workforce readiness p presentation p

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Workforce Readiness: Who is Responsible?Workforce Readiness: Who is Responsible?

OKHR State Council

Prepared by:

Glenda Owen, PHR

OKHR State Council Workforce Readiness Core Leader

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• “Our nation’s long-term ability to succeed in exporting to the growing global marketplace hinges on the abilities of today’s students.”– J. Willard Marriott, Jr. Chairman, Marriott

• “We must equip America’s students and workers with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today’s knowledge economy.”– Bill Gates, Chairman, Microsoft

Notable Quotes: Business LeadersNotable Quotes: Business Leaders

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Are They Really Ready to Work?Are They Really Ready to Work?

• Research report written by:

• SHRM

• The Conference Board

• Partnership for the 21st Century Skills

• Corporate Voices for Working Families

• 431 employers representing

• 2 million employees

• US-based companies

•Results from high school graduates

• 2 & 4 year college graduates

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Improvements NeededImprovements Needed

Results of the study:

High school graduates were graded deficient:

Writing in English, Mathematics, Reading Comprehension

Written Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

Professionalism & Work Ethics

Two & Four year graduates were deficient:

Writing in English, Written Communication

Leadership

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Applied Skills Needed by EmployersApplied Skills Needed by Employers

Professionalism & Work Ethics

Oral & Written Communications

Teamwork & Collaboration

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Ethical & Social Responsibility

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U.S. Chamber’s Report Card U.S. Chamber’s Report Card

Education EffectivenessEducation Effectiveness

www.uschamber.com

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U.S. Chamber’s Report Card: U.S. Chamber’s Report Card: Education EffectivenessEducation Effectiveness

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U.S. Chamber’s Report Card: U.S. Chamber’s Report Card: Education Innovation Education Innovation

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Catalyst to Help Solve ProblemCatalyst to Help Solve Problem

Can the publicly funded workforce system be a catalyst to help solve some (or all) of the workforce readiness issues your organization and community are facing?

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Workforce Investment Act (1998)Workforce Investment Act (1998)

4 Billion dollar program

3 Formula-funded streams

Adults, Dislocated Workers, & Youth

Created State & Local Workforce Boards

Coordinated 17 workforce training programs

Created the nation’s One Stop Career Centers

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17 Mandatory Programs/ 4 Federal Agencies17 Mandatory Programs/ 4 Federal Agencies

Department of Labor

Department of Education

Health & Human Services

Housing & Urban Development

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Optional Partner ProgramsOptional Partner Programs

H1-B High Tech Training Grants

Community College Grants

Faith-Based Initiative Grants

High Growth Job Training Initiatives

Economic Development Initiatives

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Incumbent Worker Grants

Other Federal, State and Local Training Grants

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Oklahoma State Workforce Board MembershipOklahoma State Workforce Board Membership

50 members comprise the Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development

Business (51%)

Education

Economic Development

Labor

Non-profit organizations

Government

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Oklahoma’s Workforce ProgramsOklahoma’s Workforce Programs

11 Local Workforce Boards in Oklahoma

27 Local Labor Markets

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Local Workforce Board MembershipLocal Workforce Board Membership

Representatives of business (Chairman)

Chief Elected Officials

Representative of Labor

Representative of Youth Activities

Representatives: Delivery workforce services

Local school representative (K-12)

Community-based organizations

Economic development agencies

One-Stop Partner representatives

Others as so appointed by the Governor

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A Perfect Workforce Board Member?A Perfect Workforce Board Member?

Someone who is PHR Certified

Someone who is SPHR Certified

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Apply to Serve on a Workforce BoardApply to Serve on a Workforce Board

State:

Contact the Governor’s Office

OK Department of Commerce

Workforce Development Division

Check with State Elected Representative

Apply

Local Board:

Contact your chief locally elected official

Contact your local workforce board executive director

Apply

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Board Responsibility: Opportunities to EngageBoard Responsibility: Opportunities to Engage

Apply to be a board member.

Serve as an industry cluster expert.

Meet with the staff or the local workforce investment board.

Be a business partner on a state or federal grant opportunity for the local workforce investment board.

Speak to your local board at a meeting.

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Board Responsibility: Industry Workforce NeedsBoard Responsibility: Industry Workforce Needs

Community Audits

Skill Assessments

Industry Surveys

Industry Cluster Development

Economic Development Analysis

Community Forums

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One Stop Career CentersOne Stop Career Centers

Logo Identifies a Career Center in OK

Over 40 Sites in Oklahoma

Locate the nearest Center:

http://www.workforceok.org/locator.htm

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One Stop Career CentersOne Stop Career Centers

Designed to administer partner programs under WIA.

