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Industry Clusters are a Texas Priority…and the DFW Region Leads the Way
overviewDFW REGIONAL WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
INDUSTRY CLUSTERSIndustry Clusters are a Texas Priority… and the DFW Region Leads the Way
Harvard Business School Professor Michael Porter popularized the concept of industry clusters in his book The Competitive Advantage of Nations (1990). Porter’s cluster definition “a geographic concentration of competing and cooperating companies, suppliers, service providers, and associated institutions” captures the work that is done at the Dallas/Fort Worthregional level.
Staffed by the local workforce boards in collaboration with area Chambers of Commerce,the clusters are responsible for:
❘❘❘❚■ Making the business case for cluster-based activity
❘❘❘❚■ Identifying key cluster stakeholders
❘❘❘❚■ Working with industry to define the cluster’s goals – particularly those that relate to enhancing and sustaining the workforce
❘❘❘❚■ Developing programmatic responses to meet those goals
❘❘❘❚■ Tracking goal progress and measuring the results
IMPACT ON LOCAL INDUSTRY/EMPLOYERS❘❘❘❚■ Provides a unified voice for specific industry workforce needs
❘❘❘❚■ Leverages and directs training and education resources to the high demand areas
❘❘❘❚■ Connects job-ready employees with positions that match their skill sets
IMPACT ON EDUCATION❘❘❘❚■ Aligns education and community-based organizations with the current training needs
in a “just in time” manner
❘❘❘❚■ Creates a better matched pool of candidates for available jobs
2006LEADERSHIPCarey O’Connor, Co-Chair Flowserve Corporation
Fran Eichorst, Co-Chair Fidelity Investments
MEMBERS
Patti ClappGreater Dallas Chamber
Linda K. DavisNorth Central TexasWorkForce
Peggy FreebyFreese and Nichols, Inc.
Laurie Bouillion LarreaWorkSource for DallasCounty
Judy McDonaldWorkforce Solutions for Tarrant County
Cynthia Fisher MillerFort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Judy NorthupCommunity Representative
Tegwin PulleyTexas Instruments
Nan Richards Medical Center of Plano
Maria SmithCornerstone IT
Chuck SturgeonArlington Chamber of Commerce
Elizabeth WithStudent DevelopmentUniversity of North Texas
Jon Gustafson Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
BACKGROUNDThe DFW Regional Workforce Leadership Council (RWLC) was formed in 2002 and is the convening and formingentity for Cluster work. It is composed of industry, workforce and education providers that represent the targetedindustries, local Chambers of Commerce, workforce boards, and the education system.To date, the RWLC has createdclusters in the following areas:Aerospace, Healthcare, Logistics and Semiconductor.The RWLC is exploring the creation of an Education cluster.
The RWLC invites organizations interested in moving Cluster work forward to participate in a variety of ways.
HOW TO GET INVOLVEDTargeted industries within Clusters (Aerospace, Healthcare, Logistics, and Semiconductor):
❘❘❘❚■ Contact the appropriate Cluster Manager to see how you can get your organization involved in cluster activities
❘❘❘❚■ Participate in regional education engagement opportunities – through job shadowing for students and teachers,career forums and other venues
❘❘❘❚■ Share specific workforce needs with the RWLC to more accurately target potential employees
EDUCATION AND TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS❘❘❘❚■ Contact the appropriate Cluster Manager to see how you could become a certified training provider or sponsor
an education forum at your institution
❘❘❘❚■ Work with the Cluster Managers to target specific occupations that are in hot demand and match students with those occupations
❘❘❘❚■ Participate in regional education engagement opportunities that serve to generate connectivity and creative ideas for matching employer needs with education resources
PARENTS, STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS❘❘❘❚■ Encourage cluster activity by requesting industry and education participation at the local school level
MANAGERS
AEROSPACE
Judy BellWorkforce Solutions for Tarrant County
1320 S. University Suite 600
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817-413-4440
HEALTHCARE
Jennifer Setter WorkSource for Dallas CountyGreater Dallas Chamber
700 North Pearl, Suite 1200
Dallas, Texas 75201
214-746-6623
LOGISTICS
Kent AndersenNorth Central Texas WorkForce
616 Six Flags Drive, Ste 200
Arlington, Texas 76011
817-695-9289
SEMICONDUCTOR & TECHNOLOGY
John Shellene
DFW Semiconductor &Technology Executive Council
12770 Coit Road, Suite 805
Dallas, Texas 75251
214-273-3700
healthcareDFW REGIONAL WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
HEALTHCARE DISCOVERY FOR STUDENTSThis two day program for high school students entering 10th and 11th grades helps them discover a possible future in healthcare professions. Day One is at El Centro CommunityCollege learning about healthcare programs and requirements. Day Two the students tour various hospital facilities and interact with healthcare professionals to discover their interests.
