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WMSBF Event Business Solutions 1 Employer-Focused, Demand-Driven - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
WMSBF Event Business Solutions 1 Employer-Focused, Demand-Driven - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
WMSBF Event Business Solutions 1 Employer-Focused, Demand-Driven Demand Driven model was promoted by Workforce Investment Act of 1998 This approach is unique to Michigan and has been supported by the MEDC since 2006 Address
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- Demand Driven model was promoted by
Workforce Investment Act of 1998
- This approach is unique to Michigan and has
been supported by the MEDC since 2006
- Address wide range of business needs that affect
the ability of the business to achieve, maintain, and increase competitiveness including the need for a skilled workforce
Employer-Focused, Demand-Driven
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Alignment with Prosperity Regions
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Michigan Works! Prosperity Regions
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West Michigan Works! Customers
- Primary Customer: Employers looking for
– qualified workers to fill available jobs – training for new or existing employees
- Secondary Customer: Job seekers looking for
– employment or a new career – job training or a skill upgrade
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West Michigan Works! Partners
- Economic Developers
- Educational Entities
- SOM WDA
- USDOL
- Employers
- Non-Profit Organizations
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Top 6 In-Demand Industries in Michigan
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Information Technology
- Agribusiness
- Energy (Utilities)
- Construction
Industry Cluster Approach
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Sector Initiatives
- Discover Manufacturing
discover-manufacturing.com
- West MI Tech Talent
westmichigantechtalent.com
- Construction Workforce Development Alliance
webuildmi.com
- Healthcare Consortium
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Business Solutions Team
Business Solutions Representatives meet with employers to determine need, assemble resources, and deliver services.
Customized solutions to address employers’ unique talent needs include:
- Industry Cluster Development
- Talent Tours
- Apprenticeship Development
- MiCareerQuest
- Career Portfolio Pathways
- Basic Human Resource services such as:
- Wage analysis
- Recruitment & retention services
- Pre-hire assessments
- PMTC postings and searches
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Business Solutions Team
- Through a variety of state and federal programs, training options to help
employers develop a strong, skilled and educated workforce
- Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)
- On-the-Job (OJT) Training
- Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF)
- Subsidized Employment
- Other grant Opportunities
- Hiring Events
- Job Fairs
- Hiring Events
- Veteran Networking Job Club
- Weekly Job Blast! Email & Talent Blast! Email
- Employer Seminar Series
- Employers can access services and resources at any Michigan Works! Service
Center
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Skilled Trades Training Fund
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- Began in fiscal year 2014
- Demand Driven
- To be used for short-term training needs for
employers
- Filling the skills gap statewide
- Partner Inclusive
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STTF STATS - Michigan
$0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 $40,000 $45,000 Average Award FY 14 FY15 FY16
$38,135
$0 $200 $400 $600 $800 $1,000 $1,200 Average Training Dollars (per person)
$40,057 $31,382 $762 $998 $1,005
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STTF Awards Per Region
Prosperity Region FY 14 Number
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Awards Total of Awards $8.5 Million Available FY 15 Number
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Awards Total of Awards $8.2 Million Available FY 16 Number
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Awards Total of Awards $13.5 Million Available
Region 1 7 $315,046 11 $265,989 19 $452,454 Region 2 6 $258,632 21 $596,043 28 $1,230,588 Region 3 6 $83,448 9 $140,112 18 $310,050
Region 4 75 $2,974,674 99 $2,593,847 78 $3,533,748
Region 5 5 $555,879 13 $677,361 27 $656,267 Region 6 14 $311,481 8 $340,719 22 $586,171 Region 7 22 $949,863 20 $832,998 35 $1,799,901 Region 8 11 $492,735 21 $633,760 13 $587,998 Region 9 16 $723,881 25 $834,180 34 $1,619,112 Region 10 22 $1,796,920 28 $1,262,309 77 $2,729,713
Total
185 $8,412,164 255 $8,177,318 351 $13,506,002
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