1. The Southern Border Regional Workforce Development Planning Meeting
Mission Valley Resort November 7, 2016

2. Overview Decisions
1. What are the key industry sectors on the Southern Border?
2. What gaps should we address in each county (based on supply/ demand data)?
3. Among the needs that cut across our sectors, which ones should be a priority?
4. What should we focus and work on as a Region in the coming year?

3. What type of animal do you prefer as a pet?
Dog
Cat
Both
Other

4. When were you born? Before 1955 Between 1956 – 1975
1996 >>>

5. Type of Organization Adult Basic Education Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development
Employer (private for profit)
Employment Service (EDD)
Higher Education (Community College or University)
Nonprofit Community Based Organization (CBO)
One Stop Operator
Organized Labor or Apprenticeship
Private School or Other Training Entity
Regional Planning Organization (COG, etc.)
School District (K - 12) / County Office of Ed
Vocational Rehabilitation
Workforce Development Board Staff
Other …

6. What sub-region do you identify with and generally focus on?
Imperial County
Metro
East San Diego County
North San Diego County
South San Diego County
All of the above

7. Select the top 3 Sectors that will drive regional prosperity and jobs now and in the foreseeable future?
Advanced Manufacturing
Life Sciences
Health Care
Clean Energy
ICT
Small Business
Specialty Foods & Brews
Aerospace
Advanced Transportation
Blue Economy/ Maritime
11. Retail
12. Global Trade and Logistics
13. Government
14. Tourism & Hospitality
15. Agriculture & Agribusiness
16. Sports and Active Lifestyle
17. Publishing & Marketing Communications
18. Design and Creative
19. Education

8. What training gaps should we focus on in San Diego County? (vote for 3)
Office & Admin Support
Healthcare Practitioners & Techs
Sales & Related
Installation, Maintenance and Repair
Construction & Extraction
Production
Transportation & Materials Moving
Life, Physical & Social Science
Community & Social Services
Legal

9. What training gaps should we focus on in Imperial County? (vote for 3)
Construction & Extraction
Office & Admin Support
Installation, Maintenance and Repair
Sales & Related
Healthcare Support
Personal Care & Service
Transportation & Materials Moving
Education, Training and Library
Food Prep & Serving Related

10. What are the top 3 priorities among cross sector employer needs?
1. Industry Based Certifications
2. Work Experience Related to Middle Skill Jobs
3. Soft Skills
4. Technical Skills that Respond to the Latest Innovations and Changes in Technology
5. Career Pathways into Allied Health and ICT Occupations
6. More In-depth Research into the Characteristics of the Labor Supply
7. New Ways to Help Employers Cultivate Needed Talent
8. Entry Level Jobs Tied to the Border Region and Cross Border Trade

11. What should we focus and work on as a Region in the coming year?
Coordinating industry engagement & developing a single point of contact for business customers
Fostering demand-driven skills attainment, training, and placement
Developing regional decision making with shared labor market research and career ladders for in-demand occupations
Moving toward a regional WF system that is more than our individual programs and funding
Creating opportunity for all San Diego & Imperial County residents through better defined Career Pathways
6. Working on shared services, braided funding, and co-located infrastructure
7. Using a human-centered approach to service design that focuses on our customers and students rather than on our programs and funding
8. Increasing access to education, training, and employment services
9. Working toward an agreed and common definition of work-readiness
10. Developing an action plan to keep each partner accountable to the core tenets and workforce priorities

12. What actions or initiatives would begin to make your Priority a reality in the Region?
Brainstorm individually at your table
Share your ideas
Agree on 1 or 2, write on half sheet (clearly)
Tables 1 – 5 will brainstorm actions relating to the #1 Priority
Tables 6 – 10 will brainstorm actions relating to #2 Priority
Table 11 – 15 will brainstorm actions relating to #3 Priority

13. Who do you hope wins the U.S. Presidential Election?
The Republican Candidate
The Democrat Candidate
The Libertarian Candidate
The Green Party Candidate
Someone Else