways to Competiveness (P2C) form on the industryneedsyou.com For additional information contact: Ohio - Cynthia Grier at , x7144 Pennsylvania - Rebecca Moder at J Diane Karlin at

Question and Answer

Thank you for your participation in today’s Webinar. For More Information Contact: J Diane Karlin, Employer Engagement Coordinator Oh-Penn Manufacturing Collaborative Industry Partners of Lawrence and Mercer Counties & Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition ●