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Michigan Regional Skills Alliances “Partnerships for Workforce Solutions”

Learn about MiRSAs, employer-driven partnerships connecting skilled workers to quality jobs, fostering economic growth in diverse industries. Contact for more info.

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Michigan Regional Skills Alliances “Partnerships for Workforce Solutions”

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  1. Michigan Regional Skills Alliances“Partnerships for Workforce Solutions” Long Term Care Conference Regional Skills Alliances: Partnerships for Workforce Solutions March 24, 2006

  2. The Purpose of MiRSAs To provide Michigan businesses with a highly skilled workforce and connect Michigan citizens to jobs with good wages and opportunities for career advancement.

  3. MiRSA A business-driven, business-focused partnership that addresses workforce needs in a specific region and industry sector

  4. Michigan Regional Skills Alliances Partners – MiRSAs are employer-driven. Other Partners may include, but are not limited to the following: • Public Workforce System • Economic Development Groups • Training and Education Providers • Industry and Trade Associations • Community and/or Faith-Based Organizations • Organized Labor • Others

  5. MiRSA Convener The champion and organizer of the MiRSA. The convener must have credibility with industry partners, manage the movement and progression of the MiRSA, and maintain organizational capacity.

  6. Role of the Convener 2 ASSESS 1 3 BUSINESSES MOBILIZE STRATEGIZE 4 IMPLEMENT

  7. MiRSA: An Industry Sector Approach Health Services Doctor’s Office Hospitals and Acute Care Medical Equip & Supplies Mfg Pharma and Medicine Mfg Industries Medical and Diagnostic Labs Emergency and Relief Services Home and Residential Care Services Scientific Research and Development Support Sectors Occupations Family and General Practitioners Natural Sciences Managers Biomedical Engineers Biochemists and Biophysists Medical Scientists Higher Level Medical and Clinical Lab Technicians Dental Lab Technicians Psychiatric Technicians Biological Technicians EMT’s and Paramedics Mid Level Nursing Aides, Orderlies and Attendants Psychiatric Aides Physical Therapist Aides Personal and Home Care Aides Pharmacy Aides Entry Level Research Universities Banking Government Education and Training Infrastructure

  8. MiRSAs Can AddressWorkforce Needs • Worker shortages • Skill shortages • Training mismatches • Process improvement

  9. Other Benefits From MiRSAs • Networking • Impact licensing and regulatory issues • Impact economic development policies

  10. MiRSA Industry Sectors • 12 Health Care • 6 Manufacturing • 2 Construction • 1 Utility • 1 Emerging Technologies • 1 Hospitality/Tourism • 1 Forestry and Timber • 1 Information Security for Health and Homeland Security Industries

  11. Leveraging Public/Private Funds“A unique state government led and private foundation supported effort”2004 -2006 Note: Projected 3 year local contribution equals $15.7 million

  12. Michigan Regional Skills Alliances For Additional Information Please Contact: Diana Carpenter, Director Jodie Gillespie, Manager Michigan Regional Skills Alliances Michigan Regional Skills Alliances Bureau of Workforce Programs Bureau of Workforce Programs 201 North Washington Square 201 North Washington Square Victor Office Building, 5th Floor Victor Office Building, 5th Floor Lansing, Michigan 48913 Lansing, Michigan 48913 Phone: 517-335-5858 Phone: 517-335-5858 E-mail: carpenterd2@michigan.gov E-mail: gillespiej1@michigan.gov

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