Connecting the Dots Preparing the Workforce of Today

and Tomorrow

Emily Templin Lesh, CWDC

CWDC Vision:Every Colorado business has access to a skilled workforce and every Coloradan has access to meaningful employment, resulting in statewide economic vitality.

CWDC Mission:To create a business-focused system that integrates the work of economic development, education, training, workforce development, government and business stakeholders in creation of and access to a highly competitive workforce.

Goals: Increased Jobs * Increased Employment

A Competitive Workforce * Customer Satisfaction

Core Objectives of Colorado BlueprintI. Build a Business Friendly Environment

II. Recruit, Grow and Retain Businesses

III. Increase Access to Capital

IV. Create and Market a Stronger Colorado Brand

V. Educate and Train the Workforce of the Future

VI. Cultivate Innovation and Technology

1. Improve the perception & awareness of career paths

2. Increase opportunities for hands on experience

3. Identify career pathways by industry

4. Teachers need industry experience: on-going training opportunities for educators from industry experts (externships)

Core Objective V : Educate and Train the Workforce of the Future Common Themes

Sector Partnerships Building upon Colorado’s partnership in Sector

Partnerships to implement the Colorado Blueprint.

What Are Sector Partnerships?

Industry specific regional partnerships, led by business in partnership with economic development, education, and workforce development.

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National PerspectiveNational PerspectiveNew Realities: New Realities: EDUCATION, WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTEDUCATION, WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

I.There is increasing debate about a skills mismatchskills mismatch in our economy.

II.We are witnessing deep and long-term impacts from stagnant stagnant job growthjob growth.

III.We must address these challenges with fewer resourcesfewer resources..

New Realities: Skills MismatchNew Realities: Skills MismatchEDUCATION, WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTEDUCATION, WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• 64% of companies say they cannot find qualified applicants for management, scientific, engineering or technical positions.

-McKinsey Survey

• 67% of small and midsize manufacturers report moderate to severe workforce shortages, and they predict this will get worse not better.

-National Manufacturing Institute Survey

Sector Strategies Coming of Age: Sector Strategies Coming of Age: EDUCATION, WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTEDUCATION, WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

I. Education

II. Workforce Development

III. Economic Development

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Evolution of CO Sector Partnerships

• 2009-2012• 10 Established Partnerships

• 72 industry specific employers/partners engaged

• Over 1200 unemployed and incumbent workers have received industry recognized credentials

• 93% received industry-recognized credentials

• 83% entered employment, retained or advanced in their jobs

• Annual Sector Academies

• 2013• Jan 2013: Sectors Summit:

The Next Generation

• Over 30 partnerships launching or expanding across the state

• CWDC providing ongoing training, intensive coaching, and capacity building for local programs to design and implement

• Sector Strategies Steering Committee, now Sub-Committee of CWDC

Constant

Get Involved!

Learn More • www.sectorssummit.com: Visit the toolkit!

Connect

• Emily can connect you with your local convener! • Upcoming Mirco-Summits!

Resources

• Monthly Peer networking calls! Feb 3rd at 1pm. Sectorssummit.com for more info.

• Sectors Summit II: May 19th and 20th

Contact us: Emily Templin Lesh, Assistant Director

Colorado Workforce Development CouncilEmily.Lesh@state.co.us

303-318-8470

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