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Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base

Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base. BRAC Regional Task Force (RTF) Community Planning for BRAC Implementation. Workforce Demonstration Program Stakeholder’s Meeting September 18, 2007. AGENDA.

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Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base

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  1. Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base BRAC Regional Task Force (RTF) Community Planning for BRAC Implementation Workforce Demonstration Program Stakeholder’s Meeting September 18, 2007

  2. AGENDA • 9:00 – 9:10 Welcome/Remarks: Paul Dordal, Executive Director, Stakeholder Introductions; Chairman’s Comments: Tim McNeill, Chairman BRAC RTF • 9:10 – 9:20 Workforce Demonstration Program (WDP) Overview and Program Guidance: Paul Dordal • 9:20 – 9:35 Lessons Learned: Theresa Reynolds, Senior Vice President/WIRED Project Manager, Piedmont Triad Partnership • 9:35 – 10:00 Process Overview: Ed Trumbull, Leonard Resource Group • 10:00 – 12:00 Facilitation/Discussion/Steering Group role: Ed Trumbull, Paul Dordal, Stakeholders

  3. BRAC RTF Workforce Demonstration Program Based on the WIRED proposal: “Meeting the Needs of America’s First Responders”

  4. Workforce Demonstration Program • $5 million U.S. Department of Labor grant for a pilot program. • Integrates workforce development, economic development and education at the regional level. • Workforce Development Boards are co-leads. • Using our WIRED proposal as the basis for the workforce program. • Utilizes the BRAC RTF Board of Directors and staff.

  5. Workforce Demonstration Program Strategies Strategy One – Thorough resource mapping; exhaustive analysis of emerging occupational and academic demands; gap analysis of existing and projected workforce requirements Strategy Two – Establishment of the All-American Center for Workforce Innovation as the transformational mechanism to create specific career tracks with specific industry-based programs.

  6. ALL AMERICAN CENTER for WORKFORCE INNOVATION Academic Enrichment Workforce Enhancement All-American Center for Workforce Innovation and Regional Economic Development Military Preparedness Strategic Defense Homeland Security Center of Innovation for Defense and Homeland Security Leadership Development Entrepreneurs Healthcare and Teaching Professionals Technology Innovation Trades and Skilled Labor Green Tech Enhanced Training and Simulation Cultural Resources Talent Development Economic Growth Academic Development Workforce Development Economic Development

  7. LEE NCMBC HARNETT MONTGOMERY MOORE DSTA SBTDC FT. BRAGG RICHMOND HOKE CUMBERLAND SAMPSON SCOTLAND 11 Joblink Career Centers BLADEN ROBESON 8 Community Colleges 11 Public school systems 5 Universities All American Center for Workforce Innovation Virtual Networking

  8. Objectives for Today’s Meeting • Establish roles and participation of stakeholders. • Strategy 1 and 2 confirmation. • Confirm objectives and goals. • Refine concept for the All American Center for Workforce Innovation. • Confirm committed leveraged resources. • Answer questions/concerns

  9. Workforce Demonstration Program • $5 million U.S. Department of Labor grant for a pilot program. • Integrates workforce development, economic development and education at the regional level. • Workforce Development Boards are co-leads. • Using our WIRED proposal as the basis for the workforce program. • Utilizes the BRAC RTF Board of Directors and staff. • Discuss Steering Group functions.

  10. Proposed Steering Group • Provides oversight, guidance and advice for Center programs. Evaluates proposals and recommends funding to BOD. Total of 17 members. • 3 members of the Board of Directors for BRAC RTF • 3 Workforce Development Board members. • 2 Executive Director and Program Director. • 2 University level members (from 5 in the region). • 2 Community College members (from 8 in region). • 2 K-12 School systems (from 11 in region) • 3 Economic Developers.

  11. Piedmont Triad Partnership WIRED Grant Lessons Learned • Theresa Reynolds, Senior Vice President/WIRED Project Manager

  12. Leonard Resource Group, Inc. • Ed Trumbull, Vice President

  13. Workforce Demonstration Program Strategies Strategy One – Thorough resource mapping; exhaustive analysis of emerging occupational and academic demands; gap analysis of existing and projected workforce requirements Strategy Two – Establishment of the All-American Center for Workforce Innovation as the transformational mechanism to create specific career tracks with specific industry-based programs.

  14. Workforce Demonstration Program Strategy One Tasks: • Resource mapping: Analysis of Industry needs; Gap analysis. • Analysis of Academic and Workforce Training programs. • Outreach and communications program. • Website and IT systems capability in the Center. • Network plan and equipment requirements.

  15. Workforce Demonstration Program Strategy Two Tasks: • Establish the All American Center programs. • Career track development. • Purchase equipment. • Establish connectivity with HUBs. • Continue resource mapping and analysis.

  16. Workforce Demonstration Program Strategy Two Tasks (continued): • Specialized Workforce Development for Social Resources. • Innovative Business Strategies and Employment Engagement . • “All American Defense Corridor” Education, Employment and Training Solutions.

  17. Workforce Demonstration Program Level of Effort/Budget proposal: • Strategy One Tasks: Completion at end of Year 1. • Strategy Two Tasks: By Year and Total. • Adjustment and leveraging assets.

  18. Establishing a Network Center WIRED proposal did not define a network center. Included funding for equipment and support. FTCC proposal: • Establish the All American Center for Workforce Innovation within the Virtual Learning Center at FTCC. • Network and telecommunications capabilities; smart classrooms; distance learning; and 3D interactive digital center. • Technicians and support included. • Leverages $9 million investment at FTCC.

  19. Workforce Demonstration Program DISCUSSION

  20. Positions Needed Program Director for the WDP: • High achiever; superb program building and management skills; networking; community relations; salary $85,000. Program Manager for Workforce and Economic Development: • Business experience and savvy; workforce knowledgeable; understanding of economic development; salary $70,000. Communications and Outreach Director: • Excellent communications and media skills; program management; and social services; salary $70,000. Administrative Assistant: • Administrative and bookkeeping skills; salary $45,000.

  21. BRAC RTF Contact Info • Executive Director: Paul Dordal Pdordal@BRACRTF.COM • Deputy Director: John Harbison Jharbison@BRACRTF.COM • Regional Planner: Don Belk Dbelk@BRACRTF.COM • Program Manager for Education: Dr. Jane Smith Jsmith@BRACRTF.COM • Executive Assistant: John Bellamy Jbellamy@BRACRTF.COM • 910-436-1344: Website: BRACRTF.COM • *Offices are located in the Soldier Support Center on Fort Bragg

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