Show-Me the Skills Gap Show-Me the Plan

How many jobs do we have in Missouri?  Residential Building Construction 2012 = = 12,060 Change of 2,796 or % increase  Nonresidential Building Construction 2012 = 12, = 16,885 Change of 4,023 or % stm

Construction Enrollment  Construction Engineering Tech Postsecondary = 157  Construction Technology Secondary 453  Construction Trades Adults = 2,160 Postsecondary = 165  Grand Total = Secondary Postsecondary Adults 2,160 =2,935 enrollment-report pdf

Missouri Apprentices  11,574 active with approximately 80% in construction for a total of 9,259 available. U.S. Department of Labor/ Office of Apprenticeship

Apprentices Available Nationwide  Federal Top 25 Occupations 2014 Carpenter 10,710 Construction Craft Laborer 8,841 Total 19,551

Skills Gap  Need a total of 22,126 Construction Workers Today MO Education Programs have 2,935 students. It is estimated about 1,500 will graduate ready to go to work. Missouri has approximately 9,259 Construction Trades apprentices working now Skills Gap of 11,367 Today Web:

Challenges of Filling the Skills Gap  Most programs located in 57 Career Centers in Missouri, One State Technical College, and 12 Community Colleges  Students must attend AM/PM Blocks at a Career Center  Still a strong perception among stakeholders that all students must have a 4 year degree  Dignity of work is not valued in our society  Education and Industry goals are not aligned Tests/Test-Series.aspx

Show-Me our Plan  Accreditation of Programs Work with associations like NCCER to accredit our Construction Trades Programs Provide opportunity for schools to request 50/50 funds for first year accreditation costs.  Industry Credentials for Teachers Work with Industry like NCCER to get teachers professional credentials

Show-Me our Plan  True Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC) for students. IRC does count toward MSIP 5 School accreditation

Other Supports  Common Criteria and Quality Indicators Self Review Document Criteria 1 – Programs of Study Criteria 2 – Curriculum Criteria 3 – Instruction Criteria 4 – Assessment Criteria 5 – Career and Technical Student Organizations Criteria 6 – Program Management and Planning readiness/career-education

Pathways to Prosperity in Missouri  Supporting Industry/School Partnerships  Teacher Externships at Businesses readiness/career-education/pathways-prosperity

MSIP 5 Points for Expanding CTE Programs  Enroll in a program of career and technical education while in high school.  Participate and complete an internship or apprenticeship during their final year of high school.  Obtain the industry certification or credentials applicable to their program or career and technical education and internship or apprenticeship.

Conclusions  The Skills Gap is Critical in Missouri  Education cannot solve this issue alone  Look for new ways to enable a seamless transition for students from school to work.  Work with industry to initiate customized training for adults.  Continue to educate all stakeholders in the opportunities available to students.