Doing What Matters for Jobs & the Economy: A Recycling & Materials Management Workforce Study for Califor

1. Doing What Matters for Jobs & the Economy: A Recycling & Materials Management Workforce Study for California California Workforce Association Conference, Spring 2014 San Diego April 22, 2014

2. Today’s Presentation Introductions About Doing What Matters Campaign Industry Perspective Research Objectives and Partnership Study Findings Response & Next Steps

3. Today’s Presentation Introductions About Doing What Matters Campaign Industry Perspective Research Objectives and Partnership Study Findings Response & Next Steps

4. Today’s Presentation Introductions About Doing What Matters Campaign Industry Perspective Research Objectives and Partnership Study Findings Response & Next Steps

5. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

6. Our Overarching Goals Jobs & Economy Goals: • Supply in-demand skills for employers • Create relevant pathways and stackable credentials • Get Californians into open jobs • Promote student success California Community Colleges – Chancellor’s Office | 112 Colleges | 72 Districts | 2.6 Million Students 6

7. Doing What MATTERS for Jobs & the Economy Framework for California’s community colleges GIVE PRIORITY 1A. Consider labor market needs when making local decisions: budget, courses, programs. 1B. Decide on program capacity as a region. MAKE ROOM 2. Retool programs that are not working or not meeting a labor market need so that students can study what matters. STUDENT SUCCESS 3A. Braid funding and advance common metrics in CCCCO RFAs. 3B. Strengthen regions with four skillsets: data mining, convening, technology, and curriculum approval. INNOVATE 4. Solve a complex workforce training need so that our system can better deliver for employers and sectors. California Community Colleges – Chancellor’s Office | 112 Colleges | 72 Districts | 2.6 Million Students

8. Colleges work locally. SNs coordinate across multi-regions. DSNs focus in-region on a sector. COEs are TAP to SN, DSN and RC MULTI REGIONS LOCAL REGION STATE Community College Regional Consortia Chair/Vice Chairs (RCs) Deputy Sector Navigations (DSNs) Sector Navigators (SNs) Technical Assistance Providers (COEs) Community College Chancellor’s Office Staff (CCCCO)

9. TOP 10 INDUSTRY SECTOR PRIORITIES • Advanced Transportation & Renewables • Agriculture, Water & Environmental Technologies • Energy (Efficiency) & Utilities • Global Trade & Logistics • Health • Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)/Digital Media • Life Sciences/Biotech • Retail/Hospitality/Tourism 'Learn and Earn' • Small Business • Advanced Manufacturing

10. Centers of Excellence Mission The Centers of Excellence, in partnership with business and industry, deliver statewide, regional, and local workforce research customized for community college decision making and resource development.

11. Today’s Presentation Introductions About Doing What Matters Campaign Industry Perspective Research Objectives and Partnership Study Findings Response & Next Steps

12. What’s In a Name? Recycling & Material Management…a career path by many names. Solid Waste Management Resource Management or Recycling & RM Sustainable Material Management Sustainable Resource Management

13. A Historical Perspective …

14. Recycling pre-1950’s There was less packaging & fewer material types; trash was hand-sorted by collectors [paper, glass bottles, metal, pig food, & a small pile of trash]

15. New Types of Packaging (especially plastics & toxics) More Prepared Foods-Less Fresh Food More Distant Landfills Packer Trucks make Garbage Recycling post-1950’s

16. The EPA was created on December 2, 1970 in response to growing public concern and a grass roots movement to "do something" about the deteriorating conditions of water, air, and land. Resource Conservation & Recovery Act Protect us from the hazards of waste disposal; Conserve energy and natural resources by recycling and recovery; Reduce or eliminate waste; and Clean up waste, which may have spilled, leaked, or been improperly disposed. Federal Legislation: 1970’s

17. California Legislation [http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Laws/Legislation/CalHist] SB 5 – “Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Act” (1972) SB 2020 – The “Bottle Bill” (1986) AB 939 – “Integrated Waste Management Act” (1989) SB 20 – “Electronic Waste Recycling Act” (2003) AB 32 – “Global Warming Solutions Act” (2006) AB 341 – “Mandatory Commercial Recycling” (2011) * and as subsequently amended California Legislation

18. Greenhouse Gases We are only now beginning to evaluate the role of recycling, composting, and landfill operations in reducing GHGs. Methane is 23-70 x more potent than CO2 & landfills are one of the largest man-made sources of methane

19. ….Wasted • Resources • Land • Water • Energy • Time • Money • Jobs

20. LANDFILL = WASTE 1 Job created each 10,000 ton disposed

21. Composting = 4 Jobs/10,000 tons

22. Organics: Food & Yard Trimmings Organics = 32% of CA waste stream (CalRecycle)

23. Recycling = 10 Jobs/10,000 tons

24. Reuse & Repair = 75-200 Jobs/10,000 tons

25. ZERO WASTE=JOBS

26. Mandatory Commercial Recycling: Requires CalRecycle to implement a mandatory commercial recycling program beginning in 2012; and will cover businesses that generate 4 cubic yards or more, and apartments with 5 or more units. 21 Millions Tons of Additional Landfill Reduction = 60,000 New Jobs AB 341 - 2011

