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Engaging Today’s YouthTo Build Our Talent Pipeline

Presented ByMichigan Works! Northeast Consortium, et al.

A division of Northeast Michigan Consortium, an Equal Opportunity Employer. A proud partner of the American Job Center Network. Supported by the State of Michigan. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. TTY#711

Presenters:

• Alicia WallaceMichigan Works! Northeast Consortium, Marketing & PR Coordinator

• Alayne HansenMichigan Works! Northeast Consortium, Business Services Professional

• Dan LeonardMichigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Community Assistance Specialist – Regions 2 & 3 & Collaborative Community Development

• Collin HoffmeyerMichigan Works! Northeast Consortium, Business Services Coordinator

• Molly HarveyMichigan Works! Northeast Consortium, Apprenticeship Success Coordinator

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Our Talent Pipeline Problem

• 10,000 boomers reaching retirement per day (nationwide)

• 83% of US manufacturers cannot find the skilled workforce they need, which gets worse with the Boomer generation retiring.

• 3.4M openings by 2025.

• Michigan has less Millennials than Boomers. Who will fill the gap as the Boomers leave the workforce?


Larger Regional Problem

Region 3 is faced with a :• Declining population• Lower education• Aging workforce


23% of jobs are held by 55+

1/3workers in

Public Admin are 55+

1/4professional,

scientific, tech workers are

55+

What is a Student Career Expo?

• On-site at the school• Feature local employers, educators, training

partners.• Expose students to local opportunities and

encourage talent retention.• Fully customizable. Only a few hours.• Goal - to fill the talent pipeline in the coming years


INTRODUCE localopportunities

to students

PREPARE students for employer expectations

EDUCATE students on local career

pathways

Expos can include…

• Networking with local businesses• Resume preparation• Mock interviews and guidance• Information on what employer expect from you• Education on local career pathways and training

programs for specific employers• Education on Technical Education programs,

STEM programs, advanced education opportunities, and apprenticeships


Inland Lakes Expo 400 6th-12th grade14 businesses


I learned about so many businesses in our area that I didn't know before.

This career day made me startto think about my future.

Inland Lakes Expo 400 6th-12th grade14 businesses


North Central Michigan College parked the Fab Lab in front of the

school for all students to visitand learn about CNC career

opportunities as well.

We look forward to offering this opportunity to our students again next Fall. We greatly appreciate our community and the support

you provide to our school.

- Elizabeth Fairbanks,Inland Lakes Dean of Students

Rogers City Expo 325 9th-12th grade24 businesses


This was a magnificent occasion for students to further their

knowledge of career opportunities. I appreciate the

sharing of expectations of future employees. The variety of

opportunity only enhances and builds on the career education knowledge students learn in

classroom presentations. This informational program was

valued by both students and the Rogers City High School staff.

- Marilyn Dimick, Rogers City High School Counselor

Rogers City Expo 325 9th-12th grade24 businesses


The students were showing very good interest, and even the younger 9th & 10th

graders showed their enthusiasm and were engaged in what the businesses

had to offer them.

- Karen Schulte, P.H. Hoeft State Park

Very well organized and the students were respectful and engaged!

- Kelly Rhodes, Baker College

Cheboygan CTE Expo 700 8th-12th grade50 businesses


The Logistics of an Expo

• Securing a school champion (teacher, counselor, principal)

• Getting employers and partners committed and prepared

• Transportation – getting students to the Expo• What students can expect at an Expo• Marketing the Expo• Employer/student feedback• Expo highlights



Getting School/Employer Buy-In

Grayling Career Expo 500 students50 businesses


Alayne Hansen, Northeast Consortium BSP, acted as an interviewee who was nervous, fidgety, and unprepared. She dressed in leggings and flip flops, had pink hair strands, jingling large pieces of jewelry, and made very little eye contact.

Grayling Career Expo 100 students50 businesses


Caitlin Trumble acted as an example of a poor candidate, making little eye contact, unengaged, bad posture and communication, arrived late and “bro hugging” the HR Manager.

Rae Gosling, Grayling Main Street Manager, played an excellent interview candidate. She arrived early, came prepared with her resume, list of references, and did background research on the company. She asked great questions and spoke confidently.

Expo Partner Experience: MEDC

• MEDC’s Expo involvement

• Mock interview stage skit• Writing the script• Picking the cast• Performing the skit• Student interaction• Lessons learned

• How the Student Career Expos impact the community, students and employers.


Dan LeonardCommunity Assistance Specialist

Onaway Mock Interviews 43 Seniors23 businesses


I was very impressed withhow well dressed and

prepared the students were for the mock interviews.

All the students that I interviewed seemed to have a laid out plan for their future. There is going to be a lot of

upcoming talent entering the workforce and colleges.

- Yolanda Romel of Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium,

interviewer

Onaway Mock Interviews 43 Seniors23 businesses


I enjoyed the chance to have such a great experience and to

go over my portfolio and resume.

- Mary Campbell, student

Thank you for taking time out of your day to help me with my interview skills. Also, thank you for sharing your expertise and helping me plan for my future.

- Jesse Watson, student


Letter to the Governor

Apprenticeship Awareness

Student Career Expos offer an opportunity to:• Network with local employers. Get them

interested in participating in apprenticeships.

• Educate students about how apprenticeships work. Discuss the benefits.

• Increase awareness regarding local apprenticeship availability.

• Get educators on-board with the apprenticeship career pathway.


Next Steps

Post-Event Marketing• Press release with photo. Almost always

published by local newspapers.

The Evolution of Our Expos• Become more useful to students.

Perhaps include cost-of-living exercise.• Always open to building off of these concepts.


Thank you

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What are your thoughts?

Ideas for improvement?


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