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Workforce Readiness: Who is Responsible?Workforce Readiness: Who is Responsible?
OKHR State Council
Prepared by:
Glenda Owen, PHR
OKHR State Council Workforce Readiness Core Leader
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• “Our nation’s long-term ability to succeed in exporting to the growing global marketplace hinges on the abilities of today’s students.”– J. Willard Marriott, Jr. Chairman, Marriott
• “We must equip America’s students and workers with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today’s knowledge economy.”– Bill Gates, Chairman, Microsoft
Notable Quotes: Business LeadersNotable Quotes: Business Leaders
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Are They Really Ready to Work?Are They Really Ready to Work?
• Research report written by:
• SHRM
• The Conference Board
• Partnership for the 21st Century Skills
• Corporate Voices for Working Families
• 431 employers representing
• 2 million employees
• US-based companies
•Results from high school graduates
• 2 & 4 year college graduates
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Improvements NeededImprovements Needed
Results of the study:
High school graduates were graded deficient:
Writing in English, Mathematics, Reading Comprehension
Written Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Professionalism & Work Ethics
Two & Four year graduates were deficient:
Writing in English, Written Communication
Leadership
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Applied Skills Needed by EmployersApplied Skills Needed by Employers
Professionalism & Work Ethics
Oral & Written Communications
Teamwork & Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Ethical & Social Responsibility
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U.S. Chamber’s Report Card U.S. Chamber’s Report Card
Education EffectivenessEducation Effectiveness
www.uschamber.com
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U.S. Chamber’s Report Card: U.S. Chamber’s Report Card: Education EffectivenessEducation Effectiveness
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U.S. Chamber’s Report Card: U.S. Chamber’s Report Card: Education Innovation Education Innovation
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Catalyst to Help Solve ProblemCatalyst to Help Solve Problem
Can the publicly funded workforce system be a catalyst to help solve some (or all) of the workforce readiness issues your organization and community are facing?
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Workforce Investment Act (1998)Workforce Investment Act (1998)
4 Billion dollar program
3 Formula-funded streams
Adults, Dislocated Workers, & Youth
Created State & Local Workforce Boards
Coordinated 17 workforce training programs
Created the nation’s One Stop Career Centers
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17 Mandatory Programs/ 4 Federal Agencies17 Mandatory Programs/ 4 Federal Agencies
Department of Labor
Department of Education
Health & Human Services
Housing & Urban Development
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Optional Partner ProgramsOptional Partner Programs
H1-B High Tech Training Grants
Community College Grants
Faith-Based Initiative Grants
High Growth Job Training Initiatives
Economic Development Initiatives
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Incumbent Worker Grants
Other Federal, State and Local Training Grants
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Oklahoma State Workforce Board MembershipOklahoma State Workforce Board Membership
50 members comprise the Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development
Business (51%)
Education
Economic Development
Labor
Non-profit organizations
Government
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Oklahoma’s Workforce ProgramsOklahoma’s Workforce Programs
11 Local Workforce Boards in Oklahoma
27 Local Labor Markets
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Local Workforce Board MembershipLocal Workforce Board Membership
Representatives of business (Chairman)
Chief Elected Officials
Representative of Labor
Representative of Youth Activities
Representatives: Delivery workforce services
Local school representative (K-12)
Community-based organizations
Economic development agencies
One-Stop Partner representatives
Others as so appointed by the Governor
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A Perfect Workforce Board Member?A Perfect Workforce Board Member?
Someone who is PHR Certified
Someone who is SPHR Certified
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Apply to Serve on a Workforce BoardApply to Serve on a Workforce Board
State:
Contact the Governor’s Office
OK Department of Commerce
Workforce Development Division
Check with State Elected Representative
Apply
Local Board:
Contact your chief locally elected official
Contact your local workforce board executive director
Apply
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Board Responsibility: Opportunities to EngageBoard Responsibility: Opportunities to Engage
Apply to be a board member.
Serve as an industry cluster expert.
Meet with the staff or the local workforce investment board.
Be a business partner on a state or federal grant opportunity for the local workforce investment board.
Speak to your local board at a meeting.
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Board Responsibility: Industry Workforce NeedsBoard Responsibility: Industry Workforce Needs
Community Audits
Skill Assessments
Industry Surveys
Industry Cluster Development
Economic Development Analysis
Community Forums
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One Stop Career CentersOne Stop Career Centers
Logo Identifies a Career Center in OK
Over 40 Sites in Oklahoma
Locate the nearest Center:
http://www.workforceok.org/locator.htm
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One Stop Career CentersOne Stop Career Centers
Designed to administer partner programs under WIA.
