University System of Ohio Talent Development Network Update Annette McIver Interim Program Director University System of Ohio Talent Development Network Resource Center

Agenda  Overview of USO TDN Program USO TDN Resource Center USO TDN Vendors Levels of Membership  Partnering with Members  Progress Report  Small Group Discussions  Upcoming Events

What is the University System of Ohio Talent Development Network (USO TDN)? A state-wide workforce development system facilitated through Adult Career Centers and Public Two-Year Colleges that utilizes a variety of “Best In Class” National and International vendors to provide top notch talent development services to employers and individuals, at an affordable price.

USO TDN Resource Center  Former “SkillsMAX Resource Center” coordinating and supporting new network  Vendor contracting  Fiscal agent – consolidated monthly billing  Training  Technical and business support

USO TDN Resource Center Your first contact for support

Vendors

Membership Model  Implemented due to state funding ending  Introduced summer 2009  Enrollment fall 2009

Membership Levels  Level I: Multi-Vendor and WorkKeys Solution Provider (WSP) 16 members  Level II A: Multi-Vendor 9 members  Level II B: WorkKeys Solution Provider (WSP) 22 members  Level III: Multi-Vendor and WorkKeys Limited Access 2 members  Level IV: WorkKeys Limited Access 12 members 61 Total Members

Partnering  Lorain County: Lorain County Community College Level IIA and Lorain County Joint Vocational School Level IIB MOU being developed  Willing to share as a model

Progress Update: Some things have moved along swiftly

Completed  Enrollment Process  Multi-Vendor Agreements  MOUs  Initial Product Training for new members December – March  Two Face-to-Face Sessions  Seven Webinars  Two Conference Calls

While others are moving slower

In Progress  ACT WorkKeys -NCRC Master Site Contract ACT Legal Dept. working with LCCC to modify language based on review by Attorney General’s (AG) Office  Confidentially – Revised language to AG’s Office 3/9/10  Limitation of Liability

In Progress  Formation of USO TDN Advisory Committee Application currently being developed Two year term Guidelines set by Ohio Board of Regents (OBR) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)  8 member committee 4 from two-year campuses  At least one from a university regional campus 4 from Adult Career Centers  At least one from a compact or comprehensive school district One rep. from two-year campus and one rep. from Adult Career Center will serve as co-chairs  National Association of Manufactures (NAM) - Endorsed Skills Certification “Deep Dive” Initiative at LCCC – Identified 5 different groups as potential participants in NCRC pilot After pilot, state-wide rollout

Small Group Discussion  How are employers and individuals using USO TDN products & services in your area?  How could employers and individuals use USO TDN products and services in your area?

Upcoming Events  Partner Information Session– March 30 th at Columbus State Contact USO TDN Resource Center to register  Annual conference – May 4 & 5 at Fort Rapids Resort, Columbus Register at

Thank You! USO TDN Resource Center Lorain County Community College 1005 Abbe Road, North, PC 113 Elyria, OH