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the alabama community college system workforce development

ACCS: Alabama's economic engine. Almost $1 billion budget10,500 employees800-plus buildings11.6 million square feet under roof$2 billion investment in education

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the alabama community college system workforce development

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    1. The Alabama Community College System Workforce Development Amy Brabham Regional Workforce Development Council Presentations

    3. Alabama Community College System Taking workforce training to where its needed 27 colleges Community colleges Technical colleges Upper-level college Military academy AIDT ATN

    4. For existing business and industry Training and technical assistance Focus on continuous improvement 15 centers throughout AL in community colleges and 4-yr universities Last year: 196 jobs were created 638 jobs were retained $59.8 million in increased and retained sales $35.7 million in cost savings $114.7 million in plant and workforce capital increases Since 2000, ATN has Provided over $1 billion in economic impacts Assisted over 1,900 companies Helped create/retain 8,890 jobs

    8. For new and expanding employers Recruits, assesses, and trains Tailored to each clients specific needs Consistently ranked tops in the U.S. 1st in the world to earn ISO certification 19,771 workers trained last year 136 projects

    9. Applicant recruitment Trainee selection Application reviews/Applicant interviews Pre-employment training Skills/Capabilities/Learning ability demonstrated Company teamwork, job tasks simulated On-the-Job training

    10. Trainee Recruitment

    12. www.careerreadyalabama.com

    13. Large Projects

    14. Who will train them? Jobs, jobs everywhere: Alabamas great fortune! But

    15. 300,000 students/year Career-tech training & short-term certifications Dual enrollment

    16. 300,000 students/year Career readiness Adult education/GED prep

    17. 300,000 students/year Preparing for high-skill, high-wage, high-demand jobs

    18. Alabamas future is bright We must prepare today to be ready for tomorrow!

    19. We need every available worker Skilled. Job-ready. And soon!

    20. Under-educated Half of working-age Alabamians age 25-54 have only a high school diploma or less. Only one-third of Alabamians age 25-54 have an associates degree or higher. Thirty percent of our working population does not have a high school diploma or GED. Bridging the Gap -- Alabama ARISE report

    21. Workforce Development Locally driven Efficient, effective and responsive Business and industry drive the decision-making 10 regional councils affecting programs and services and local areas. State Workforce Planning Council (SWPC)

    23. Looking ahead to 2014 Nearly 300,000 more Alabama workers than in 2004 Almost 82,000 annual job openings Greatest need in: Nursing and other health fields Culinary arts/food service Sales Office/administrative Manufacturing production More than 65% of these new jobs require postsecondary vocational training or 2-year degrees (Sources: Dept. of Industrial Relations & Office of Workforce Development)

    24. Where do we need to go? New focus on higher technologies Engineering & pre-engineering Healthcare and bio-tech New manufacturing But we cant lose sight of needs in Construction Automotive/diesel/other engine repair Growing services sector

    25. Where do we need to go? Provide adequate education for everyone Provide skills training for future employment High school diploma/GED at a minimum Associates Degree: 25% increase Bachelors Degree: 20% increase

    26. The Alabama Community College System: Investing in Workforce Development Amy Brabham Associate Director, Business and Education Services 334-353-2999 amy.brabham@dpe.edu www.owd.alabama.gov

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