27. Product Redesign • Green Chemistry • Design for Long-life and Compatibility • Scraps become Products • Precision Manufacturing Where are the Opportunities? Build/ Manufacture for Zero Waste Design for Zero Waste Package, Ship, Market for Zero Waste Products & Services, Purchase and Resale for Zero Waste • Connects Business to Public • Determines Packaging • Recycling of Materials • CRV • Collection for EPR

28. Today’s Presentation Introductions About Doing What Matters Campaign Industry Perspective Research Objectives and Partnership Study Findings Response & Next Steps

29. In 2013, COE conducted a study on the Recycling & Materials Management workforce in California. The purpose of the study was to collect and analyze data on: Identify various industries that use recycled materials or perform activities related to recycling Estimate the number of firms, size of firms, and total employment across California Project future job growth for occupations related to R&MM Identify hiring challenges that employers are encountering and the skills most in demand Analyze how community colleges are preparing students through programs related to R&MM Recommendations for action Research Objectives

30. Partnerships • California Resource Recovery Association: • provided valuable information that shaped the research study • helped to distribute the survey to CRRA member organizations. • Santa Monica College: • lead college on a U.S. Department of Labor Community-Based Job Training Grant • provided information about grant funded training activities at SMC and grant’s overall job placement outcomes. • Irvine Valley and Golden West Colleges: • provided information about the grant’s training activities at their colleges.

31. Study Scope • California • 2,600 employers (estimate) • 234 completed the survey (9%) • June –August 2013 Generous participation by the 234 Recycling & Materials Management employer representatives across California who took the time to complete our survey, providing the COEs with valuable data which is the centerpiece of the study.

32. Today’s Presentation Introductions About Doing What Matters Campaign Industry Perspective Research Objectives and Partnership Study Findings Response & Next Steps

33. Regional Distribution andEmployer Sector Summary Locations of Recycling Firms

34. Employer Characteristics Services Provided by Employers Materials Utilized by Employers

35. Size of Firms Surveyed (n=234) Total firm employment will increase by 9.8% (14,000 jobs) between 2013-2015 Jobs based on sustainability initiatives will increase33% (2,000 jobs) • 57% of R&MM firms have 20 or fewer employees • Just over one-fourth has 50 or more employees

36. Occupations Studied Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Hazardous Materials Removal Worker Recycling and Reclamation Workers Recycling Coordinators Commercial/Industrial Designers working with recycled materials Manufacturing Production Technicians working with recycled materials • Hazardous materials removal worker is expected to be the fastest growing occupation • Employers estimate a total of 7,440 new positions will open among the occupations studied

37. Employment Outlook Estimated 2013 Employment, 2-year growth, and Replacement Jobs

38. Difficulty Hiring

39. Education Requirements

40. Skills

41. Skills Cont.

42. Today’s Presentation Introductions About Doing What Matters Campaign Industry Perspective Research Objectives and Partnership Study Findings Response & Next Steps

43. Program Outcome Data ForCalifornia Works Alliance Program

44. Recommendations • Develop R&MM Certificate and Degree Programs • The programs developed should address the needs of both students seeking career preparation to enter the workforce upon graduation and incumbent workers seeking to upgrade their skills to help them advance their careers or make them more competitive in the labor market. • Incorporate R&MM into Existing Environmental Technology Programs • Colleges should seek faculty members who have expertise in the R&MM field to complement existing Environmental Technology faculty. • Develop Industry Partnerships • Developing partnerships with local R&MM businesses and the California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) is an important strategy that can help colleges organize internships, create applied classroom projects, and bring industry experts into classrooms as guest lecturers. Partnerships with industry employers also may be helpful in finding qualified industry experts to teach as adjunct faculty.

45. Importance of Training Programs 2005 – CRRA, the State Recycling Organization did a survey and ask 500+ members, what’s the most important industry need for members • Training • Existing employees – professional development / programs & best practices • Transitional employees – transferred from other departments • New employees - new to field & industry

46. DOL CBJT Grant 2010 – CRRA, Santa Monica College, Irvine Valley College, Goldenwest College and 3 One Stop Centers, collaborate on CBJT Grant focused on RMM Training (LA & OC area only) • Industry Advisory Committee Partnership / SLO’s • High growth job field • Drivers / training to identify HHW’s , proper sorting of materials • Customer Services / training to answer customer questions on programs • Recycling Coordinators /to implement, oversee and report about programs

47. Program Overview Professional Development Program Individuals with more advanced work skills, who are ready to go back to work quickly. • 12 weeks (1 day/week) / 40 Hours / Capstone Project College Credit Classes Individuals new to workforce or who have time for college level commitment (12 & 18 unit state certificate) • 16 weeks (4 days/week) / 220 Hours / Internship

48. Key Grant Outcomes • Over 530 completed training(Industry cert, 12unit, 18 unit & Associates) • Over 350 have had job placement– and many graduates who started their own businesses which are flourishing • Adaption of 50 hour industry training into CC certificate and Associates degrees. 1st in country to have RRM program • Adoption of a National Standard Accreditation Program effective June 2013

49. Steps & Resources for Program Development What are the steps and resources to help with the development of a SRM Program? • Partnerships • Program Structure • Curriculum Development • Funding Sources

50. Community College Contacts