1. Nicholas D’Antonio National Network Manager Dream It. Do It. Manufacturing Stackable Credentials Working Group June 6 th, 2013

2. Nicholas D’Antonio New Jersey Public School Graduate

3. Education and Workforce Development non-profit Affiliate Institute Mission To research and support manufacturing excellence, innovation, and talent; and deliver solutions to keep manufacturers in America globally competitive.

4. The Manufacturing Institute is the authority on the attraction, qualification, and development of world-class manufacturing talent.

5.  Authority  Attraction  Qualification  Development

6. Authority Skills Gap Report Last Released: 2011 Public Perception of Manufacturing Last Released: 2012

7. Attraction

8. Qualification

9. Development

10. Why manufacturing? Why Manufacturing?

11. Highest Multiplier Effect of Any Sector For every $1.00 spent in manufacturing, another $1.48 is added to the economy

12. Manufacturing Drives Productivity Growth 12 Source(s): U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and MAPI

13. Manufacturing Jobs Offer Greater Compensation 13 Source(s): U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and MAPI

14. Why manufacturing? Challenges

15. There are fewer students pursuing manufacturing careers. There are fewer manufacturing education programs.

17. Make Your Future Happen

18. The Dream It. Do It. Network is the grassroots authority on influencing the perception of manufacturing careers by leveraging strategic partnerships to attract and recruit a qualified manufacturing workforce.

19. 2005

20. 2009

21. 2013

22. Prospective 2016

23. What it is… Modern Manufacturing Brand

24. National Partnerships What it is…

25. Robust Support Network What it is…

26. Network Success… Nebraska Member Since: 2007 Leadership: Manufacturers (Nebraska Advanced Manufacturing Coalition)  Manufacturing Dream Team  Partnership with University of Nebraska  Area Director Leadership Model

27. Network Success… Wisconsin Member Since: 2012 Leadership: Educators (Wisconsin Technical College System)  Addy Award Winning Website  Thriving Ambassadors Program  Launched Schools2Skills

28. Network Success… Connecticut Member Since: 2009 Leadership: Workforce Development Organization (Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology)  Leader in Credentialing  Manufacturing Mania Conference  The Young Manufacturers Summer Academy

29. Annual Subscription Model Subscription Benefits: access to dual track technical assistance (new members and multi-year members) invitation to attend results-oriented annual Dream It. Do It. Collaborative Learning Conference access to the MI and NAM national platform to influence the public perception and close the skills gap facing the manufacturing industry access to national Dream It. Do It. brand and marketing materials opportunities to lower annual fee as much as $2,000 through the Dream It. Do It. Incentive Program (DDIP) Annual Subscription Fee of $5,000

30. Annual Subscription Model Subscription Benefits Continued: access to the Quick Start Guide and Orientation Package participation in bi-monthly network webinars featuring experts in fields such as funding, sustainability, student and employer engagement access to national partnerships, including renowned youth development programs, industry networks and collaborations, and innovative education programs

32.  Lower recruiting costs  Lower entry-level training costs  Improved employee retention  Improved opportunities for advancement  Improved employee engagement and input  Lower relocation costs  Improved workplace safety Values of Credentialing

33. How to Become Involved…?  Talk to your local manufacturers! Find out what types of employees they need  Review Your Curriculum  Look at the Gaps and Align The Institute Can Help!

34. Strive For the M-List

35. Improve Manufacturing for New Jersey

36. Contact Information Nicholas D’Antonio National Network Manager- Dream It. Do It. The Manufacturing Institute E-mail: ndantonio@nam.org www.themanufacturinginstitute.org @TheMfgInstitute