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Partnerships for Workforce Solutions

Michigan Regional Skills Alliances

2007 Pre-Bid Work Shop Webinar

May 9, 2006


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.


MiRSA

A business-driven, business-focused partnership that addresses workforce needs in a specific region and industry sector


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


MiRSAs Can AddressWorkforce Needs

Worker shortages

Skill shortages

Training mismatches

Process improvement

Training and Placement


Other Benefits From MiRSAs

Networking

Impact licensing and regulatory issues

Impact economic development policies


Other Key Features

Long-term strategy

Multiple strategies

Responsive to industry change

Creates a “win/win” environment

Multi-source funded


2007 RFP Michigan Regional

Skills Alliances


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)


Requirement 1Industry Priority

• Problem Statement– Training & Placement

• Industry Sector

• Alignment with state and regional priorities


Requirement 2Employers

• Define the universe of employers

• Define specific firms in MiRSA

• Employer Engagement


Requirement 3Partners

• Identify all partners

• Partner engagement

• Partner commitment– Budget Matrix


Requirement 4Goals, Work Plan and

Outcomes• Employer Engagement

• Partner Engagement

• Marketing

• Mid-Course Adjustments

• Work Plan Matrix


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


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.


Role of the Convener

3

STRATEGIZE

1

MOBILIZE

BUSINESSES

4 IMPLEMENT

2

ASSESS


Requirement 5 (continued)

Convener

• Identify Staff

• Staff Experience


Requirement 6 Budget

• 3 Year Budget

• Budget Matrix

• Employer/Partners Budgetary Role


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 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


Requirement 7Sustainability

• Sustainability Plan– Fundraising activities– Funding opportunities

• Partner Roles

• Time Frames


Reporting Requirements

• Contract – Grant Agreement • Budget• Cash Requests• Expenditure Reports• Monthly Status Report and Profile


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?)


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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