Initial Introduction to the Initial Introduction to the STEMworks INDIANA STEMworks INDIANA

ProgramProgram

ObjectivesObjectivesSTEMworks INDIANASTEMworks INDIANA

After completing this presentation, you should know:

• What STEM is and the important audiences that will be targeted• Why the STEMworks INDIANA Initiative was created• The (4) Key STEM areas in Indiana • Potential STEM careers of the future• STEMworks INDIANA Partners• Who are eligible candidate for STEMworks INDIANA• How eligible candidates will benefit from STEMworks INDIANA • Where to receive additional information on STEMworks INDIANA • The WorkOne STEMworks INDIANA Training Approval Process • The STEMworks INDIANA Web site

What is STEM?What is STEM?

STEM is a career cluster of occupations that focuses on:

SScience, TTechnology, EEngineering & MMathematics

STEMworks INDIANA is a comprehensive pipeline initiative that will create educational and occupational opportunities for two important audiences – dislocated

workers and disadvantaged students. This program will help develop tools so these audiences may identify their

occupational interests, hone in on appropriate educational pathways, transform into STEM career candidates and

become employed in gateway STEM jobs.

STEMworks INDIANA InitiativeSTEMworks INDIANA Initiativeo The long-term key to continued U.S. competitiveness and growth in the

global economic environment is to supply STEMSTEM workers to incorporate knowledge and skills into new processes, products, and services.

o STEMworks INDIANA was created to help broaden the talent pool of the current and future Indiana STEM workforce by offering educational and training opportunities to receive a post-secondary degree, industry-recognized license, certificate or credential that will lead to job placement in a STEM occupation.

o STEMworks INDIANA will aid Central Indiana’s growing industries by exposing the young people to STEM occupations and focusing on updating skills of dislocated workers. STEMworks INDIANA will utilize current certificate and associate’s degree programs, including accelerated programs in STEM disciplines and college-level courses for high school students, to provide training and ongoing support to ensure participant success and placement in gateway jobs.

Key STEM Areas in IndianaKey STEM Areas in Indianao Advanced ManufacturingAdvanced Manufacturing

o Advanced manufacturing is the process of mass producing products on demand, using the latest technology maintain efficiency

o BiotechnologyBiotechnology o Biotechnology is technology based on biology, agriculture, food

science, and medicine

o EngineeringEngineeringo Engineering is the discipline, art and profession of acquiring and

applying technical, scientific and mathematical knowledge to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that safely realize a desired objective or inventions

o Information TechnologyInformation Technologyo The study, design, development, implementation, support or

management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware

Let us explore some potential STEM careers of the future!

Advanced ManufacturingAdvanced Manufacturing

• CISCO networking • Computer software applications • CNC programmers• Electrical and Electronics

Repairers • Electrical engineers • Industrial Production managers • Industrial Engineers • Industrial Machinery Mechanics • Maintenance technicians• Logisticians • Machine operators

BiotechnologyBiotechnology

• Agricultural and Food Science Technicians

• Biological Technicians

• Biochemists

• Chemists

• Chemical Technicians

• Environmental Science and Protection Technicians

• Medical Scientists

• Microbiologists

• Natural Sciences Managers

EngineeringEngineering

• Engineers

– Chemical Engineer

– Electronic Engineer

– Industrial Engineer

– Mechanical Engineer

• Engineering Managers

• Engineering Technicians

• Mechanical Drafters

Information TechnologyInformation Technology

• Computer Software Engineers

• Computer Systems Analysts

• Graphic Designers

• Network Systems and Data Communication Analyst

• Network and Communication Systems Administrators

• Database Administrators

• Computer Support Specialist

• Technical Sales Representatives

STEMworks INDIANA PartnersSTEMworks INDIANA Partners• EmployIndy• WorkOne - Marion County • WorkOne - Region 5 (Serving the doughnut counties surrounding

Marion County)• IUPUI Purdue School of Engineering and Technology• IPS Arsenal Tech & Central Nine (C9) Career Center• JAG programs • Common Goal /Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce • USA Funds, Junior Achievement• Indiana Youth Institute• BioCrossroads• Conexus Indiana• Techpoint• Ivy Tech Community College

STEM Eligibility STEM Eligibility RequirementsRequirements

Dislocated WorkerDislocated WorkerEligible Candidates: o MUST be a Dislocated Worker

o MUST have an interest in a STEM-related career

o MUST be looking to receive a certification or Associates degree

o MUST be eligible for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program and fall into one of the following Dislocated Worker categories:

o Unlikely to return to previous occupation/career fieldo Unemployed through no fault of their owno Received notice of implementing lay-offo Spouse of a dislocated worker (earning less than 50% of family

income)o Self-employed, but business closed as a result of economic

conditions

Scholars/Disadvantaged YouthScholars/Disadvantaged YouthEligible Candidates: o MUST be a disadvantaged high school Junior or Senior

o MUST have an interest in a STEM-related career

o MUST be looking to receive a certification or Associates degree

o MUST be eligible for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program

o Will be referred from the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Lab (AMVL) at Ben Davis High School program, Central Nine (C9), and Arsenal Technical High School

o These scholars will successfully enter post-secondary education geared toward STEM careers

Program OverviewProgram Overview

o Eligible candidates MAYMAY receive up to $6,000 ($3,000 per academic year) for accredited certificate or associate degree programs in a STEM-related program and up to $1,000 in supportive services

o Candidates will receive individualized services which includes: career blueprints, assessment testing, access to STEM kiosks and will participate in job-readiness, interviewing and resume preparation workshops, STEM work-based learning opportunities

o STEMworks INDIANA will serve 400 displaced workers and 100 disadvantaged youths.

