Diana Carpenter Team Lead No Worker Left Behind Bureau of Workforce Transformation Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Linda Patrick Division Director Regional & Sectoral Strategies Division Bureau of Workforce Transformation Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth

Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) DELEG’s Mission To promote and ensure Michigan’s future through education, job training, innovation & collaborative partnerships in service and protection of our customer needs.

Bureau of Workforce Transformation Mission Statement To provide resources to empower a skilled, diverse workforce in Michigan to stimulate economic growth by serving businesses and job seekers through education and an innovative, customer-focused service delivery system.

Strategies to Address Employers and Workers Needs Provide resources that are customer and Industry centered Utilize regional and sector strategies to up- skill Michigan’s Workforce for careers of today and tomorrow Meet the needs of employers to improve our economy and create and retain jobs

Michigan in Transition 12.6% Unemployment Rate Unemployment has grown faster in the State than any 12 month period since The March unemployment rate was five full percentage points higher than the March 2008 unemployment rate of 7.6 percent.

Michigan in Transition Continued restructuring of the automotive industry means there is a large amount of available Human Capital & Manufacturing Capacity.

Michigan's Green Jobs Story Governor’s Vision – No Worker Left Behind – Green Jobs Initiative

No Worker Left Behind Announced in January 2007 – Began August 1, 2007 Up to two years worth of free tuition – Four years to complete training $5,000 per year, $10,000 for two years – Includes books, materials, and fees Administered through Michigan Works! Agencies Training must be in a high demand, or emerging occupation

Who May Participate Any person currently unemployed, or Any person who has received notice of lay-off or termination, or Any employed person whose family income is less than $40,000 Excluded: year olds who recently graduated HS or are full- time college students

Goals of NWLB Train 100,000 workers Over the next three years

Thus Far... 64,628 in training (as of 3/31/09) – First Year 37,725 – Year Two 26,903 (8/1/08 – 3/31/09)

The Green Jobs Initiative The Michigan Green Jobs Initiative is designed to help make sure the emerging industries and green economy have the trained workers they need to grow and prosper. – Establish Green Sector Skills Alliances – Build Training Capacity – Tuition Funding

Green Jobs Initiative Objectives Increase the number of green industries and businesses in Michigan Develop green education and training programs Invest in worker education & training Support urban renewal

What are Green Jobs? Alternative Energy Production and Efficiency Green Building Construction and Retrofitting Agriculture and Natural Resources

The Priority Areas Green Deconstruction & Weatherization Wind Manufacturing Wind Generation Battery Technology Solar Diesel –Hybrid Waste Management & Recycling Environmental Resource Management Food processing Farming Industries and firms will be classified as “green” based on their primary product or service.

The Challenge Understanding the new Green Economy – Industry Sectors – Occupations – Employers Workforce Needs – Training Providers

Green Jobs Initiative Green Sector Skills Alliances New Green Sector Skills Alliances – Formation Two Case Examples Underway: Michigan Green Mobility Academy Michigan Emerging Markets - Sector Skills Alliances

Michigan Green Mobility Academy Academy Goals Collaboration Curriculum Enhancement Continuing Education Hands-on training Employer Recognized Certificate Programs Technician Certification Shared Knowledge and Resources

What We Have Learned Employers seek versatility above all Engineers need diversified skills Most lack relevant training and practical experience in advance propulsion technologies and diesel and hybrid Training needs to be targeted, short term, and flexible Employers want contextual flexible training mechanisms

Academy Vision Short Term – Pilot the Hybrid & Diesel Training Academy early 2009 Long Term – Provide a comprehensive menu of Hybrid & Diesel training opportunities – Provide a training certificate program with accreditation recognized globally

Moving Forward Academy as a Sector Skills Alliances Develop Academy Infrastructure Select Training Providers Launch Hybrid & Diesel Training Academy

Michigan Emerging Markets Skills Alliance (MEMSA) Tool and Die Identified Skills Needed Apprenticeship Model

Michigan Emerging Market Skill Alliance (MEMSA) Employer Goals: Collaboration Curriculum Enhancement Continuing Education Hands-on training Employer Recognized Certificate Programs Technician Certification Shared Knowledge and Resources

Moving Forward MEMSA as a Skill Alliance Develop Alliance Infrastructure Select Training Providers Launch MEMSA Training Academy

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For Additional Information Please Contact: Diana Carpenter Team Lead – No Worker Left Behind Bureau of Workforce Transformation Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Victor Office Center 201 North Washington Square 5th Floor Lansing, Michigan Phone: (517) Linda Patrick Director – Regional & Sectoral Strategies Division Bureau of Workforce Transformation Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Victor Office Center 201 North Washington Square 3rd Floor Lansing, Michigan Phone: (517)