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How We Can Help Business in The Changing Workforce Landscape. Beth Schmidt. Who Are We?. The Montana Department of Labor & Industry is…. Business Standards Division Employer Relations Division Unemployment Insurance Division Workmen’s Compensation Court Workforce Services Division
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How We Can Help Business in The Changing Workforce Landscape Beth Schmidt
Who Are We? • The Montana Department of Labor & Industry is…. • Business Standards Division • Employer Relations Division • Unemployment Insurance Division • Workmen’s Compensation Court • Workforce Services Division • Job Services • Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) • State Workforce Innovation Board (SWIB) • Strategic Initiatives • Registered Apprenticeship • Jobs for Montana's Graduates • Incumbent Worker Training • Research & Analysis/Labor Market Information
What Have We Done? • Governor’s Main Street Montana Project • $25M - TAACCCT 3 – RevUP Montana Grant (Manufacturing & Energy) • $15M – TAACCCT 4 – HealthCARE Montana Grant • $1M PLA/Adult Learner & Tribal College Apprenticeship Grants From USA Funds • MTDLI & MUS Joint Appointment – Director for Industry Driven Workforce Development Partnerships • $1.3M USDOL State Apprenticeship Expansion Grant • Re-Organization, Expansion & Improvement of MTDLI Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning Unit • Expanding Capacity for Local MTDLI Job Service Centers for Employer Outreach & Partnership Development • Expansion of High School Dual Enrollment, CTE Pathways & Jobs for Montana Graduates (JMG) Programs
What Are We Doing? • Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) • Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit • Registered Apprenticeship Grant • Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) • Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) • Work Experience Program (WEX) • Pathways Program • Breaking Barriers Program
When & Where • Incumbent Worker Training Program-Streamlining the Application • Registered Apprenticeship Program Tax Credit • Registered Apprenticeship Grant Program • Strengthening Partnerships with JMG Schools • SkillsBridge Program with Malmstrom and ESGR • Connections 101 Pilot Program with GFCMSU & GFCCRC • Pre-Apprenticeship Programs in multiple industries and growing • Listening & Learning to Community Stakeholders
Supply & Demand Problem I pray I can find a good job! I pray I can find talented workers!
Work Based Learning Career Readiness Ladder Career Training Career Preparation Career Exploration Career Awareness
Thank You! • Beth Schmidt • Job Service-Great Falls Manager • (406) 791-5869 • beschmidt@mt.gov