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Diana CarpenterTeam Lead
No Worker Left BehindBureau of Workforce Transformation
Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
Linda PatrickDivision Director
Regional & Sectoral Strategies DivisionBureau of Workforce Transformation
Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG)
DELEG’s Mission
To promote and ensure Michigan’s future through education, job training, innovation & collaborative partnerships in service and protection of our customer needs.
Bureau of Workforce Transformation
Mission Statement
To provide resources to empower a skilled, diverse workforce in Michigan to stimulate
economic growth by serving businesses and job seekers through education and an innovative, customer-focused service
delivery system.
Strategies to Address
Employers and Workers Needs
Provide resources that are customer and Industry centered
Utilize regional and sector strategies to up-skill Michigan’s Workforce for careers of today and tomorrow
Meet the needs of employers to improve our economy and create and retain jobs
Michigan in Transition
12.6% Unemployment Rate
Unemployment has grown faster in the State than any 12 month period since 1980.
The March unemployment rate was five full
percentage points higher than the March 2008 unemployment rate of 7.6 percent.
Michigan in Transition
Continued restructuring of the automotive industry means there is a large amount of available Human Capital & Manufacturing Capacity.
Michigan's Green Jobs Story
Governor’s Vision– No Worker Left Behind– Green Jobs Initiative
No Worker Left Behind
Announced in January 2007– Began August 1, 2007
Up to two years worth of free tuition – Four years to complete training
$5,000 per year, $10,000 for two years– Includes books, materials, and fees
Administered through Michigan Works! Agencies Training must be in a high demand, or emerging
occupation
Who May Participate
Any person currently unemployed, or Any person who has received notice of lay-off or termination, or Any employed person whose family income is less than $40,000
Excluded: 18-23 year olds who recently graduated HS or are full-time college students
Goals of NWLB
Train 100,000 workers
Over the next three years
Thus Far. . .
64,628 in training (as of 3/31/09)– First Year 37,725– Year Two 26,903 (8/1/08 – 3/31/09)
The Green Jobs Initiative
The Michigan Green Jobs Initiative is designed to help make sure the emerging industries and green economy have the trained workers they need to grow and prosper.
– Establish Green Sector Skills Alliances – Build Training Capacity– Tuition Funding
Green Jobs Initiative Objectives
Increase the number of green industries and businesses in Michigan
Develop green education and training programs
Invest in worker education & training
Support urban renewal
What are Green Jobs?
Alternative Energy Production and Efficiency Green Building Construction and Retrofitting Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Priority Areas
Green Deconstruction & Weatherization
Wind Manufacturing Wind Generation Battery Technology Solar
Diesel –Hybrid Waste Management &
Recycling Environmental Resource
Management Food processing Farming
Industries and firms will be classified as “green” based on their primary product or service.
The Challenge
Understanding the new Green Economy– Industry Sectors– Occupations– Employers Workforce Needs– Training Providers
Green Jobs InitiativeGreen Sector Skills Alliances
New Green Sector Skills Alliances – Formation Two Case Examples Underway:
Michigan Green Mobility Academy Michigan Emerging Markets - Sector Skills Alliances
Michigan Green Mobility Academy
Academy Goals
Collaboration Curriculum Enhancement Continuing Education Hands-on training Employer Recognized
Certificate Programs Technician Certification Shared Knowledge and
Resources
What We Have Learned
Employers seek versatility above all
Engineers need diversified skills Most lack relevant training and
practical experience in advance propulsion technologies and diesel and hybrid
Training needs to be targeted, short term, and flexible
Employers want contextual flexible training mechanisms
Academy Vision
Short Term– Pilot the Hybrid & Diesel Training Academy early 2009
Long Term– Provide a comprehensive menu of Hybrid & Diesel training
opportunities– Provide a training certificate program with accreditation
recognized globally
Moving Forward
Academy as a Sector Skills Alliances
Develop Academy Infrastructure Select Training Providers Launch Hybrid & Diesel Training Academy
Michigan Emerging Markets Skills Alliance (MEMSA)
Tool and Die Identified Skills Needed Apprenticeship Model
Michigan Emerging Market Skill Alliance (MEMSA)
Employer Goals:
Collaboration Curriculum Enhancement Continuing Education Hands-on training Employer Recognized Certificate
Programs Technician Certification Shared Knowledge and Resources
Moving Forward
MEMSA as a Skill Alliance
Develop Alliance Infrastructure Select Training Providers Launch MEMSA Training Academy
Questions
For Additional Information Please Contact:
Diana CarpenterTeam Lead – No Worker Left BehindBureau of Workforce TransformationDepartment of Energy, Labor & Economic GrowthVictor Office Center201 North Washington Square5th FloorLansing, Michigan 48913Phone: (517) 335-4045E-mail: [email protected]
Linda PatrickDirector – Regional & Sectoral Strategies DivisionBureau of Workforce TransformationDepartment of Energy, Labor & Economic GrowthVictor Office Center201 North Washington Square3rd FloorLansing, Michigan 48913Phone: (517) 241-7841E-mail: [email protected]