HEALTHCARE DISCOVERY FOR EDUCATORSThis free, highly interactive two day program focused on high-growth/high-demand occupations in the healthcare industry provides educators the opportunity to gain knowledge for their classroom.This course is more than theory, it is hands on. Industry representatives offer a look at healthcare jobs that are often overlooked but offer high earnings potential. Dayone is at El Centro Community College and includes its healthcare programs and the academicrequirements involved.This day includes hands-on activities in the labs. Day Two the educatorstour various hospital facilities and interact with healthcare professionals.
JOB SHADOWINGJob shadowing is just one of the many ways the Healthcare Cluster encourages careers in thehealthcare field among students. Job shadowing provides a key opportunity to pique students’interests for entering the healthcare workforce as a nurse, doctor, surgical technologist,dentist, pharmacist, respiratory technologist or another needed profession.With the healthcareworkforce shortages in nursing and other critical fields, this is the perfect opportunity to reachout and target the workforce of tomorrow.
ADVANCED SUMMER INSTITUTEThis week-long institute for high school math, science and technology educators allows them to participate in hands-on labs and workshops. Highlighting the health-care and semiconductor industries, the institute provides teachers with cutting edge problem solving techniquesand unique ways to incorporate real world examples in their curriculums. Speakers include professionals from the healthcare, engineering and aerospace industries.Industry site visits are included in this annual event.
CONTACT INFOJennifer Setter
WorkSource for Dallas County
Greater Dallas Chamber
700 North Pearl, Suite 1200 Dallas, Texas 75201
214-746-6623
2006MEMBERSBaylor Health CareSystem
Children’s Medical Center
Department of VeteransAffairs North Texas Health Care System
Medical Center of Plano
Medical City Hospital
Methodist Hospitals of Dallas
Parkland Hospital
Tenet HealthcareCorporation
Texas Health Resources
Texas Scottish RiteHospital for Children
University Medical Center, Inc.
SPONSORSWorkSource for Dallas County
Greater Dallas Chamber
Job shadowing provides a key opportunity to pique students’ interests for entering the healthcare workforce as a nurse, doctor, surgical technologist, dentist, pharmacist,...
TAPPING YOUR POTENTIAL-EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE INTHE HEALTHCARE AND SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRIESThis event was a partnership between Region 10 ESC, the Semiconductor& Technology Executive Council and the Healthcare Cluster.We hostedapproximately 300 middle school students at Collin County CommunityCollege and brought in enthusiastic speakers to talk about healthcare and semiconductor careers.
Other activities for students include a Career Insight Forum and a CareerAwareness Fair.Additional tools used to market these opportunities arebrochures, a financial aid/resource guide for students, premium giveaways,movie theater advertisements and the web site www.discoverhealthcarecareers.com.The operation of a speaker’s bureau adds to the efforts.The bureau is designed to provide industry leaders as speakers for various speaking opportunities at schools, clubs and other organizations.
BACKGROUND
The focus of the Healthcare Industry cluster is to bring education and industry efforts together to address the workforce needs of thehealth care industry in the region. The Healthcare Industry is a significant portion of the Dallas/Fort Worth economy and an availableand skilled workforce is the key to the maintenance and growth of this industry. Components of the effort are aimed at increasingawareness of career opportunities at all levels, professional development, industry-specific training and other appropriate activities to help create and train the workforce needed in the health care industry.
aerospaceDFW REGIONAL WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
VISION/MISSION STATEMENT To be the regional center of excellence in meeting the education and workforce needs of theAerospace Industry.
“GOTTA JET?” – THE SKY’S THE LIMIT IN AEROSPACE MANUFACTURINGRight here in North Texas, assembly workers, engineers and other support staff work in teamsusing key math and science skills to solve problems and create complex aviation machinery.
The DFW Regional Aerospace Cluster, formed to educate students and potential employeesabout great jobs in this industry, developed a marketing campaign in 2006 to reach students,parents and teachers.The “Gotta Jet?” brochure and companion DVD focuses on the importanceof math and science for all students. It opens the doors for new ways to learn including experiential and problem-based learning.
Today’s students aren’t just competing against local talent, but job seekers from Asia, Europe, andSouth America – a truly global competition.American schools must go beyond “getting kidsgraduated,” and inspire them to work to their potential. By allowing students to set goals beyond the diploma, they become self-motivated.
