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Second Annual Report Manufacturing Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative
Thomas A. Wesley Steering Committee
February 12, 2014
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The Mission Remains Unchanged
The purpose of the Manufacturing Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative is to preserve manufacturing tribal knowledge
and to execute the transfer of knowledge and critical skills to the current and future
workforce.
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A Time of Proud Accomplishment • Assembled a group of 40
like-minded companies
• Established an accepted credentialing pathway for Machine Tool Technology
• Established the Manufacturing Skills Academy Network (MSAN)
• Established a Manufacturing Caucus in the State House Largest caucus on Beacon Hill
• 115 members, 19,400 employees and $6.22 Billion
• Leading to: Certification of voke students,
CC students & incumbent workers
Signed articulation agreements with QCC & Division of Apprentice Standards
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Goals and Objectives in 2014
Maintain traction in all endeavors
Increase MSAN participation and engage more members in training
Support the demystification of manufacturing Speak up
Open up
Work closely with State House on key issues Fund the Manufacturing Advancement Center
Support the credentialing system
Members will actively support the work of MACWIC
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Threading the Needle
to Accomplish our Objectives
Employers
Parents Government
Students Educators
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In-Kind Grant to MA Vocational Technical High Schools
Brian Gilmore Associated Industries of Massachusetts
Executive VP of Public Affairs MassMEP Board Member
Applied Manufacturing Technology Pathway Certification
In-Kind Grant to
MA Vocational Technical High Schools
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The Challenge Skills development is a significant challenge
for small and medium size companies
Workforce demographics
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Manufacturing firm demographics
70% of firms have less than 20 employees
90% have less than 100 employees
Technology intensity
Increased global competition & production demands
Voke Schools Struggle to Fill the Pipeline
Low enrollment at some schools
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Varying levels of PAC involvement
High number go on to higher education
Lack of hands-on time
Voke Schools Struggle to Fill the Pipeline
Non-standard curriculum
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Instructors have varying industry experience
Non-standard equipment
Manufacturing Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative
Founded February 2012
Tactical, not strategic, focus
Recruitment of strategic partners, balanced representation
Structured organization with a mission, by-laws, and formal
committees
Communication mechanism - website www.macwic.org
Membership = 115 members, 19,400 employees, $6.22 Billion sales
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Industry Developed, Industry Recognized Credentials
Developed and validated by employers
Proctored testing
Portable, stackable credentials
Reduce cost of hire for employers
Provides individuals navigating manufacturing
employment with a “quality career pathway”
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MACWIC Credential Endorsed by:
MA Vocational Technical
High Schools
“the [MACWIC] exams are
aligned with the new CVTE
frameworks and a post-
secondary pathway”
CLASP has validated the
program as a Quality Career
Pathway
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MACWIC Credential Endorsed by:
MA Division of
Apprentice Standards
Statewide articulation
agreement
Level 2 = Pre-apprentice
certificate
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MACWIC Credential Endorsed by:
MA Community Colleges
Quinsigamond CC –
26 credits
Statewide articulation
agreement under
review
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Validation Currently testing vocational high school students in Level 1 & Level 2 • Start with Level 1 • Juniors and/or Seniors
Manufacturing Vigilante
Takes responsibility to produce solutions
without need for authority or approval
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In-Kind Grant* * For the day students of schools that utilize the
Applied Manufacturing Technology Pathway Certification
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“Curriculum in a Box®” Supports Level 1 & 2 of “credential
pyramid”
Curriculum in a Box®
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Book 1: Shop Math Book 2: Blueprint Reading Book 3: Metrology & Quality Inspections Book 4: Introduction to Programming and GD&T Book 5: CNC Mill Concepts and Hands-On Book 6: CNC Lathe Concepts and Hands-On Book 7: Lean Manufacturing
Curriculum in a Box®
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a. Instructions b. Participant and Instructor Guides c. Workbooks d. PowerPoint Presentations/Videos e. Pre/Post Tests
In-Kind Grant* * For the day students of schools that utilize the
Applied Manufacturing Technology Pathway Certification
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LearnCNC™ Online CNC Classes
Access to all Mill and Lathe modules
for duration of school year
In-Kind Grant
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EduFactor LaunchPoint recruiting videos
Debut of “Timid Tigress”
Can be downloaded from www.macwic.org,
under “Resources”
Next Steps
Contact MACWIC to:
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1. Schedule Level 1 testing
2. Sign Educational License Agreement
3. Obtain instructor log in info for Curriculum
in a Box®
4. Obtain student log in info for LearnCNC™
5. Schedule Level 2 testing
Level 1 Testing
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Matt Healy
508-831-7020
Accessing Curriculum and LearnCNC
Leslie Parady
508-831-7020
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Worcester LaunchPoint Videos
Timothy P. Murray Worcester Regional Chamber of
Commerce President & CEO