matching demand with supply in local labor markets
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Matching Demand with Supply in Local Labor Markets
Mission
South Central College provides accessible higher education to promote student growth and regional economic development.
Integrating Workforce Development and Economic Development
Four Capacities:• Industry expertise and credibility• Strong local labor market research• Connectivity to the local labor pool• Relationship building and maintenance
Sector Employment Strategies
• Specific Industry or Cluster of Occupations• Credible Organizations or Set of Organizations• Support Incumbent Workers• Meet Employers Needs
Minnesota Advanced Manufacturing Partnership
The MN Workforce SolutionGoals
• Greater number of technically trained employees
• Fill vacant manufacturing jobs • Support growth in manufacturing
Minnesota Advanced Manufacturing Partnership
• Advanced Manufacturing Education Pathways
• National Credentialing System• Bridging Modules for Veterans • Apprenticeship Models
Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College & Career Training Grant
• Consortium of 12 Colleges and 2 Manufacturing Centers of Excellence
• Standardized Core Curriculum• Aligned to Nationally Recognized Credentials (MSSC,
AWS, NIMS, PMMI)• Employer-driven Apprenticeships• $15 Million Award
Local Examples• Manufacturing
– Mechatronics Engineering and Technology• Employer Funded• Curriculum Development• Employment Placement
• Healthcare– Health Unit Coordinator; Medical Assistant; Pharmacy
Technician; Community Health Worker and Health Support Specialist• U.S. Department of Labor grant• Labor Market Data High Demand Occupations• Career Pathways
SummaryWork Collaboratively
• Resources• Relationships• Data Driven
Strengthen Local Industry Competitiveness• Higher Skilled Workers• Greater Productivity• Increased Competiveness
Provide Quality Employment• Educational Opportunities• Better Wages and Benefits• Career Advancement
Thank YouQuestions ?