emily stover derocco president the manufacturing institute the u.s. perspective on a talented...
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EMILY STOVER DEROCCOPRESIDENT
THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE
The U.S. Perspective on a Talented Workforce
Our Agenda for U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness
Education Reform
& Workforce Developme
nt
Innovation Support
& Services
Research
An Educated and Skilled Workforce
In these tough economic times, business innovation is a strategic imperative.
A highly skilled and educated workforce is the most critical element for innovation success.
“I advise each of my staff that every worker hired is a million-dollar investment…We can’t afford to make a mistake…hiring someone with the right skills is the difference between a good investment and a high-risk.”
Workforce Quality
Innovation Performance
The Challenges
• Even at the height of the global recession, 32% of surveyed companies reported moderate to serious skills shortages in the hiring pool.
• Contributing to our workforce challenges are:
o Technological advances in modern manufacturing require more advanced skill sets.
o Major deficits in our education system hamper U.S. competitiveness on the world stage: our global competitors continue to surpass our educational system in producing a high-volume, high-quality technical workforce.
o Demographics: We face a graying workforce coupled with a shrinking pipeline. Although retirements slowed during this recession, they will pick up again once companies “right their economic boats.”
o The Image of Manufacturing: There is a major misperception that manufacturing is “dark, dirty, and dangerous.” Only 3 out of 10 surveyed parents would encourage their children to pursue careers in manufacturing.
Providing competency-based, customized education and
training for the manufacturing workforce…today and
tomorrow.
Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model
Ready for Work, Ready for College
Entry Level Industry Certifications
Occupation-Specific Certifications
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High Quality Middle Class Jobs
The Return on Investment
Nationally-portable, industry-recognized certifications verify that your job applicants have:
Foundational Skills e.g. Reading, Science, Math, and Applied Technology
Workplace Competencies e.g. Teamwork, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Integrity, and Creativity
Manufacturing Fundamentals e.g. Health & Safety, Lean & Green, Process Development & Design, Maintenance, Quality, Production.
ALIGNING EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND CAREER PATHWAYSIndustrial Systems Technology, Forsyth Tech., Greensboro, North Carolina
Deployment and National Scope
“Deep Dive” Deployment
North CarolinaTexasOhio Washington
Industry Leadership for Deployment
Alabama ArkansasConnecticut Florida Illinois Indiana Iowa KentuckyLouisiana MarylandMinnesotaMichiganMississippiMissouriNebraska Nevada New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin
◦ Endorse the systemic approach◦ Encourage and lead manufacturing education
alignment in their state◦ Implement the credentials within corporate
hiring process Encouraged for hiring Preferred for hiring Required for hiring
◦ Implement for incumbent workers, where appropriate
◦ Support alignment of Federal and state policy
Manufacturing Opportunities