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Training Approval ProcessTraining Approval Process

o Scholarships are approved on an individual basis

o Consideration for scholarships occurs after working closely with your STEM CoachSTEM Coach

o Training funds are approved for STEM-related occupations in demand

o STEM-related Occupations in DemandSTEM-related Occupations in Demand www.stemworksindiana.org

o Education and Training ChoicesEducation and Training Choices https://secure.in.gov/apps/dwd/crs/dwd_etc

Training ProcessTraining Process

Attend Training Orientation Session

STEM Coach will schedule appointment with candidate to discuss the STEM

program and STEM-related occupations

Complete an Investigative Packet, Workshops and Assessment Testing

on the Training Action Plan

Engage in services moving towards a STEM-related career

Next Steps:Next Steps:

Complete Required Workshops and Assessment Testing

WorkOne Offices in IndianaWorkOne Offices in Indiana

To receive additional information on STEMworks INDIANA, please visit your nearest WorkOne Offices listed below:

Marion County WorkOne West Marion County WorkOne-East Hamilton County WorkOne Express805 Beachway Drive Ste 110 2525 N. Shadeland Avenue 10204 Lantern RoadIndianapolis, IN 46224 Indianapolis, IN 46219 Fishers, IN 46037

Boone County WorkOne Morgan County WorkOne Shelby County WorkOne125 Lakeshore Drive 490 St. Clair Street 2325 Intelliplex Drive Suite 204Lebanon, IN 46052 Mooresville, IN 46158 Shelbyville, IN 46176

Hancock County WorkOne Johnson County WorkOne Madison County WorkOne836 S. State Street 600 Banta Street 222 E. 10th Street Suite BGreenfield, IN 46140 Franklin, IN 46131 Anderson, IN 46016

Hendricks County*May seek services from any WorkOne location in Indiana

April 2010

Region 5 CoverageRegion 5 Coverage

Christal Redd• Hamilton County (Fishers)• Boone County (Lebanon) • Hendricks County*• Morgan County (Mooresville)

Alisa Griffin

• Madison County (Anderson)

• Hancock County (Greenfield)

• Shelby County (Shelbyville)

• Johnson County (Franklin)

* Hendricks County residents may seek services from any WorkOne location in Indiana

STEMworks INDIANA WebsiteSTEMworks INDIANA Website

www.STEMworksindiana.orgwww.STEMworksindiana.org

A A ““Quiz”Quiz”

And Now It’s Time for …And Now It’s Time for …

STEMworks Quiz QuestionsSTEMworks Quiz QuestionsQ: What does the acronym (STEM) stand for?

A: The acronym (STEM) stand for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Q: Who is eligible to receive STEM services?

A: Dislocated Workers interested in a STEM-related occupation

Disadvantage High School Juniors/Seniors from JAG or AMVL

Q: What are the (4) Key STEM areas in Indiana?

A: Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Engineering

Q: Can you name (5) STEM Partners?

A: IUPUI Purdue School of Engineering, EmployIndy, WorkOne Region 5, WorkOne Marion County, Indiana Youth Institute, Ivy Tech Community College etc.

Q: Can the STEMworks INDIANA provide assistance to eligible candidate who are seeking a Bachelor Degree?

A: No, the STEMworks INDIANA project can only provide assistance to eligible candidates seeking a Certifications or Associates Degrees that are STEM –related occupations

Q: What is the STEMworks INDIANA website?

A: www.stemworksindiana.org

Q: Should the STEM occupation be in demand?

A: Yes, the STEM-related occupation should be in high demand, high wage and high growth (check ONet Online at www.onetcodeconnect.org occupations in demand)

STEMworks Quiz Questions cont’dSTEMworks Quiz Questions cont’d

Q: Does the STEM training need to be listed on the Education Training Choice website?

A: Yes, all training programs must be on the Education Training Choice website

Q: List some STEM-related Occupations

A: CISCO Networking, Computer Software Application, Electrical Engineers, Microbiologist, Biological Technician, Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Engineers (Chemical Engineer, Industrial Engineer), Mechanical Drafters, Computer Software Engineers, Computer Systems Analysts.

Q: What are some benefits of being a STEM recipient?

A: Eligible candidates MAYMAY receive up to $6,000 ($3,000 per academic year) for accredited certificate or associate degree programs in a STEM-related program and up to $1,000 in supportive services

Candidates will receive individualized services which includes: career blueprints, assessment testing, access to STEM kiosks and will participate in job-readiness, interviewing and resume preparation workshops, STEM work-based learning opportunities.

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