Offering 3 levels of service:

Core

Intensive

Training (Individual Training Accounts)

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One Stop Career Center ServicesOne Stop Career Center Services

Core Services are labor market information, initial assessment of skill levels, and job search and placement assistance.

Also self help services (computers, fax, etc)

Intensive Services are available to eligible unemployed individuals who have completed at least one core service, but have not been able to obtain employment.

Training Services are available to eligible individuals who have met the requirements.

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One Stop Career Centers’ RolesOne Stop Career Centers’ Roles

Empowering partners to collaborate

Raising funds through fee-based services, grants and contributions from partners and state and local government.

Better integration of partner programs.

Improved operations and service delivery (despite lack of direct funds for one-stop operations).

To work with both unemployed and underemployed citizens.

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Career Centers’ Roles (Job Seekers)Career Centers’ Roles (Job Seekers)

Ensures them ready access to needed services.

Qualified staff to better understand all available one-stop services.

Consolidation of case management systems and services.

Available labor market information

Business services center

Reduce wait time and duplication of services.

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Career Centers’ Roles (Employers)Career Centers’ Roles (Employers)

Dedicated staff with special relationships with the business community.

Providing tailored services to meet employer needs.

Better understand the labor market.

Location to hold interviews and job fairs.

Business-related services

Re-training/employment services for employees

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One Stop Career Center: Your InvolvementOne Stop Career Center: Your Involvement

Meet with center manager and business service staff

Share with staff the current skill needs of your organization.

Learn about training grant opportunities.

Serve as a business advisor to the center.

Conduct interviews at the center.

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President’s High Growth Job Training InitiativePresident’s High Growth Job Training Initiative

The President’s High Growth Job Training Initiative, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA), is

designed to provide national leadership for a demand-driven workforce system that ensures no

worker is left behind.

Phase Three

Implementation

Identify partnerships.

Fund national models & demonstrations

Measure results.

Disseminate information throughout the workforce system.

Phase Two

Research & Analysis

Validate & prioritize workforce challenges

Conduct workforce development forums

Develop solutions

Compile findings

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President’s High Growth Job Training InitiativePresident’s High Growth Job Training Initiative

Phase One

Information Gathering

Identify high growth industries

Conduct industry scan

Identify workforce & industry leaders

Conduct executive forums

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President’s High Growth Job Training InitiativePresident’s High Growth Job Training Initiative

Advanced Manufacturing

Automotive

Biotechnology

Construction

Energy

Financial Services

Geospacial

Healthcare

Hospitality

Information Technology

Retail

Transportation

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Reauthorization of WIAReauthorization of WIA

Key Issues:

Infrastructure funding of One Stops

Additional mandated programs

Faith-based program funding

Local board membership changes

Block granting

Career Advancement Accounts

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How to Become InvolvedHow to Become Involved

Legislatively

Advocate for workforce readiness legislation.

Advocate for investment in education and publicly funded training.

Federal Involvement

As to be a volunteer as a business representative in an industry cluster study or discussion.

Be aware of and involved with other federal education legislation.

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How to Become InvolvedHow to Become Involved

State Involvement

Contact state leaders on your state workforce board.

Attend the meetings!

Meet with education leaders in your state.

Watch weekly video from ODOE!

Plan a meeting with state representative about workforce readiness and accountability.

Be aware of current state grants and tax credit opportunities.

Offer to serve in some capacity as a volunteer.

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How to Become InvolvedHow to Become Involved

One Stop Involvement

Visit your local One Stop Career Center.

Meet with center staff and leadership.

Discuss business products and services available.

Share your workforce and training needs.

Volunteer in some capacity to the center.

Your help is often needed.

Be a guest speaker @ workshop

Participate in a survey

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How to Become InvolvedHow to Become Involved

Local Involvement

Meet with your local executive director or senior staff of your local workforce board.

Meet with education leaders at all levels in your community and discuss workforce readiness issues facing your organization.

Build a partnership with local education and workforce boards and staffs.

Volunteer to serve in some capacity.

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To Learn More about OK State Workforce BoardTo Learn More about OK State Workforce Board

Visit website at:

http://www.okcommerce.gov/Governors-Council/Governors-Council-For-Workforce-And-Economic-Develoment

• Meeting Schedule

• Strategic Plan

• Youth Council and much more!

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To Learn More about One Stop CentersTo Learn More about One Stop Centers

http://www.careeronestop.org/

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To Learn More about Workforce BoardsTo Learn More about Workforce Boards

http://www.nawb.org/

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To Learn More about President’s High Growth To Learn More about President’s High Growth Job Training InitiativeJob Training Initiative

http://www.doleta.gov/brg/jobtraininitiative/