University System of Ohio Talent Development Network Update

1. University System of Ohio Talent Development Network Update Annette McIver Interim Program Director University System of Ohio Talent Development Network Resource Center

2. Agenda • Overview of USO TDN Program • USO TDN Resource Center • USO TDN Vendors • Levels of Membership • Partnering with Members • Progress Report • Small Group Discussions • Upcoming Events

3. What is the University System of Ohio Talent Development Network (USO TDN)? A state-wide workforce development system facilitated through Adult Career Centers and Public Two-Year Colleges that utilizes a variety of “Best In Class” National and International vendors to provide top notch talent development services to employers and individuals, at an affordable price.

4. USO TDN Resource Center • Former “SkillsMAX Resource Center” coordinating and supporting new network • Vendor contracting • Fiscal agent – consolidated monthly billing • Training • Technical and business support

5. USO TDN Resource Center Your first contact for support

6. Vendors

7. Membership Model • Implemented due to state funding ending • Introduced summer 2009 • Enrollment fall 2009

8. Membership Levels • Level I: Multi-Vendor and WorkKeys Solution Provider (WSP) 16 members • Level II A: Multi-Vendor 9 members • Level II B: WorkKeys Solution Provider (WSP) 22 members • Level III: Multi-Vendor and WorkKeys Limited Access 2 members • Level IV: WorkKeys Limited Access 12 members 61 Total Members

9. Partnering • Lorain County: Lorain County Community College Level IIA and Lorain County Joint Vocational School Level IIB • MOU being developed • Willing to share as a model

10. Progress Update:Some things have moved along swiftly

11. Completed • Enrollment Process • Multi-Vendor Agreements • MOUs • Initial Product Training for new members • December – March • Two Face-to-Face Sessions • Seven Webinars • Two Conference Calls

13. While others are moving slower

14. In Progress • ACT WorkKeys -NCRC Master Site Contract • ACT Legal Dept. working with LCCC to modify language based on review by Attorney General’s (AG) Office • Confidentially – Revised language to AG’s Office 3/9/10 • Limitation of Liability

15. In Progress • Formation of USO TDN Advisory Committee • Application currently being developed • Two year term • Guidelines set by Ohio Board of Regents (OBR) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) • 8 member committee • 4 from two-year campuses • At least one from a university regional campus • 4 from Adult Career Centers • At least one from a compact or comprehensive school district • One rep. from two-year campus and one rep. from Adult Career Center will serve as co-chairs • National Association of Manufactures (NAM) - Endorsed Skills Certification • “Deep Dive” Initiative at LCCC – Identified 5 different groups as potential participants in NCRC pilot • After pilot, state-wide rollout

16. Small Group Discussion • How are employers and individuals using USO TDN products & services in your area? • How could employers and individuals use USO TDN products and services in your area?

17. Upcoming Events • Partner Information Session– • March 30th at Columbus State • Contact USO TDN Resource Center to register • Annual conference – • May 4 & 5 at Fort Rapids Resort, Columbus • Register at www.lorainccc.edu/usotalentconference

19. Thank You! USO TDN Resource Center Lorain County Community College 1005 Abbe Road, North, PC 113 Elyria, OH 44035 440-366-7679 usotalent@lorainccc.edu