Offering 3 levels of service:
Core
Intensive
Training (Individual Training Accounts)
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One Stop Career Center ServicesOne Stop Career Center Services
Core Services are labor market information, initial assessment of skill levels, and job search and placement assistance.
Also self help services (computers, fax, etc)
Intensive Services are available to eligible unemployed individuals who have completed at least one core service, but have not been able to obtain employment.
Training Services are available to eligible individuals who have met the requirements.
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One Stop Career Centers’ RolesOne Stop Career Centers’ Roles
Empowering partners to collaborate
Raising funds through fee-based services, grants and contributions from partners and state and local government.
Better integration of partner programs.
Improved operations and service delivery (despite lack of direct funds for one-stop operations).
To work with both unemployed and underemployed citizens.
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Career Centers’ Roles (Job Seekers)Career Centers’ Roles (Job Seekers)
Ensures them ready access to needed services.
Qualified staff to better understand all available one-stop services.
Consolidation of case management systems and services.
Available labor market information
Business services center
Reduce wait time and duplication of services.
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Career Centers’ Roles (Employers)Career Centers’ Roles (Employers)
Dedicated staff with special relationships with the business community.
Providing tailored services to meet employer needs.
Better understand the labor market.
Location to hold interviews and job fairs.
Business-related services
Re-training/employment services for employees
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One Stop Career Center: Your InvolvementOne Stop Career Center: Your Involvement
Meet with center manager and business service staff
Share with staff the current skill needs of your organization.
Learn about training grant opportunities.
Serve as a business advisor to the center.
Conduct interviews at the center.
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President’s High Growth Job Training InitiativePresident’s High Growth Job Training Initiative
The President’s High Growth Job Training Initiative, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA), is
designed to provide national leadership for a demand-driven workforce system that ensures no
worker is left behind.
Phase Three
Implementation
Identify partnerships.
Fund national models & demonstrations
Measure results.
Disseminate information throughout the workforce system.
Phase Two
Research & Analysis
Validate & prioritize workforce challenges
Conduct workforce development forums
Develop solutions
Compile findings
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President’s High Growth Job Training InitiativePresident’s High Growth Job Training Initiative
Phase One
Information Gathering
Identify high growth industries
Conduct industry scan
Identify workforce & industry leaders
Conduct executive forums
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President’s High Growth Job Training InitiativePresident’s High Growth Job Training Initiative
Advanced Manufacturing
Automotive
Biotechnology
Construction
Energy
Financial Services
Geospacial
Healthcare
Hospitality
Information Technology
Retail
Transportation
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Reauthorization of WIAReauthorization of WIA
Key Issues:
Infrastructure funding of One Stops
Additional mandated programs
Faith-based program funding
Local board membership changes
Block granting
Career Advancement Accounts
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How to Become InvolvedHow to Become Involved
Legislatively
Advocate for workforce readiness legislation.
Advocate for investment in education and publicly funded training.
Federal Involvement
As to be a volunteer as a business representative in an industry cluster study or discussion.
Be aware of and involved with other federal education legislation.
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How to Become InvolvedHow to Become Involved
State Involvement
Contact state leaders on your state workforce board.
Attend the meetings!
Meet with education leaders in your state.
Watch weekly video from ODOE!
Plan a meeting with state representative about workforce readiness and accountability.
Be aware of current state grants and tax credit opportunities.
Offer to serve in some capacity as a volunteer.
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How to Become InvolvedHow to Become Involved
One Stop Involvement
Visit your local One Stop Career Center.
Meet with center staff and leadership.
Discuss business products and services available.
Share your workforce and training needs.
Volunteer in some capacity to the center.
Your help is often needed.
Be a guest speaker @ workshop
Participate in a survey
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How to Become InvolvedHow to Become Involved
Local Involvement
Meet with your local executive director or senior staff of your local workforce board.
Meet with education leaders at all levels in your community and discuss workforce readiness issues facing your organization.
Build a partnership with local education and workforce boards and staffs.
Volunteer to serve in some capacity.
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To Learn More about OK State Workforce BoardTo Learn More about OK State Workforce Board
Visit website at:
http://www.okcommerce.gov/Governors-Council/Governors-Council-For-Workforce-And-Economic-Develoment
• Meeting Schedule
• Strategic Plan
• Youth Council and much more!
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To Learn More about One Stop CentersTo Learn More about One Stop Centers
http://www.careeronestop.org/
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To Learn More about Workforce BoardsTo Learn More about Workforce Boards
http://www.nawb.org/
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To Learn More about President’s High Growth To Learn More about President’s High Growth Job Training InitiativeJob Training Initiative
http://www.doleta.gov/brg/jobtraininitiative/