As of 3.2.16

EXECUTIVE BRIEFING

“Use of Industry Certifications in Beginning Career Pathways

in Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics in the Southern States”

Hosted by Manufacturing Skill Standards Council and ACT

In Collaboration with

Southern Governors Association (SGA) and Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Atlanta June 15-16, 2016

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

6:00 - 8:00 pm Networking Reception-buffet with Invitees to June 16 Executive Briefing

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

7:30 - 8:15 am Continental Breakfast. Networking Opportunity.

8:15 - 8:25 am Welcome

David Spence, President and CEO, SREB

8:25 – 8:45pm Meeting Goals and Organization

Steve Boecking, Vice President, Hillwood Alliance Texas

Global Logistics Hub, Fort Worth, Executive Briefing Moderator

8:45 – 9:00 am Regional Policy Perspective

Diane Duff, Executive Director, SGA

9:00 – 9:15 am State Policy Perspective

Andres Alcantar, Commissioner, TX Workforce Commission

9:15 – 9:30 am ACT-MSSC Interaction at Secondary Level

Scott Montgomery, VP, ACT

9:30 – 11:00 Session One: Secondary Programs

Moderator: Don Gogan, VP, Harley Davidson

Panelists:

NC - David Barbour, Education Consultant and Program Area Supervisor

TN - Tennessee Labor Education Alignment (LEAP) High School program

Margaret Prater, Vice President for Workforce Development, Northwest TN Workforce Board and Dyersburg State Community College

TX – Alamo Academies

Gene Bowman, Director

Session Two: Post- Secondary Programs

Moderator: Andrew Ginger, President, Snap-On

Panelists:

MO – Community College Programs

Christopher Klusmeyer and Tina Miller, Program Support Specialist/Program Navigator, Mineral Area College

Liz Miller, Missouri Community College Association (combined presentation)

NC – North Carolina Manufacturing Institute

Donna Ludwig, Account Manager, Business Services, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Craig Lamb, VP, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

SC – Industry Community College Partnerships

Ryan Childers, Manager, Apprenticeship & Associate Training, BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC (INVITED)

Kenneth Parker, Manufacturing Programs, Spartanburg Community College

LA – Delgado Community College

Dan Summitt – CLT Program (INVITED)

Session Three: Adult Workforce Programs

Moderator: Sylvia Wetzel, VP, Human Capital and Corporate Wellness, Bison Gear & Engineering

Panelists:

Military Overview: Use of Civilian Certifications

VA

Representative from Army Quartermaster Corps, VA

WV

Coalminer Adjustment Programs

Governor’s policy advisor/state visit (EDA)

KY – KMCC/KentuckianaWorks

Cindy Read, Director, Center Strategies, KentuckianaWorks

MS - Alcorn State University

Ruth R. Nichols, Ed.D., Asst. VP for Community and Economic Development (INVITED)

Session Four: SREB Programs

Moderator: Dr. Gene Bottoms, Senior VP, SREB

Topics:

Credentials for ALL

Integrated Production Technologies and Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management Curricula

11:00 – 11:15am Coffee Break. Networking Opportunity

11:15—12:45pm Breakout Sessions Resume

Session One: Cont'd.

FL –Statewide MSSC Deployment in FL High Schools

Marilyn Barger, Executive Director, Florida Advanced Technician Education

Ted Norman, Florida Department of Education

OK – High School Partnerships

Thunderbird Youth Academy (INVITED)

KY – Industry-Led Statewide MSSC Deployment in KY High Schools

Doss High School in Louisville

TN – Battelle For Kids/ACT Initiative

Steve Anderson, ACT

Session Two - Cont'd.

VA –Patrick Henry Community College

Cory Werkheiser, Career Services Specialist and MSSC Site Coordinator

GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Lidell Greenway, Vice President of Economic Development, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

AR

South Arkansas Community College Consortium (INVITED)

MD

Jay Bouis, MA, Director of Technical Training, Community College of Baltimore and MSSC Site Coordinator

Session Three - Cont'd.

FL – Prison Systems

Amy O'Donnell, Program Director, TCC/Gadsden Re-Entry Center

GA

Bobby Dodd Institute -- Tracey Crawford, Instructor, Bobby Dodd Institute

TX – Workforce Solutions North Central TX

David Setzer, Executive Director

AL– Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama

Donny Jones, Chief Operating Officer (INVITED)

Session Four - Cont'd.

Attributes of World Class Tech Centers

Next Generation Workforce Perspective

12:50—1:10 pm Luncheon Served. Networking Opportunity

1:10 – 2:00 pm Industry Perspective

Moderator: Leo Reddy, Chair and CEO, MSSC

Panelists: Mary Batch, Assistant Manager, Human Resource Development, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas

Michael Packer, Director, Production Operations, Special Programs-Skunk Works, Lockheed Martin

Aeronautics, Fort Worth

Ken Quick, HR Manager, GE Appliances, Louisville

2:00 - 2:50 pm Legislative Outlook

Moderator: Kim Green, Executive Director, National Association State Directors for Career Technical Education

Federal Outlook: Ron Painter, CEO, National Association of Workforce Boards

State Outlook: Tony Bennett, CEO, TX Association of Manufacturers; Steve Dewitt, Executive Director, Association for

Career Tech Education; Representative, National Conference of State Legislatures

2:50-3:15 pm Keynote Speaker

"Role of Skilled Workforce in Corporate Plant Location Decisions"

Harry Moser, Founder and President, Reshoring Initiative

3:15— 3:30 pm Conclusions and Next Steps

Executive Briefing Moderator: Steve Boecking