1. Employer Needs through Incumbent Worker Training
Phyllis Stogbauer, Deputy Director of Program Services, FRWDB Patricia Carlson, Manufacturing Training, Tooling U-SME NAWB Conference March 24, 2019

2. Slingshot Program
The Slingshot Initiative was set forth with investments from The Governor’s Office and The State of California Workforce Development Board. (WDB and WIB)
A priority goal was to provide innovation and flexibility to serve the training needs of employers

3. SlingShot
In 2015 a $1 Million Dollar Grant was awarded to the Central Valley Region
An additional $350k awarded in 2017 to include Mother Lode Counties
Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Tuolumne
Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (FRWDB) as the Fiscal Agent
Advanced Manufacturing as the Target Industry
Heavy Equipment Machinery also in Mother Lode Counties
Focusing on both
Durable Manufacturing
Non-Durable Manufacturing (Ag)

4. Central Valley Region
14 Counties!

5. Workforce Development and Training Collaboration
Employer Workforce Needs
Education Curriculum
Employer Curriculum Vetting
Training: Onboarding
Training: Incumbent Worker
Finish
Start
Skilled Workforce (Incumbent and New Hire)

6. Changing the Paradigm
Industry recognized certificates, certifications, and
educational certificates
What is important to the employers in your regional area?
Have you asked them?
Competency-based training
Aligning training content to target skills and validate knowledge (NCCER, NIMS, MSSC, SME)
Train-the-Trainer for subject matter experts
Digital Badges

7. Stakeholders and Partnership Connections- The Ecosystem
Trainees
On-boarding of new employees
Upskill employees and career progression
Industry
Key employers
Training Providers including Tooling U-SME
Trade Associations
Workforce
Workforce Development Boards (WDB):
Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
Educational Development Corporations
Equal Opportunity Commissions
Education
Industry Training Providers
Technical Trade Schools
Regional Career Technical Education (CTE)
Public and Private College and Universities

8. Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)
Industry Driven
Tooling U-SME
Online Training / eLearning
Blended Learning
Customized Training
Train-the-Trainer (T3)
Contract Education

9. Tooling U-SME is a leader in manufacturing workforce education and training.
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10. Tooling U-SME
Tooling U-SME is an industry leader in workforce development and training.
Tooling U-SME continually invests in the education and technology required to provide flexible and effective training for employees of varying skill levels, knowledge, abilities, and needs.
Tooling U-SME has the resources and commitment to be a trusted training partner whether an organization needs online eLearning, instructor-led training workshops, assessments, learning services to support existing training efforts or assistance building a training program from the ground up.

11. EXPERIENCE | 80+ Years in Manufacturing
Tooling U-SME is a part of SME, an organization for individuals, students, educators and companies involved in all facets of manufacturing. Founded in 1932, SME is dedicated to advancing and educating the manufacturing industry. We serve the industry through events, media, membership, learning and development, and an education foundation.
Media
SME’s Advanced Manufacturing Media (AMM) group is a leading source for news and in-depth technical information about advanced manufacturing in North America. More than 100,000 manufacturing professionals subscribe to our Manufacturing Engineering magazine, iTunes app, annual yearbooks, e-newsletters, technical papers and other products.
Education Foundation
The SME Education Foundation has invested more than $8 million in youth programs, helping over 60,000 students explore career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Foundation also provides scholarships, grants and awards totaling more than $25 million.
Members
SME members are manufacturing professionals, researchers, educators and students who are looking to connect with peers, gain knowledge related to manufacturing technology and trends, solve problems and participate in leadership opportunities.
Learning & Development
Companies use Tooling U-SME’s versatile solutions to educate their workforce, increase productivity and improve product quality. Educational institutions turn to Tooling U-SME to augment their learning plans and provide instructors with more time for hands-on instruction. Individuals use our solutions to gain new skills and advance their careers.
Events
You don’t have to have a big business to find big solutions and new prospects at SME events. Attendees from all walks of manufacturing find revolutionary technologies, business-changing innovations and their next competitive advantage -- all on display in a hands-on, flexible learning environment. 11

12. UNRIVALED CONTENT | Proprietary Competency Framework
Tooling U-SME's Competency Framework for achieving manufacturing excellence features a comprehensive series of competency models in nine manufacturing functional areas. Made up of more than 60 new job role competency models, it outlines knowledge and skill objectives for job roles at the production, technician, lead technician/technologist and engineer levels.
The competency framework provides organizations with a starting point in developing competencies for 60 job roles. Working with your organization, we can quickly develop models that meet your business needs. 12

13. Tooling U-SME Advanced Manufacturing Training

15. Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort, Mammoth, CA (Mono County)
Slingshot program- Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Advanced Manufacturing and Maintenance
Tooling U-SME provided blended learning solutions with eLearning, assessments, and on-site instructor led training (ILT)
Partnership with Fresno Regional WDB, Tooling U-SME and employer Mammoth Mountain:
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort, Mammoth, CA (Mono County)
81 Lift and Equipment Maintenance employees
Topics: Electrical, PLC-Relay troubleshooting,
Motor Controls
Train-the-Trainer (T3)
Applied Math
Communication

16. Collaboration Results

17. Thank You! Contact Information
Phyllis Stogbauer:
Deputy Director of Program Services
Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
Patricia Carlson:
Manufacturing Training
Tooling U-SME