Vermilion Advantage

BUILDING PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN WORKFORCE CLUSTERS

STEM to STEM

“K-12 education is the source of future labor force, but it is also an indication of ‘quality of life and is often looked to as an indicator of the community’s values and commitment to its future.”

Source: Mark Sweeney, McCallum Sweeney Consulting Business

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT’S –

ROLE IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTWhy?

VERMILION COUNTY, ILLocated in East Central IllinoisPop: 81,625Median family income $43,809Major Employers: McLane, Quaker, KIK, Freight Car Services, Genpact, Presence Health, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Dept of Veterans Affairs, ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft, ThyssenKrupp Presta, Danville Metal Stamping, AutoZone, Sygma Network

OUR APPROACH - PLAN

Identify existing training resources/content of training

Match skill gaps with training gaps

Fill the gaps (The Plan)

Industry Clusters - The Process

OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT APPROACH

Two-fold purpose:

Community Awareness of Needs

Enhanced, comprehensive PreK- 16+ training system

Industry Clusters - Purpose

THE CLUSTER CHAPTEREvolved from local existing industry program (80% of all jobs to be created)

Continuation of our role as a neutral link in the job retention/creation chain

Aging workforce - Our wake up call

The Cluster ChapterFocus on key cluster areas:

ManufacturingLogisticsHealthcareTechnology & Services

Employing over 11,000 employees1/3 of Vermilion County’s entire workforce

Our Approach - Data “Critical Data” collection/ Compare with macro-trends

Position Title Projections from Jan 2012- Dec 2013

HS AS BS MS+ Other Top Skills Required

Manufacturing Cluster- Machinist, Engineering, Production, Management, Assemblers

735 X X X X State License Strong math and science background, good communication skills, State certification, mechanical and interpersonal skills,

Healthcare Cluster – Physicians, RN, LPN, CNA, Physical Therapists, Pharmacy, Coders

509 X X X X State License State of Illinois license, excellent people skills, medical terminology, be able to function in diverse work environment. Strong science, math and technology background.

Logistics Cluster – Warehousing, Management, Drivers, Buyers, Mechanics

348 X X X Math and technology background, CDL Class A; clean driving record; good communication skills; ability. Mechanical aptitude, function in a team environment.

IT Business Services Cluster – Office Support, Management, IT Specialist, CSR, Accounting, Marketing

244 X X X X Solid work history; ability to follow directions; dependable, technology experience, programming, graphic design, positive customer service experience, effective communication skills. Strong science, math and technology background.

Our Approach – Budget

$1.4 million invested over the past 14 years to support STEM-based programs focusing in the areas of:

ScholarshipsCareer exploration activitiesInternshipsStem-based classroom activitiesField tripsScience Camps

Our Approach – Communicate/Evaluate

Industry Clusters - The Ground Rules

Speak with a single voice to community and educationAddress only common needs identified by data collectionDevelop system, not disjointed programs Get results or move on No more meetings than necessary – use

technology

PreK-ElementaryPreK-5

• Birth To 5 Developmental Calendar

•Great Math and Science Adventure Summer Camps•Electricity•Simple Machines

•Motion

Middle/Jr High6-8

•Career Exploration Lab•Healthcare, Mfg, Robotics, GPS, Graphic Design, Landscaping, Electronics, Engines, CNC Mill, MasterCam

•Gateway to Technology (GTT)

• CHOICES•Gateway Summer Academy

High School9-12

•Career Exploration Laboratory

•Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

•College Express•Industrial Tech Specialist Program

•Logistic, Distribution and Warehouse National Certification Program

•OSHA Online Certification

•Global Careers and Professions

Post-Secondary

•NIMS•Career Scholarship Initiative

•Logistic, Distribution and Warehouse National Certification Program

•OSHA Online Certification

Alternative

•Career Exploration Laboratory

•CHOICES•Industrial Tech Specialist Program

•Logistic, Distribution and Warehouse National Certification Program

•OSHA Online Certification

Community Outreach

•Leadership Institute

•Summer Career Camps

•Career Lab•OSHA Online Certification

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT/CAREER AWARENESSENHANCED, COMPREHENSIVE PreK-16 – TRAINING SYSTEM

MATH AND SCIENCE FOCUS

CAREER EXPLORATION LABPromote STEM careers in manufacturing, information technology and healthcareTie educational components to the real world applications and careers in Vermilion CountyTen career exploration stations

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW)2004 Danville High School - 1 out of 10 pilot

schools selected by DCEO

2006 DHS is certifiedDanville Area Community College begins offering PLTW through College Express to area Juniors and Seniors – extended class period

2007 Gateway to Technology introduced to middle school levels at District #118

2011 Gateway to Technology Mobile Lab introduced to 3 rural school districts.

STEM Educational Program Impact Summary 2011-2012 School year Data

Program Schools/Groups Students Grade Level

Career Exploration Laboratory All 8th grade classes in Vermilion County (total 17 schools)

1,045 8th grade

Gateway to Technology North Ridge Middle SchoolSouthview Middle SchoolJamaica Jr. High School

Oakwood Jr. High SchoolWestivlle Jr. High School

1,202 7th grade

Project Lead the Way Armstrong High SchoolBismarck High School

Catlin High SchoolDanville High SchoolFirst Baptist School

Georgetown – Ridge Farm High SchoolJamaica High SchoolSchlarman Academy

90 9-12th grade

Industrial Technology Specialist Program Danville High SchoolGeorgetown-Ridge Farm High School

Westville High School

8 12th grade

Summer Science Camps County-wide youth participation 85 3-8th grade

Enhanced, comprehensive K-16+ Training SystemOur Approach

Industry Clusters - The Training System

SCHOLARSHIPS:AccountingPhysical TherapyPharmacyComputer NetworkingEngineering Industrial Technology

CRITERIA:Paid internships are guaranteed for the student each of the summers starting after the completion of the freshmen year. Candidates must be graduating Vermilion County high school seniors or DACC students preparing for a career in one of the selected career choices.Candidates must show academic excellence and meet minimum ACT/SAT scores as required by the post-secondary partners. Post-graduation employment in Vermilion will be required for two years. Apply to one-third of the annual tuition. Annual amount based on University of Illinois tuition rate.

Community Awareness: Monthly Tabloid Career Posters Radio, Cable TV and Network ads DVD – View MFGFacebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Vermilion-AdvantageWEB Page: www.442jobs.com

Our Approach-Marketing

Industry Clusters - The Message

Skilled Workforce for Vermilion County

Post-Secondary

High School

Middle/Jr. High Elementary

Manufacturing

Technical Services

Healthcare

Logistics

Understanding the dynamics of changing skill needs/ opportunities

Educational foundation/long-term and short-termDemographicsTechnologyBusiness projections

Implement systematic changes to respond to current and anticipated trendsActive participation in the process of changeBusinesses, School Districts, Community Agencies, together - creating the future

Our Approach

Plan

CommunicateEducate

Evaluate

RESULTS

WHO BENEFITS?Students

Community

Existing Businesses

New Businesses

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . EVERYONE!

STEMulating

our youth today for the

WORKFORCE needs of tomorrow!

Contact InformationVicki HaugenPresident & CEOvhaugen@vermilionadvantage.com

Kim Kuchenbrod, CWDPWorkforce Development Consultantkkuchenbrod@vermilionadvantage.com

Vermilion Advantage28 W. North StreetDanville, IL 61832217.442.6201