FUTURE PROJECTS ❘❘❘❚■ Complete the Aircraft Worker
Certification Program
❘❘❘❚■ Increase cluster participation
❘❘❘❚■ Expand membership
❘❘❘❚■ Continue to expand AppliedLearning opportunities
MEMBERSLockheed MartinAeronautics Company
Bell Helicopter TEXTRON
Vought AircraftIndustries
SPONSORSWorkforce Solutions for Tarrant County
Texas ManufacturingAssistance Center
Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Hillwood Properties
CONTACT INFOJudy Bell
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
1320 S. University DriveSuite 600
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817-413-4440
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“Thank you for a fun and
interesting day at the teachers’
forum! As a teacher I always
look for ways to connect math
to the real world.Your forum has
provided so much information
with the aerospace industry and
how I can connect it to my work
with students; hopefully it will
spark young minds to carry on
your legacy.”
Anne BloisMath TeacherCoppell ISD
DFW RegionalAerospace Cluster
Since 2001, the Arlington, Fort Worth and Greater Dallas Chambers of Commerce and the Workforce Boards in Dallas and Tarrant counties, as well as the North Central Texas Workforce Board have operated under a formal Memorandum of Understanding that guides their work on developing and maintaining strong industry clusters. In2005, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County awarded Employer Intermediary grants to the Arlington and Fort Worth Chambers to acceleratethe development of the aerospace and healthcare clusters.
In 2005-2006, the Workforce Coordinator housed at the Fort Worth Chamber focused on the development of unique marketing materialsconsisting of a comprehensive brochure and DVD designed to attract students and parents, and inform teachers and counselors on employmentopportunities in the aerospace manufacturing industry. The resulting campaign “Gotta Jet?” was widely distributed to seventeen K-12 districts,four community college districts and eight local colleges and universities at regional meetings connecting aerospace and education representa-tives held in January and August of 2006. Efforts to position the materials in area GO! Centers (dedicated and staffed areas in high schoolsthat act as a resource for students interested in going to college) and youth organizations are ongoing with an additional production of 1,400 more DVDs to add to the initial distribution of 1,000 DVDs and 50,000 brochures. Workforce Solutions and the Fort Worth Chamber will continue to partner to support the work of the Aerospace Cluster.
BACKGROUND
THE APPLIED LEARNING CONNECTIONS FORUM The forum held in June at three industry sites and the University of Texas at Arlington’s School of Engineering, was hosted by Regional AerospaceCluster members, Bell Helicopter, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company,and Vought Aircraft Industries.The science and math teachers from across the region toured the industry sites, brainstormed with engineering staff and worked in teams to create lesson plans using what they learned from the industry.
“Lockheed Martin is continually looking for ways to inspiremore students to pursue higher levels of math and science andthe teaching community is certainly key to that effort.Your participation in that process was greatly appreciated.”Norman Robbins Community Relations Director Lockheed MartinTo his staff and Aerospace Cluster members
semiconductor &technology
2006
“I was impressed with the industry’s willingness to expose
science and math teachers to their cutting-edge technology,
and doing it in such a way that educators were empowered
with more tools to take back to the classroom!”
DFW REGIONAL WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
VISION/MISSION STATEMENTTo significantly increase the workforce prepared for careers in STEM (Science,Technology,Engineering and Math) in the DFW Region.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE❘❘❘❚■ Professional Development for over 900 educators in the North Texas Region
❘❘❘❚■ Professional Speaker’s Bureau presentations from more than 60 professional engineers to more than 16,000 students and educators
❘❘❘❚■ 2nd Annual Career Insight Forum for counselors and career investigation educators
❘❘❘❚■ 2nd Annual Advanced Summer Institute for middle school math and science educators
❘❘❘❚■ Expanded Destination:GAMES (Getting Ahead in Math, Engineering & Science) & Destination: Engineering, middle and high school afterschool programs
❘❘❘❚■ Development of over 300 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) lesson plans supporting math, science and technology curriculum
❘❘❘❚■ Eight successful on site industry information sessions for teachers,counselors, principals, administrators, students and parents
❘❘❘❚■ Successful executive level industry internship program for AP mathand science educators
❘❘❘❚■ To date more than 140,000 educators, students, counselors and administrators have beenimpacted by the council’s programs and materialsCONTACT INFO
John Shellene
Director DFW Semiconductor &Technology Executive Council
12770 Coit Road, Ste 805
Dallas, Texas 75251
214-273-3700
MEMBERSTexas Instruments
Raytheon
Micron
TriQuint Semiconductor
STMicroelectronics
DallasSemiconductor/Maxim
SEMI
SPONSORSWorkSource for Dallas County
Greater Dallas Chamber
“The Dallas Fort Worth Semiconductor & Technology Executive Council has been
an excellent vehicle for industry-leading semiconductor companies throughout the
Metroplex to work together to drive home the message that careers in engineering,
science and math are particularly rewarding and exciting paths for the next
generation.
