local area 1 strategic plan - town hall november 20, 2014 10:00am-12:00pm
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Local Area 1 Strategic Plan - Town Hall
November 20, 201410:00am-12:00pm
AGENDA
Introduction & Purpose5 year Regional Strategy PrefaceSupply / Demand analysisSWOTRegional Workforce Development AssetsGoals:
StrategiesAction Plans
Process Recap Next Steps
Introductions
Aroostook and Washington Workforce Investment Board Members
Northern Maine Development Commission
Attendees Introductions
Purpose
5 Year Strategic Plan Presentation
Public Comments- Due December 1, 2014
Present to AWWIB & CLEOs for ApprovalSubmit to SWIB-MDOL
5-year Regional Strategy PrefaceIn a 21st Century economy, a high performing workforce development system is seen as the oxygen to keep a regional economy alive and viable. Workforce and economic development must be purposefully integrated with common goals and alignment within a regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS).
The Aroostook-Washington County, Maine workforce development system is designing and implementing a Workforce Center of Excellence (WCOE) model. This model engages on an active an ongoing basis people, education and training providers and employers. Each of these stakeholders has a unique role to play in the success of a workforce development system. They all have independent interests, acknowledging the fact that collaboration and resource sharing is the key to success.
The 5-year strategy plan is built upon four primary goal areas: Resource Integration Industry Engagement Human Capital Development Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Supply- Quanity and skills of human capital in the region
- Capacity of workforce training and education in the region
Demand- Projected quantity and skills of workforce by the regions industry sectors over then next decade
Baseline 2010 Aroostook County Washington County AWWIB RegionPopulation 71,870 32,856 104,726Employable Population 16+ 59,360 27,340 86,700Labor Participation Rate 58% 58.3% 58.09%Total Employed 34,429 15,939 50,368Average Wage Per Job $32,772 $32,132 $32,600Total Regional Wages $1.28B $512M $1.642BPer Capita Income $31,153 $30,727 $31,019Regional GDP $3.28B $1.35B $4.63BBachelor’s Degrees 25+ 8,903 2,873 11,776
Regional Economy Baseline
Economic Conditions, Workforce Supply/Demand AnalysisThe following section provides a regional economic baseline and supply/demand gap
analysis of the Aroostook and Washington Counties economy and workforce.
Maine Median Age 43.0
2013 AWWIB
Population Estimate
103,514
Aroostook
Washington
Labor Supply
SWOT
In the fall and early winter of 2013, key stakeholders and partners
for workforce development in Aroostook and Washington counties
were interviewed individually and/or participated in a review of
the existing workforce development system.
Strengths
• Alignment of AWWIB and AWEDD regions to promote strategic coordination of workforce and economic development efforts.
• The basic elements to build a 21st Century high performing Workforce Development System all exist in the region.
• Former silo mentality is beginning to breakdown
• American Job Centers (CareerCenters)
Weaknesses
• The Maine demographic and workforce trends are creating an unsustainable condition in which Aroostook and Washington Counties are leading the trend
• When asked where would you go to find help if you were seeking new employment, a common response was “Good luck with that.” Communication to the community regarding available resources is very limited.
• Available workforce (WIA) funding is spread too thin among numerous service provider with no connection to strategic goals or performance metrics
• Formerly prevailing silo mentality is hard to overcome
Opportunities
• Aroostook Community Action Program (ACAP) – as a workforce services provider they have strong contact with clients and through case management systems can leverage multiple services to meet client needs.
• Leverage resources such as: Women, Work & Community
Gauvin County Scholarship Fund – Aroostook Aspirations Initiative
Aroostook Partnership for Progress – Education to Industry initiative (should be replicated in Washington County)
Threats
• School districts can be very competitive and lack a history of collaboration
• The region has significant Post-Secondary education resources which are underutilized and in some cases only peripherally engaged with the workforce development system.
• Limited training funding
• Childcare and Client transportation
• Family supportLow family support for those seeking Bachelor DegreePrevailing attitude is to move away from the region to find
work
Regional Workforce Development Assets
A survey of stakeholders in Workforce Development, Business, Education, and citizens of our region was conducted to identify workforce development assets in Aroostook and Washington Counties. The following are a list of categories used in the asset identification. Organizations – public, private or non-profits that are involved in the delivery and/or support of workforce development services. Facility & Infrastructure – physical items or places that are being used in the education or training of workers. Excellence – person, organization or facility that is recognized locally, statewide or nationally as a leader in their field. People – individuals that have special knowledge, skills, network contacts, experience or resources in the field of workforce development. Knowledge – individuals or organizations that have unique or special knowledge in a specific area or workforce development topic.
Note: The above list is not exhaustive and is intended to highlight examples of our regional assets that are instrumental in delivering a skilled workforce.
Goal #1: Resource Integration – Continue to build capacity in established workforce development system which expands and leverages public, private and non-profit resources with a common vision. In five years, the regional system will have at least 20 active workforce stakeholders resulting in a 2 to 1 leverage of funds.
GOALS
Goal #2: Industry Engagement – In 2014, the workforce system partners will engage with private and public employers to increase participation in regional industry sectors.
Goal #3: Human Capital Development – To align and support Mobilize Maine, in five years, the workforce development system will help build a robust workforce pool by increasing population, growing the 25-44 age group, increasing Bachelor Degree attainment and Associate Degree attainment of residents.
Goal #4: Innovation & Entrepreneurship – The regional workforce development system will engage with NMDC, Sunrise County Economic Council, Aroostook Partnership for Progress (APP) and other economic development partners to create a region-wide Innovation and Entrepreneurship model. Entrepreneurship and workforce development programs will increase collaboration to embed new strategic and ongoing entrepreneurship programs into workforce services. The workforce development system partners will adopt innovative and entrepreneurial principles to create a system-wide culture of creativity, innovation, and flexibility in service delivery.
Goal #1: Resource Integration see handout
Goal #2: Industry Engagement see handout
Goal #3: Human Capital Developmentsee handout
Goal #4: Innovation & Entrepreneurshipsee handout
Husson University,University of Maine,Blackstone Accelerates Growth,BigGig and more!
PROCESS RECAPThe plan was submitted to MDOL in April and was conditionally approved by the Maine State Workforce Investment Board on May 23, 2014. Since that date, the strategic plan review committee has met several times to refine the action items related to the goals and strategies set forth in the plan.
Strategic Planning Sessions were held on the following dates:July 18, 2014September 2, 2014September 23, 2014October 7, 2014
Today we conducted the Town Hall Public Review Meeting
NEXT STEPS
•Responses and feedback received December 1, 2014
•Present to AWWIB with answers to any public comment & request
board approval & recommend to CLEOS December 4, 2014
•Present to Chief Local Elected Officials week of December 8, 2014
•Submit to SWIB / MDOL by December 15, 2014
