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Layoff Aversion & Response Conference. SeaTac Doubletree Hotel – August 3, 2011. About Impact Washington. The Washington State NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership center A not-for-profit helping Washington manufacturers become more globally competitive.
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Layoff Aversion & Response Conference SeaTac Doubletree Hotel – August 3, 2011
About Impact Washington • The Washington State NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership center • A not-for-profit helping Washington manufacturers become more globally competitive. • Since 1997 helped thousands of manufacturers build their businesses and thrive.
National MEP Layoff Aversion Model Participating States • California South Carolina Pennsylvania Missouri New York Oklahoma Michigan Indiana Rhode Island Iowa Connecticut
Need for WA Mfg Layoff Aversion Washington Mfg. changes since 2001 • Mfg. jobs have decreased from 365,000 to 281,491 • Mfg. firms have decreased from 8,673 to 7,364
Washington Manufacturing • 98% of WA Mfrs. have less than 500 employees • 93% of WA Mfrs. have less than 100 employees • 54% of WA Mfrs. have less than 10 employees
How does Mfg Layoff Aversion work? 7-step Standard Approach for Manufacturing Lay-off Aversion Program • Well defined program requirements and regional partnerships • Joint awareness and outreach to manufacturing sector • Discovery meetings utilizing an Early Warning Checklist review for identification of at risk businesses – Vulnerable but Viable • Customized business assessment to identify needed assistance • Business commitment to job retention and agreement to scope of services/implementation • Customized on-site lay-off aversion business assistance services • Independent 3rd party survey for satisfaction, impact
Layoff Aversion Requirements • Washington Manufacturer committed to remaining in Washington. • Currently experiencing declining sales • Completion of a Layoff Aversion Document by WDC and a Customized Business Assessment by Impact WA • Management commitment to change and willingness to allocate resources
Layoff Aversion Process • Initial Site visit by Impact Washington • Layoff Aversion Document completed • Customized Business Assessment completed • Transformation Plan developed by Impact Washington and approved by Workforce Development Council 5. Transformation Plan initiated
Transformation Plan Elements Impact Washington provides customized on-site lay-off aversion business assistance services to at risk businesses that are Vulnerable but Viable • Growth and Innovation system for profitable growth and new product success • Sustainability system to reduce costs, increase quality and reduce environmental impact • Examples: Heath Tecna – Bogert Group
Contact Information • John H. Vicklund • President • Impact Washington - A NIST MEP Affiliate • 8227 44th Ave. W., Suite D • Mukilteo, WA 98275 • Tel (425) 438-1146 x103 • Cell (425) 754-3054 • jvicklund@impactwashington.org • www.impactwashington.org • Follow us on Twitter: @impactWA • Visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/impactWA