1. GOAL Skills@Work is a statewide campaign to engage employers, educators, community and workforce organizations in developing solutions to skills gaps THREE BROAD STRATEGIES Regional Action Statewide Policy One Voice for Skills

2. Cross Sector Barriers/Challenges 1. Lack of skilled workers 2. Lack of workplace skills (soft skills) 3. Inaccurate perception of industry

3. Cross Sector Strategies 1. Lack of skilled workers Redesign higher education and other training program curriculum to meet industry needs Increase stackable, industry-recognized credential attainment for credit Create/scale experiential learning (internships, on-the-job training, apprenticeships) Provide more students with career counseling/planning resources and opportunities

4. 2. Lack of workplace skills (soft skills) Expand career pathway models that include workplace education Measure and increase workplace skills in current workforce and pipeline Create/Scale experiential learning (internships, on-the-job training, apprenticeships) Cross Sector Strategies

5. 3. Inaccurate perception of industry Enhance Image/Increase Awareness Attract high school students into sector Provide financial assistance Increase screening/assessment tools for incoming students and employees Cross Sector Strategies

6. MnSCU System Alignment with Skills@Work MnSCU Focused Strategies: Advance Competitiveness of MN Workforce  Internships and apprenticeships  Leveraged Equipment Program  Faculty-Driven Educational Innovations Increase Access and Affordability  Provide access to the state grant program for part-time students Accelerate completion  Increase student retention and completion  Expand PSEO and concurrent enrollment (get students into the manufacturing industry) Produce Graduates w/ Required Technical & Foundational Skills Accelerate Completion Accelerate Completion Increase Student Enrollment

7. Itasca Project Higher Education Task Force Alignment with Skills@Work Align training, education and supports with workforce skill needs Develop a sustainable method for identifying and responding to employers’ skill needs Develop and clear credentialed pathways for building and demonstrating competencies Create and expand ways to inform and engage current and prospective students in high-demand career pathways

8. Implementation Structure Implementation Structure Lead Implementation Organizations Propose and execute approved project plans Industry Skills Action Alliance Accountability for objectives, strategies activities and outcomes to close the skills gap Objective 1Objective 2Objective 3 Objective 4 Strategy 1 Strategy 2 Strategy 1 Strategy 2 Strategy 1 Strategy 2 Facilitation Entity Provides staff support for Alliance and process for decision making, communications, project formation, evaluation and reporting Strategy 1 Strategy 2

9. Policy Role of Greater Twin Cities United Way and Governor’s Workforce Development Council Start-Up Funding Report Card