spring2010 powwow
DESCRIPTION
JEC staff has partnered with the Jefferson County Workforce Center, Colorado Association of Manufacturing & Technology (CAMT), The Rocky Mountain Trade Adjustment Center, and the Rocky Mountain Training Institute at Red Rocks Community College. The group works together to develop services aimed at Jeffco’s manufacturing and high-tech industries. Some past projects the group has worked on include the WIRED Training Program, the Procurement Conference, target industry marketing materials, Powwow marketing resources for businesses. The group is currently developing a Training & Resource Guide for Jeffco companiesTRANSCRIPT
Power of CollaborationWorking Smarter Through Successful Partnerships
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Presenters:• Priscilla Bohl - Jefferson County Workforce Center• Michelle Claymore; - Jefferson Economic Council• Sumer Sorensen-Bain - CAMT- Denver Metro Area• Jeanine Kreller – Rocky Mountain Education Center
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
• Start-up•Location/Expansion• Relocation/Closure
FederalGovernment
Other Not-for-Profits
State/Local Government
Education
BUSINESS NEEDSChambers of
Commerce
Economic Development
Groups
Workforce Development
Centers
Jeffco’s Economic Drivers
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Jeffco Powwow
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Helping companies put all the pieces together!
Jeffco Powwow
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Jeffco Powwow
Source: WordNet (r) 1.7 powwow n : (informal) a quick private conference [syn: huddle] v : hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Communication
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Confidentiality
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Cross Marketing
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Cross Marketing /Referral Network
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Collaborative Programming
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Collaborative Programming
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
New Programs for Manufacturing Sector
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
High-Tech Clusters
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Target Industry/Sector Work
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
WIRED Training Grants
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Measurables
PROGRAM FUNDING: $725,336• 25 companies participated in the program• 301 workers were training (goal was 200)• 35 new jobs attributed to economic impact of program
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Executive Aerospace Exchange
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Helping companies put all the pieces together!
Jeffco Powwow
Is It Working?
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Case Study
ASSISTANCE RECEIVED:• CO First/Existing Industry Training Grants-$21,600• RMTAAC funding-$45,000• ESL Training through the Jeffco Workforce Center• WIRED Grant for Training
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Case Study
ASSISTANCE RECEIVED:• CO First/Existing Industry Training Grants-$21,000• RMTAAC funding - $30,000• WIRED Grant Growth Services Grant• Participated in BETR video
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Next Steps
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Training & Resource Guide for Jeffco’s advanced manufacturers
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Q & A
Opening the future
for business
in Jefferson County,
Colorado
Thank You!