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2.8% unemployment Followed by a gradual increase to 3.8% in 2002 Very high dropout rate

In the Food Industry Sector, 1998-2002. Food industry experiences continuing growth Substantial productivity gains from technology Change in mix of occupations, more high skill. WIB Strategic Planning. 2.8% unemployment Followed by a gradual increase to 3.8% in 2002 Very high dropout rate

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2.8% unemployment Followed by a gradual increase to 3.8% in 2002 Very high dropout rate

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  1. In the Food Industry Sector, 1998-2002 Food industry experiences continuing growth Substantial productivity gains from technology Change in mix of occupations, more high skill WIB Strategic Planning 2.8% unemployment Followed by a gradual increase to 3.8% in 2002 Very high dropout rate Lots of underemployment Large Latino population One-stops not connected Supply Demand No clear career paths in the industry Little connection with ABE/ESL, other education programs Heavy concentration of food processors Major shortages of technology workers In the WIA 450,000 population 225,000 workforce In the RLMA (3 WIAs) 3,000,000 population

  2. At your tables, take 30 minutes and answer these questions for your assigned case: • Which are the 2 or 3 biggest challenges faced by the initiative? • What are the factors in the situation that you would pay most attention to? Why? • What are the program and partnership strategies that you would implement to address the identified challenges? • Select one recommendation to present as a strategy appropriate to the situation and be prepared to share it with the larger group.

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