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Rural Reflections Summit Big Bend Community College

Rural Reflections Summit Big Bend Community College. Mike Brennan Economic Development Specialist March 20, 2010. Workforce Board. A Governor-appointed body representing a partnership of business, labor, and government.

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Rural Reflections Summit Big Bend Community College

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  1. Rural Reflections SummitBig Bend Community College Mike Brennan Economic Development Specialist March 20, 2010

  2. Workforce Board • A Governor-appointed body representing a partnership of business, labor, and government. • Advises the Governor on workforce development policy, ensures that the state’s workforce preparation services and programs work together, and evaluates performance. • Advocates for the non-baccalaureate training and education needs of the workers who account for about 75 percent of Washington state’s workforce. 2

  3. The Board’s Mission….. • Research – data development • Policy formation – based on the data • Inter-agency and industry communication and coordination • Career guidance • Private Career School licensing • Program – innovation and technical assistance at the regional level

  4. National Governors Association • A refocus on economic and workforce development policy, and the state’s national and international competitiveness.

  5. The Rural Focus • Key Industry(ies) • Tax base “It’s the economy ……..!” • Supportive industry cluster(s) • Look for the added value

  6. Key Industry(“economic gardening”) • Largest contributor to the tax base • Largest employer • Greatest potential to expand or stay home

  7. The Industry Cluster

  8. How do we do this? • The Business focus challenge: • Small • Medium • Large? • How about Emerging? • Or Entrepreneurism?

  9. DATA is the King! • www.CareerBridge.wa.gov • http://www.wtb.wa.gov/Documents/IndustryClustersinWashingtonpresentation.ppt • www.YourEconomy.org

  10. Transportation & Logistics Construction Healthcare Homeland Security IT Electronics Aerospace Hospitality & Tourism Life Sciences Pulp & Paper Recreation & Tourism Apprenticeship Energy Food Processing Medical Devices Manufacturing – Advanced & General – Rural - Marine Automotive Technology Marine Technology Marine Towing Green Construction Electronic Gaming Nursing Wood Products Recreation Professional Services Skill Panels – Serve the industries that drive Washington’s economy

  11. Practical Applications • What do we need to do and who needs to be involved when you get home?

  12. Regional Resources • Your need to know list!

  13. Workforce • Workforce Development Council(s) • Director • Business Liaison • Board membership • Resources: • Access to state and federal resources • Co-sponsored grant potential • Liaison to education and training

  14. Workforce • WorkSource Center(s) • Employment Security Area Director • WorkSource Center Director • Resources: • Access to state and federal resources • Participation in regional grant(s) • Liaison to education and training • Lots of valuable employment and salary/wage information (http://www.workforceexplorer.com/)

  15. Education • Community College • Workforce Dean • Technical College • Workforce Dean • School District Skill Center • Center Director • School District • Superintendent (CTE)

  16. Education • Resources: • New & incumbent worker training resources • A wide variety of skill & technical classes • Extended learning opportunities • Employee pipeline source

  17. Business Development • Department of Commerce Regional Liaison(s) • Associate Development Organization (ADO) Director(s) (EDC) • Chamber of Commerce Director(s) • Small Business Development Center Director(s) SBCD • SCORE Chapter

  18. Take the High Ground

  19. Questions? • Mike Brennan - • 360.586.8683(Olympia) • 360.507.3171(cell) • mike.brennan@wtb.wa.gov

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