Building a STEM Capable Workforce AIA/NDIA STEM Workforce Division Meeting Tempe, Arizona November 15-16, 2011 Jennifer McNelly Senior Vice President The Manufacturing Institute

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The Skills Gap in Manufacturing  82% of manufacturers report a moderate-to- serious skills gap in skilled production.  74% of manufacturers report that this skills gap has negatively impacted their company’s ability to expand operations.  69% of manufacturers expect the skills shortage in skilled production to worsen in the next 3-5 years. 3

Redefining our “Supply Chain” 4 Manufacturers support policies at every level of education to improve the talent pipeline.

Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model Career Paths – Life Long Learning Ready for Work, Ready for College Entry Level Industry Certifications Occupation-Specific Certifications High Quality Middle Class Jobs 5

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Deployment and National Scope States funded by the Gates Foundation for deployment (NC, OH, TX and WA) States funded by Lumina Foundation for Education for planning statewide deployment (AL, AR, CT, FL, IL, IN, IA, KS, MS, NV, NY, TN, WI) States with grassroots efforts advocating for deployment and/or Dream It. Do It. states (AZ, CA, ID KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NM, PA, SC, VA) New States (GA, OR, OK, VT, WV) 8

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Candidate CareersOpportunities Profile/Assessment  Unassisted Profile Creation  Interest/Skills Assessment  Unique Footprint (top 5%) Employer Connection  Identify Real Job Opportunities  Market Yourself to Employers  Secure a Rewarding Career Career Support Ecosystem Career Exploration  Browse Career Profiles  Day-in-the-life Videos  Select Top Prospects Education & Training  Identify Required Training/Education  View 2 and 4 Year Options  Locate Necessary Resources  Financial Aid  Internships  Mentors Ecosystem Approach

The Manufacturing Institute Jennifer McNelly Senior Vice President