Partnerships for Workforce Solutions
Michigan Regional Skills Alliances
2007 Pre-Bid Work Shop Webinar
May 9, 2006
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The Purpose of MiRSAs
To provide Michigan businesses with a highly skilled workforce and connect Michigan citizens to jobs with good wages and opportunities for career advancement.
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MiRSA
A business-driven, business-focused partnership that addresses workforce needs in a specific region and industry sector
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Doctor’s OfficeHospitals and Acute Care
Medical Equip &Supplies Mfg
Medical andDiagnostic Labs
Emergency and Relief Services
Home andResidential Care
Services
Research Universities
Banking Government
Pharma and Medicine Mfg
Scientific Research and Development
Education and Training
Support Sectors
Industries
Higher Level
Mid Level
Entry Level
Infrastructure
Occupations
Family and General Practitioners
Natural Sciences Managers
Medical Scientists Biomedical Engineers
Biochemists and Biophysists
Medical and Clinical Lab Technicians
Dental Lab Technicians
Psychiatric Technicians
Biological Technicians
EMT’s and Paramedics
Pharmacy Aides Physical Therapist Aides
Personal and Home Care Aides
Nursing Aides, Orderlies and
Attendants
Psychiatric Aides
MiRSAAn Industry Sector Approach
Health Services
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MiRSAs Can AddressWorkforce Needs
Worker shortages
Skill shortages
Training mismatches
Process improvement
Training and Placement
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Other Benefits From MiRSAs
Networking
Impact licensing and regulatory issues
Impact economic development policies
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Other Key Features
Long-term strategy
Multiple strategies
Responsive to industry change
Creates a “win/win” environment
Multi-source funded
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2007 RFP Michigan Regional
Skills Alliances
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2007 MiRSA Initiative
• $900,000 in Workforce Investment Act State-Wide Activity Funding up to 10 New MiRSA Expected Average $80,000-$90,000
• May 3 – RFP released
• May 12 - Questions due
• June 8 – Applications due
• Award announcements August (Projected)
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Requirement 1Industry Priority
• Problem Statement– Training & Placement
• Industry Sector
• Alignment with state and regional priorities
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Requirement 2Employers
• Define the universe of employers
• Define specific firms in MiRSA
• Employer Engagement
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Requirement 3Partners
• Identify all partners
• Partner engagement
• Partner commitment– Budget Matrix
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Requirement 4Goals, Work Plan and
Outcomes• Employer Engagement
• Partner Engagement
• Marketing
• Mid-Course Adjustments
• Work Plan Matrix
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Work Plan
MiRSA Name:
Responsible Partner(s)
Number Trained
Number Placed Start Date End Date
Task 1Description:
Steps:1)2)3)4)
Expected Outcome1)
2)3)
Please list each task, list w hich partner(s) is responsible for task, description of task, steps to achieve task and the expected outcome(s). Add tasks as necessary.
MiRSA Exhibit A Work Plan 2007
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Requirement 5Convener
The champion and organizer of the MiRSA. The convener must have credibility with industry partners, manage the movement and progression of the MiRSA, and maintain organizational capacity.
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Role of the Convener
3
STRATEGIZE
1
MOBILIZE
BUSINESSES
4 IMPLEMENT
2
ASSESS
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Requirement 5 (continued)
Convener
• Identify Staff
• Staff Experience
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Requirement 6 Budget
• 3 Year Budget
• Budget Matrix
• Employer/Partners Budgetary Role
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Year 1 Administrative Costs (Applicant):
Staff Time (salaries & fringes)
Materials/Supplies/ Facilities
Travel Activity (Specify)
Grant Funds
In-Kind Cash Grant Funds
In-Kind Cash Grant Funds
In-Kind Cash Grant Funds
In-Kind Cash
GRANT FUNDS Sub Total Adminstrative Contractual/Program (Convener):
GRANT FUNDS Applicant Convener Partner A Partner B Employer A Employer B Sub Total Contractual
Total Administrative and Program Costs
Budget
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Requirement 7Sustainability
• Sustainability Plan– Fundraising activities– Funding opportunities
• Partner Roles
• Time Frames
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Reporting Requirements
• Contract – Grant Agreement • Budget• Cash Requests• Expenditure Reports• Monthly Status Report and Profile
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Resources on the RSA Website
• RSA website: www.michigan.gov/rsa
• Guide to Building & Maintaining Michigan RSAs
• Labor Market Information: www.michlmi.org
• Questions and Answers posted to RSA website (home page under What’s New with RSAs?)
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Q & A
E-mail to [email protected] questions and answers posted
weekly
Last posting will be May 12, 2006
www.michigan.gov/rsa
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