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Building a STEM Capable Workforce AIA/NDIA STEM Workforce Division Meeting Tempe, Arizona November 15-16, 2011. Jennifer McNelly Senior Vice President The Manufacturing Institute. Manufacturing Jobs for Someone Else. The Skills Gap in Manufacturing.
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Building a STEM Capable WorkforceAIA/NDIA STEM Workforce Division MeetingTempe, ArizonaNovember 15-16, 2011 Jennifer McNelly Senior Vice President The Manufacturing Institute
The Skills Gap in Manufacturing • 82% of manufacturers report a moderate-to-serious skills gap in skilled production. • 74% of manufacturers report that this skills gap has negatively impacted their company’s ability to expand operations. • 69% of manufacturers expect the skills shortage in skilled production to worsen in the next 3-5 years.
Redefining our “Supply Chain” Manufacturers support policies at every level of education to improve the talent pipeline.
Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model • High Quality Middle Class Jobs Occupation-Specific Certifications Career Paths – Life Long Learning Entry Level Industry Certifications Ready for Work, Ready for College
Deployment and National Scope States funded by the Gates Foundation for deployment (NC, OH, TX and WA) States funded by Lumina Foundation for Education for planning statewide deployment (AL, AR, CT, FL, IL, IN, IA, KS, MS, NV, NY, TN, WI) States with grassroots efforts advocating for deployment and/or Dream It. Do It. states (AZ, CA, ID KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NM, PA, SC, VA) New States (GA, OR, OK, VT, WV)
Ecosystem Approach • Employer Connection • Identify Real Job Opportunities • Market Yourself to Employers • Secure a Rewarding Career • Profile/Assessment • Unassisted Profile Creation • Interest/Skills Assessment • Unique Footprint (top 5%) Candidate Career Support Ecosystem • Education & Training • Identify Required Training/Education • View 2 and 4 Year Options • Locate Necessary Resources • Financial Aid • Internships • Mentors Opportunities Careers • Career Exploration • Browse Career Profiles • Day-in-the-life Videos • Select Top Prospects
The Manufacturing Institute Jennifer McNelly Senior Vice President jmcnelly@nam.org 202-367-3426 www.themanufacturinginstitute.org