The DFW STEC uses its resources to reach out to both students
and teachers more effectively and efficiently than any other
comparable organization I have known.” Greg Armstrong Site Manager Micron of Texas
Understanding how innovative advanced technologies and semiconductor integrated circuits are manufactured and work is the key to becoming a technology innovator. The DFW region is an integral part in the creation, development, and advancement of the global technical and manufacturing market. Grasping the need to groom the future science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related workforce, the DFW Semiconductor & Technology Cluster emphasizes educational activities with regional educational providers. Collaborating with regional experts, the DFW Semiconductor & Technology Cluster has brought focus to the mathematical and scientific skill sets needed by tomorrow’s workforce to keep the DFW region a key contender in the global advanced technology and semiconductor market.
BACKGROUND
logisticsDFW REGIONAL WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
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CONTACT INFOKent Andersen
Business DevelopmentManager/Cluster Manager
North Central TexasWorkForce
616 Six Flags Drive, Ste 200Arlington, Texas 76011
817-695-9289
MEMBERSBlockbuster
CVS/pharmacy
Texas Women’sUniversity
DC Logistics
Dallas Transfer andTerminal Warehouse
Dallas CountyCommunity CollegeDistrict
Cadbury Schweppes
City of Dallas
Johnson County EconomicDevelopment
Mercer Management
OTA Training
Navarro College
International Paper
Sanden
Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce
SPONSORSNorth Central Texas WorkforceDevelopment Board
Texas ManufacturersAssistance Center
Cornerstone IT
“Without communication and transportation networks, business would be halted
before it started.The Dallas/Fort Worth Logistics Workforce Leadership Council
is committed to creating a strategic plan that identifies and invests in key resources
and infrastructure for the profitability of businesses across Texas. Strategic planning
for tomorrow ensures a successful today!” Maria Smith Director of Operations Cornerstone Information Technologies LLC
VISION/MISSION STATEMENTDevelop a strategic plan that focuses on training, economic development and global marketplacetrends in logistics. Create strategic training programs for the development of our future workforcepipeline. Create awareness of the resources, infrastructure, technology and expertise located in Texas.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE❘❘❘❚■ Established key cluster team members
❘❘❘❚■ Developed Extended Enterprise Logistics Center of Excellence concept
❘❘❘❚■ Collaborated with cluster partners, submitted and received a grant of $1.5 million focusingon developing curriculums, licensure standards and training individuals in various Advanced Manufacturing and Logistic professions
❘❘❘❚■ Continue to engage local industry in a dialogue to establish logistics industry workforce needs
❘❘❘❚■ Industry driven development of regional market analysis
PLANNED FUTURE ACTIVITIES:❘❘❘❚■ Creation of a strategic plan focusing on the economic advancement of Extended Logistics
Enterprise in Texas
❘❘❘❚■ Focus on identifying skills and training guidelines for current and future workforce needs inExtended Logistics Enterprise
❘❘❘❚■ Creation of alliances, partnerships and allocation of resources to establish the North TexasRegion as the key location of logistical excellence in Texas
❘❘❘❚■ Identify technology needs that will advance the area in terms of market leadership and economic growth
❘❘❘❚■ Continue our established regional education partnerships
BACKGROUND
North Central Texas is recognized as the leading inter modal distribution center in the Southwest and one of the top distribution centers in North America. The region is at the turning point in the internationally recognized River of Trade corridor that carries goods from West Coast and Mexican deep-water ports through the Dallas/Fort Worth region and into eastern U.S. and Canadian markets. This river of trade is leading to The Allen Group’s development of an 8,000 acre multi-modal inland port in southeast Dallas County that will eventually employ up to 40,000 people in the logistics industryand contain an estimated 40 million square feet of distribution space. The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is ranked third in the nation in daily operations and has seen a four fold increase in cargo shipments since 1993. International cargo shipments continue to set records. It isalso the only airport in the world capable of landing 4 aircraft simultaneously. Dallas/Fort Worth sits at the focal point of five major interstatehighways, more than any other major metropolitan region in the U.S. Fort Worth is the corporate home for the nation’s second largest railroad,BNSF Railway, and the world’s first purely industrial airport, Fort Worth Alliance Airport. The Alliance Airport is a combined effort between the City of Fort Worth, the Federal Aviation Administration and Hillwood Properties. AllianceTexas is home to 140 companies and 24,000 jobs with a $28.5 billion economic impact on the region. Two additional Class 1 freight line rail carriers, more than 600 motor carriers and over 100 freight forwarders conduct operations in the region. Due to the region’s location in the North American market, pro-business climate and availability of land, the region enjoys a significant cost advantage when compared to other major distribution hubs in the U.S.
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MEMBERS
DFW Regional Workforce Leadership Council Annual Reportproduced and published by
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS WORKFORCE
Editor: Kayla Watts, NCTW Graphic Design: Kevin Kemp, NCTCOG
Photography: Logistics image © Copyright 2001 Hillwood Development Corporation 2001 Aerospace image © Copyright Bell Helicopter TEXTRON