1. Response to Critical Workforce Issues Are we meeting the needs of our employers? This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use, by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for not-commercial purposes, is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.

2. 7000 Students Drop Out Every School Day. That’s Enough Desks to Fill TWO Football Fields... Critical Workforce Issues

3. Occupations with Projected Growth All Occupations 2010-2020 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

4. Median Hourly Wage for Healthcare Occupations with the Highest Growth (5/12) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

5. Occupations with Lowest Wages Median Hourly Wage (May 2012) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

6. So Where Are We Now? Health Occupation JobsNumber Percent of Labor Workforce Health Occupations in a Healthcare Setting 10,079,1007.00% Other Jobs in Healthcare4,942,2003.50% Health Occupations in other Sectors 3,990,1002.80% Total US Healthcare Jobs19,011,40013.30%

7. Education and Wages for Healthcare Occupations with the Highest Growth (May 2012) OccupationMedian WageEducation Expected Registered Nurses $ 31.48 Bachelor’s Degree Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $ 19.97 Associate’s Degree Medical Secretaries $ 15.07 High School Diploma Medical Assistants $ 14.12 High School Diploma Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants $ 11.30 High School Diploma Home Health Aides $ 10.01 High School Diploma Source: BLS and Healthcare Virtual Career Network, www.vcn.org.www.vcn.org

8. A few words from our partners…. Important to consider the national trends in healthcare as Ron Painter framed them for us (NAWB President) Shortages are not just local but rather country wide Community colleges are pivotal gateway, therefore we need to focus on retention rates and credentials earned Important to minimize time to employment Actively engage Employers, Colleges, and WIB in regular communication Best practices are noted when colleges, WFC, and ABE are collaboratively promoting retention and student success Sandy Froiland, Anoka County Job Training Center Director, 5.1.14

9. Impactors that present workforce issues Impacts of laws, technology, and practice The ways clinicians are educated, deployed, rewarded, and updated – can no longer keep pace with scientific advances. Competing for talent – skill levels – options for workers

11. Workforce Partnership Action Assignment: Design a goal and related activities to enhance and strengthen our workforce system- community-college partnership What/Goal: Expand our partnership understanding of current and emerging Healthcare workforce needs Who/Partners: Anoka County Job Training Center, Anoka- Ramsey Community College, Anoka-Technical College, Healthforce MN, Healthcare Alliance, Employers, K-12, Regulators, Professional Associations Why/Desired Results of this goal: Leverage resources to respond and solidify our strategic direction How/Activities: Host a Regional Healthcare Forum Where: TBD – plans are progressing Drafted 3/29/2014

12. PTR Process PTR was originally written into our H2P grant as a tool for process improvement and sustainability of our work and outcomes Kathy Kirby, OCCRL Engagement and Commitment Outcomes and Equity Assessment Process Assessment Process Improvement Review and Reflection

13. H2P Year Four - No-Cost Extension Employment Equals Success! This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use, by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for not-commercial purposes, is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.