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Nicholas D’Antonio National Network Manager Dream It. Do It. Manufacturing Stackable Credentials Working Group June 6 th , 2013. Nicholas D’Antonio New Jersey Public School Graduate. Education and Workforce Development non-profit Affiliate . Institute Mission
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Nicholas D’Antonio National Network Manager Dream It. Do It. Manufacturing Stackable Credentials Working Group June 6th, 2013
Nicholas D’Antonio New Jersey Public School Graduate
Education and Workforce Development non-profit Affiliate Institute Mission To research and support manufacturing excellence, innovation, and talent; and deliver solutions to keep manufacturers in America globally competitive.
The Manufacturing Institute is the authority on the attraction, qualification, and development of world-class manufacturing talent.
Authority • Attraction • Qualification • Development
Authority Public Perception of Manufacturing Last Released: 2012 Skills Gap Report Last Released: 2011
Why manufacturing? Why Manufacturing?
Highest Multiplier Effect of Any Sector For every $1.00 spent in manufacturing, another $1.48 is added to the economy
Manufacturing Drives Productivity Growth Source(s): U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and MAPI
Manufacturing Jobs Offer Greater Compensation Source(s): U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and MAPI
Why manufacturing? Challenges
There are fewer manufacturing education programs. There are fewer students pursuing manufacturing careers.
The Dream It. Do It. Network is the grassroots authority on influencing the perception of manufacturing careers by leveraging strategic partnerships to attract and recruit a qualified manufacturing workforce.
Prospective 2016
What it is… Modern Manufacturing Brand
What it is… National Partnerships
What it is… Robust Support Network
Network Success… Nebraska Member Since: 2007 Leadership: Manufacturers (Nebraska Advanced Manufacturing Coalition) • Manufacturing Dream Team • Partnership with University of Nebraska • Area Director Leadership Model
Network Success… Wisconsin Member Since: 2012 Leadership: Educators (Wisconsin Technical College System) • Addy Award Winning Website • Thriving Ambassadors Program • Launched Schools2Skills
Network Success… Connecticut Member Since: 2009 Leadership: Workforce Development Organization (Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology) • Leader in Credentialing • Manufacturing Mania Conference • The Young Manufacturers Summer Academy
Annual Subscription Model Annual Subscription Fee of $5,000 Subscription Benefits: • access to dual track technical assistance (new members and multi-year members) • invitation to attend results-oriented annual Dream It. Do It. Collaborative Learning Conference • access to the MI and NAM national platform to influence the public perception and close the skills gap facing the manufacturing industry • access to national Dream It. Do It. brand and marketing materials • opportunities to lower annual fee as much as $2,000 through the Dream It. Do It. Incentive Program (DDIP)
Annual Subscription Model Subscription Benefits Continued: • access to the Quick Start Guide and Orientation Package • participation in bi-monthly network webinars featuring experts in fields such as funding, sustainability, student and employer engagement • access to national partnerships, including renowned youth development programs, industry networks and collaborations, and innovative education programs
Values of Credentialing • Lower recruiting costs • Lower entry-level training costs • Improved employee retention • Improved opportunities for advancement • Improved employee engagement and input • Lower relocation costs • Improved workplace safety
How to Become Involved…? • Talk to your local manufacturers! • Find out what types of employees they need • Review Your Curriculum • Look at the Gaps and Align • The Institute Can Help!
Contact Information Nicholas D’Antonio National Network Manager- Dream It. Do It. The Manufacturing Institute E-mail: ndantonio@nam.org www.themanufacturinginstitute.org @TheMfgInstitute